Senior Planning Officer

MUHIMBILI UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH AND ALLIED SCIENCES
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences is inviting applications from suitably qualified Tanzanians to be considered for employment to fill the following vacant posts:-

SENIOR PLANNING OFFICER I - 1 POST
Required Qualification
Holder of the University Master Degree in any of the following:- Economics, Educational Planning, Engineering Management, Statistics, Project Management , Strategic Planning.

Experience: Five (5) years working experience in similar post.

Duties and Responsibilities

Formulates and co-ordinates corporate plans and strategies based upon priorities for resource allocation to various function on all programmes.
Reviews and evaluates reports on plan performance.
Co-ordinates preparation of recurrent and capital development budgets and prepares mid-term cost adjustments.
Participates in educational and administrative efficiency studies.
Designs and carries-out studies on performance, efficiency and capacities and recommends solutions to problems
Co-ordinates the preparation of project write-ups
Identifies problems related to goals and policies and makes proposals for review
Advisers on suitable investment opportunities for the University and sets necessary criteria and guidelines
Prepares estimates for capital development
Liaises with Bursar’s Office in preparing the recurrent budget.
Compiles project profiles including sources of funding, custodian of agreements with donors and monitors reports.
Assists the Principal Planning Officer in managing the General Planning sub-system of the Directorate of Planning and Investment.
Performs any other duties as assigned by ones reporting officer.

GENERAL CONDITIONS FOR ALL POSTS:
Applicants must attach an up to date current Curriculum Vitae (CV) having reliable contact postal address, email address and telephone numbers.
Applicants should apply on the strengths of the information given in this advertisement.
The title of the position applied for should be written in the subject of the application letter and marked on the envelope.
Applicants must attach their detailed relevant certified copies of Academic certificates/transcripts as follows:
Postgraduate Degree/First Degree/Advanced Diploma, Diploma/Certificates as the case may be.
Post graduate Degree/ First Degree/ Advanced Diploma/ Diploma/ transcripts as the case may be.
Form IV and Form VI National Examination Certificates- All applicants.
Computer Certificates where applicable.
Professional Certificates from respective boards where applicable.
One recent passport size picture and copy of birth certificate.
Form IV and Form VI result slips are strictly not accepted. Presentation of forged academic certificates and other information in the CV will necessitate to legal action.
Applicants currently employed in the public service should route their application letters through their respective employers.
Applicants should indicate three reputable referees with their reliable contacts.
Certificates from foreign Universities should be verified by Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU) or National Acreditation Council for Technical Education (NACTE) for foreign non degree certificates
Women are highly encouraged to apply.
Only shortlisted candidates will be informed about the date for interview.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

APPLICATION LETTERS SHOULD BE POSTED OR HAND DELIVERED TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS on or before 4.00 p.m on 15th July 2015 (i.e. Deadline for receiving applications)
THE DEPUTY VICE CHANCELLOR, PLANNING, FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION,
MUHIMBILI UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH AND ALLIED SCIENCES – MUHAS,
P.O. BOX 65001,
DAR ES SALAAM