Librarian at the Ekiti State College of Health Sciences and Technology, Ijero-Ekiti

Ekiti State College of Health Sciences and Technology, ljero-Ekiti was established by the Ekiti State Government Law (Re-enactment) No 16, 2019. It is located along Epe Road, Ijero-Ekiti, about 50 minutes' drive from the state capital, Ado Ekiti. The Institution translated from the erstwhile School of Health Technology, in January, 2011 and was borne out of the need to produce qualified middle level Health Professionals that will render Primary Health Care Services, in line with the Global Concept of Community Health.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Librarian

Location: Ijero-Ekiti, Ekiti
Employment Type: Contract
Contract Duration: 5 Years

Details

• The College Librarian shall be responsible to the Provost for the administration of the College Library and coordination of Library services.

Qualities and Qualifications
The Candidate for the post of a librarian is expected to possess the following academic qualifications and personal qualities:

• Have a minimum of a University Degree in Library Science and Information (Ph.D in relevant field would be an added advantage).
• Must be a registered member of the Library Registration Council of Nigeria.
• Must be versed in ICT to service the e-library.
• Must have worked in a Tertiary Institution library environment and have risen to the post of a Chief Librarian.
• Must not be more than sixty (60) years of age by 2nd October, 2025.
• Must have a medical certificate of fitness from a Government Hospital.

Terms of Appointment and Conditions of Service

• The appointment is for a single term of five (5) years- Non-renewable. 

Remuneration

• The salary is consolidated and comparable to other Tertiary Institutions in Nigeria.
• The appointee shall enjoy other benefits of Office as may be approved from time to time by the Governing Council.

Application Closing Date
25th June, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit 20 copies each of their applications, his/her vision for the College in the next five years, in not more than 1000 words; and typewritten copies of Curriculum Vitae giving the details in the following order:

• Full Name with surname underlined.
• Date and Place of Birth.
• State of Origin & Local Government.
• Nationality and how acquired.
• Marital Status.
• Number and ages of Children.
• Current Postal Address including telephone number & email.
• Permanent home address.
• Educational Institutions attended with dates, and Academic/Professional qualifications obtained with dates.
• Membership of Professional Bodies Honours and Distinction (if any).
• Peer-reviewed publications in APA format.
• Conferences attended/Papers presented with dates.
• Previous Employer(s) and post(s) held with dates.

Applications are to be submitted in a sealed envelope and marked "Application for the post of Librarian" at the left-hand corner, addressed to:

The Registrar,
Ekiti State College of Health Sciences and Technology,
P.M.B.316,
jero- Ekiti, Ekiti State.

Applicants are also expected to forward soft copies of their Applications and CV to: cohmatech@gmail.com using the Job Title as subject of the email.

Note

• Three (3) Referees (Employer, Educational and personal) are to forward confidential reports on behalf of each Applicant to the Registrar, Ekiti State College of Health Sciences and Technology, Ijero-Ekiti
• Only successful candidates will be shortlisted. Readiness to reside in ljero will be an added advantage.