JOBS AT OPEN UNIVERSITY OF TANZANIA - JULY 2015 .:: Jobs in Tanzania

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

The Open University of Tanzania (OUT) is a public university, established by the Act of Parliament No 17 of 1992. Since 1^st January, 2007, the University has been operating under the OUT Charter Inc. of 2007, which is in line with the Universities Act No. 7 of 2005. Its stated mission is to continuously provide open and distance education, research, and public services for sustainable and equitable socio-economic development of Tanzania in particular, and the rest of Africa. The Open University of Tanzania operates through its temporary headquarters in Kinondoni, Dar es Salaam and its 27 regional centers in each region of Tanzania Mainland and two coordination centers in Zanzibar and Pemba Islands.

The University hereby invites applications from competent and suitably qualified persons, to enhance its human resource capacity needed to fulfill its mission, as follows:

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ACADEMIC POSITIONS

VACANCY NUMBER	POSITION	FACULTY	SPECIALIZATION	WORK STATION
OUT2015/01	Professor	Any	Any	Any
OUT2015/02	Professor	Any	Any	Any
OUT2015/03	Professor	Any	Any	Any
OUT2015/04	Professor	Any	Any	Any
OUT2015/05	Professor	Any	Any	Any
OUT2015/06	Associate professor	Any	Any	Any
OUT2015/07	Associate professor	Any	Any	Any
OUT2015/08	Associate professor	Law	Law	HQ
OUT2015/09	Associate professor	Any	Any	Ilala
OUT2015/10	Associate professor	Any	Any	Temeke
OUT2015/11	Senior Lecturer	FASS	Econometrics	HQ
OUT2015/12	Senior Lecturer	FASS	Political Science	HQ
OUT2015/13	Senior Lecturer	FBM	Any	HQ
OUT2015/14	Senior Lecturer	FBM	Any	HQ
OUT2015/15	Senior Lecturer	FBM	Any	HQ
OUT2015/16	Senior Lecturer	IEMT	Instruction Design	HQ
OUT2015/17	Senior Lecturer	IEMT	Instruction Design	HQ
OUT2015/18	Senior Lecturer	FLW	Any	HQ
OUT2015/19	Senior Lecturer	FLW	Any	HQ
OUT2015/20	Senior Lecturer	FLW	Any	HQ
OUT2015/21	Senior Lecturer	FED	Any	HQ
OUT2015/22	Senior Lecturer	FED	Any	HQ
OUT2015/23	Senior Lecturer	FED	Any	HQ
OUT2015/24	Senior Lecturer	ICE	Business	HQ
OUT2015/25	Senior Lecturer	ICE	Social Work	HQ
OUT2015/26	Assistant Lecturer	FASS	Econometrics	Mtwara
OUT2015/27	Assistant Lecturer	FASS	Community Economic Development	Mara
OUT2015/28	Assistant Lecturer	FASS	Journalism	Morogoro
OUT2015/29	Assistant Lecturer	FASS	Social Psychology	Ilala
OUT2015/30	Assistant Lecturer	FASS	Political Science	Kagera
OUT2015/31	Assistant Lecturer	FASS	Public Admin	Zanzibar
OUT2015/32	Assistant Lecturer	FASS	Mass Communication	Manyara
OUT2015/33	Assistant Lecturer	FASS	Tourism	Kilimanjaro
OUT2015/34	Assistant Lecturer	FASS	History	Kigoma
OUT2015/35	Assistant Lecturer	FASS	Literature	Mbeya
OUT2015/36	Assistant Lecturer	FASS	Literature	Ilala
OUT2015/37	Assistant Lecturer	FBM	Finance/Banking	Kinondoni
OUT2015/38	Assistant Lecturer	FBM	Procurement/logistic/Transport Management	Coast
OUT2015/39	Assistant Lecturer	FBM	Procurement/logistic/Transport Management	Shinyanga
OUT2015/40	Assistant Lecturer	FBM	International Business/Trade/Economics	Lindi
OUT2015/41	Assistant Lecturer	FBM	Business/Commercial law/ Labour relations	Pemba
OUT2015/42	Assistant Lecturer	FBM	Project/production and operations Management	Arusha
OUT2015/43	Assistant Lecturer	FBM	Human Resource Management/Public Administration	Zanzibar
OUT2015/44	Assistant Lecturer	FBM	Human Resource Management/Public Administration	Temeke
OUT2015/45	Assistant Lecturer	FBM	Quantitative Techniques/Methods	Dodoma
OUT2015/46	Assistant Lecturer	FBM	Human Resource Management/Public Administration	Iringa
OUT2015/47	Assistant Lecturer	FBM	Business Communication/ICT	Mwanza
OUT2015/48	Assistant Lecturer	FED	Curriculum/ physical education	Katavi
OUT2015/49	Assistant Lecturer	FED	Curriculum/ mathematics	Ilala
OUT2015/50	Assistant Lecturer	FED	Curriculum/ Science	Njombe
OUT2015/51	Assistant Lecturer	FED	Curriculum/ theatre arts	Geita
OUT2015/52	Assistant Lecturer	FED	Education Management	Kilimanjaro
OUT2015/53	Assistant Lecturer	FED	Education management	Simiyu
OUT2015/54	Assistant Lecturer	FED	Education Management	Rukwa
OUT2015/55	Assistant Lecturer	FED	Psychology/early childhood	Singida
OUT2015/56	Assistant Lecturer	FED	Psychology/early childhood	Lindi
OUT2015/57	Assistant Lecturer	FED	Psychology/ Special education	Ruvuma
OUT2015/58	Assistant Lecturer	FSTES	Chemistry	Tabora
OUT2015/59	Assistant Lecturer	FSTES	ICT	Lindi
OUT2015/60	Assistant Lecturer	IEMT	ICT	Kinondoni
OUT2015/61	Assistant Librarian	Library	Library and information studies	HQ
OUT2015/62	Assistant Librarian	Library	Library and information studies	Dodoma
OUT2015/63	Assistant Librarian	Library	Library and information studies	Mwanza
OUT2015/64	Tutorial Assistant	FLW	Economic Law	Singida
OUT2015/65	Tutorial Assistant	FLW	Constitutional &International Law	Tabora
OUT2015/66	Tutorial Assistant	FLW	Civil &Criminal Procedure	Simiyu
OUT2015/67	Tutorial Assistant	FASS	History	Shinyanga
OUT2015/68	Tutorial Assistant	FASS	Economics	Dodoma
OUT2015/69	Tutorial Assistant	FASS	Social work	Zanzibar
OUT2015/70	Tutorial Assistant	FBM	Auditing/Taxation/Public Finance	Kagera
OUT2015/71	Tutorial Assistant	FBM	Project/production and operations Management	Ruvuma
OUT2015/72	Tutorial Assistant	FBM	Human Resource Management/Public Administration	Mara
OUT2015/73	Tutorial Assistant	FED	Adult education	Lindi
OUT2015/74	Tutorial Assistant	FED	Education Foundations	Rukwa
OUT2015/75	Tutorial Assistant	FED	Psychology	Geita
OUT2015/76	Tutorial Assistant	ICE	Language (Kiswahili)	Simiyu
OUT2015/77	Tutorial Assistant	ICE	Social Work	Katavi
OUT2015/78	Tutorial Assistant	FSTES	Agriculture general	Manyara
OUT2015/79	Tutorial Assistant	FSTES	Physics	Njombe
OUT2015/80	Tutorial Assistant	IEMT	ICT	Mwanza
OUT2015/81	Tutorial Assistant	IEMT	ICT	Kagera

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KEY:

FASS	Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
FBM	Faculty of Business Management
FED	Faculty of Education
FLW	Faculty of Law
FSTES	Faculty of Science, Technology and Environmental Studies
ICE	Institute of Continuing Education
IEMT	Institute of Educational and Management Technology

ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS

VACANCY NUMBER	POSITION	NUMBER OF POSTS	WORK STATION
OUT2015/82	Administrative Officer II	2	HQ - Dar es salaam
OUT2015/83	Human Resource Management Officer II	5	HQ - Dar es salaam
OUT2015/84	Marketing Officer II	22	Rukwa, Mwanza, Katavi, Lindi, Mtwara, Ruvuma, Singida, Tabora, Kigoma, Kagera, Mara, Shinyanga, Manyara, Iringa, Arusha, Dar es Salaam HQ, Tanga, Morogoro ,Zanzibar, Mbeya, Kinondoni, Ilala
OUT2015/85	Personal Secretary II	6	Geita, Ruvuma, Kagera, Arusha, Pemba, Ilala
OUT2015/86	Library Officer II	10	Rukwa, Katavi, Mtwara, Ruvuma, Singida, Kagera, Manyara, Tanga, Morogoro, Kilimanjaro
OUT2015/87	Transport Officer	1	HQ - Dar es salaam
OUT2015/88	Legal Officer	1	HQ - Dar es salaam
OUT2015/89	Technologist II	2	HQ - Dar es salaam
OUT2015/90	Computer Programmer II	3	HQ - Dar es salaam
OUT2015/91	Computer Technician II	12	Rukwa, Katavi, Mtwara, Kagera, Shinyanga, Mbeya, Kinondoni, Arusha, HQ - Dar es salaam ,Zanzibar
OUT2015/91	Electrical Technian II	1	HQ - Dar es salaam
OUT2015/92	Civil Technician	1	HQ - Dar es salaam

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1. ACADEMIC POSITIONS

TUTORIAL ASSISTANT (PUTS 1)

This is a training post, the staff is required to undergo a Masters Degree training programme after confirmation and satisfactory performance of two years
Undergo an Induction course in pedagogic Skills for those who had none before

Qualifications: The candidate should possess a good Bachelor’s Degree (3.8 GPA or above) in the relevant discipline or equivalent professional qualifications. Must be computer literate, capable of using ICT to enhance teaching and learning.

Duties:

Write scripts for radio broadcasts, video and audio cassettes, various reports and papers.
Supplement existing study materials.
Edit, review and translate course materials.
Assist senior staff in preparing content for e-Learning for the ELMS.
Provide support materials, guidance and counseling and other services to students.
Maintain students’ records correspondence and other communications.
Help in general academic administration as will be required by seniors.
Performs any other related duties as may be assigned by his/her supervisor, The Faculty Dean or the Director of an Institute and/or the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic) from time to time.

NB. Age limit: Not above 30 years.

B. ASSISTANT LECTURER/ASSISTANT LIBRARIAN (PUTS 2)

Qualifications: The candidate should possess a good Master’s Degree (B+ or above GPA 4.0 - 3.6) in the relevant discipline or equivalent professional qualifications, a GPA of 3.8 and above at undergraduate level. Must be computer literate, capable of using ICT to enhance teaching and learning.

Duties:

As for Tutorial Assistant plus:

Write new study materials, scripts for radio broadcast, video and audio cassettes, various reports and papers.
Undergo an induction course in pedagogic skills for those who had none before
Adopt and/or supplement existing materials.
Liaise with course writers, editors, reviewers, producers, artists, coordinators and other members of the course team.
Revise course materials and audio programmes.
Conduct public lecture, tutoring and leading academic discussions.
Set and mark course assignments and/or tests, examinations supervision of field work, practicals and all other related academic activities.
Encourage and motivate students to improve academic performance.
Help identify and set up local study groups.
Conduct research and disseminate research findings.

NB. Age limit: Not above 35 years.

LECTURER (PUTS 3)

Qualifications: The candidate should be a PhD holder in the relevant field or equivalent professional qualifications. Should have a Masters Degree in the relevant field with a GPA of 4.0 out of 5, and a Minimum GPA of 3.8 out of 5 or its equivalent in the first Degree with a score of B+ in the relevant subjects or its equivalent. Must be computer literate, capable of using ICT to enhance teaching and learning.

Duties:

As for Assistant Lecturer with added responsibilities, the candidate will be required to:

Conduct face to face lecturer sessions and lead seminars.
Undertake induction course in pedagogic skills for those who had none before
Undertake individual research and participate in bigger multi-disciplinary research projects.
Prepare manuals and case studies for training.
Provide close supervision and guidance to undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Manage undergraduate programmes.
Undertake consultancy projects.

NB. Age limit: Not above 45 years.

D. SENIOR LECTURER (PUTS 4)

Qualifications: The candidate should be a PhD holder in the relevant field or equivalent professional qualifications. Should have a Masters Degree in the relevant field with a GPA of 4.0 out of 5, and a Minimum GPA of 3.8 out of 5 or its equivalent in the first Degree with a score of B+ in the relevant subjects or its equivalent. Must have 3 years work experience should be computer literate, capable of using ICT to enhance teaching and learning.

Duties:

As for an Assistant Lecturer with added responsibilities, the candidate should demonstrate the ability to head a Faculty, a Directorate, a Regional Centre, or a Department. In the case of Senior Research Fellows, they should be able to manage some major research projects.
Teach face to face course and lead seminars.
Undertake individual research and participate in bigger multi-disciplinary research
Projects.
Prepare manuals and case studies for training.
Offer close supervision and guidance to students.
Manage undergraduate programmes.
Undertake consultancy projects.

NB. Age limit: Not above 45 years.

E. ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR (PUTS 5)

Qualifications: Requirement at this level MUST be a PhD; a Masters Degree in a relevant field with at least a GPA of 4.0 out of 5 and a minimum GPA of 3.8 out of 5 or its equivalent in the first degree with minimum scores of B+ in relevant subjects or its equivalent. In addition one must have post PhD working experience of 6 years and 13 points from international peer reviews publications (from at least two sources including a minimum of 40% from diversified journal publication.

As Senior Lecturer with additional responsibilities such as initiation of new programmes, supervise postgraduate students, offer consultancy, write papers that would advance the frontiers of knowledge, formulate academic policies, and offer technical assistance to University organs. Should demonstrate ability to lead an Institute, Faculty, or Department and be able to manage major research projects.
Prepare and publish manuals or textbooks in related fields.
An Associate Professor should demonstrate the ability to provide highest leadership in a discipline/research/supervision.
Conduct formal training in specific multidisciplinary University projects.
Conduct public lectures, tutor and lead Academic discussions.
Provide personal guidance and advice to clients in the field; undertake large consultancy projects.
Provide guidance to staff; provide close supervision and guidance to students, Manage Undergraduate programmes.
Teach face to face courses and lead seminars; Prepare manuals and case studies for training.
Identify and set up local study groups, conduct research and disseminate research findings.
Write new study materials, scripts for radio broadcast, video and audio cassettes, various reports and papers.
Liaise with course writers, editors, reviewers, producers, artists, coordinators and other members of the course team.
Set and mark course assignments and/or tests & examinations, supervise field work, practical and all other related academic activities. Encourage and motivate students to improve their academic performance.
Undertake individual research and participate in bigger multi-disciplinary research projects.

F. PROFESSOR (PUTS 6)

Qualifications: Requirement at this level MUST be a PhD; a Masters Degree in a relevant field with at least a GPA of 4.0 out of 5 and a minimum GPA of 3.8 out of 5 or its equivalent in the first degree with minimum scores of B+ in relevant subjects or its equivalent. In addition one must have post PhD working experience of 9 years and 18 points from international peer reviews publications (from at least two sources including a minimum of 45% from diversified journal publication

Duties

As for Associate professor with additional work, a Professor is also expected to deliver a Professional Inaugural lecture within two years of promotion.

2. ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER II –PGSS 11, TWO (2) POSTS

Qualifications: Holder of First Degree or Advanced Diploma in Public Administration, Human Resources Management, Law or any other related field. Must be computer literate.

Duties:

Deals with general office administration
Follow up on general cleanliness of office surroundings.
Assists in ensuring that bills pertaining to utilities are paid on time.
Processes orders for office consumables.
Performs any other related duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

NB. Age limit: Not above 35 years

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT OFFICER II, PGSS 11 - FIVE (5) POSTS

Qualifications: Holder of First Degree or Advanced Diploma in Human Resources Management, Public Administration, Sociology, Law or any other relevant field. Must be computer literate.

Duties:

Assists in data entry duties in HRMIS and HCMIS.
Assists in preparing human resources planning and training programmes.
Follow up on staff pension and terminal benefits.
Assists in collecting, analyzing and presenting human resources statistics.
Assist in conducting periodic surveys to determine the prospective human resources demand and supply situations.
Assists in handling staff welfare matters.
Assists in issues related to Staff IDs, Social Security Cards and Health Insurance Cards.
Performs any other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

NB. Age limit: Not above 35 years

MARKETING OFFICER II - PGSS 11, TWENTY TWO (22) POSTS

Qualifications: Holder of First Degree or Advanced Diploma in Marketing or related qualifications, with a major in Marketing. Must be computer literate.

Duties

Assist in marketing University’s programmes
Assist in preparing promotional materials
Assist in performing Public Relation duties.
Assist in organizing all the University events
Perform any other related duties as may be assigned by the supervisor

NB. Age limit: Not above 35 years

PERSONAL SECRETARY II - PGSS 10, SIX (6) - POSTS

Qualifications: Holder of National Form IV/VI Certificate or foundation course certificate plus two years Diploma in secretarial studies from a recognized Institution. Must be computer literate.

Duties

Types confidential and non confidential documents.
Ensures expedient, accurate and clean execution of duties
Facilitates travel for staff within the Unit
Prepares meeting and records Proceedings.
Attends telephone calls and keeps appointments.
Types all general correspondence and non-confidential matters.
Types letters, minutes, notices, bulletins, circulars, certificates and charts
Performs any other related duties as may be assigned by supervisor.

NB. Age limit: Not above 35 years

LIBRARY OFFICER II - PGSS 11 - TEN (10) POSTS

Qualifications: Holder of First Degree in Library and Information Management/Science or a related field from a recognized institution. Must be computer literate.

Duties

Maintains “book catalogue”.
Processes books and other documents.
Ensures proper shelves of books and periodicals.
Copies catalog with Cataloguing in Publication (CIP) data.
Handles inter-library loans, gifts and exchanges.
Assist in administering library records.
Performs any other related duties as assigned by the

NB. Age limit: Not above 35 years

TRANSPORT OFFICER II - PGSS 11 – ONE (1) POST

Qualifications: Holder of First Degree/Advanced Diploma in Transport Management, Transport and Logistics Management or related qualifications with Class “C1” or class “E” driving license. Must be computer literate.

Duties

Follows up on periodic service manuals for motor vehicles
Prepares a maintenance schedule for motor vehicles.
Checks vehicle log books and ensures that fuel consumption corresponds with mileage.
Follows up on motor vehicle accidents and submits claims to the Insurance Company for compensation in liaison with the University Legal Counsel.
Assists in coordinating transport services for the University.
Performs any other related duties as may be assigned by the supervisor

NB. Age limit: Not above 35 years

LEGAL OFFICER II – PGSS 11 – ONE (1) POST

Qualifications: Holder ofLLB Degree plus one year attendance of Law School. Must be computer literate.

Duties:

Compiles relevant evidence for court cases involving the University
Indexes, files and registers Government, University notices and all other legal documents and ensures their safe custody.
Follow up on registration of all legal documents and probate matters.
Follow up on documents and correspondence of filed cases.
Deals with routine legal correspondence addressed to the University.
Performs any other related duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

NB. Age limit: Not above 35 years

TECHNOLOGIST - PUSS 4 – TWO (2) POSTS

Qualifications: Holder of First Degree or Advanced Diploma in Computer Science/ Engineering/Technology or equivalent in a related field from a recognized institution.

Duties:

Assists in all technical duties requiring a higher degree of planning and designing competence in the areas of student’s practical’s and projects.
Assists in research and development activities.
Assists in maintenance of facilities.
Assists in organizing students practicals.
Participates in consultancy projects under close supervision of senior staff.
Performs any other related duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

NB. Age limit: Not above 35 years

COMPUTER PROGRAMMER II – PUSS 4 - THREE (3) POSTS

Qualifications: Holder of First Degree in Computer Science/Information Systems/ Telecommunication/Electrical Engineering/Information Technology/GIS or any related computer studies.

Duties

Advises and assist computer users.
Installs standard software’s.
Troubleshoots hardware/software problems.
Assists in installations of modems and dial-up networking.
Solves simple hardware/software problems.
Assists in designing and coding small system jobs for users.
Assists students in debugging programmes and programming systems
Performs any other related duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

NB. Age limit: Not above 35 years

COMPUTER TECHNICIAN II - PUSS ½, TWELVE (12) POSTS

Qualifications: Holder of Form IV/VI Certificate plus Full Technician Certificate (FTC) or Diploma in Computer Science/Technology or equivalent from recognized institution.

Duties

Assists students and staff in practical training.
Assists in software maintenance.
Assists in running small scales customer jobs.
Allocates computer times to customers.
Maintains hardware register.
Maintains programme software library.
Performs any other related duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN II - PUSS 1/2 – ONE (1) POST

Qualifications: Holder of Form IV/VI Certificate plus Full Technician Certificate (FTC) or Diploma in Electrical Engineering or related field from a recognized institution. Must be computer literate.

Duties

Inspects installations and recommend repair of electrical works
Assists in the repair and maintenance of electrical systems for laboratory or workshop facilities.
Assists senior staff in relevant fields of operation
Conducts daily inspection of the university power system and make sure that power supply is available all the time.
Checks and carries out minor electrical repairs.
Performs any other related duties as be assigned by the supervisor.

CIVIL TECHNICIAN II – PUSS 1/2, ONE (1) POST

Qualifications: Holder of Form IV/VI Certificate plus Full Technician Certificate (FTC) or Diploma in Civil Engineering or related field from a recognized institution. Must be computer literate.

Duties

Establishes requirements and draws up a list of materials required for various jobs.
Assists in the repair and maintenance of laboratory or workshop facilities
Assists senior staff in relevant fields of operation.
Checks and carries out minor repair tasks.
Inspects installations and recommends appropriate repair tasks.
Carries out masonry, plumbing, carpentry works, etc.
Performs any other related duties as be assigned by the supervisor

NB. Age limit: Not above 35 years

MODE OF APPLICATION:

Applicants should clearly specify on top of the envelope, the Vacancy Number and Position they are applying for. Applications bearing no such information shall not be considered.
Applications should be accompanied by a detailed curriculum vitae, certified copies of relevant certificates, together with one colored passport size photograph of the applicant, names and full contact details of three referees.
Applicants should be willing to work in the specified regions in Tanzania Mainland and Zanzibar, as indicated in the vacancy list. No change of work station is possible after appointment.
Priority will be given to applicants currently residing in respective regions where the post is available, so indicate your current resident region clearly.
Candidates should note the age limits for various positions where applicable.
All applicants who are currently employed in the Public Service should route their application letter through their respective employers.
All applicants with certificates from foreign Universities should have the certificates verified by the Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU).
The deadline for receiving applications is two weeks from the date of advertisement.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.