Academic
Librarian
Librarian
University
of Global Health Equity (UGHE) Butaro, Rwanda
of Global Health Equity (UGHE) Butaro, Rwanda
Description
Job
Title: Academic Librarian
Reports to: Dean, Health Sciences
Location: Butaro, Rwanda
Title: Academic Librarian
Reports to: Dean, Health Sciences
Location: Butaro, Rwanda
Position
Overview
Overview
The
Academic Librarian is responsible for strategically developing, implementing,
and running the UGHE virtual and physical library. S/he will be responsible for
the overall administration, policy development, and resource acquisition and
execution of the library. S/he will be responsible for setting up UGHE’s
library at its Butaro campus, overseeing the development of a core collection
of medical and public health texts, and managing e-library partnerships.
Additionally, s/he will be a key resource for student and faculty support
regarding library use and information management.
Academic Librarian is responsible for strategically developing, implementing,
and running the UGHE virtual and physical library. S/he will be responsible for
the overall administration, policy development, and resource acquisition and
execution of the library. S/he will be responsible for setting up UGHE’s
library at its Butaro campus, overseeing the development of a core collection
of medical and public health texts, and managing e-library partnerships.
Additionally, s/he will be a key resource for student and faculty support
regarding library use and information management.
Responsibilities
- Develop
and implement the library’s strategic plan and policies - Identify,
acquire, track, and promote the library’s physical and electronic
resources in alignment with UGHE’s programmatic needs - Engage
with UGHE faculty, staff, and leadership to ensure library alignment with
accreditation standards, teaching and learning practices, and research
goals - Develop
and deliver student and faculty training sessions related to library use,
finding sources, citing sources, and integrating sources into student
assignments - Engage
with students individually, and assist them with source selection,
searching for sources, citations, writing skills, and library use - Identify,
procure, and manage an integrated library system (ILS) - Contribute
to writing grants and pursuing funding related to libraries - Manage
and track all finances and budget allocations related to the library
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s
and/or Master’s degree in library science, library information science,
literature, language, or equivalent preferred - Minimum
of 1 year experience in an academic or related library setting - Experience
working with library management systems/integrated library systems - Medical
library experience preferred - Experience
with academic library accreditation standards in East Africa - Experience
with strategic development and design in similar educational, academic, or
global health settings - Ability
to effectively work on a team in a complex, fast-paced yet often ambiguous
environment - Exceptional
academic library search skills, familiarity with major databases and
search strategies, and experience teaching others how to search for
sources - Computer
skills in word processing, database, reference management, and spreadsheet
programs; proficiency in Microsoft Office applications - Exceptional
interpersonal skills including ability to interact professionally with
culturally diverse staff, partners, and clients - Fluency
in Kinyarwanda preferred - Passion
for social justice and desire to contribute to global health education
Organizational
Profile
Profile
The
University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) is an initiative of Partners In
Health (PIH), an internationally recognized non-profit organization whose
mission is to provide a preferential option for the poor in health care. In
over nearly three decades of operating alongside public sectors in countries
around the world, PIH has developed a model to deliver high quality health care
to some of the world’s most marginalized communities. Nowhere has this impact
been more profound than in Rwanda, where Inshuti Mu Buzima—PIH’s sister
organization—and our government partners have driven innovation for a decade.
University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) is an initiative of Partners In
Health (PIH), an internationally recognized non-profit organization whose
mission is to provide a preferential option for the poor in health care. In
over nearly three decades of operating alongside public sectors in countries
around the world, PIH has developed a model to deliver high quality health care
to some of the world’s most marginalized communities. Nowhere has this impact
been more profound than in Rwanda, where Inshuti Mu Buzima—PIH’s sister
organization—and our government partners have driven innovation for a decade.
The
University launched in Rwanda in September 2015 with its flagship degree
program, the Master of Science in Global Health Delivery (MGHD). Further
degrees are planned to launch in the coming years, including an undergraduate
joint medical-MGHD program. These degrees align closely with UGHE’s vision of
training future leaders with expertise in health care delivery. UGHE also
offers executive education programs to train expert practitioners from around
the world.
University launched in Rwanda in September 2015 with its flagship degree
program, the Master of Science in Global Health Delivery (MGHD). Further
degrees are planned to launch in the coming years, including an undergraduate
joint medical-MGHD program. These degrees align closely with UGHE’s vision of
training future leaders with expertise in health care delivery. UGHE also
offers executive education programs to train expert practitioners from around
the world.
Members
of the UGHE community are tenacious and resolute in our drive to attain social
justice, make common cause with those in needed, listen to and learn from
others, and operate with honesty and humility as we uphold academic integrity
and intellectual curiosity. The University of Global Health Equity seeks
individuals committed to these values to join the team.
of the UGHE community are tenacious and resolute in our drive to attain social
justice, make common cause with those in needed, listen to and learn from
others, and operate with honesty and humility as we uphold academic integrity
and intellectual curiosity. The University of Global Health Equity seeks
individuals committed to these values to join the team.
Partners
In Health is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will
receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion,
sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status,
protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
In Health is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will
receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion,
sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status,
protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
How to Apply
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