The Ghana Institute Of Management And Public Administration (GIMPA) invites applications from qualified persons for the above position in the institute. The Librarian will be responsible for then leadership and general administration of the institute's library with respect to human, financial and material resources within the framework of GIMPA's statutes and policies.

Summary Of Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will report to the Rector. He / She will:

. Manage employees, products, services and goals of the expanding library of the institute.
. Design and implement an overall strategic plan for the development of the institute's library.
. Build on existing resources, and services to create a modern library with would respond to teaching, research and learning programmes of the institute
. Recommend and implement systems that would create a seamless extension of the library that provides scholars with access to evaluated, organized, archived and preserved information in any format
. Supervise the smooth transition of old products and services to new ones.
. Create effective cross-departmental working relationships and assist both in-house and outside scholars with world class library services

Key Performance Indicators

. Plan and implement short and long term goals
. Establish an enabling infrastructure and lead a rapidly growing library
. Build and implement modern library systems
. Design work processes to match human resource development
. Supervise and train staff
. React efficiently to new challenges and needs of senior management
. Understand critically the full process of modern library management and cope with complex and varied responsibilities.

Education / Qualification:

. PhD or Masters Degree in library science / information management or related field
. Relevant professional qualifications

Experience:

. 10 - 15 years in academic library management or,
. 5 - 7 years in a relevant senior management / supervisory

Knowledge / Skills / Attributes

. Strong knowledge of library practices from traditional management systems to modern portal technology
. Strong knowledge of library management and evidence of ability to create and lead an academic library
. Strong management, team and business-process building ability
. Proven record of scholarly work (authorship of books, journal articles, professional  practice manuals, etc)

Remuneration: Attractive with meaningful benefits

How To Apply For The Job:

Interested applicants may submit their application, including their most recent curriculum vitae and academic certificates to the following address:

The Human Resource Manager
Ghana Institute Of Management and
Public Administration (GIMPA)
P.O. BOX AH 50
Achimota, Accra

Or

Email: hr@gimpa.edu.gh

Closing Date: 29th June, 2012