INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL WORK JOBS JAN 2014

4.0 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 in Tanzania. It is accredited by 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. The Institute invites applications from suitable qualified candidates to urgently fill the following available positions:-

4.1 SENIOR ACCOUNTANT – 1 POST

4.1.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain general ledger accounts and journal voucher.

• Prepare annual accounts and periodical financial reports.

• Ensure that all revenues are collected and properly recorded in books of

• Accounts.

• Ensure that all payments are made in accordance with generally accepted

• Accounting principles and code allocation.

• Assist the chief accountant in coordinating all activities of the accounts

• Department.

• Assist management and Chief Accountant to prepare budget of the Institute.

• Reconcile financial records in cash books and bank accounts.

• Maintain and up-date fixed assets register.

• Maintain invoices and ensure that information therein is accurate.

• Promptly respond to audit queries pertaining to the Institute.

• Prepare replies to audit reports.

• Perform any other duty as assigned by higher authority.

4.1.2 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCES

• Bachelor Degree in Accounts with CPA (T), CA, ACCA or the equivalent qualification recognized by NBAA.

• Working experience of not less than seven years in accounting field.

4.1.3 REMUNERATION

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

4.2 ASSISTANT LECTURER (SOCIAL WORK) – 1 POST

4.2.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• To lecture up to NTA level 8 (Bachelor Degree).

• Carry out Consultancy and Research activities including data collection under close supervision of senior lecturers.

• Setting examinations, invigilating, marking and timely production of examination results.

• Prepare teaching materials for tutorials and exercises including case studies.

• Conduct lectures with guidance of Senior Lecturers.

• Any other duties as may be assigned by the higher authority.

4.2.2 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCES

• Master’s Degree in Social Work or International Social Welfare Services With GPA of not below 3.5, in Bachelor Degree in Social Work or Advanced Diploma in Social Work.

• Teaching experience of at least three (3) years will be an added advantage.

4.2.3 REMUNERATION

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

4.3 ASSISTANT LECTURER RESEARCH (SOCIAL WORK) – (1 POST) – RE ADVERTISED.

4.3.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in lecturing and Tutorial seminars.

• Work in cooperation with senior member of staff on specific projects such as research and consultancy.

• Supervise student’s projects.

• Setting examinations, invigilating, marketing and timely production of examination results.

• Prepares teaching materials for tutorials and exercises including case studies.

• Conduct lecture with guide of Senior Lecturer.

4.3.2 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Master’s Degree either in Social Work, Public Health or related Social Science discipline. Knowledge of Social Work Research, Social Protection and Evidence Based Practice will be an added advantage with GPA of not below 3.5, in Bachelor of Social Work or any related Social Science degree with specialization in Social Science Research Methods, Quantitative and Qualitative Research Methodologies.

4.3.3 REMUNERATION

• Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the Institution’s salary scale PHTS 8

4.4 RECORDS MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT  – 2 POSTS

4.4.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Opening new files and indexes cards as directed by supervisor.

• Make classification and reconciliation of files and indexes.

• Searching for files and documents needed by users.

• Review pending correspondences and list files required for filling.

• Ensure that received documents are properly channeled and managed.

• Searching for requested records and documents for external uses.

• Perform any other duty as may be assigned by higher authority.

4.4.2 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCES

• Diploma in Records Management obtained from recognized and accredited institution.

• Computer knowledge.

• Working experience of not less than three years.

4.4.3 REMUNERATION

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

4.5 PRINCIPAL LIBRARY ASSISTANT – 1 POST

4.5.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Preparation of budget estimates for library books furniture, fixtures and other related expenses.

• Preparation of and overseeing the implementation of library services policy.

• Preparation of cataloging processes.

• Research on various print outs.

• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by higher authority.

4.5.2 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCES

• Ordinary Diploma in Library services from accredited Institution.

• Working experience of not less than seven years.

4.5.3 REMUNERATION

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

4.6 PRINCIPAL HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT OFFICER II – 1 POST

4.6.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Identification and projection of human resources and training needs in relation to the development plans of the Institute.

• Supervise preparation of personnel emoluments budget.

• Supervise duties assigned to junior officers in the department of human resources management.

• Supervise the implementation and ensure compliance to public service regulations and other directives.

• Implementation and maintenance of employees reward systems.

• Perform any other duties assigned by higher authority.

4.6.2 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCES

• Masters Degree in Human Resource Management.

• Minimum of five years working experience in the Senior Human Resources Management field.

4.6.3 REMUNERATION

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

4.7 SENIOR ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT I – 1 POST

4.7.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain full and accurate accounting records.

• Prepare final reconciliation.

• Prepare and maintain payroll.

• To assist in banking correspondences.

• Perform routine accounting tasks, including positing of ledgers.

• Preparation of monthly schedule of debtors and creditors.

• Posting and balancing Cash Books.

• Raising Journal Vouchers.

• Any other duty as assigned by higher.

4.7.2 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCES

• Bachelor degree in Commerce. Intermediate certificate provided by NBAA module C and D.

• Working experience of not less than three years.

4.7.3 REMUNERATION

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

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.

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

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

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

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

x.    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 30^th November, 2010.

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

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

xiii. Certificates from foreign examination bodies for ordinary or advanced level education should be certified by The National Examination Council of Tanzania (NECTA)

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

xv.  Dead line for application is 19^th  January, 2014 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.