Medical Librarian at The African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE)

​​​​​​Job Purpose

• The Medical Librarian will be responsible for leading the development, management, and accessibility of the Centre’s health sciences library resources. He/ She will maintain up-to-date medical collections, provide research and reference support to clinicians and researchers, and support education through user training and instructional material development.
• The role demands a strong understanding of library science, digital information systems, and healthcare terminology, as well as a commitment to excellence in service delivery and continuous learning in an academic medical environment.

Key Accountabilities/Responsibilities

Library Operations and Information Management

• Manage and maintain a comprehensive collection of medical books, journals, audio-visual materials, and digital resources.
• Catalog, organize, and store physical and electronic resources using modern library systems and standards.
• Ensure regular updates to databases and institutional repositories for accuracy and accessibility.

Research and Academic Support

• Assist healthcare professionals, researchers, and students with literature searches and reference services.
• Provide instruction and support for evidence-based practice and academic writing.
• Register AMCE as an institution with research and academic repositories to expand access.

Training and User Engagement

• Conduct training sessions and workshops to educate users on accessing and utilizing library tools and databases.
• Develop instructional materials to support research, teaching, and learning across departments.
• Collaborate with faculty, students, and external library partners to foster resource sharing and knowledge dissemination.

Policy and Development

• Develop and implement library policies, usage guidelines, and strategic plans.
• Monitor trends in medical information services and adopt new technologies to enhance access.
• Participate in the development of educational content and support interdepartmental learning initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Library Science or a related field.
• Master’s degree in Library Science, Information Management, or related field (preferred).
• Certification as a hospital or university librarian is an added advantage.
• Strong familiarity with digital library systems and cataloging standards.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, health databases, and evidence-based research tools.
• Awareness of academic publishing and open-access repositories.

Experience

• 6–8 years of progressive experience in a hospital or university medical library.
• Proven experience providing customer service in academic or clinical environments.
• Experience in supporting clinical and academic research through information services.
• Proficiency with CRM systems, learning management platforms, and other educational technologies.