1. Job Title: Secretary II (4 posts)
(a) Qualifications and Experience:
• Form IV Certificate with credit passes in Kiswahili and English, plus a Certificate in Secretarial Studies/ Technician Certificate in Secretarial Studies, i.e. NTA 5 from a recognized institution.
• Possession of a Form VI Certificate with passes in English and Kiswahili will be an added advantage.
• Applicants must have completed Advanced Computer Course from a recognised institution.
• At least four years relevant work experience
(b) Main Duties:
• Types all general correspondence and non-confidential matters;
• Types letters, minutes, notices, bulletins and circulars;
• Prints reports, letters etc;
• Takes proper care of all machines under his/her charge and makes sure they are used for official work only;
• Files copies of typed letters in relevant files;
• Receives and directs visitors;
• Attends telephone calls and takes messages;
• Makes sure there are all necessary facilities for proper job performance;
• Takes dictation by shorthand;
• Uses modern machines in discharging his/her duties; and
• Performs any other duties assigned by one’s reporting officer.
(c) Salary Scale: PGSS 11
2. Job Title: Secretary III (6 posts)
(a) Qualifications and Experience:
• Form IV Certificate with credit passes in Kiswahili and English, plus a Certificate in Secretarial Studies/ Technician Certificate in Secretarial Studies, i.e. NTA 5 from a recognized Institution.
• Possession of a Form VI Certificate with passes in English and Kiswahili will be an added advantage.
• Applicants must have completed Advanced Computer Course from a recognised institution.
(b) Main Duties:
• Types all general correspondence and non-confidential matters;
• Types letters, minutes, notices, bulletins and circulars;
• Prints reports, letters, etc;
• Takes proper care of all machines under his/her charge and makes sure they are used for official work only;
• Files copies of typed letters in relevant files;
• Receives and directs visitors;
• Attends telephone calls and takes messages;
• Makes sure there are all necessary facilities for proper job performance; and
Performs any other duties assigned by one’s reporting officer
(c) Salary: PGSS 9-10
3. Job Title: Assistant Accountant I (1 post)
(a) Qualifications and Experience:
• Holder of B.Com / Advanced Diploma in (Accounting)
• A minimum of five years relevant working experience.
(b) Main Duties:
• Performs variety of accounting tasks including receiving and paying out cash and cheques;
• Maintains fuel and accurate accounts records;
• Prepares trial balances;
• Checks the correctness of claims and retirements ensuring that they are supported by appropriate authority/evidences;
• Custodian of accountable documents; and
• Performs any other duties assigned from time to time by one’s reporting officer.
(c) Salary Scale: PGSS 12 – 13
4. Job Title: Assistant Accountant II (8 posts)
(a) Qualifications and Experience:
• Holder of B.Com (Accounting)/ADA/Professional Level II or its equivalent.
• A minimum of three years relevant working experience.
(b) Main Duties:
• Receives and keeps in proper custody all incoming bills and claims;
• Maintains primary books of accounts;
• Prepares payment requisitions;
• Preparing of journal voucher/batches for various activities;
• Preparing various payment reports, schedules and lists of various expenditures;
• Maintaining vote book and various registers (e.g. debtors, imprest creditors); and
• Performs any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by his/her senior.
(c) Salary Scale: PGSS 10 - 11.
5. Job Title: Accounts Assistant (7 posts)
(a) Qualifications and Experience:
• Holder of Ordinary Diploma in Accounting/ATEC II/NABOCE with at least five years relevant work experience.
(b) Main Duties:
• Prepares journal voucher/batches for various activities;
• Receives and keeps in proper custody all incoming bills and claims;
• Maintains primary books of accounts;
• Prepares payment requisitions; and
• Performs any other duties that may be assigned to him/her from time to time.
(c) Salary Scale: PGSS 8 - 9
6. Job Title: Procurement and Supplies Officer (3 posts)
(a) Qualifications and Experience:
• Holder of Bachelor Degree/Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Logistics /Materials Management plus CPSP.
• Must be registered by PSPTB.
• At least three years work experience.
(b) Main Duties:
• Coordinates procurement and materials management matters at Colleges / Schools/Institutes/Directorate level;
• Prepares procurement plan for Colleges/ Schools/ Institutes/ Directorate level;
• Supports the functioning of the tender board;
• Implements the decision of the tender board;
• Acts as secretariat of the tender board;
• Prepares monthly reports for the tender board;
• Maintains an archive records of the procurement and disposal process; and
• Performs any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by his/her senior.
(c) Salary Scale: PGSS 14 - 15
7. Job Title: Assistant Procurement and Supplies Officer II (1 post)
(a) Qualifications and Experience:
• Holder of an Ordinary Diploma/ NTA 6 in Procurement and Logistics /Materials Management.
• Must be registered by PSPTB.
(b) Main Duties:
• Assists in procurement and materials management matters at Colleges / Schools/Institutes/Directorate level;
• Assists to prepare procurement plan for Colleges/ Schools/ Institutes/ Directorate level;
• Assists in all procurement activities at College/School/Institute/ Directorate and liaise with PMU; and
• Performs any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by his/her senior.
(c) Salary Scale: PGSS 6 -7
8. Job Title: Laboratory Technician II (12 posts) in the following University units:
(a) Qualifications:
COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES AND FISHERIES TECHNOLOGY (CoASFT)
i. Laboratory Technician II - Food Science & Technology (1 post); should have FTC/ Diploma/ NTA Level 6 in food Science from a recognized institution.
ii. Laboratory Technician II - Bee Keeping (1 post); should have an FTC/Diploma/ NTA Level 6 in Bee Keeping from a recognized institution.
SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES (SoHS)
Laboratory Technician II - Biochemistry (1 post); Should have FTC/Diploma/ NTA Level 6 in Medical Laboratory Technology from a recognized institution.
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY (CoET)
i. Laboratory Technician II - Textile Engineering (1 post); Should have FTC/ Diploma in Laboratory Technology from a recognized institution.
ii. Laboratory Technician II - Mechanical engineering (1 post); should possess an FTC/ Diploma/ NTA Level 6 in Mechanical or Automobile Engineering from recognized institution.
iii. Laboratory Technician II Plumbing (1 post); should possess an FTC/ Diploma/ NTA level 6 in Civil or Water Resources Engineering from a recognized institution.
iv. Laboratory Technician II - Electrical engineering (1 post), should possess an FTC/ Diploma/ NTA level 6 in Electrical Engineering from a recognized institution.
v. Laboratory Technician II - Petroleum engineering (1 post); should possess an FTC/ Diploma/ NTA level 6 in Mining Engineering from a recognized institution.
vi. Laboratory Technician II - Chemical & Process (1 post); should possess an FTC/ Diploma/ NTA Level 6 in Chemical Laboratory Technology from a recognized institution.
COLLEGE OF NATURAL AND APPLIES SCIENCES (CoNAS)
i. Laboratory Technician II - Botany (1 post); should have FTC/ Diploma/ NTA Level 6 in Botany or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
ii. Laboratory Technician II - Geology (1 post); should have FTC/ Diploma/ NTA Level 6 in Geology and Mining Exploration from a recognized institution.
iii. Laboratory Technician II - Molecular Biology & Biotechnology (1 post); should have FTC/Diploma/NTA Level 6 in Medical Laboratory Technology or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
(b) Experience:
Applicants for all Laboratory Technician II positions should have at least four years relevant work experience.
(c) Main Duties:
• Carries out specified tasks connected with research, laboratory practical, students' projects, consultancy and services under close supervision;
• Assists in the repair and maintenance of laboratory or workshop facilities;
• Assists senior staff in relevant fields of operation; and
• Performs any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by his/her senior.
(d) Salary Scale: PUSS 2.1-2.5
9. Job Title: Technician II (5 posts) Department: Estates
(a) Qualifications
i. Technician II - Carpentry (1 post); should have FTC/Diploma/NTA level 6 in Carpentry or Civil Engineering from a recognized institution.
ii. Technician II - Electrical (2 post); should have FTC/Diploma/NTA Level 6 in Electrical Engineering from a recognized institution.
iii. Technician II - Masonry (1 post); should have FTC/Diploma/NTA Level 6 in Civil Engineering from a recognized institution.
iv. Technician II - Plumbing (1 post); should have FTC/Diploma/NTA Level 6 in Civil or Water Resources Engineering from a recognized institution.
(b) Experience:
Applicants for all Technician II positions should have at least four years relevant work experience.
(c) Main Duties:
• Liaises with Estates Management and respective section on matters pertaining to the smooth operations of repairs and maintenance in all UDSM facilities;
• Advises on routine/periodic and emergency maintenance;
• Plans and implements of all repairs and maintenance in all UDSM facilities;
• Assists senior staff in relevant fields of operation; and
• Performs any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by his/her senior.
(d) Salary Scale: PGSS 7-8
10. Job Title: Laboratory Technician I (1 post)
Department: Transportation and Geotechnical Engineering
(a) Qualifications and Experience:
• Holder of FTC/Diploma in Civil/Highway Engineering from a recognized institution
• A minimum of five years relevant working experience.
(b) Main Duties:
• Carries out, independently, specified routine technical tasks which require a higher degree of technical knowledge and skills;
• Implements specified maintenance plans for laboratory facilities;
• Implements specified technical plans and designs connected with research students' practical and consultancy work; and
• Performs any other duties as may be assigned by one’s reporting officer.
(d) Salary Scale: PUSS 3.1 – 3.5
11. Job Title: Cartographic Technician I (1 post)
(a) Qualifications and Experience
• Form IV with Full Technician's Certificate or Diploma in Cartography with at least four years working experience in a similar position in related or allied institution.
• At least five years working experience in similar position.
(b) Main Duties:
• Compiles, designs, and produces maps of all kinds, e.g. topographic, thematic, etc.
• Makes decisions on materials and instruments to be used.
• Advises on production systems to follow.
• Makes cost calculations for map production processes; and
• Performs any other duties assigned from time to time by one’s reporting officer.
(c) Salary Scale: PUSS 3.1 – 3.5
12. Job Title: Laboratory Assistant II (7 posts) in the following units:
(a) Qualifications:
COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES AND FISHERIES TECHNOLOGY (CoASFT)
Laboratory Assistant II - Aquaculture (1 post); should possess a Certificate of Secondary Education plus Trade Test Grade I or Certificate of Competence Level III in Aquaculture or Fisheries from a recognized institution.
SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES (SoHS)
Laboratory Assistant II - Physiology (1 post); Should possess a Certificate of Secondary Education plus Trade Test Grade I or Certificate of Competence Level III in Laboratory Technology specializing in blood transfusion and haemalogy.
COLLEGE OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES (CoICT)
Laboratory Assistant II - (1 post); should possess a Certificate of Secondary Education plus Trade Test Grade I or Certificate of Competence Level III in Electronics/ ICT/ IT from a recognized institution.
COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES (CoHU)
Laboratory Assistant II - Foreign Languages (1 post); should possess a Certificate of Secondary Education plus Trade Test Grade I or Certificate of Competence Level III in Computer and Information Technology.
COLLEGE OF NATURAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES (CoNAS)
i. Laboratory Assistant II - Zoology (1 post); should possess a Certificate of Secondary Education plus Trade Test Grade I or Certificate of Competence Level III in Laboratory Technology.
ii. Laboratory Assistant II - Botany (1 post); should possess
• Certificate of Secondary Education plus Trade Test Grade I or Certificate of Competence Level III in Laboratory Technology.
• Any knowledge in relevant botanical sciences will be an added advantage.
COLLEGE OF ENGINERING AND TECHNOLOGY (CoET)
Laboratory Assistant II - Welding (1 post); should possess a Certificate of Secondary Education plus Trade Test Grade I or Certificate of Competence Level III in Mechanical / Welding from a recognized institution.
(b) Experience: At least four (4) years relevant work experience.
(c) Main Duties:
• Carries out specified tasks connected with research, laboratory practical, students' projects, consultancy and services under close supervision;
• Assists in the repair and maintenance of laboratory or workshop facilities;
• Assists senior staff in relevant fields of operation; and
• Performs any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by his/her senior.
(d) Salary Scale: PUSS 1.5
13. Job Title: Laboratory Scientist II (2 posts) in the following university units:
(a) Qualifications:
COLLEGE OF NATURAL AND APPLIED SCINCES (CoNAS)
Laboratory Scientist II - Zoology and Wildlife Conservation (1 post); Should possess B.Sc. in Zoology/ Biology or any relevant Degree in Biological Sciences from a recognized institution.
COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES AND FISHERIES
TECHNOLOGIES (CoASFT)
Laboratory Scientist II - Aquatic Science & Fisheries (1 post); Should possess B.Sc. or Advanced Diploma in Aquatic Sciences and Fisheries or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
(b) Experience: At least four years experience in similar position.
(c) Main Duties:
• Organizes practicals for undergraduate students;
• Participates in consultancy projects under close supervision of senior staff;
• Assists academic staff in their research and development activities;
• Plans and supervises maintenance of laboratory/workshop facilities;
• Guides technicians and artisans in their daily activities; and
• Performs any other duties that may be assigned to her/him from time to time.
(c) Salary Scale: PUSS 3.1 – 3.5
14. Job Title: Laboratory Scientist I (1 post) Department: Chemistry
(a) Qualifications and Experience:
• Holders of B.Sc. in Chemistry from a recognized institution with at least five years relevant working experience in a similar position.
(b) Main Duties:
• Organizes practicals for undergraduate students;
• Participates in consultancy projects under close supervision of senior staff;
• Assists academic staff in their research and development activities;
• Plans and supervises maintenance of laboratory/workshop facilities;
• Guides technicians and artisans in their daily activities; and
• Performs any other duties that may be assigned to her/him from time to time.
(c) Salary Scale: PUSS 4.1 – 4.5
15. (a) Job Title: Laboratory Engineer I (1 post)
Department: Chemical and Mining Engineering
(b) Qualifications and Experience:
Holders of B.Sc. in Mining Engineering from a recognized institution with at least five years relevant working experience in a similar position.
(c) Main Duties:
• Organizes practicals for undergraduate students;
• Participates in consultancy projects under close supervision of senior staff;
• Assists academic staff in their research and development activities;
• Plans and supervises maintenance of laboratory/workshop facilities;
• Guides technicians and artisans in their daily activities; and
• Performs any other duties that may be assigned to her/him from time to time.
(d) Salary Scale: PUSS 4.1 – 4.5
16. Job Title: Library Assistant III (10 posts)
(a) Qualifications and Experience:
• Form VI certificate with two Principal Passes or Form IV certificate plus a Certificate in Library studies or successful completion of the Government Lower Standard Library examination.
• At least four (4) years relevant work experience.
(b) Main Duties:
• Performs more routine and clerical duties e.g. handling of simple enquiries from readers, bibliographical searching, collection of Library statistics etc. as determined by one’s reporting officer; and
• Performs any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by his/her senior.
(d) Salary Scale: PGSS 5 – 6
17. Job Title: Library Officer II (4 posts)
(a) Qualifications and Experience:
• Holder of First Degree in Library Studies.
• At least four years working experience in similar position.
(b) Main Duties:
• Carries out routine professional duties;
• Processes added copies and continuations;
• Maintains public and staff catalogues;
• Ensures proper shelving of books and periodicals;
• Copies catalogues with CIP data;
• Handles inter library loans-gifts and exchanges; and
• Performs any other duties that may be assigned to her/him from time to time.
(c) Salary Scale: PGSS 11 – 12
18. Job Title: Medical Officer II (6 posts)
(a) Qualifications and Experience:
• Holder of a Medical Degree from a recognized University with at least four years of relevant working experience in a similar position and must have obtained full registration as Medical Officer/Dental surgeon with Tanganyika Medical Council.
(b) Main Duties:
• Undertakes all medical duties pertaining to internal medicine, surgery; obstetrics and gynecology, pediatric diseases and preventive medicine;
• Attends general outpatient clinics; and
• Performs any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by his/her senior.
(c) Salary Scale: PMGSS 10
19. (a) Job Title: Trained Nurse/Midwife I (1 post)
(b) Qualifications and Experience:
• Holder of Form IV certificate plus a Nurse/Midwife certificate or Public Health Nurse Certificate.
• A minimum of four years relevant working experience.
(c) Main Duties:
• Performs general nursing care of patients;
• Performs maternal and child care services;
• Administers drugs and treatment as prescribed by the Medical Officers;
• Provides health education on family planning, nutrition, vaccination, sanitation and child spacing;
• Monitors pregnancy development; and
• Performs any other duties as may be assigned by one’s reporting officer.
(d) Salary Scale: PMGSS 5
20. Job Title: Trained Nurse/Midwife II (10 posts)
(a) Qualifications and Experience:
• Holder of Form IV certificate plus a Nurse/Midwife certificate or Public Health Nurse Certificate.
(b) Main Duties:
• Undertakes all medical duties pertaining to internal medicine, surgery; obstetrics and gynecology, pediatric diseases and preventive medicine;
• Attends general outpatient clinics; and
• Performs any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by his/her senior.
(c) Salary Scale: PMGSS 4
21. Job Title: Nursing Assistant II (15 posts)
(a) Qualifications and Experience:
• Holder of National Form IV Certificate who has completed a one year pre-nursing course from a recognized Nursing Training Centre with at least four years relevant working experience in a similar position.
(b) Main Duties:
• Maintains cleanliness of the infrastructure including floors, walls, windows lockers, toilets bathrooms and surroundings, as well as making beds and tiding rooms and wards;
• Ferries and distributes food to patients;
• Assists nurses in administering drugs, dressing wounds and administration of intramuscular injections only;
• Monitors and records temperature, blood pressure and purse;
• Takes specimen; and
• Performs any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by his/her senior.
(c) Salary Scale: PMOSS 3
22. Job Title: Clerical Officer I (2 posts)
(a) Qualifications and Experience:
• Form VI certificate with two principal passes in Arts subjects and must have a credit pass in English at “O” level plus a Certificate in Records Management.
• A minimum of four years relevant working experience in a similar position.
(b) Main Duties:
• Maintains file movement record cards;
• Looks for files and collects them whenever required;
• Returns files to the cabinets and arranges them in proper order;
• Keeps ready files marked B.U. for the Supervisor;
• Weeds out inactive files, i.e. old closed volumes, files for people who have died, resigned, retired and those who have been dismissed or terminated;
• Checks files in the cabinets periodically and ensures order and neatness; and
• Performs any other duties as may be assigned by one’s reporting officer.
(c) Salary Scale: PGSS 8 – 9
23. Job Title: Administrative Officer III (2 posts)
(a) Qualifications and Experience:
Holder of a University degree in Public Administration, Management, Sociology, Human Resource Management and Law and any other relevant field.
(b) Main Duties:
Deals with general office administration with minimum supervision in one among sections falling within manpower and administration functions.
(c) Salary Scale: PGSS 7
24. Job Title: Inspector of Works I (1 post)
(a) Qualifications and Experience:
• Holder of a B.Sc. Degree in Civil Engineering or Architecture, or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution.
• At least four years working experience in similar position.
(b) Main Duties:
• Implements maintenance policies pertaining to buildings;
• Evaluates maintenance progress reports and makes recommendations;
• Advises on issues related to the maintenance and repair of buildings;
• Maintains the necessary drawings and maintenance manuals required for effective and efficient maintenance operations on buildings and equipment; and
• Performs any other duties assigned by one’s reporting officer.
(e) Salary Scale: PGSS 10 – 11
25. Job Title: Janitor I (1 post)
(b) Qualifications and Experience:
• Diploma in Education or Home Economics or equivalent qualification preferably with past experience in related field.
• At least four years working experience in similar position.
(c) Main Duties:
• Assists in supervising hall attendants;
• Assists in enforcing students' rules and regulations;
• Assists in keeping and maintaining proper residence records;
• Assists in ensuring security in and around halls of residence; and
• Performs any other duties prescribed by one’s reporting officer.
(d) Salary Scale: PGSS 8 – 9
26. (a) Job Title: Insurance Officer I ( 1 post)
(b) Qualifications and Experience:
• Bachelor degree/Advanced Diploma in Insurance or equivalent.
• At least four (4) years relevant working experience in a similar position.
(c) Main Duties:
• Assists in arranging adequate cover for existing general
policies;
• Helps in studying insurance need at the University;
• Understudies seniors in all aspects of Insurance and claims at the University;
• Helps in the initiation of new insurance coverage where they do not exist;
• Handles insurance claims arising out of the risks of fire, group/personal accident, workmen's compensation, cash-in-transit, public liability, motor vehicles, marine, fidelity guarantee, burglary and all risks; and
• Performs any other duties assigned by one’s reporting office
(d) Salary Scale: PGSS 10 – 11
27. (a) Job Title: Transcriber II (Sign Language Interpreter) (1 post)
(b) Qualifications and Experience:
Applicants should possess the following academic and professional qualifications:
• Holder of Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education for the Deaf from a recognized and reputable institution.
(c) Main Duties:
• Assists in facilitating communication between hearing and deaf/hard-of-hearing consumers;
• Provides students with sign language interpreter services in educational settings, including classrooms, conferences, field trips, meetings with school staff, telephone calls, after-school and extracurricular activities, and other school-related functions and activities for students and staff;
• Translates sign language into English and Swahili in Academic presentation i.e. Seminars, Workshops and Conferences;
• Becomes aware of students’ language and skill levels, ensuring appropriate interpreting techniques;
• Reviews students Individualized Education Plan (IEP), as appropriate;
• Monitors the need for assistive technology, including hearing aids, cochlear implants, teletypewriter (TTY), closed captioning systems, frequency modulation (FM) amplification systems, and other assistive technology;
• Facilitates communication between hearing and deaf/hard-of-hearing consumers; and
• Performs any other duties as may be assigned by one’s reporting officer
(d) Salary Scale: PUSS 5.1
TERMS OF SERVICE
Permanent and pensionable.
MODE OF APPLICATION
Interested candidates should apply in confidence enclosing:
(i) Detailed CV.
(ii) Photocopy of relevant certificates and transcripts.
(iii) Names and addresses of two referees.
(iv) Mode of communication, e.g. Telephone, fax, email, etc.
NOTE:
(i) For the positions of Technicians, Laboratory Scientists, Laboratory Engineers and Laboratory Assistants, candidates should indicate the College/ School and Departments to which they apply.
(ii) Applicants currently employed in the Public Service should channel their application letters through their respective employers. Non-disclosure of such status will lead to automatic disqualification.
(iii) Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.
Interested applicants should submit their applications to the following address:
Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration)
University of Dar es Salaam
P.O. Box 35091
DAR ES SALAAM.
DEADLINE
Two weeks from the date of first appearance of this advertisement.
28th July, 2015
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