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

The African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE) Abuja is a 170-bed specialty hospital offering world-class comprehensive diagnostics and treatment in oncology, cardiovascular services, haematology, and general medical and surgical services. It is complemented by research and education facilities.

AMCE provides exceptional medical care to people on the  African continent, regardless of their financial means.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Medical Librarian

Location: Abuja

​​​​​​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.

Application Closing Date
5th February, 2026.