Job Opportunities at State University of Zanzibar (SUZA) | March 2024

THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF ZANZIBAR (SUZA)
JOB OPPORTUNITIES ADVERTISEMENT

The State University of Zanzibar (SUZA) is the only Public University in Zanzibar established by Act No. 8 of the House of Representatives of 1999 which was amended by Act No. 11 of 2009, and further re-amended by Act No. 7 of 2016, Act No 1 Part 4 of 2019 and Act No. 13 of 2020. It is University vision to be the most preferred University in the Eastern Africa.

SUZA has been expanding in academic programs as well as student enrolment and thus hereby invites applications from qualified and competent aspirants to be considered to fill the following academic and administrative vacant posts.

ACADEMIC VACANT POSTS
DUTY STATION: UNGUJA

SCHOOL OF BUSINESS (SoB)
Field: Procurement and Supply Management
i) Lecturer in Procurement and Supply Management (One post)

SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURE (SoA)
Field: Agriculture
i) Lecturer in Irrigation Engineering (One post) ii) Lecturer in Agronomy (One post) iii) Lecturer in Animal Nutrition (One post) iv) Lecturer in Agriculture Extension (One post)

C) SCHOOL OF COMPUTING AND COMMUNICATION STUDIES (SCCM)
i) Lecturer in TV and Video Production (One post) ii) Lecturer in Photo Journalism (One post)

D)SCHOOL OF EDUCATION (SoE)

Lecturer in Sign Language (One post)

E)INSTITUTE OF TOURISM (IoT)

Lecturer in Tourism and Travel (One post)

F) SCHOOL OF NATURAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCES (SNSS)
i) Lecturer in Physical Chemistry (One post) ii) Lecturer in Archaeology (One post)

G) SCHOOL OF KISWAHILI AND FOREIGN LANGUAGES (SKFL)
i) Lecturer in Linguistics (One post)

H) SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY (SoD)
i) Lecturer in Restorative Dentistry (One post) ii) Lecturer in Periodontology (One post) iii) Lecturer in Pediatric Dentistry (One post)

I) SCHOOL OF HEALTH AND MEDICAL SCIENCES (SHMS)
i) Lecturer in Gynecology (One post) ii) Lecturer in Surgery (One post) iii) Lecturer in Internal Medicine (One post)

QUALIFICATIONS
Holder of a PhD, a Master Degree with at least a GPA of 4.0 out of 5 and the First Degree with a minimum GPA of 3.5 out of 5 in the relevant field.
Prior experience in teaching at University level is an added advantage.

NOTE: For the vacant posts of medical disciplines:

i) Lecturer in Gynecology; ii) Lecturer in Surgery and; iii) Lecturer in Internal Medicine must be: ▪ Holder of a Master Degree (Mmed) with a minimum GPA of
4.0 out of 5 and the First Degree (MD) with at least a GPA of 3.5 out of 5.

▪ Prior experience in teaching at University level is an added advantage.

i) Lecturer in Restorative Dentistry; ii) Lecturer in Periodontology and;
iii) Lecturer in Pediatric Dentistry must be:
Holder of a Master Degree (MDent) with a minimum GPA of 4.0 out of 5 and the First Degree (DDS) with at least a GPA of 3.5 out of 5.
Prior experience in teaching at University level is an added advantage.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Lecturer is expected to:
Carry out lectures, conduct tutorials, seminars and practical, invigilation and assessment for undergraduate and postgraduate programs;
Conduct research and publish in the areas of specialization; iii) Carry out consultancies and community services; iv) Conduct and publish/disseminate research results; v) Write teaching manuals and compendia; vi) Attend/organize workshops, conferences and symposia; vii) Mentor junior staff in relevant fields; viii) Supervise field practical, undergraduate special projects, Master’s dissertations/theses and;
ix) Perform any other relevant duties and responsibilities that may be assigned by relevant authorities.

ADMINISTRATIVE VACANT POSTS
i) IT Officer Grade II (Two posts – One post Unguja, one post Pemba)
QUALIFICATIONS
Holder of BSc. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology or related field from recognized Higher Learning Institution by Revolution Government of Zanzibar.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
i) Analyze, design and program medium size applications;
ii) Install standard software and server operating systems;
iii) Install networking hardware/software;
iv) Develop and maintain website and intranet;
v) Install modems and dial–up networking;
vi) Solve complex hardware/software problems;
vii) Perform any other relevant duties assigned by the relevant authority.

TERMS OF SERVICE
Permanent and Pensionable

REMUNERATION
An attractive salary with other statutory benefits as per Government directives shall be offered to the selected candidates.

GENERAL CONDITIONS FOR THE APPLICANTS
Applicants shall observe the following conditions during application:
i) Applicants should attach copies of relevant academic certificates, Zan ID, current curriculum vitae, letters of recommendation from two (2) outstanding academic/work referees and indicate reliable contacts. ii) Age limit for Applicants who are not public servants is 45 years of age; iii) Applicants under Public Service Employment MUST forward their application letters through their respective employers. Failure to do that, their applications will not be considered.
Certificates from Foreign Examination Bodies for Ordinary or Advanced Level Education should be verified by the National Examination Council of Tanzania (NECTA) and for Technical Education should be verified by the National Council for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (NACTVET).
Certificates from foreign Universities should be verified by Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU).
Applicants with disability are advised to indicate their special needs.
Applicants should apply on the strength of the information given in this advertisement.
Only qualified candidates will be invited for interview.

MODE OF APPLICATION
All applications should be applied through “zanajira” portal address http://portal.zanajira.go.tz.
Application Deadline: All applications should be submitted from 25th March 2024 to 31st March, 2024.
Applicants shall contact with +255 773 003 991/+255 778 711 276/+255 777 706 144 for any enquiry/assistance.

All applications should be addressed to:

Vice Chancellor
The State University of Zanzibar
P O. Box 146
Zanzibar