Company Profile

Kintampo Health Research Centre (KHRC) is a well-established, African-based, research centre and one of three field research centres of the Research and Development Division of the Ghana Health Service. The work of KHRC has influences on health policy and practice throughout Ghana, Africa and the rest of the world. KHRC also offers research and training services nationally and internationally and its staffs are multidisciplinary. KHRC is located in the middle belt of Ghana.

Job Description

Qualified applicants are invited to apply to work as a project Archivist at Kintampo Health Research Centre, Kintampo North Municipality, Bono-East Region.

• Type of Appointment: Full Time Contract.
• Duration: One (1) year (renewable)

Brief Job Description
He or she will be responsible for managing, preserving, and facilitating access to our study related and other documents. 

• Collection Management: Organize, catalog, and maintain archival collections, including project and other documents.
• Preservation: Implement preservation strategies to protect materials from deterioration and damage, including environmental control and conservation techniques.
• Digital Archiving: Digitize physical records and manage digital assets, ensuring proper metadata is assigned for easy retrieval.
• Staff Assistance: Assist staff in locating and accessing materials and guidance on archival resources.
• Policy Enforcement: Establish and enforce policies for the acquisition, retention, and disposal of records; ensure compliance with legal and ethical standards.
• Collaboration: Work with other departments, and stakeholders to enhance archival access and promote the use of collections.

Required Skills or Experience

• Information studies 
• Archival studies 
• Library science of related field 
• Records Management 

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience.
• First degree/HND degree in Library Science, Archival Studies, or related field preferred
• Strong knowledge of archival practices and standards
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Proficient in archival software and digital asset management
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work within a team.
• Attention to detail.
• May require lifting and moving boxes or equipment
• Very good in ICT