TANZANIA LIBRARY SERVICES BOARD JOBS JAN 2014

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under the Ministry of Education and Vocational Training established by the 1963 Act of parliament, and later on repealed by the 1975 Act.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.

6.1 SENIOR TUTOR II 1 POST (RE-ADVERTISED)

6.1.1 DUTY STATION: SLADS BAGAMOYO

6.1.2 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Guide and supervises students in building up their practical and research projects;

• Prepare learning resources and designs training exercises for students;

• Conduct consultancy and community services;

• Develop and reviews existing curriculum;

• Undertake individual research and participates in scientific/ academic congregations;

• Prepare teaching manuals, simulations and case studies for training;

• Supervise and guides post-graduate students; and

• Coach junior teaching staff.


6.1.3 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelors Degree in Librarianship and Information Science or equivalent qualifications from a recognized University/institution.

• Five (5) years working experience.

 Must have written two substantive professional paper.

6.1.4 TENURE:

Permanent


6.2 CHIEF LIBRARIAN – 1 POST 6.2.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
 Manage the planning, administrative and budgetary functions of library and information services;
• Design specific library development plans by following set policies and standards;

• Carry out research and evaluations on specific library and information work programmes;

• Coordinate specific library activities eg. Reference services, indexing;

• Initiate library and information innovations;

• Study user needs and ensure a high standard of library services delivery in order to enhance readership habits/culture;

• Provide out-reach services;

• Facilitate in  identify training needs

• Establish and implement library and information policies and procedures; and

• Analyze and evaluate library and information services, technology and media services, resources and activities.

6.2.2 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Masters Degree in Librarianship and Information Science or equivalent qualifications from a recognized University/institution.

• Must have written  two  professional papers.

• Eleven years work experience in related field.

• Phd in Librarianship is an added advantage and must have written four professional papers, two of which are published in recognized journal/book.

6.2.3 REMUNERATION

• Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the Institution’s salary  scale

PGSS 19

6.3 PRINCIPAL LIBRARY ASSISTANT – 1 POST

6.3.1  DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

 Supervise maintenance of public and staff catalogues;

• Supervise maintenance of records of library materials loaned to users;

• Supervise shelving of books, periodicals, journals and other library materials;

• Participate in processing newly acquired materials;

• Assist in identifying library materials to be ordered.


6.3.2 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
 Secondary Education Certificate with Diploma in Library Services or its equivalent
 At least (9) nine years of working experience in related field.
6.3.3 REMUNERATION

• Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the Institution’s salary  scale

PGSS 13-14

6.4 ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT  II  – 1 POST

6.4.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Receive and pay cash;

• Write cash books;

• Post and balance ledgers;

• Maintain vote books;

• Prepares payment vouchers; and

• Receive and keep in proper custody all bills, invoices and other claims pending payments.

6.4.2 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

 Form IV/VI with Accounting Technician Certificate (ATEC) of NBAA or Accounting Certificate from a recognized Institution.

6.4.3 REMUNERATION

• Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the Institution’s salary  scale

PGSS 5 -6

6.5 PRINCIPAL OFFICE ASSISTANT – 1 POST

6.5.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervise the  cleanliness of office premises and give advice;

• Label,  stamp, and accession;

• Arrange catalogue cards;

• Prepare office tea;

• Photocopy documents and maintain the photocopier;

• Distribute files and other documents;

• Assist in directing office visitors;

• Report on requirements of maintenance of office equipments; and

• Recommend on the improvement of general cleanliness.

6.5.2 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Certificate in secondary education.

• At least three years working experience.

6.5.3 REMUNERATION

• Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the Institution’s salary  scale

PGSS 6 - 7

NB: 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 and marked on the envelope; short of which will make the application invalid.

v.     Applicants must attach their detailed relevant certified copies of Academic certificates:

-    Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma/Certificates.

-    Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma transcripts.

-    Form IV and Form VI National Examination Certificates.

-    Computer Certificate

-    Professional certificates from respective boards

-    One recent passport size picture and birth certificate.

vi.   FORM IV AND FORM VI RESULTS SLIPS ARE STRICTLY NOT ACCEPTED

vii.  Testimonials, Partial transcripts and results slips will not be accepted.

viii. Presentation of forged academic certificates and other information in the CV will necessitate to legal action

ix.   Applicants for senior positions currently employed in the public service should route their application letters through their respective employers.

x.    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 30^th November, 2010.

xi.   Applicants who have/were retired from the Public Service for whatever reason should not apply.

xii.  Applicants should indicate three reputable referees with their reliable contacts.

xiii. Certificates from foreign examination bodies for ordinary or advanced level education should be certified by The National Examination Council of Tanzania (NECTA)

xiv.   Certificates from foreign Universities should be verified by The Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU)

xv.  Dead line for application is 14^th  January, 2014 at 3:30 p.m

xvi.   Applicants with special needs/case (disability) are supposed to indicate

xvii. Women are highly encouraged to apply

xviii.              Only short listed candidates will be informed on a date for interview

xix.   Application letters should be written in Swahili or English

xx.  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.