University Librarian at the University of Medical Sciences (UNIMED), Ondo

The University of Medical Sciences (UNIMED), Ondo, Nigeria, is the first specialized University of Medical Sciences in Nigeria with the mandate to advance high level excellence through teaching, innovative research, and service delivery in all health sciences disciplines.

The Governing Council and Management of the University invite suitably qualified and highly motivated candidates with sufficient academic, administrative, and cognate experiences to fill the position below:

Job Title: University Librarian

Location: Laje Road, Ondo City, Ondo

Job Summary 

• The University Librarian is a Principal Officer of the University ss responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the administration of the University Library and the coordination of all library services in the University.
• For the vacant post, the University seeks candidates with vision. proven academic distinction, managerial ability, integrity and requisite professional skill and competence.
• The candidate must be innovative and should understand the nature and dynamics of the best practices in the provision of academic library services.

Qualifications and Experience

• Candidate must possess a minimum of Master's Degree in Library and Information Science.
• Possession of a Doctorate Degree will be an added advantage.
• Candidate must also have at least fifteen (15) years cognate experience in an academic library.
• He/she must be certified by the Librarians Registration Council of Nigeria (LRCN). In addition, the candidate must be information and Communication Technology (ICT) proficient.
• A strong evidence of substantial number of scholarlyay the The and publications both in quality and quantum in reputable internationaland national journals is required.
• Candidate must be capable of providing academic and administrative leadership.
• The candidate should not be below the rank of Reader Librarian/Deputy University Librarian.
• The candidate must not be older than sixty-five (65) years as at the time of taking up the appointment.

Vision Statement:

• The candidate should also state in clear terms of not more than 500 a words, his/her vision statement for the University in the next five years with particular reference to administration, control and innovations in library services.

Tenure

• The successful candidate shall hold office for a single term of five (5) years from the effective date of appointment.

Remuneration and Conditions of Service

• The remuneration and other conditions of service are as applicable to the post of a University Librarian of Public Universities in Nigeria and as may be determined from time to time by the University Governing Council as appropriate.

Application Closing Date
9th March, 2026.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward Twenty (20) sets of their detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) along with their vision for the position. The Curriculum Vitae should contain, among other things, the following:

• Full name
• Place and Date of Birth
• Home Address
• Email Address
• Sex
• Nationality
• Marital Status
• Number and ages of Children
• Permanent Home Address
• Phone Numbers (Active Lines)
• Degrees (including dates/class and institutions) and/or any other qualifications and distinctions (Photocopies of Certificates to be attached!
• Statement of Experience including full details of former and present posts.
• List of Publications (Where applicable)
• Current Research (Where applicable)
• Other Activities outside Current Employment
• NYSC Certificate or NYSC Exemption Certificate
• One-page statement of the candidate's vision for the University of Medical Sciences, Ondo, as a 21st century University.
• Extra-Curricular activities
• Proposed Date of Availability for Duties, if appointed
• Health Status (Indicate if you have any physical/mental challenge)
• Any other relevant information.
• Signature and Date.

All Applications should be sent to:
The Vice-Chancellor,
University of Medical Sciences,
Laje Road, Ondo City,
Ondo State.

Note

• In addition to stating the names and addresses of three (3) referees, applicants should request their referees to forward references on their behalf directly to the address above.
• Please note that one of your referees must be your current employer or immediate past employer.
• All applications are to be submitted under confidential cover with the envelope marked.