Library Head

Brief Profile of the College:

Established in 2002, Universal Medical & Business College (UMBC), is one of the pioneers in the Ethiopian Private Higher Education sector. Since its establishment, UMBC has been offering quality education and training in various health fields including Pharmacy, Nursing and Public Health programs both at undergraduate degree and TVET/diploma level. The College lately has launched its 1st Postgraduate program, i.e. Public Health in Nutrition. Currently, having its headquarter around Hayahulet Mazoria, behind Dinberua Hospital, UMBC is on the verge of launching new Postgraduate and Undergraduate Programs in Business and Finance fields of studies along with expanding its existing programs in terms of level and catchment area. In doing so, the College invites qualified and interested applicants in the following vacant position/s who will assist in realizing its goal. 

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Helps (assures) the acquisition, classification, cataloguing, shelving and circulation of library materials, and the maintenance of records such as the issuing and returning of books, documents, etc.
• Provides reference service and carries out circulation related duties.
• Publicizes library facilities by organizing book displays and circulation book lists;
• Recommends appropriate sources of information to inquiries, complies reference lists and assembles the required materials;
• Supervises the maintenance of books and other materials and arranges repairs or rebinding as necessary;
• Guides and supervises all Assistant Librarians and monitors the cleanliness of   the library;
• Conducts job performance evaluation for her/his campus Assistant Librarians;
• Performs related activities assigned by the Head Librarian.

Department: Library

Reporting to: Campus Dean

Occupation Category: Semi Managerial & Professional

Quantity: 02

Job Requirements

A campus librarian collects and stores recorded or published materials and retrieves and provides information as requested.

Educational Qualification & Experience

• BSc/BA in Computer Science, Information System/ Information Technology/ Statistics/ Management Information System or Related Fields;
• A minimum of 2 years related experience preferably in the Ethiopian Higher Education Institution/s of which at least two years as Head or Vice Head of library;

Essential Competencies & Qualities

• Familiarity to ETA’s HEMIS
• Oral & Written fluency in English and Amharic languages;
• Knowledge of the theories, principles & practices of management;
• Excellent communication, facilitation and networking skills; proven experience in coordinating & leading team/s;
• Strong analytical ability and problem solving skills;
• Excellent interpersonal & demonstrational skills;
• Good communication and report writing skills;
• Experience in Using and Managing Student Information Management System Software;
• Ability to work in pressures and to meet deadlines;
• Faithfulness to work ethics, to the rules and regulations in all aspects

How to Apply

Please send non-returnable copies of your CV and credentials to the following address [email protected] or submit in person at Universal Medical & Business College_ Hayahulet Mazoria, on the road to British Embassy, behind Dinberua Hospital (MCH), 1st Floor, Room Number #105. For further information, call at +251 911 52 30 53 or +251 911 40 62 74 or +251-922 47 00 00 or +251 116 67 31 54.

Note: Use "Library Head" as the subject line of your email !

Only short listed candidates will be contacted for further screening and interview.