University Librarian Job Laikipia University

University Jobs. Laikipia University Jobs. University Librarian. Managing library operations, digital resources, and research services, requiring a PhD/Master’s in Library Science and 5 years experience.

Key Duties/Responsibilities:

• Be responsible for library planning, budgeting, and staffing in consultation with the Human Capital office as well as the office responsible for infrastructural development.
• Be responsible for development and implementation of library policies.
• Coordinate all the library services in the University.
• Acquire and conserve library research materials by ensuring that the library is a viable repository of current academic materials and other reading materials of scholarly value.
• Be responsible for the organization and operation of library services.
• Adopt, maintain and ensure compliance with library standards.
• Manage the provision of conducive reading space for library users.
• Establish and facilitate the use of e-Library.
• Perform such other duties as may be delegated or assigned by the Deputy Vice- Chancellor in charge of Academic, Research and Student Affairs.
• Facilitate the networking and exchange of materials with other libraries locally and internationally.
• Make proposals for acquisition and conservation of library research materials.
• Promote provision of library support services.
• Be responsible for setting technical standards for all branches of the University’s library, providing the necessary centralized services and their co-ordination.

Academic/Professional Qualifications 

• Have a Doctorate degree in Library and Information Sciences or a related field from recognized institutions 
• Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees in the relevant field with three (3) Publications since the  last promotion plus five (5) years’ experience as Senior Librarian 
• Be a member of at least one recognized professional body 
• Be computer literate with demonstrable practical experience 
• Demonstrate outstanding qualities of leadership, coordination and organization at top management  

Note:

For more information on the specifications/requirements of the above various positions, please visit the Laikipia University website at: www.laikipia.ac.ke;

Successful candidates will be required to obtain clearance from: Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA); Higher Education Loans Board (HELB); Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC); Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI); Registered Credit Reference Bureau (CRB); and the Commission for University Education (CUE) on Certificates conferred or awarded by Foreign Universities and Institutions (As applicable);

In line with the applicable laws, those shortlisted for the interview will be required to fill the Laikipia University Consent Form for purposes of initiating the Background Checks being part of the recruitment process.

How to Apply

Submit TWO (2) Hard Copies of the application to the undersigned:

Registrar Administration & Human Capital,
Laikipia University
P.O. Box 1100 – 20300,
Nyahururu – KENYA
Email: recruitment@laikipia.ac.ke

In addition to the mentioned hard copies, submit a Running PDF file (Soft Copy) of the whole application package specified in TWO (2) copies above to recruitment@laikipia.ac.ke

Applications received after 2nd October 2026 will NOT be accepted and/or processed. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Laikipia University is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and as such, all suitably qualified applicants of either gender, persons with disabilities (PWDs), and those from marginalized group/areas are encouraged to apply.