TANZANIA LIBRARY SERVICES BOARD JOBS

TANZANIA LIBRARY SERVICES BOARD (TLSB)
Tanzania Library Services Board (TLSB) is a national institution under the Ministry of Education and Vocational Training established by the 1963 act of parliament, and later on repealed by the 1975 act. The Act requires the Board to promote, establish, equip and develop libraries, information centers, and documentation centers in Tanzania. TLSB has the role of ensuring that it provides information to all groups of people including children, youth, adults, and disadvantaged groups. In carrying out the above responsibilities TLSB acquires, organizes and distributes books, non-book materials and other forms of information materials to individuals, schools, Institutions and public in general.

17.1 DIRECTOR OF PLANNING - 1 POST
17.1.1 DUTY STATION: HQ DAR ES SALAAM
17.1.2 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• To be responsible for the efficient execution of approved programs;
• To advice the Director General in all matters relating to Planning;
• To head Planning Department;
• To prepare financial and personnel estimates;
• To prepare activity reports of the Board;
• To formulate policies related to the Board;
• To initiate plans for new projects;
• To review Board’s Strategic Plan and recommended for improved changes;
• To set criteria and standards for establishing effectively marketing plans of library services;
• To manage the organization data bank; and
• To coordinate NCL and other Libraries in the country;
• .To formulates policies on Library standards.

17.1.3 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
• Masters Degree in Library and Information Sciences with experience of not less than
5 years in Library Management and Planning from reputable Organization.

17.1.4 AGE LIMIT: Not above 40 years

17.1.5 TENURE: Permanent.

17.2 INTERNAL AUDITOR - 1 POST
17.2.1 DUTY STATION: HQ DAR ES SALAAM
17.2.2 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• To advice the Chief Executive on all matters relating to Accounts and Auditing;
• To provide and ensure the proper use of the Boards resources;
• To report short coming to the Chief Executive and propose any remedial measures ;

• To promote and ensure financial procedures throughout the Boards department are adhered ; and
• To build up liaison with external Auditor.

1.1.2 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
• Bachelor Degree/Advanced Diploma in Accounting with CPA or its equivalent from a recognized University/Institution.

17.2.3 TENURE: Permanent.

17.3 LIBRARIAN - CUM TUTOR I - 1 POST
17.3.1 DUTY STATION: SLADS - BAGAMOYO
17.3.2 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• To prepare learning resources for tutorial exercises;
• To conduct research, seminars and case studies;
• To carry out consultancy and community services under supervision;
• To supervise students project;
• To avail times for consultation and provide appropriate guidance to all students requiring individualized assistance;
• To give assignments to students and ensure prompt marking and feedback for each assignment;
• To set examination;
• To write technical papers for presentation in various scholarly for a students seminar both locally and abroad; and
• To write and publish teaching manuals, teaching notes and books within one’s area
of specialization.


17.3.3 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
• Bachelors Degree in Librarianship and Information Sciences or Equivalent qualifications from a recognized University/Institution.

17.3.4 TENURE: Permanent

17.4 PRINCIPAL LIBRARIAN II - 1 POST
17.4.1 DUTY STATION: HQ DAR ES SALAAM
17.4.2 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Performing specific professional duties which will include indexing, information dissemination, abstracting supervision and training of junior staff.
• Orientation of junior library staff
• Orientation of Junior staff
• Supervising staff performing specific duties

• Ensuring that set library standards are followed
• Evaluating work done

17.4.3 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
• Masters degree or Postgraduate Diploma in Librarianship or equivalent with five (5)
years post-qualification working experience.

17.4.4 TENURE: Permanent

17.5 LIBRARIAN II - 4 POSTS
17.5.1 DUTY STATION: HQ DAR ES SALAAM & REGIONAL LIBRARIES
17.5.2 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• To carry out all Library Professional duties under the supervision of Senior Professional members of staff. Duties will include cataloguing, classification, literature searching reference services and circulations.

17.5.3 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
• Bachelor degree in Librarianship and Information Sciences or Diploma in Librarianship or equivalent with work experience in any reputable Institution, Computer literacy is an added advantage.

17.5.4 TENURE: Permanent.

17.6 LIBRARY ASSISTANT II - 3 POSTS
17.6.1 DUTY STATION: HQ DAR ES SALAAM & REGIONAL LIBRARIES
17.6.2 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Circulation duties, i.e. To charge and discharge books.
• To process information materials (including abstracting, cataloguing and classifying
• To shelve books
• To file catalogue cards and membership forms.
• To count and record daily statistics.
• To Assist readers in locating and selecting books from the shelves.
• To register readers/library members.
• To assist in inter-library loan services.
• To attend any other duty as the librarian or any other senior staff may from time to time assign to them.

17.6.3 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
• National Form IV Certificate or above with at least 3 credits and must have National
Library Assistant Certificate from any recognized Institution.

17.6.4 AGE LIMIT: Not above 35 years

17.6.5 TENURE: Permanent.
17.7 ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT - 1 POST
17.7.1 DUTY STATION: HQ DAR ES SALAAM
17.7.2 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Control and assignment of accounts clerk under him/her for the preparation of vouchers and cheques.
• Ensure that accounting documents under him/her jurisdiction are properly filed.
• Posting of journal entries recoverable from staff are actually deducted from their salaries.

17.7.3 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
• Bachelor degree in Accountancy, B.Com, ADA, ADCA or professional level III with at least three (3) years experience or one year with outstanding performance in carrying out his/her duties or special assignment.

17.7.4 AGE LIMIT: Not above 35 years
17.7.5 TENURE: Permanent.

17.8 PERSONAL SECRETARY GRADE II - 5 POSTS
17.8.1 DUTY STATION: HQ DAR ES SALAAM AND SLADS BAGAMOYO
17.8.2 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Typing letters, reports and any other documents.
• Attend to official guests and direct them to relevant officers or departments.
• Keeping documents into relevant files.
• Keep records of official appointments.
• Making and receiving calls.
• Any other related duties as may be assigned by supervisor.


17.8.3 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
• National form IV Certificate with at least 2 credits.
• Must be holder of a Diploma in Secretarial Studies from any recognized Secretarial
Institution with typing speed of 50 WPM and shorthand 100 PM.
• Should have at least (2) years working experience in any reputable organization.
• Should have ability to communicate both in English and Swahili.
• Must be computer literate.

17.8.4 TENURE: Permanent

17.9 LIBRARY ATTENDANT II - 11 POSTS

17.9.1 DUTY STATION: HQ DAR ES SALAAM & REGIONAL LIBRARIES
17.9.2 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Dusting, keeping clean book shelves, tables, books and book poisoning, Book
Binding.
• Packing books, library stationery or any other library property for distribution to service points.

17.9.3 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
• Form Four Certificate or candidates who have passed Elementary Library Certificate course

17.9.4 AGE LIMIT: Not above 25 years

17.9.5 TENURE: Permanent.

GENERAL CONDITIONS
i. All applicants must be Citizens of Tanzania and not above 45 years old, however, should also observe the age limit for each position where indicated.
ii. Applicants must attach an up-to-date current Curriculum Vitae (CV) having reliable contact postal address, e-mail address and telephone numbers.
iii. Applicants should apply on the strength of the information given in this advertisement.
iv. The title of the position and institution applied for should be written in the subject of the application letter; short of which will make the application invalid.
v. The title of the position and institution applied for should be marked on the envelope; short of which will make the application invalid.
vi. Applicants must attach their detailed relevant certified copies of Academic certificates:
- Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma/Certificates.
- Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma transcripts.
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- Form IV and Form VI National Examination Certificates.
- Computer Certificate
- Professional certificates from respective boards
- One recent passport size picture and birth certificate.
vii. FORM IV AND FORM VI RESULTS SLIPS ARE STRICTLY NOT ACCEPTED
viii. Transcripts, Testimonials, Partial transcripts and results slips will not be accepted.
ix. Presentation of forged academic certificates and other information in the CV will necessitate to legal action
x. Applicants for senior positions currently employed in the public service should route their application letters through their respective employers.
xi. Applicants for entry levels currently employed in the Public Service should not apply, they have to adhere to Government Circular Na. CAC. 45/257/01/D/140 dated 30th November 2010.
xii. Applicants who have/were retired from the Public Service for whatever reason should not apply.
xiii. Applicants should indicate three reputable referees with their reliable contacts.
xiv. Certificates from foreign Universities should be verified by Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU)
xv. Dead line for application is 11th June, 2012 at 3:30 p.m
xvi. Application letters should be written in Swahili or English
xvii. APPLICATION LETTERS SHOULD BE POSTED TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS. HAND DELIVERY IS NOT ACCEPTABLE:
Secretary OR Katibu
Public Service Recruitment Sekretarieti ya Ajira katika Secretariat, Utumishi wa Umma
P. O. Box 63100 S. L. P 63100,
DAR ES SALAAM. DAR ES SALAAM.