MZUMBE UNIVERSITY

(Chuo Kikuu Mzumbe)

VACANCIES
The Mzumbe University invites applications from suitably qualified and competent Tanzanian
applicants to fill the following vacant posts:
1. SENIOR LIBRARIAN (1 Post)-Main Campus
(a)

Qualification and Experience

Holder of a good PhD in a specialized functional area with at least ten years of work experience
related to Library duties or research. In addition the candidate must have at least seven points
obtained from recognized publications.

(b)

Duties:
Handling matters pertaining to lending out and receipt of books.
Providing reader and reference services and giving appropriate advice.
Assist in acquisitions of library material by selecting, ordering, receiving and recording them
Cataloguing and classification of books; indexing of periodicals and journals and other
reference materials.
Automating the library catalogue and circulation services.
Abstracting of students thesis, journals and periodicals.
Re-shelving of books left by readers on study tables.
Training junior staff
Assisting readers in searching for information in the computer through the CD-ROMs,
Internet and shelves.
Take normal teaching in relevant courses.

2. ASSISTANT LECTURER (4 posts)

(a)
Qualification and Experience
Holder of a Master degree in a specialized functional area. In addition, the candidate must
have a minimum GPA of 3.5 in first degree and assessed as potentially good academically.
(b)

Duties:
Conducting lectures;
Preparing case studies;
Assisting in tutorial/seminars in degree and other courses;
Work in co-operation with senior members on specific projects such as research and
consultancy.

(c)

Areas of Specialization:
International Management
Commerce / Accountancy Teaching Methods
Political Economy
Financial Accounting

3.
(a)

ASSISTANT LIBRARIAN (3 posts) - Main Campus (Re-advertised)

Qualification and Experience
Holder of a Master degree in Library and Information Studies or related discipline. In addition,
the candidate must have a minimum GPA of 3.5 in first degree and assessed as potentially good
academically.

(b)

Duties:
Conducting lectures;
Preparing case studies;
Assisting in tutorial/seminars in degree and other Library courses;
Work in co-operation with senior members on specific projects such as research and
consultancy.
Assist in library functions

(c)

Salary Scale: PUTS 2

4.
(a)

SENIOR LIBRARY ASSISTANT I (2 Posts)-Main Campus (Re- advertised)

Qualification and Experience
Holder of a Diploma in Library and Information studies from any recognized institution with
working experience of at least six years.

(b)

Duties
Administers reference and readers services.
Undertakes bibliographical searching.
Updates amended laws.
Drafts original cataloguing entries, reference work, collection development correspondence.
Performs any other duties as assigned by the Superior.

(c)

Salary Scale: PGSS 11 - 12

5.
(a)

PHARMACEUTICAL ASSISTANT II (1 post) Main Campus (Re-advertised)

Qualification and Experience
Holder of a certificate in Pharmacy from any recognized Institution

(b)

Duties
Advising patients on the general consumption of drugs;
Dispensing drugs to patients;
Ordering, maintaining and scrutinizing the validity of drugs;
Preparing annual estimates for drugs and other relevant equipments;
Performs any other duties assigned by superior.

(c)

Salary Scale: PMGSS 1 2

6.

DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCE & ADMINISTRATION (1 Post) Main

Campus (Re advertised)

a) Qualifications and Experience
Holder of a Master degree in
Human Resource Management, Public
administration, Sociology or its equivalent from a recognized institution with a
minimum of twelve years relevant working experience of which at least five

years must be at a senior managerial position and must possess HR Proficiency.

Possession of a PhD is an added advantage.
b) Responsible to: Deputy Vice Chancellor, Administration and Finance
c)

Personal Attributes
Person of high integrity
Ability to plan, organize and supervise
Self motivated and ability to work efficiently and effectively even under pressure
Excellent communication skills in both Kiswahili and English
Ability to work with a range of stakeholders
Ability to deliver accurate and high quality output timely

d) Duties:
Plays an advisory role on organizing, directing, staffing, compensation, staff
development and staff relations services in accordance with the approved policies;
develops, recommends and advises top management on plans, policies and
procedures pertaining to personnel; provides advisory service to senior officers at
the university on all matters relating to personnel and administrative policies,
systems and personnel problems;
Performs any other duties that may be assigned by superior.
(c) Salary Scale: PGSS 21

SENIOR INTERNAL AUDITOR II (2 Posts) Main Campus (Re advertised)

Qualifications and Experience
Holder of a full professional qualification such as CPA (T), ACCA, ACA, ICMA,
or Module F from a recognized institution with six years working experience.
7.
(a)

(b)

Duties
Organizes and supervise staff executing audit programmes as well as
reviewing operation procedures and controls;
Assists in review of measures for safeguarding assets and inventories;
Reviews and appraise the soundness, adequacy and application of financial
and other operating controls;
Reviews Internal controls and submit recommendations to Superior;
Ensures that Internal control systems are adequate to avert perpetuation of
frauds misappropriations and embezzlement;
Prepares Audit Report based on Audit Findings;

(c)

Salary Scale: PGSS 15-16

8.
(b)

SENIOR ASSISTANT INTERNAL AUDITOR II ( 1 Post) Main Campus

Qualifications and Experience
Holder of University Degree in Accountancy or Advanced Diploma in
Accountancy from a recognized institution or professional Level II or Module C
and D with working experience of not less than six years and registered with
NBAA.

(b)

Duties
Supervises staff auditing expenditure, revenue, salaries and student accounts;
Assists in review of measures for safeguarding assts and inventories;
Conducts routine examination of accounting;
Checks accuracy of Banks reconciliation;
Executes audit programmes for ensuring covers and payments, capital
expenditure, investment account and special grants receivable;
Perform Organizes and supervise staff executing audit programmes as well as
reviewing operation procedures and controls;
Assists in review of measures for safeguarding assets and inventories;
Reviews and appraise the soundness, adequacy and application of financial
and other operating controls;
Reviews Internal controls and submit recommendations to Superior;
Ensures that Internal control systems are adequate to avert perpetuation of
frauds misappropriations and embezzlement;
Prepares Audit Report based on Audit Findings;
Performs any other duties as assigned by superior.

(d)

Salary Scale: PGSS 15-16

9.
(a)

SENIOR NURSE/MIDWIFE II (1 post)

Qualification and Experience
Holder of Form IV certificate plus a Nurse/Midwife certificate or Public Health Nurse Certificate
from a recognized institution with at least six years working experience

(b)

Duties:
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,
Performs any other duties as may be assigned by superior.

(d)

Salary Scale: PMGSS 5-6

10.
(a)

PERSONAL SECRETARY I: (1 Post)

Qualification and Experience
Holder of Form IV Certificate OR form VI with principal passes in English and Kiswahili with
credit passes in Kiswahili and English, plus 100/120 w.p.m. shorthand in English or Kiswahili
and 50 w.p.m. typing, tabulation and manuscript stage III, secretarial duties and office procedure
stage II plus three years working experience.
(b) Duties
Types all general correspondence and non-confidential matters
Types letters, minutes, notices, bulletins, circulars, certificates, charts and stencils
Prints reports, letters etc;
Maintains a Diary for appointments for the superior
Takes proper care of all machines under his/her charge and makes sure they are
official work only;
Files copies of typed letters in relevant files
Receive and directs visitors;

used for

Attends telephone calls and takes messages;

Makes sure there are all necessary facilities for proper job performance;
Takes dictation by shorthand;
Follow-ups outstanding correspondences;
Keeps class-file documents and information in confidence;
Performs any other duties assigned by superior

(c) Salary Scale: PGSS 7-8

Both hard and soft copies of the application letter with detailed curriculum vitae (CV) and copies
of relevant certificates should be addressed to Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration and
Finance) and reach us on or before 27th April 2015. Candidates must also give names, contact
addresses as well as telephone numbers of two referees.
Please Note:
- All the positions above require excellent communications, in both, spoken and
written English and Swahili.
- Only short-listed candidates will be contacted through their addresses and/or
telephone numbers.
For hard copies send to:
The Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration and Finance),
Mzumbe University,
P.O. Box 1,
MZUMBE.
For scanned soft copies send to: dvc-af@mzumbe.ac.tz