INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL WORK JOBS OCT 2012

THE INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL WORK (ISW)

The Institute Of Social Work is one of the institutions of higher learning in Tanzania which was established in 1974 by Act No. 26 of 1973 (as amended by Miscellaneous Act No. 13 of 2002). The Institute is under the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare and is located at Kijitonyama in Dar-es-Salaam. The Institute was established to provide qualified human resources for strengthening social welfare services delivery system in Tanzania. It is accredited with the National Council for Technical Education (NACTE) as an institute of higher learning to conduct training programmes in the fields of social work, industrial relations and human resources management.

9.1     DIRECTOR OF STUDIES

9.1.1   DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Be responsible to the Rector in respect of such matters of technical education administration and delivery;

• Facilitate learning (by teaching) of academic programmes in the institution

• Be responsible for smooth running and development of academics in the institute,

• Advise on all matters pertaining to Academics Management, quality, control and assurance;

• Evaluate current progress of academics in the institute and recommending future programmes

• Recommend appropriate budgets for the Academic directorate

• Oversee research and consultancy activities at the institute

• Coordinate the development and establishment of academic programmes and management of academic resources

• Oversee admission and examination regulations, and

• Perform any other duties which the Rector may assign

9.1.2   QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• PhD Degree (NTA Level 10 or equivalent)

• At least three (3) years at Lecturer level plus three peer reviewed publications

• A registered professional with at least ten (10) years preferably in Research or Consultancy with Doctoral degree in relevant field; five (5) consultancy/research reports of the academic and professional appreciable depth.

OR

• Senior Lecturer

• Masters degree (NTA Level 9 or equivalent

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• At least three (3) years at Lecturer level plus five (5) peer reviewed publications

• A registered professional with at least twenty (20) years working experience preferably in research/consultancy with Master degree in relevant field; ten (10) consultancy/research reports of the academic and professional appreciable depth.

9.1.3   REMUNERATION

Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the Institution’s salary scale

9.1.4   TENURE OF OFFICE

Director studies of the institute shall hold office for a term of four years and may be re-appointed consecutively for one more term of four (4) years.


9.2 DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION 9.2.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Be responsible to the Rector in respect of such matters of technical education administration and delivery

• Head directorate of Planning, finance and Administration

• Supervise and maintain acceptable standards of discipline of staff accordingly.

• Facilitate learning (by teaching) of academic programmes in the institute.

• Be responsible to Rector for the general administration and personnel management of the institute

• Advise Rector on all administrative, legal, personnel and financial matters

• Be responsible for formulating accounting policies and procedures of the institute, submitting budgets, audited accounts, and

• Perform any other duties which the Rector  may assign

9.2.2   QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• PhD Degree (NTA Level 10 or equivalent)

• At least three (3)   years at Lecturer level plus three (3) peer reviewed publications

• A   registered   professional   with   at   least   ten   years   preferably   in   Research   or

Consultancy with Doctoral degree in relevant field; five (5) consultancy/research reports of the academic and professional appreciable depth.

OR

• Senior Lecturer

• Masters degree (NTA Level 9 or equivalent

• At least three (3) years at Lecturer level plus five (5) peer reviewed publications

• A registered professional with at least twenty (20) years working experience preferably in research/consultancy with Master degree in relevant field; ten (10)

consultancy/research reports of the academic and professional appreciable depth.

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9.2.3   REMUNERATION

Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the Institution’s salary scale

9.2.4   TENURE OF OFFICE

Director of Finance and Administration the institute shall hold office for a term of four (4) years and may be re-appointed consecutively for one more term of four years.


NB: GENERAL CONDITIONS

i. All applicants must be Citizens of Tanzania and not above 45 years old, however, should also observe the age limit for each position where indicated.

ii. Applicants must attach an up-to-date current Curriculum Vitae (CV) having reliable contact postal address, e-mail address and telephone numbers.

iii. Applicants should apply on the strength of the information given in this advertisement.

iv. The title of the position and institution applied for should be written in the subject of the application letter and marked on the envelope; short of which will make the application invalid.

v. Applicants must attach their detailed relevant certified copies of Academic certificates:

- Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma/Certificates.

- Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma transcripts.

- Form IV and Form VI National Examination Certificates.
- Computer Certificate

- Professional certificates from respective boards

- One recent passport size picture and birth certificate.

vii. FORM IV AND FORM VI RESULTS SLIPS ARE STRICTLY NOT ACCEPTED

viii. Testimonials, Partial transcripts and results slips will not be accepted.

ix. Presentation of forged academic certificates and other information in the CV will necessitate to legal action

x. Applicants for senior positions currently employed in the public service should route their application letters through their respective employers.

xi. Applicants  for  entry  levels  currently  employed  in  the  Public  Service  should

not apply, they have to adhere to Government Circular Na. CAC. 45/257/01/D/140 dated 30th November 2010.

xii. Applicants who have/were retired from the Public Service for whatever reason should not apply.

xiii. Applicants should indicate three reputable referees with their reliable contacts.

xiv. Certificates from foreign Universities should be verified by Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU)

xv. Dead line for application is 31th October, 2012 at 3:30 p.m
xvi. Applicants with special needs/case (disability) are supposed to indicate

xvii. Women are highly encouraged to apply

xviii. Only short listed candidates will be informed on a date for interview

xix. Application letters should be written in Swahili or English

xx. APPLICATION LETTERS SHOULD BE POSTED TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS. HAND DELIVERY IS NOT ACCEPTABLE:

Secretary OR Katibu
Public Service Recruitment Sekretarieti ya Ajira katika
Secretariat, Utumishi wa Umma
P. O. Box 63100 S. L. P 63100,
DAR ES SALAAM. DAR ES SALAAM.