TANZANIA PUBLIC SERVICE COLLEGE JOBS - AUGUST 2014

The Tanzania Public Service College (TPSC) is a Government Executive Agency established in 2000 as a direct response to fill a void for a sustainable public service training institution. TPSC offers programmes that are directly linked to Government business agenda and demand driven. As the demands for the public service to offer quality services at affordable costs increase, it is imperative that the service should be staffed with competent personnel. Hence, TPSC’s core business is to develop the appropriate public service competences, which will transform the service into effective and efficient machinery that will strive to meet citizen’s needs in terms of services. TPSC’s Mission is to improve the quality, efficiency and effectiveness of the public service of Tanzania by providing comprehensive training, consultancy and applied research interventions.

13.1      ASSISTANT LECTURER PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT

– 3 POSTS (RE- ADVERTISED)

13.1.1  DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

·                     Conduct short and long term courses

·                     Prepares learning resources for tutorial exercise

·                     Conducts research, seminars and case studies

·                     Carries out under supervision consultancy and community services

·                     Supervises students project

·                     Prepares teaching manuals

13.1.2      QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

·                     Master’s Degree in the field of Procurement & Logistics Management or related qualifications. The candidate should be eligible for registration as technical teacher with a G.P.A of not less than 3.5 in Bachelor degree. Working experience of at least 2 years in the public service will be an added advantage.

13.2      ASSISTANT LECTURER ACCOUNTING & FINANCE – 1 POST (RE-

ADVERTISED)

13.2.1  DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

·                     Conduct short and long term courses

·                     Prepares learning resources for tutorial exercise

·                     Conducts research, seminars and case studies

·                     Carries out under supervision consultancy and community services

·                     Supervises students project

·                     Prepares teaching manuals

13.2.2      QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

·                     Master’s Degree in the field of Accounting & Finance or related qualifications. The candidate should be eligible for registration as technical teacher with a G.P.A of not less than 3.5 in Bachelor degree. Working experience of at least 2 years in the public service will be an added advantage.

13.3      ASSISTANT LECTURER INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY

(ICT) – 2 POST (RE- ADVERTISED)

13.3.1  DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

·                     Conduct short and long term courses

·                     Prepares learning resources for tutorial exercise

·                     Conducts research, seminars and case studies

·                     Carries out under supervision consultancy and community services

·                     Supervises students project

·                     Prepares teaching manuals

13.3.2  QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

·                     Master’s Degree in the field of Information and Communication Technology. The candidate should be eligible for registration as technical teacher with a G.P.A of not less than 3.5 in Bachelor degree. Working experience of at least 2 years in the public service will be an added advantage.

13.4      SENIOR TUTOR GRADE II – 1 POST (RE- ADVERTISED)

13.4.1  DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

·                     Teaching up to NTA level 6  and may assist in teaching higher NTA levels

·                     Conducts examinations up to NTA level 6

·                     Prepares learning resources and for practical exercise

·                     Assist in supervision of examinations

·                     Conducts researches

·                     Conducts Consultancies

13.4.2  QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

·                     Master’s Degree in Records and Archives Management or Information Communication Technology - ICT or relevant qualification, eligible for registration as technical teacher with a minimum pass of not less than G.P.A 3.5 in Bachelor degree. Work experience of at least 3 years in the public service will be an added advantage.

13.5      ADMISSION & EXAMINATION OFFICER - 1 POST (RE- ADVERTISED)

13.5.1  DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

·                     Performs admission functions

·                     Allocates students in respective NTA Levels according to professions

·                     Assists in determination of enrolments budgets in a semester in all programmes.

·                     Prepares report of registered students for other use/decision making processes.

·                     Coordinates students’ orientation program in liaison with dean of students.

·                     Teaches up to NTA level 6

·                     Supervises students’ field and project reports

13.5.2  QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

·                     Bachelor Degree in mathematics/statistics or Computer science, data base management or equivalent from a recognized institution with a minimum pass of not less than G.P.A of 3.5 in First degree. Experiences in admission/examination functions will be an added advantage.

13.6      LIBRARY OFFICER – 4 POSTS (RE- ADVERTISED)

13.6.1  DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

·                     Assists in preparation of reference materials to students & academic staff

·                     Identifies reading materials for users

·                     Assists in preparation of issuance Library material policies

·                     Prepares and documents library users

·                     Assists in preparation and documentation of all library information using computer technology

·                     Supervises Library Assistants

·                     Maintains public and staff catalogues.

13.6.2  QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

·                     Bachelor degree in Library and Information Studies or equivalent from a recognized institution. Computer knowledge will be an added advantage

13.7      SENIOR OFFICE SECRETARY – 2 POSTS (RE- ADVERTISED)

13.7.1  DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

·                     Performs typing duties

·                     Facilitates communication

·                     Protects the image of the organization

·                     Facilitates meetings, social functions and travel arrangements of the boss

·                     Coaches junior staff

·                     Responds routine correspondence

13.7.2  QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

·                     Diploma in Office Management and Administration/Secretarial studies, who have attained Shorthand/ hatimkato skills of 100 or 120 w.p.m, typing speed 50 w.p.m and above, attended Management for Executive Assistants Course stage I, with a proven work experience of a minimum of three years as Office Secretary in a reputable institution. Must have be conversant with MS Office applications.

13.8      DRIVERS - 4 POSTS (RE- ADVERTISED)

13.8.1  DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

·                     Checks vehicle every morning to ensure it is fit to be driven before driving.

·                     Drives vehicle safely taking into account traffic laws, safety of passengers and other road users and value of the vehicle.

·                     Parks vehicle at safe locations to ensure it is not stolen or vandalized.

·                     Fills logbook regularly for effective control of running costs of the vehicle.

·                     Timely requisition of fuel and reporting vehicle physical damage to the Senior Driver.

13.8.2  QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

·                     Holder of Form IV Secondary School Education and Class C valid driving license and a Trade test III or Advanced Drivers Certificate Grade I from a recognized institution like VETA/NIT, with a minimum of three years clean driving experience record in a reputable institution.

13.9      SENIOR OFFICE ASSISTANT – 1 POST (RE- ADVERTISED)

13.9.1  DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

·                     Cleans tea accessories, prepares and serves tea/coffee to staff

·                     Distributes official letters and documents in offices as instructed by superiors

·                     Collects mails from the Post Office

·                     Photocopies documents according to instructions from superiors

13.9.2  QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

·                     Holder of National Form IV Secondary Education with a certificate in Environment maintenance from VETA or equivalent, coupled with a minimum of five years’ work experience in a reputable organization.

13.10 OFFICE ASSISTANT – 2 POSTS (RE- ADVERTISED)

13.10.1               DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

·                     Assists in organizing meeting arrangements when needed.

·                     Distributes mails internally to respective offices & staff.

·                     Duplicates documents, such as circulars and other publications.

·                     Circulates files and documents internally to respective staff.

·                     Prepares and serves tea and refreshments to staff during meetings and/or workshops.

13.10.2               QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

·                     Holder of Form IV Secondary School Education Certificate with Environment maintenance Certificate from VETA or equivalent.

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 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.    Deadline for application is 10^th  September, 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

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.