The University of Ghana hereby invites applications from suitably qualified persons for the position University Librarian, University Library Systems, to take effect from 1st August 2025.

POSITION: University Librarian, University Library Systems
REPORTING TO: Pro Vice-Chancellor (Academic and Student Affairs)

DUTIES

The University Library Systems shall be headed by a University Librarian who shall under the Pro Vice-Chancellor (Academic and Student Affairs):

• Be responsible for the management of all libraries and related information and communication materials and resources of the University in accordance with guidelines, directives and decisions of the Academic Board.
• Implement or ensure the implementation of decisions of the Library Board approved by the Academic Board
• Provide professional/administrative leadership for the University of Ghana Library Systems which comprises the Balme Library and its satellite libraries.

Qualification Required & Experience

• Applicants on the academic track must be of professorial status or personsqualified to be appointed as such in an academic/research institution. Applicants on the professional track must be of the rank of Principal Librarian or equivalent.
• Must have a higher/research degree in Librarianship/Information Studies and at least 15 years relevant post-qualification experience.
• Must have wide practical experience in all aspects of University Library work; and,
• Must be conversant with ICT and its Library applications

SALARY

Attractive with fringe benefits including market premium, rent, security and responsibility allowance.

TENURE

The person appointed as University Librarian must be able to hold office for a period of four years on terms and conditions recommended by the Appointments Board, before reaching the statutory retirement age of 60 years, and may be eligible for re-appointment for a further term of up to four years.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Applicants are required to submit the complete application pack addressed to the Registrar, University of Ghana, through vacancies@ug.edu.gh (Electronic copy only). Hard copy applications will not be accepted.

The application pack should be submitted as a single PDF file and should contain the following:

• Completed application form for Senior Level Administrative Positions (UAB Form 1C) to be downloaded from the University’s website at www.ug.edu.gh/hrodd/.
• An up-to-date Curriculum Vitae and copies of relevant academic and/or professional certificates.
• A statement of about 2,500 words (not more than five pages) indicating how the applicant intends to use the period in office to address relevant issues that will ensure that the University achieves its mission and vision as contained
in the University of Ghana Strategic Plan (2024-2029). The new UG strategic plan, 2024-2029 can be downloaded at:
https://www.ug.edu.gh/pad/publications.

Further information about the University of Ghana may be found on the University website at www.ug.edu.gh.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Closing Date: 16 December, 2024

• Applications should reach the Registrar through vacancies@ug.edu.gh not later than the close of day on 16th December 2024.
• Additionally, as part of the application, applicants should submit the names, telephone and email details of two persons familiar with their professional competencies, and who are willing to provide references for the applicant.