Bishop Nicodemus Hhando College of Health Sciences
Responsibilities or duties
i. Managing the counter operations for checking books and learning materials in and out to students and staff.
ii. Registering new students and staff into the library system and managing membership records.
iii. Guiding students on how to locate physical textbooks, reference materials, and basic electronic health database terminals.
iv. Assisting in sorting, accessioning, labeling, and shelving incoming textbooks according to standard classification schemes.
v. Maintaining orderly stacks, shelf-reading, and ensuring books are returned to their designated places promptly.
vi. Performing minor repairs on heavily used textbooks, journals, and other learning materials.
vii. Receiving, stamping, and organizing journals, bulletins and newsletters.
viii. Compiling daily, weekly, and monthly statistics on library attendance, book circulation rates, and resource utilization.
ix. Assisting college administration with inventory checks, stock-taking exercises, and executing other routine tasks assigned by the college principal.
x. To perform any other related duties as assigned by supervisor.
Qualifications or requirements
Holder of Technician certificate (NTA Level 5) in Library Services or above level (NTA Level 6) in Library Services or equivalent qualifications from institution recognized by the government.
Experience needed
A membership in Tanzania Library and Information Association (TLIA) will be an added advantage.
Attractive remuneration according to BNHCHS salary scale.
- Managing the counter operations for checking books and learning materials in and out to students and staff.
- Registering new students and staff into the library system and managing membership records.
- Guiding students on how to locate physical textbooks, reference materials, and basic electronic health database terminals.
- Assisting in sorting, accessioning, labeling, and shelving incoming textbooks according to standard classification schemes.
- Maintaining orderly stacks, shelf-reading, and ensuring books are returned to their designated places promptly.
- Performing minor repairs on heavily used textbooks, journals, and other learning materials.
- Receiving, stamping, and organizing journals, bulletins and newsletters.
- Compiling daily, weekly, and monthly statistics on library attendance, book circulation rates, and resource utilization.
- Assisting college administration with inventory checks, stock-taking exercises, and executing other routine tasks assigned by the college principal.
- To perform any other related duties as assigned by supervisor.
- Library management
- Customer service
- Record keeping
- Data compilation
- Basic repair skills
- Technician certificate (NTA Level 5) in Library Services or above level (NTA Level 6) in Library Services or equivalent qualifications from institution recognized by the government.
- Membership in Tanzania Library and Information Association (TLIA) will be an added advantage.
Vacancy title:
Assistant Librarian
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Education, and Training, Category: Admin & Office, Education]
Jobs at:
Bishop Nicodemus Hhando College of Health Sciences (BNHCHS)
Deadline of this Job:
Friday, September 18 2026
Duty Station:
Dar es Salaam | Dar es Salaam
Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, August 26 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
Bishop Nicodemus Hhando College of Health Sciences
Responsibilities or duties
i. Managing the counter operations for checking books and learning materials in and out to students and staff.
ii. Registering new students and staff into the library system and managing membership records.
iii. Guiding students on how to locate physical textbooks, reference materials, and basic electronic health database terminals.
iv. Assisting in sorting, accessioning, labeling, and shelving incoming textbooks according to standard classification schemes.
v. Maintaining orderly stacks, shelf-reading, and ensuring books are returned to their designated places promptly.
vi. Performing minor repairs on heavily used textbooks, journals, and other learning materials.
vii. Receiving, stamping, and organizing journals, bulletins and newsletters.
viii. Compiling daily, weekly, and monthly statistics on library attendance, book circulation rates, and resource utilization.
ix. Assisting college administration with inventory checks, stock-taking exercises, and executing other routine tasks assigned by the college principal.
x. To perform any other related duties as assigned by supervisor.
Qualifications or requirements
Holder of Technician certificate (NTA Level 5) in Library Services or above level (NTA Level 6) in Library Services or equivalent qualifications from institution recognized by the government.
Experience needed
A membership in Tanzania Library and Information Association (TLIA) will be an added advantage.
Attractive remuneration according to BNHCHS salary scale.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 12
Level of Education: professional certificate
Job application procedure
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All applicants must be citizens of Tanzania.
Applicants must attach certified copies of the following certificates:
- Academic certificate of bachelor degree/Ordinary diploma/technician certificate.
- Academic transcript of bachelor degree/ordinary diploma/technician certificate.
- Professional registration and training certificate from respective registration or regulatory bodies (where applicable).
- Internship completion certificate (where applicable).
- Valid practicing license (where applicable).
- Birth certificate.
Applicant must attach an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV).
A signed application letter should be written either in Swahili or English and addressed to:
Principal,
Bishop Nicodemus Hhando College of Health Sciences,
P.O Box 260,
Babati.
Deadline for application is 18th September, 2026.
Only shortlisted candidates will be informed of the date of the interview via their mail addresses.
Presentation of forged certificates and other false information is punishable by the law.
Applications submitted through any other mean will not be considered.
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