Overview

Mount Kenya University (MKU) is a chartered and ISO 9001:2015 certified University committed to a broad-based, holistic and inclusive system of education. The University is a member of the Inter-University Council of East Africa as well as the Association of Commonwealth Universities. MKU is largely known for its dynamic, comprehensive and thorough academic and vocational training system as well as linkages with internationally reputable institutions. The University operates from the main campus in Thika with campuses in Nairobi, Mombasa, Nakuru, Eldoret and Meru, as well as Open Distance and Electronic Learning (ODEL) centres located in major towns in Kenya, Burundi, Somaliland and Uganda.

In pursuit of fulfilling the Mission and Vision of the University, the Directorate of Human Resource is mandated to facilitate and support the Mission and operations of the University by enabling it to continue attracting, developing and retaining the right number of suitably qualified staff so as to maintain the University competitive edge. MKU invites applications from suitably qualified, visionary, competent, dynamic and experienced professionals with impeccable track record to fill the position of ARCHIVISTS.

Qualification

Must have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Library and Information Science or Archives and Records Management
• Three (3) years’ experience as Assistant Librarian or Archivist II
• Must be computer literate

                            OR

• Must possess a Higher National Diploma Library and Information Science or Archives and Records Management from a recognized institution.
• Five (5) years’ experience as a Records Officer II/Archivist II in an institution of higher learning.

Key responsibilities also include

Reporting to: Director, Examinations

Duties and responsibilities:

• In-charge of the Archivist section.
• Validate and appraise historical documents and archival materials.
• Create and maintain accessible, retrievable archives and databases, incorporating current advances in electric information storage technology.
• Provides technical assistance to researchers and interested parties regarding the history and archival collections
• Responsible for records survey in University departments
• Develops, maintains, and oversees disposition of all formal records and historical archives pertaining to the work of the University; serves as principal resource and point of contact for inquiries.
• Co-ordinate the security and proper maintenance of archival records
• Creates and updates online and hardcopy catalogues of collections.
• Any other duties assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Requirements

Candidates who meet the requirments should apply through the recruitment portal, and indicate their salary expectations in their attached cover letter.

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