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Librarian At Oshwal College

Oshwal College·Nairobi, kenya·Full Time·Onsite
EducationFull TimeOnsite
-Closes Sep 26, 2026

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Diploma/Bachelor's degree in Library & Information Science (LIS)
  • Koha System Proficiency for Librarian.

Key skills

BA/BSc/HNDDiploma
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Company

Oshwal College

Location

Nairobi, kenya

Employment

Full Time

Work style

Onsite

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Valid until

September 26, 2026

Created

September 22, 2026

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