Summary: School Librarian Job Vacancy at Jerusalem Mbezi Beach Lutheran Secondary School

Job Details

  • Company: Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tanzania (ELCT) – Eastern & Coast Diocese (ECD)
  • Location: Mbezi Beach Parish, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
  • Employment Type: Full Time

Job Description

School Librarian Job Vacancy at Jerusalem Mbezi Beach Lutheran Secondary School

Job Vacancy: School Librarian

Location

Mbezi Beach Parish, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Employment Type

Full Time

Reports To

Head of School

Job Role Insights

Institution

Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tanzania (ELCT) – Eastern & Coast Diocese (ECD)

Parish/Location

Mbezi Beach Parish (Tangi Bovu, Old Bagamoyo Road)

Gender

Both (Open to all candidates)

Qualification

Diploma or Degree in Library and Information Studies or related field

Experience

School library experience is an added advantage

Faith Alignment

Commitment to Christian values and Lutheran educational principles

About the Role

ELCT – ECD Mbezi Beach Parish is seeking a dedicated and organized

School Librarian

to manage school library resources, foster academic research, and encourage strong reading habits among students. The position plays an integral role in promoting Christian values, maintaining religious and educational literature, and supporting ethical leadership and academic excellence within a faith-based environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Library Management & Cataloguing

Resource Organization

Organize, catalogue, maintain, and classify library books, digital media, and educational materials.

Circulation & Records

Manage daily book issuing, borrowing, returns, and maintain accurate inventory records.

Collection Care

Ensure proper care, security, preservation, and maintenance of all physical library stock, including Bibles, Lutheran literature, and Christian study guides.

  • Academic Support & Student Development

Research Assistance

Assist students and teaching staff in identifying and accessing relevant academic and research materials.

Literacy Promotion

Cultivate positive reading habits, information literacy, research skills, and independent study practices.

Environment & Discipline

Maintain a quiet, clean, welcoming, and disciplined study environment conducive to learning.

  • Governance, Values & Administration

Christian Leadership

Promote Christian values, integrity, moral discipline, and ethical leadership among students in line with Lutheran principles.

Inventory & Reporting

Conduct periodic stock takes, physical inventories, and submit operational library reports to the Head of School.

Other Duties

Execute additional tasks assigned by school management.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education & Experience

Academic

Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Library and Information Studies, Information Management, or a related field.

Prior experience working in a school or academic library setting is an added advantage.

Skills & Personal Attributes

Technical Skills

Good computer literacy (knowledge of library management software/databases is a plus) and organizational skills.

Communication

Clear written and verbal communication skills.

Faith & Ethics

Strong personal commitment to Christian values, integrity, and alignment with the principles of the Lutheran Church.

How to Apply

Interested candidates may apply either via email or physical hand delivery using the details below:

Email

[email protected]

Subject Line

Application for School Librarian Position

Option 2: Physical Delivery

Pastor in Charge

ELCT – ECD – Mbezi Beach Parish

Tangi Bovu, Old Bagamoyo Road

P.O. Box 60431

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

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