Librarian Volunteer Job Opportunity at CCBRT – December 2025

Job Title: Librarian Volunteer
Organization: Comprehensive Community Based Rehabilitation in Tanzania (CCBRT)
Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Employment Type: Full Time (Volunteer)
Reference Number: 2025-30
Application Deadline: 22 December 2025

About CCBRT

Comprehensive Community Based Rehabilitation in Tanzania (CCBRT) is Tanzania’s largest indigenous provider of disability and rehabilitation services. The organization is widely recognized for delivering high-quality, accessible, and specialized healthcare services, with a strong commitment to empowering people with disabilities and improving their overall quality of life.

In addition to rehabilitation services, CCBRT is a leading provider of Maternal and Newborn Healthcare (MNHC), including obstetric fistula treatment. Its Maternity and Newborn Wing serves as a key referral center for high-risk and emergency deliveries in Dar es Salaam and the Eastern Zone of Tanzania. Through education, training, research, and clinical excellence, CCBRT continues to play a vital role in strengthening Tanzania’s healthcare system.

Job Description

CCBRT is seeking a motivated and dedicated Librarian Volunteer to support its Academy Unit. This role is ideal for an individual with a strong interest in the medical and health-science field who is passionate about knowledge management and education.

The Librarian Volunteer will be responsible for establishing and managing a new library for a medical training college. This includes building the library from the ground up, organizing medical and academic resources, and supporting students and faculty in accessing high-quality learning materials. The role plays a critical part in creating an information-rich environment that supports teaching, learning, and research.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Design and implement the structure, layout, and classification system of a newly established medical library.
• Set up cataloging, circulation, and inventory management systems.
• Assist in selecting, acquiring, organizing, and maintaining medical textbooks, reference materials, journals, and digital resources.
• Develop and recommend library collections aligned with academic programs such as nursing, clinical medicine, and laboratory technology.
• Create and implement library policies, standard operating procedures, and collection development guidelines.
• Train staff, student assistants, and faculty representatives on basic library operations and best practices.
• Develop user guides and orientation materials to support library users.
• Provide mentorship and capacity-building support to ensure long-term sustainability of library services.
• Support administrative and research-related activities when required.
• Participate actively in team meetings, improvement initiatives, and problem-solving sessions.

Qualifications and Competencies

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

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit the following documents:

• A detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) with three referees
• A cover letter explaining why you are the right candidate for the role

Applications should be sent via email to:

📧 recruitment@ccbrt.org

Email Subject Line: Librarian Volunteer – Ref: 2025-30

Important Notes

• The application deadline is 22 December 2025.
• The selection process is ongoing, and shortlisted candidates may be contacted before the deadline.
• CCBRT is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages people with disabilities to apply.
• CCBRT does not request or accept any payment at any stage of the recruitment process.