JOB OPPORTUNITIES AT THE UNIVERSITY OF DODOMA

THE UNIVERSITY OF  DODOMA

V A C A N C I E S

The University of Dodoma invites applications from suitably qualified Tanzanians to fill the following positions.
 

1. POSITION: ACCOUNTANT (5 Positions)
 

Required qualifications
Bachelor Degree/Advanced Diploma in Accounting, Finance, or its equivalent from a recognized University/Institution PLUS a recognized professional accountancy qualifications (CPA (T) or its equivalent.
 

Basic Duties
Heads a sub-Section such as revenue, Expenditure, Students’ Accounts, Budgets, Final Accounts, Salaries etc. and Supervises staff in the respective sub-section.
 

2 Assistant Accountant (8 Positions)
 

Required qualifications
Bachelor Degree or Advanced Diploma in Accountancy, Finance or a full Intermediate Professional stage with Module C&D with ability to use relevant computer application software.
 

Basic Duties
Maintains accurate accounts records and custodian of accounts documents
 

3 Accounts Assistant (10 Positions)
 

Required qualifications
Diploma in Accounting/ATEC II from a recognized University/Institution or its equivalent
 

Basic Duties
Receives and keeps in proper custody all incoming bills and claims and maintains primary books of accounts
 

4 Internal Auditors (3 Positions)
 

Required qualifications
Bachelor Degree/Advanced Diploma in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or its equivalent from recognized University/Institution PLUS CPA (T), ACCA or equivalent professional qualification.
 

Basic Duties
Executes audit programmes and advises the Chief Internal Auditor on audit issues and Financial Management

 

5. Human Resources/Administrative Officer (12 Positions)
 

Required qualifications
Bachelor Degree/Advanced Diploma in Public Administration, Business Administration, Law, Human Resources, Management Education, or its equivalent from a recognized University/Institution.
 

Basic Duties
Deals with general University administration and Management
 

6. Records Management Assistant/Clerical Officers (7 Positions)
 

Required qualifications
Secondary Education Certificate PLUS Certificate/Diploma in Records Management from Public Service College or any other recognized College/Institution
 

Basic Duties
Handles all registry activities and office records
 

7. Receptionists (7 Positions)

Required qualifications
Form IV/VI certificate with pass in English and Kiswahili who has undergone the Receptionist course at a recognized institution. He/ she must be fluent in English and Kiswahili languages
 

Basic Duties
Receives and directs guests/visitors of the University
 

8. Personal Secretaries (5 positions)
 

Required qualifications
Form IV/VI certificate with secretarial services Certificate/Diploma from Public Service College who passed 80 w.p.m. shorthand either in Kiswahili or English, Certificate in computer programs e.g. windows, Microsoft office Internet, E-mail and Publisher. Use of modern office equipment will be a necessary requirement.
 

Basic Duties
Performs secretarial duties including typing of all correspondence
 

9. Drivers (15 positions)
 

Required qualifications
Secondary School Examination Certificate plus class “C” Driving License with a clean record in a reputable institution including of not causing an accident for at least the past three years. He/she must have attended and passed Advanced Drivers Course Grade II at the National Institute of Transport or any other recognized institution OR Driving Trade Test II from a recognised institution.
 

Basic Duties:
Drives and Maintains institutional vehicles

 

10 Office Attendants (12 Positions)
 

Required qualifications
Holder of National Form IV Certificate with passes in English and Kiswahili
 

Basic Duties:
After receiving appropriate orientation attendants will be assigned duties and responsibilities as per specific requirements of the area of deployment.
 

10. Public Relations Officer (1 Position)
Required qualifications
Bachelor Degree or Advanced Diploma in Journalism, Public Relations, Mass Communication, or
any degree in Social Sciences with a major in communication from a recognized University/institution
 

Basic Duties:
Assists in the routine public relations and advertisement activities
 

12. Assistant Medical Officers (6 Positions)
 

Required qualifications
Advanced Diploma in Clinical Medicine and must be registered with Tanganyika Medical Board
 

Basic Duties
Attends to general outpatient and in-patient clinics
 

13 Clinical Officers (10 Positions)
 

Required qualifications
Diploma in Clinical Medicine from a recognized University/ institution
 

Basic Duties
Makes proper diagnosis of disease and prescribes treatments
 

14. Graduate Nurse (2 Positions)
 

Required qualifications
Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing or its equivalent from a recognised University/institution and must be registered with Nurses and Midwives Council of Tanganyika
 

Basic Duties
To provide Quality nursing care to patients
 

15 Health Administrators (2 Positions)
 

Required qualifications
Bachelor Degree/Advanced Diploma in Hospital Administration or its equivalent from a recognised University/institution
 

Basic Duties
Assist the Medical Officer in Charge in the administration and management of the University Health Centre and Dispensaries
 

16 Health Attendants (12 Positions)
 

Required qualifications
National Form IV Certificate with one year nursing course from a recognised Nursing Training University/institution.
 

Basic Duties
Assists nurses and maintains cleanliness of the infrastructure including floors, walls, windows lockers, toilets bathrooms and surroundings, as well as making beds and tiding rooms and wards
 

17 Health Lab Assistants (3 Positions)
 

Required qualifications
National Form Four Examination Certificate with a Certificate in Medical Laboratory Technology or its equivalent from a recognized University/institution
 

Basic Duties
Performs specified health laboratory jobs under close supervision and takes care of instruments and equipment in the laboratory
 

18 Health Laboratory Technologist (2 Positions)
 

Required qualifications
Diploma in Medical Lab Technology or its equivalent from a recognised University/institution
 

Basic Duties
Carries out, independently, specified routine medical laboratory duties which require a higher degree of technical knowledge and skills.
 

19 Health Officers (3 Positions)
Required qualifications
Degree or Advanced Diploma in Public Health/Environmental Health Sciences from a recognized University/institution
 

Basic Duties
(i) Supervises Plans and co-ordinates health activities in the campus including sanitation, controls of communicable diseases like malaria, cholera, etc.
(ii) Ensures that food taken by students and staff on the University Campus meet standards set by Government
 

20 Health Records Technician (2 Positions)
 

Required qualifications
Diploma in Health Records Technology/Management or its equivalent from a recognized institution
 

Basic Duties
Opens and maintains inpatients and outpatients files and their an up-to-date register
 

21 Medical Officers (2 Positions)
 

Required qualifications
Degree in Medicine from a recognised University/institution and must have undergone internship for a period of one year with provisional registration as Medical Officer with the Tanganyika Medical Council
 

Duties and responsibilities
Undertakes all medical duties pertaining to internal medicine, surgery, obstetrics and gynaecology, paediatric diseases and preventive medicine
 

22 Enrolled Nurse/Midwife (10 Positions)
 

Required qualifications
Form IV certificate plus a Nurse/Midwife certificate or Public Health Nurse Certificate from a recognized institution.
 

Basic Duties
Administers drugs and treatment as prescribed by the Medical Officers and provides health education on family planning, nutrition, vaccination, sanitation and child spacing
 

23 Pharmaceutical Technician (2 Positions)
 

Required qualifications
Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology or its equivalent from a recognized University/institution
 

Basic Duties
Carry out dispensing duties and responsibilities including Pharmaceutical Production i.e.  compounding/manufacture under supervision of senior staff
 

24 Nursing Officer (3 Positions)
 

Required qualifications
Form IV/VI certificate with Diploma in Nursing from a recognised University/institution
 

Basic Duties
Supervises Nursing Assistants and Trained Nurses/Midwives in line with nursing ethics and general nursing services
 

25 Deputy Estates Managers (3 Positions)
 

Required qualifications
Masters Degree in Architecture, Building Economics, Land Management and Valuation, Civil, Electrical, Environmental Engineering or its equivalent from a recognized University/Institution with at least twelve years working experience in related field.
Duties and responsibilities Assists the Estates Manager in coordination and supervision of the maintenance and repair activities for the University buildings and other related activities.
 

26 Estates Officers (4 Positions)
 

Required qualifications
Bachelor Degree/Advanced Diploma in Architecture, Building Economics, Land Management and Valuation, Civil, Electrical or Environmental Engineering from a recognized University/Institution or equivalent.
 

Basic Duties
Assists in the planning of Estate activities and services
 

27 Artisans (10 Positions)
 

Required qualifications
Secondary Education Certificates with Trade Test Grade III/level I with at least three years working experience in related field.
 

Basic Duties
Performs with minimum supervision-large technical jobs requiring high level of skills/craftsmanship
 

28 Auxiliary Police (10 Positions)
 

Required qualifications
Form IV certificate with passes in English, Kiswahili, and History, Civics or Form VI certificate with National Service Training or People’s Militia Training Phase II and must be vetted by Police.
 

Basic Duties
Guards University property and ensures that peace and order at the University campus is highly maintained
 

29. Planning Officers (2 Positions)
 

Required qualifications
Bachelor Degree/Advanced Diploma in Economics, Educational Planning, Statistics, Planning or equivalent from a recognised University/Institution
 

Basic Duties:
· Implements the University’s rolling strategic plan
· Participates in the preparation of the University budget
· Collects, analyses and keeps University statistics and data
 

30. Systems / Network Administrator (4 Positions)
 

Required qualifications
Bachelor Degree/Advanced Diploma in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics or equivalent from a recognized University/Institution.
 

Basic Duties 

Assists in managing and maintaining server operating systems and networks
 

31 Games Tutor (1 Position)
 

Required qualifications
Bachelor Degree/Advanced Diploma in Physical Education and Sports or equivalent from a recognized University/institution
 

Basic Duties
Conducts basic training in various sports and games and assists in taking charge of play grounds, sports and equipment.
 

32 Janitors (18 Positions)
 

Required qualifications
Diploma in Education, Home Economics, Community Development or equivalent qualification from a recognised University/ institution.
 

Basic Duties
In-charge of the maintenance of the entire hall of residence including rooms, offices and compound
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33 Wardens (10 Positions)
Required qualifications
Bachelor Degree in Education, Psychology, Counselling Sociology and Home Economics or equivalent from a recognized University/Institution.
 

Basic Duties
Co-ordinates administrative chores pertaining to halls of residence and ensures that University Bylaws and regulations guiding the students' life in halls of residence are being observed;
 

34 Instructors (5 Positions)
 

Required qualifications
Bachelor Degree in Fine Art, Music, Language, Engineering, Theatre Art, or its equivalent from any recognized university/institution.
 

Basic Duties
Assists teaching of relevant areas of specialization e.g. preparation of teaching materials, arrangement of the labs, studio etc.
 

35 Laboratory Technicians (4 Positions)
 

Required qualifications
NTA Level 6, Diploma in Medical Lab. Technology, (DMLT), City & Guilds I & II (CGLT), Civil, Electrical, Water Resources Engineering, Higher National Cert. (HNC) or its equivalent from a relevant recognised University/ institution
 

Basic Duties
(i) Carries out specified tasks connected with research, laboratory practical, students' projects, consultancy and services.
(ii) Assists in the repair and maintenance of laboratory or workshop facilities and University buildings and related activities in the Estates Department.
 

36 Laboratory Engineer/Scientist (4 Positions)
 

Required qualifications
Bachelor Degree/Advanced Diploma in Science/Engineering or its equivalent from a recognised University/institution
 

Duties and Responsibilities
Assists in planning and organization of practical for undergraduate students; plans and supervises maintenance of laboratory/workshop facilities; assists in research and consultancy activities
 

37 Supplies/ Procurement and Logistics Officers (3 Positions)
 

Required qualifications
Bachelor Degree/Advanced Diploma in Material Management, Supplies, Procurement or its equivalent from a recognized Institution. Must possess a CSP/CPSP/IPS and registered as Approved Supplies Officer or Stock Verifier by Procurement and Supplies Professional Board.
 

Basic Duties
(i) Co-ordinates purchasing, stores, clearing and forwarding, inventories and supplies control services.
(ii) Implements policies pertaining to materials management

 

38 Assistant Supplies/Procurement and Logistics Officer (2 Positions)
 

Required qualifications
Bachelor Degree/Advanced Diploma in Materials Management, Procurement or its equivalent from
a recognized University/institution, Professional Level II or equivalent 

qualification, who is registered as Provisionally Approved Supplies Officer or Stock Verifier. Must be conversant with the Public Procurement Act and its Regulations and should be computer literate with knowledge of procurement and materials management packages.
 

Basic Duties
Takes charge of Section/Department stores and becomes responsible for safety and accounting of all stocks under his/her care and supervision
 

39 Supplies/Procurement and Logistics Assistants (6 Positions)
Required qualifications Form IV/VI with a certificate in procurement and logistics or its equivalent from a recognized Institution
 

Basic Duties
Prepares purchase requisitions/orders upon approval by his/her supervisor
 

40 Library Assistants (30 Positions)
 

Required qualifications
Secondary Education Certificate with Certificate/Diploma in Library Services or its equivalent.
Basic Duties Administers the library and library records, references and readers services
 

41 Library Officers (12 Positions)
Required qualifications
Bachelor Degree in Library Studies, Information Studies or its equivalent from a recognized University/Institution.
 

Basic Duties
Assist in the management and administration of library services
REMUNERATION: According to public service salary scales
 

MODE OF APPLICATION:
 

Complete application package that consists of application letter supported with detailed Curriculum Vitae, relevant copies of certificates i.e. Degree/Diploma certificates /testimonials, academic transcripts plus Secondary School Certificates and dully filled referee report form which is available at www.udom.ac.tz (for those who cannot access the form must submit names and addresses of at least two referees and mode of communication, e.g. telephone, fax and email) should be submitted to:
 

DEPUTY VICE CHANCELLOR,
(PLANNING, FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION)
UNIVERSITY OF DODOMA,
P.O. BOX 259
DODOMA
DEADLINE: 10th August, 2011