Librarian Volunteer at Comprehensive Community Based Rehabilitation in Tanzania (CCBRT), Dar es salaam December 2025

Vacancy: Librarian Volunteer

Reference: 2025 – 30

Organization Overview

Comprehensive Community Based Rehabilitation in Tanzania (CCBRT) aims to be the preferred provider of accessible specialized health services in Africa. Operating as a healthcare social enterprise alongside development programmes, CCBRT serves communities and the most vulnerable populations.

CCBRT is Tanzania’s largest local provider of disability and rehabilitation services and is committed to empowering people with disabilities and their families, improving quality of life, and ensuring access to medical and rehabilitative care.

In addition, CCBRT focuses on preventing lifelong disabilities and plays a significant role in maternal and newborn healthcare (MNHC), including obstetric fistula repairs. Its Maternity and Newborn Wing functions as a referral centre for high-risk and emergency deliveries in Dar es Salaam and the Eastern Zone of Tanzania.

To strengthen its Academy Unit, CCBRT is seeking a dynamic Librarian Volunteer with an interest in the medical field.

Role Summary

The Librarian Volunteer will be responsible for the establishment and management of a new library for a medical training college. The role focuses on setting up foundational library systems, organizing medical and health-science resources, and supporting students and faculty in accessing high-quality academic materials. The position is central to creating an information-rich learning environment that supports teaching and research activities.

Key Responsibilities

1. Library Establishment and Setup

• Develop and implement the initial library layout, organization, and classification system.
• Establish cataloguing, circulation, and inventory management systems.
• Assist in the selection, acquisition, and organization of medical textbooks, reference materials, journals, and digital resources.
• Develop library policies, standard operating procedures, and collection development guidelines.

2. Collection Development

• Recommend essential learning materials aligned with academic programmes, including Nursing, Clinical Medicine, and Laboratory Technology.

3. Library Services and User Support

• Support students, faculty, and staff in accessing and utilizing library resources effectively.
• Provide support to other Academy or organizational activities when required.

4. Training and Capacity Building

• Train designated staff, student workers, or faculty representatives in basic library operations.
• Develop simple user guides and orientation materials for new library users.
• Provide mentorship to ensure the long-term sustainability of library services.

5. Additional Responsibilities

• Participate proactively in problem-solving initiatives, continuous improvement activities, huddle meetings, and other team meetings (Lean).
• Provide administrative support to the Research Unit as required.

Candidate Profile

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Educational background in Library Science, Information Management, Education, or a related field.
• Familiarity with medical or health-science literature is an added advantage.
• Experience with cataloguing, classification systems, and library management tools.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficiency in both English and Swahili.
• Computer literacy.
• Ability to work independently in a resource-limited or newly established environment.

Application Process

Interested candidates are required to submit:

• A Curriculum Vitae with three referees.
• A cover letter explaining suitability for the role.

Applications should be submitted via email to:
recruitment@ccbrt.org

Applicants must clearly indicate the job reference number 2025 – 30 in their application.

Important Notes

• Written assessments form part of the selection process.
• The recruitment process is ongoing, and assessments may commence upon receipt of suitable applications.
• CCBRT is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages people with disabilities to apply.
• CCBRT does not request or accept payment from applicants at any stage of the recruitment process.

Application Deadline

22 December 2025

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.