Hospital Library Assistant
Hospital Library Assistant
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Job Description
Job Purpose
The medical library assistant is responsible for working with the librarian in managing health sciences collections participating in the development of instructional materials and providing reference and research support to healthcare providers.
The successful candidate will be familiar with modern library procedures databases and medical terminologies and will have a passion for delivering quality services to our stakeholders.
Core Responsibilities
- Work with the Librarian in managing and maintaining the organizations collection of medical books journals and documents.
- Must know how to keep information current and update databases as time progresses. Must sort info and keep it organized.
- Managing books periodicals audio and video recordings and digital resources including cataloging organization and storage functions.
- Register the hospital as an institution on research and educational access repositories
- Assist medical professionals students and researchers with literature searches and reference questions
- Develop and implement library policies and procedures
- Conduct training sessions to educate users on how to access and utilize library resources
- Collaborate with other medical librarians to share resources and knowledge
- Stay updated on the latest health information resources and technologies
- Participate in collection development and storage of educational activities
- Provide research support and instruction in evidencebased practice
- Collecting organizing and issuing library resources such as books films and audio files.
Qualifications :
Educational Requirements
- Bachelors degree in Library sciences.
Professional Requirements
- A certification as a hospital librarian is an added advantage
Experience Requirements
- 2 to 5 years progressive experience working in a hospital / University library
- Progressive experience in customer service in the medical/academic environment
Knowledge Requirements
- Experience in a health sciences library or similar environment
- Knowledge of medical terminologies and databases
- Proficient in the use of digital library systems
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent organizational and problemsolving skills
Skill Requirements
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with customers and team members.
- Problemsolving skills to resolve complex customer issues.
- Proficiency in customer relationship management (CRM) systems and other relevant software
- Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask.
Personal Attributes
- Professional attitude towards work
- Shares the AMCEs vision.
- Proactive and organized.
- Has personal and professional credibility and commands the respect of colleagues and peers.
- Supportive and approachable.
- Ability to adapt accordingly.
- High levels of honesty and integrity
Additional Information :
African Medical Centre of Excellence Abuja (AMCE Abuja) aims to be an Employer of Choice providing equal opportunity for everyone regardless of their background gender race and other protected characteristics.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
