UNIVERSITY OF DAR ES SALAAM EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

The University of Dar es salaam invites applications from suitably qualified

Tanzanians to be considered for immediate employment to fill the following

vacant posts



1. (a) Job Title: Clerical Officer II (1 post)



(b)Qualifications and Experience

Applicants should posses the following academic and professional

qualifications

- Form VI certificate with two principal passes in Arts subjects and must

have a credit pass in English at ¡§O¡¨ level plus a Diploma in Records

Management with a minimum of four years experience in a Clerical

position



(c) Main Duties:

- Checks the accuracy of the work done

- Previews the incoming mail and marks the mail to proper files so that

the mail can be filed by the clerks and presented to action officers.

- Maintains a diary of bring up (B.U.) files and ensures that files so

marked are sent to the scheduled officers on the dates shown without

delay.

- Decides on proper subject title for new files and authorizes closure of

old volumes which should be taken to Archives.

- Provides on the job

training to newly appointed office clerks.

- Ensures security and neatness.

- Reviews work progress.

- Conducts periodic examination of the housing and order of keeping files

in the office.

- Reports to seniors about any deficiencies which may hinder smooth

operation of office activities.

- Ensures that there is smooth and efficient functioning of office activities.

- Performs any other duties that may be assigned by one¡¦s reporting

officer.



2. (a) Job Title: Office Management Secretary III (1 post)



(b) Qualifications and Experience

Applicants should posses the following academic and professional

qualifications

- Form IV certificate with credit passes in Kiswahili and English, plus a

Diploma in Secretarial Studies and has advanced training in modern

office technology including computer applications.

- At least four (4) years experience serving as Secretary I in a large

reputable firm.



(c) Main Duties:

- Works with heads of sections, units or departments

- Coordinates

all office needs and requirements,

- Receives and distributes letters to respective officials;

- Receives and directs visitors,

- Keeps minutes/records of meetings

- Arranges and attends meetings where necessary and writes minutes

- Receives telephone calls and takes messages

- Handles travel arrangements on duty for senior officers and other

members of the unit/department

- Ensures expedient, accurate and clean execution of duties

- Ensures that copies of letters are filed in relevant files

- Types confidential letters, minutes, circulars, certificates etc

- Ensures cleanliness of the office(s) she/he works in and those of the

officers she/he works with

- Takes proper care of facilities and equipment under her charge

- Performs any other duties assigned by one¡¦s reporting officer.



3. (a) Job Title: Secretary II (1 post)

(b) Qualifications and Experience

Applicants should posses the following academic and professional

qualifications

Form IV certificate with credit passes in Kiswahili and English,

plus a certificate in secretarial studies and basic computer course

from a recognized institution with relevant working experience of

at least four years in a similar position.



(c) Main Duties:

- Types all general correspondence and non confidential

matters

- Types letters, minutes, notices, bulletins, circulars, certificates etc.

- 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 necessary facilities for proper job performance.

- Uses modern machines in discharging his/her duties

- Takes care of all facilities under ones charge

- Performs any other duties assigned by one¡¦s reporting officer



4. (a) Job Title: Senior Laboratory Engineer II (1 post)

Department: Structural & Construction Engineering

(b) Qualifications and Experience

Applicants should posses the following academic and professional

qualifications

- Holder of relevant Master's degree who is registered as a Graduate

Engineer.

- At least four (4) years experience serving as a Senior Laboratory

Engineer III in a reputable firm.

(c) Main Duties:

- Organizes and conducts formal training/seminars for technical staff in

the respective laboratory/workshop

- Conducts professional development programmes (PDPs) in their areas

of specialization

- Designs and supervises construction of experimental test rigs for M.Sc.

and Ph.D students and for other research and development projects in

the respective laboratory

- Conducts consultancy in the area of specialization

- Supervises and orients technicians and artisans in their duties

- Conducts onthejob

training for Technicians and Artisans

- Performs complex repairs and maintenance of laboratory facilities

- Performs any other duties as may be assigned by one¡¦s reporting officer.



5. (a) Job Title: Auxiliary Police Constable (1 post)

(b) Qualifications and Experience

Applicants should posses the following academic and professional

qualifications

- Holder of a Form IV certificate who has obtained a Police certificate

from a recognized Police Training School.

- At least four (4) years experience serving as Security Guard I in a

reputable firm

(c) Main Duties:

- Assists in the daily routine beats around the campus so as to maintain

peace and order

- Guards the property of the University.

- Reports occurrences in his/her area and other matters relating to

security to his/her supervisors.

- Takes preventive measures against possible theft and insecurity

- Performs any other duties as may be assigned by one¡¦s reporting officer.



6. (a) Job Title: Auxiliary Police Sergeant (3 posts)

(b) Qualifications and Experience

Applicants should posses the following academic and professional

qualifications

- Holder of a Form IV certificate who has obtained a Police certificate

from a recognized Police Training School plus Certificate in Law from a

recognized institution.

- At least four (4) years experience serving as Auxiliary Police Corporal



(c) Main Duties:

- Supervises junior auxiliary police

- Investigates cases and takes people to police as directed by

management

- Reports occurrences to seniors and advise them on how to

improve security in the University.

- Assisting in planning and assigning duties to subordinate

staff

- Carrying out investigations of complicated cases.

- Performs any other duties as may be assigned by one¡¦s

reporting officer.



7. (a) Job Title: Auxiliary Police Corporal (1 post)

(b) Qualifications and Experience

Applicants should posses the following academic and professional

qualifications

- Holder of a Form IV certificate who has obtained a Police certificate

from a recognised Police Training School.

- At least four (4) years experience serving as Auxiliary Police Constable



(c) Main Duties

- Supervising subordinates according to security policies and regulations.

- Guards sensitive areas where security is highly required

- Reports occurrences in his/her area and other matters relating to

security to his/her supervisors.

- Takes preventive measures against possible theft and insecurity

- Performs any other duties as may be assigned by one¡¦s reporting officer.



8. (a) Job Title: Security Guard I (3 posts)

(b) Qualifications and Experience

Applicants should posses the following academic and professional

qualifications:

- Form IV certificate with passes in English, Kiswahili, History or Civics or

Form VI with passes in English, Kiswahili and History plus National

Service Training and/or People's Militia Training Phase II and/or any

other form of military training. The candidate must be vetted by the

police. Applicants must not be above 25 years.



(c) Main Duties:

- This is a training grade for regular security work under close supervision

- Assists in the daily routine beats around the Campus so as to maintain

peace and order

- Guards the property of the University.

- Performs any other duties as assigned by one¡¦s reporting officer.



9 (a) Job Title: Accountant I (2 posts)

(b) Qualifications and Experience

Applicants should posses the following academic and professional

qualifications:

- Holder of a good first degree majoring in Accounting and CPA (T) or its

equivalent and must have been registered by NBAA as an Authorized

Accountant.

- At least four (4) years experience serving as Accountant/Accountant

Trainee in a reputable firm.



(c) Main Duties:

- Interprets financial regulations,

- Assists in coordinating Accounting services

- Conducts internal training of accounting staff in liaison with the

University Staff Training and Development Office.

- Assists in the implementation of the decisions of the University Funding

Promotion Committee as well as Council resolutions of financial

matters, annual estimates and budgeting.

- Reviews accounting policies.

- Advises top management on all financial matters

- Performs any other duties assigned to him/her by the Bursar.



10. (a) Job Title: Assistant Accountant I (3 posts)

(b) Qualifications and Experience

Applicants should posses the following academic and professional

qualifications:

- Holder of Full NAD/ADA/B.Com/Professional Level II or its equivalent

with working experience of four years in similar position.



(c) 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

- Performs any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by his/

her senior.



11. (a) Job Title: Senior Laboratory Technician II ¡V Health (1 post)

Department: University Health Centre

(b) Qualifications and Experience

Applicants should posses the following academic and professional

qualifications:

- Holder of Diploma in Medical Lab. Technology (DMLT)

- At least four (4) years experience serving as Senior Health Laboratory

Technician III in a reputable firm



(c) Main Duties:

- Performs specific laboratory work

- Takes care of instruments and equipment in the laboratory

- Collects specimen from patients

- Performs routine cleanliness of the laboratory

- Implements maintenance and rehabilitation plans for laboratory

facilities

- Supervises and orients junior staff.

- Performs any other duties assigned by ones supervisor

12. (a) Job Title: Technician I



Departments: Mechanical Engineering (2 posts)

Molecular Biology & Biotechnology (2 posts)



(b) Qualifications and Experience

Applicants should posses the following academic, professional

qualifications:

- Full Technician Certificate (FTC) or Diploma in Medical Lab. Technology

(DMLT) or City & Guilds I & II (CGLT) or Higher National Cert. (HNC)

or Diploma from a recognised institution with a minimum of four years

experience in the relevant field.



(c) 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

- Performs any other duties as may be assigned by one¡¦s reporting officer.



13. (a) Job Title: Technician I (Electrical)

Department: Estates



(b) Qualifications and Experience

Applicants should posses the following academic and professional

qualifications:

- Full Technician Certificate (FTC) or City & Guilds I & II (CGLT) or

Higher National Cert. (HNC) or Diploma from a recognised institution

with a minimum of four years experience in a similar position



(c) Main Duties:

- Liaises with Estates Management and Electrical Section staff on matters

pertaining to the smooth operations of electrical repairs and

maintenance in all UDSM facilities

- Purchases and controls electrical materials

- Advises on routine/periodic and emergency maintenance

- Plans and implements of all electrical repairs and maintenance in all

UDSM facilities

- Performs any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the

Estates Manager.



14. (a) Job Title: Technician I (1 post)

Department: Civil Engineering & Built Environment



(b) Qualifications and Experience

Applicants should posses the following academic and professional

qualifications:

- Holder of Full Technician Certificate (FTC) or Diploma in Medical Lab.

Technology (DMLT) or City & Guilds I & II (CGLT) or Higher National

Cert. (HNC) or Diploma from a recognised institution with a minimum

of four years experience in a similar position



(c) 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

- Performs any other duties as may be assigned by one's reporting officer.



15. (a) Job Title: Senior Supplies Officer III (1 post)

(b) Qualifications and Experience

Applicants should posses the following academic and professional

qualifications:

- Holders of a University Degree/ Advanced Diploma in Material

Management (ADMM or NDMM) plus a full ¡V Certified Supplies

professional CSP (T), IPS (UK) or equivalent.

- At least four (4) years experience serving as Supplies Officer in a

reputable firm



(c) Main Duties:

- Incharge

of either Store or Purchasing Section

- Ensures that the efficiency of stock control and levels are maintained

- Responsible for clearing and forwarding activities

- Takes charge of warehouse

- Responsible for the purchasing processes or supply control of given lines

of stocks

- Performs any other duties as may be assigned by one¡¦s reporting officer.



16. (a) Job Title: Senior Administrative Officer II (3 posts)



(b) Qualifications and Experience

Applicants should posses the following academic, professional

qualifications

- Holder of Master's degree in Public Administration, Sociology, Human

Resource Management or Law.

- At least four (4) years experience serving as Senior

Administrative/Human Resource Officer III in a reputable firm.



(c) Main Duties:

- Directs the overall activities of a Section through subordinate

administrative officers:

o by establishing objectives for the Section;

o by allocating workload of the Section;

o by providing assistance and guidance to subordinate

officers;

o by reviewing completed work for thoroughness,

accuracy and adequacy for presentation,

o by assessing work performance, appraising staff

potential and development/needs;

- Act as secretary to designated committees and ensures implementation

of resolutions.

- Performs any other duties as may be assigned by one¡¦s reporting officer.



17. (a) Job Title: Senior Driver I (1 posts)

b) Qualifications and Experience

Applicants should posses the following academic and professional

qualifications

The candidate must have successfully completed Ordinary

Level Secondary Education with passes in Kiswahili and

English. He/She must have a valid Class C Driving License

with possession of Trade Test Grade I/Drivers Grade I

certificate from VETA or NIT plus four years relevant

working experience in a senior position.



(c) Main Duties:

„X Drives institutional vehicles

„X Maintains log books

„X Responsible for safekeeping

of the vehicle and tools entrusted

to him/her

„X Maintains disciplined behavior and proper conduct in rendering

services to his/her assignees

„X Maintains cleanliness of the vehicle and tools

„X Reports promptly any defect or problems detected in the vehicle

„X Performs messengerial duties such as dispatching documents/letters,

collecting mail, photocopying of documents and any other duties as may

be assigned by one¡¦s reporting officer.



18. (a) Job Title: Senior Laboratory Assistant I (1post)

Department: Mechanical & Industrial Engineering



(b) Qualifications and Experience

Applicants should posses the following academic and professional

qualifications

- Holder of Form IV certificate plus Trade Test Grade I with a minimum of

four years experience serving as a Senior Laboratory Assistant II in a

reputable firm.



(c) Main Duties:

- Assists the Principal Laboratory Assistant in carrying out specific

laboratory work requiring high degree of understanding and skills

- Assists the Principal Laboratory Assistant in supervising and conducting

On the job

training for junior laboratory assistants.

- Performs any other duties as may be assigned by one¡¦s reporting officer.



19 (a) Job Title: Janitor I (1 post)



(b) Qualifications and Experience

Applicants for the job should posses the following academic and

professional qualifications

Diploma in Education or Home Economics or equivalent

qualification preferably with a minimum of four years 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.

- Performs any other duties prescribed by one¡¦s reporting officer.



20. TERMS OF SERVICE:

Permanent and Pensionable



21. REMUNERATION



Attractive package will be offered to the right candidates commensurate

with their qualification and experience.



22. MODE OF APPLICATION



Interested candidates should apply in confidence to the undersigned

enclosing

(i) Detailed CV.

(ii)Two(2) passport size photographs

(iii) Photocopies of relevant certificates.

(iv) Name and Address of two referees.

(v) Indicate the mode of communications e.g. Telephone, email etc.



23. DEADLINE


Two weeks from the date of this advertisement.


The Deputy Vice Chancellor Administration

University of Dar es Salaam

P.O. Box 35091

DAR ES SALAAM.


7th June, 2011