Salary Range: $ 852,190 – $ 988,280 per annum
JOB PURPOSE
Under the supervision of the Librarian, the Senior Library Assistant assists in providing easy access to the information resources of the Ministry of Health & Wellness.
KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS
- Prepares individual work plan;
- Provides assistance to librarian in the maintenance of collection of books, periodicals, magazines, newspaper, audiovisual and other materials
- Assists with cataloguing & classification of Library Materials;
- Enters cataloguing data into the library’s automated system;
- Completes cataloguing records where only partial copy is available;
- Ascertains and assigns subject headings and cross-reference;
- Guides readers in the use of the Library;
- Issues materials to readers and instructs them in the use of research tools;
- Replaces materials issued to readers;
- Processes resources for placement on shelf;
- Conducts inventory of library resources;
- Prepares and files client’s cards;
- Assists in the selection of materials for acquisition by the Library by perusing materials such as journals, bibliographies and catalogues to ascertain the availability of materials for the Library;
- Prepares accessions lists and maintains record of library use;
- Abstracts and indexes journals
- Indexes materials for the pamphlet collection
- Maintains circulation files and records;
- Recognizes material for bindery and make recommendations to the Librarian;
- Assists in the mounting of displays/exhibitions;
- Distributes posters and brochures;
- Assists with receiving and dealing with the public, telephone queries, attending meetings and workshops
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES
Core Competencies
- Strong presentation, written, oral and communication skills
- Good human relations and interpersonal skills
- Good planning and time management skills
- Analytical Thinking skills
- Good leadership, and relationship-building skills
- Ability to exercise sound judgement and attention to detail
- Excellent skills in teamwork and cooperation
- Strong goal/result orientation
- Compliance
- Good integrity/ethics exercised in the performance of duties
Technical Competencies
- Knowledge of Government’s regulations and procedures
- Knowledge of the Ministry’s policies and procedures
- Knowledge of library policies and procedures
- Knowledge of Universal Decimal Classification Scheme and Cataloguing
- Knowledge of the Access To Information Act
- Knowledge of abstracting and indexing skills
- Research and bibliographic skills
- Interviewing techniques in relation to client needs
- Proficiency in the use of relevant computer software and computer applications
MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Certificate in Library Science.
- One (1) year in a similar position.
Applications with résumés are to be submitted no later than Thursday, April 14, 2022, to:
Senior Director
Human Resource Management & Development
Ministry of Health & Wellness
10A Chelsea Avenue
Kingston 10
jobs@moh.gov.jm
The Ministry of Health & Wellness thanks all applicants for their interest; however, please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted