Vacancy title:
Chief Librarian

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Education, and Training, Category: Education,Management,Admin & Office]

Jobs at:
Lusaka Apex Medical University

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, April 10 2026

Duty Station:
Kasama Road | Lusaka | Lusaka

Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, April 1 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Background

The LUSAKA APEX MEDICAL UNIVERSITY (LAMU) is a privately owned University, accredited by the Higher Education Authority under the Higher Education Amendment Act No. 23 of 2021 to provide Higher Education in Medical Education. LAMU is regulated by the Health Professions Council of Zambia (HPCZ), Nursing & Midwifery Council of Zambia (NMCZ), Technical Education, Vocational and Entrepreneurship Training Authority (TEVETA). Lusaka Apex Medical University is therefore looking for mature, proactive, highly motivated and result oriented Zambians with high degree of credibility to fill the following positions.

Qualifications and Experience

• Full Grade 12 school certificate or its equivalent
• Bachelor’s degree in library and information science
• Master’s in library and information studies or any other related field from a reputable university.
• A PhD will be an added advantage.
• At least Eight (8) years’ experience, with three (3) years at Senior Management level in a recognized institution.
• All academic qualifications and results must be Validated by the Zambia Qualifications Authority (ZAQA).
• Must be a member of LIAZ

Qualities & Skills

• Strong IT skills and familiarity with the use of databases and the internet (library management system-KOHA)
• Team working and management skills
• Assessment of resources and library users’ needs
• High level of planning and organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Passionate to conduct research
• Should be able to work under minimum supervision and able to multitask

Please Note:

Only short-listed and successful candidates will be contacted.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: postgraduate degree

Job application procedure
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To Apply

Send your Curriculum Vitae, cover letter and certified copies of your qualifications to:

The Registrar

Lusaka Apex Medical University

P O Box 31909

Kasama Road

Libala South

Lusaka

And/Or

Please clearly indicate the position you are applying for in the subject line.

Closing date: 10th April 2026

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