College Librarian at College of Health Technology, Calabar

Job Description

• The College Librarian is the chief Library Officer and shall be responsible to the Provost for the day-to-day administration of the College Library and co-ordination of the Library services in the teaching units of the College.
• He/she is one of the Principal Officers of the College.
• In addition to proven experience in library management and leadership, the successful candidate must have a demonstrable passion for academic endeavors and must also be credible.

Qualifications and Experience
The candidate for the post must possess the following qualifications and qualities:

• Master's Degree from a recognized institution in Library Science or Library and Information Science; Doctorate degree (Ph.D) is an added advantage
• Have a minimum of second class lower division or Higher National Diploma (HND) with at least a lower credit in Library Science or Library and Information Science from a recognized institution of Higher Learning;
• 18+ years cognate experience in tertiary institutions, at least 10 years of which must have been gained in a Polytechnic or similar TVET institution.
• Be currently on the rank of a Chief Librarian for a period NOT less than five (5) years in a Polytechnic or similar TVET sector
• Demonstrate evidence of strong academic and administrative leadership, initiative and creativity in library policy, good human relations and positive managerial attributes
• Be not more than fifty-nine (59) years of age as at 1st January, 2025
• Provide evidence of membership of professional body/bodies in Library recognized by the Federal Government;
• Provide evidence of scholarly publications in reputable journals as well as presentation of invited papers at educational/library conferences, seminars, and workshops
• A person who is not likely to pursue racial, gender, political, religious or other sectional interests;
• Morally sound, of impeccable character, proven integrity and free from financial embarrassment; and Physically and mentally fit (with evidence from a Government hospital
• Proficient in Information and Communication Technology, (ICT).

Terms of Appointment and Conditions of Service

• The appointment is for a single tenure of five (5) years in line with extant provisions.
• The salary is consolidated and the appointee shall enjoy any other benefits attached to the position of a Principal Officer of the College as approved by the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE).