Manager - Library

KEY ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Ensures Libray service are contemporary and appropriate to Sidra role and function through judicious purchasing/accessing of resources.

• Maintains Library Service policies and procedures in accordance with evidence based practices.

• Participates in organization wide patient safety programs and interprets research findings for establishing Library Services Model.

• Directs planning activities for Library Services to ensure 24/7 access to high quality services, including: interviewing, hiring and on-boarding, commissioning, integration and implementation of all library collections, systems and service activation.

• Builds trusting, collaborative relationships with staff, peers, other disciplines, ancillary services physicians, vendors, external partners and community leaders.

• Redesigns Library information and knowledge services around the needs of patients.

• Audits, assesses and makes recommendations regarding the quality of knowledge management services within Sidra

• Participates in developing an environment which recognizes and values cultural differences in staff, physicians, patients and communities.

• Utilizes an expert knowledge of searching online databases to perform mediated literature searches.

• Liaises with healthcare faculty, residents, and students to build information literacy skills, evidence-based practice training, answer clinical questions, and promote Library services, resources and instructional opportunities as part of the Library's clinical support team

• Collaborates with other Qatar Foundation libraries to provide required online resources. Ensures that written organizational Library Services policies and procedures are reviewed and updated in accordance with evidence-based practice.

• Interprets information from research and utilizes research findings for the establishment of standards, practices and Library Services models

• Participates in, and assesses the impact of, information services and resources directed at clinical activities that can include: EHR clinical content curation, leveraging electronic health information exchange data streams, clinic rounds and morning reports, journal clubs, just in-time evidence-based medicine instruction, expert literature searching, and customized consultation services

• Disseminates research findings to Library Services team members as appropriate, and then envisions and develops best practice.

• Participates and recommends Library Services quality improvement goals and objectives.

• Participates in educational activities appropriate to area of specialization.

• Promotes Library Services management as a desirable specialty.

• Conducts periodic assessments to identify succession planning and establishes action plans.

• Acts as a resource for evidence-based data and research to improve patient care.

• Promotes and maintains effective communication and teamwork, communicating frequently with management and staff to foster high morale and employee engagement.

• Acts as a role model in ethical behavior and business practices in accordance with Sidra's Code of Conduct and Code of Ethics.

• Positively influences others to achieve results that are in the best interest of the organization. Creates an inclusive work environment that appreciates and respects different and diverse perspectives.

• Follows all Sidra policies, procedures and guidelines.

• Maintains a professional demeanor and upholds the organizational values at all times

• Promotes the sharing knowledge via mentorship/preceptorship programs.

• Adheres to Sidra's standards as they appear in the Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest policies

• Adheres to and promotes Sidra's Values

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS: ESSENTIAL PREFERRED
Education Master's Degree in Library and/or Information Studies from an ALA accredited institution.
Experience 5+ years professional library experience at management level within a medical or life sciences library. GCC Medical library experience in addition to the essential requirement preferred
Certification and Licensure
Professional Membership
Job Specific Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to analyze financial statements and manage financial resources by developing business plans and budgets.

• Demonstrated ability to make oral and written presentations to diverse audiences on library services within the context of health care.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Fluency in written and spoken English.

• Demonstrated ability to organize data and generate thorough, accurate and timely reports.

• Ability to work effectively with all levels of library users - scientists, investigators, clinicians, students (from affiliated institutions), administrators and staff.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite

• Fluency in written and spoken English

• Understanding of translational medicine and evidence-based practice.

• Experience with mobile applications relevant to research, health sciences and information services.

• Conceptual understanding of clinical trial data and electronic medical records.