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4 Job Vacancies at | Nafasi za Kazi ~ Zanzibar University

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The Zanzibar University, the first University on the Isles, is a private institution sponsored by Darul Iman Charitable Association (DICA). The main campus is situated at Tunguu area, in the Central District, some 19 kilometers from Zanzibar Town.

The University campus, with a total area of 69 hectares of land, is located among pleasant and quiet countryside surroundings overlooking vast expanses of deep blue waters of Indian Ocean. It is an ideal place for serious academic work and research. Public transport from Zanzibar Town will bring you to the University campus gates. Private cars are also common..

Establishment and Ownership

The Zanzibar University was founded and is owned and governed by Darul-Iman Charitable Association. It was established on the basis of the following:

1. The Constitution of Darul-Iman registered under the Society’s Act No. 6, 1995 given at Zanzibar on 2nd August, 1996..

2. A letter of Interim Authority issued by the then Higher Education Accreditation Council bearing Ref. No. HEAC/SU of 1st May, 1998.

3. The Certificate of Provisional Registration No. 007 of 22nd December, 1999;

4. The Certificate of Full Registration No. 003 of 4th May, 2000;

5. The provisions of the Universities Act, 2005; and

6. The Zanzibar University Charter, 2010 issued on 24th March, 2010 by the President of the United Republic of Tanzania, H.E. Dr. Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete.

Accreditation

After getting a letter of Interim Registration in 1998, the Zanzibar University (ZU) had tried its level best to implement all the recommendations put forward by the Technical Evaluation Committees of the Higher Education Accreditation Council of Tanzania, currently known as the Tanzania Commission for Universities.

The University then received a Certificate of Provisional Registration in 1999, and a Certificate of Full Registration on 4th May, 2000.

Zanzibar University invites job applications from suitably qualified and competent Tanzanians to fill the following posts:

I. PLANNING OFFICER (1 Post)

Qualifications

(a)An applicant must possess at least Master of Planning, Economics, Statistics or other related field;

(b)Good command of written and spoken English language and knowledge of computer skills;

(c)Working experience of at least three years in the same field in higher learning Institution or large/reputable public/private organisations;

(d)Good command of Arabic language will be an added advantage.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Providing Technical expert on University plans, programmes and projects;

2. Assisting DVC Administration in preparing short term plans and ensuring
resources allocation;

3. Co-coordinating and controlling plans as well as effective and efficient utilization of human resources;

4. Co-coordinating Preparation of project write ups;

5. Planning developments of various structures at University Campus e.g Halls of residence, staff housing, offices, roads, etc;

II. FEMALE MEDICAL OFFICER (1 Post)

Qualifications

(a)An applicant must possess at least a Degree in Medicine or other related field;

(b)Good command of written and spoken English language and knowledge of computer skills;

(c)Working experience of at least three years in the same field in higher learningInstitution or large/reputable public/private organisations;

(d)Good command of Arabic language will be an added advantage.

Duties and responsibilities.

1. Carefully diagnosing health problems of patients;

2. Prescribing proper medicines and drugs to patients;

3. Providing preventive and curative measures to students, employees and their families and the surrounding community against all kinds of infections;

4. Attending emergency cases at night times and during off days;

5. Assisting Doctor in charge to ensure the smooth running of University clinic; an

6. Performing any other duties as assigned by relevant authority

III. HUMAN RESOURCE OFFICER (1 Post)

Qualifications

(a)Holder of a Masters Degree in Human Resource Management, Public
Administration, Sociology, Law or any other relevant field;

(b)Good command of written and spoken English language and knowledge of computer skills;

(c)Working experience of at least three years in the same field in higher learning Institution or large/reputable public/private organisations;

(d)Good command of Arabic language will be an added advantage.

Duties and responsibilities

1. Assisting DVC Administration in developing and reviewing Scheme of Service, salary structure, staff regulations and conditions of service and incentive packages;

2. Carrying out the administration of salaries, remunerations and other personal emolument;
3. Ensuring staff compliance to staff rules and regulations; and code of ethics;

4. Recommending disciplinary action for administrative and academic staff;

5. Preparing the employment contracts for the new and renewing employees;

6. Maintaining staff records and staff database.

IV. PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER (1 Post)

Qualifications

(a)Holder a Masters Degree in Journalism or Mass communication or Public relations other related field;

(b)Good command of written and spoken English language and knowledge of computer skills;

(c)Working experience of at least three years in the same field in higher learning Institution or large/reputable public/private organisations;

(d)Good command of Arabic language will be an added advantage.

Duties and responsibilities

1. To proper conduct of all Public Relations activities which are geared towards the attainment of the Institution’s short and long term objective.

2. To analyze public complaints, criticism and enquiries with a view to improving and promoting the institution public image by suggesting to management on the appropriate remedial actions.

3. To planning and editing the institution’s public relations publications.

4. To undertaking advertising activities in the press.

SALARY AND OTHER BENEFITS

The University will offer a good salary and other benefits to any successful candidate.

MODE OF APPLICATION

Applicants are required to submit typed application letters with detailed CVs and copies of relevant documents to support their applications. They should also indicate their current postal addresses, e-mails and telephone numbers.