University Librarian at University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital, Maiduguri (UMTH)

Dateils

• In accordance with the relevant provisions of the University Act (no. 11) 1993 as amended by the Universities (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Amendment) Act 2012, the Governing Council of the University is inviting interested candidates with requisite qualifications and experience to apply for the post of the University Librarian which will expire on 16th March, 2020.

Job Description

• The University Librarian shall be a Principal Officer of the University, responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the administration of the University Library and the Coordination of all library services in the
• University and its campuses, College/Faculties, Schools, Departments, Institutes and other Teaching or Research Units.

Academic/ Professional Qualifications
The candidate must possess the following:

• A good first degree in any subject plus Ph.D Degree in Library and Information Science from a recognised institution.
• At least fifteen (15) years work experience, ten (10) of which must be in a University.
• A strong evidence of contribution to library and information field through research and publication in reputable journals.
• A good knowledge of ICT will be an added advantage.

Conditions of Service

• The successful candidate for the post of the University Librarian shall be paid the salaries of University Librarians of Federal Universities, with retiring age of 65 years (or 70 years in the case of a Professor) and are entitled to appropriate academic allowances of the academic staff, and other allowances and privileges as a Principal Officer.

Tenure

• The successful candidate shall hold office for a single term of five years only beginning from the effective date of appointment.