Trainee Opportunities at Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences

Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS) is inviting applications from suitably qualified Tanzanians to be considered for employment to fill vacant positions listed hereunder for below.

ASSISTANT LIBRARY TRAINEE - 2 POSTS

(a) Required Qualification
i) First Degree in the area of specialization
ii) G.P.A of 3.8 in the first degree.

(b) Duties and Responsibilities
i) Understudying senior faculty by attending Lectures, seminars, tutorials and practical's where applicable.
ii) Study and acquire skills and knowledge in Medical Library training, research and consultancy.
iii) Assist in research and consultancy projects.
iv) Develop training proposals supervised by Senior Faculty;
v) Participate in curriculum development;
vi) Assist on other service programs of the Library;
vii) Perform any other duties that may be assigned by a competent authority,

N.B. Position of Assistant Library Trainee is a training post. Successful candidates shall be required to join Postgraduate Training immediately after employment.

ASSISTANT RESEARCH FELLOW - 2 POSTS

(a) Required Qualifications
i) Appropriate Masters Degree with a GPA of at least 4.0 and an average of B+ grade/ or equivalent in the area of specialization.
ii) GPA of 3.8 in the first degree from a recognized reputable University.

(b) Areas of Specialization.
Pharmacy, Medicine(MD), Medical anthropology/ sociology, Botany, Agronomy and Plant breeding, Natural Products development and formulation, Biological and Pre- Clinical Studies.

(c) Duties and Responsibilities.
i) Assists in conducting lectures, prepare case studies, and assist in tutorials / seminars to undergraduate students and other continuing education courses.
ii) Works in co-operation with senior faculty members on specific projects such as research and consultancy. .
iii) Understudies senior faculty to supervise special projects, conduct, publish and disseminate research results .
iv) . iv). Participates in training, research and consultancy.
v) Marks and grades of examination and tests.
vi) Supervises students during seminars, examination, tests, practical, field work and tutorials
vii) Participates in writing of teaching manuals.
viii) Participates in curriculum development.
ix) Invigilates students during examinations,
x) Attends workshops, conferences and symposia.
xi) Attends faculty development trainings.
xii) Promotes excellence in all service programs of the department.
xiii) Performs any other duties that may be assigned by a competent authority.

RESEARCH FELLOW TRAINEE - 2 POSTS

a) Required Qualification
i) First Degree in the appropriate field.
ii) G.P.A of3.8 in the first degree.

(b) Areas of Specialization
Pharmacists, Medical Doctors, Medical anthropology/ sociology, Botany, Agronomy and Plant breeding, Natural Products development and formulation, Biological and Pre- Clinical Studies.

(c) Duties and Responsibilities
i) Understudying senior faculty by attending Lectures , seminars, tutorials and practical's where applicable.
ii) Study and acquire skills and knowledge in training, research and consultancy.
iii) Assist in research and consultancy projects.
iv) Develop training proposals conducted by Senior Faculty.
v) Participate in curriculum development.
vi) Perform any other duties that may be assigned by a competent authority

GENERAL CONDITIONS FOR ALL POSTS:
i) Applicants must attach an up to date current Curriculum Vitae (CV) having reliable contact postal address, email address and telephone numbers.
ii) Applicants should apply on the strengths of the information given in this advertisement.
iii) The title of the position applied for should be written in the subject of the application letter and marked on the envelope.
iv) Applicants must attach their detailed relevant certified copies of Academic certificates/ transcripts as follows:
• PhD/Masters/First Degree/Advanced Diploma, Diploma/Certificates
• PhD/Masters/First Degree/Advanced Diploma, Diploma/Transcripts
• Form IV and Form VI National Examination Certificates.
• Computer Certificates where applicable.
• Professional Certificates from respective boards where applicable.
• One recent passport size picture and copy of birth certificate.
v) 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.
vi) Applicants should indicate three reputable referees with their reliable contacts.
vii) Certificates from foreign Countries should be verified by Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU) - {Degree Level} or National Accreditation Council for Technical Education (NACTE) - {Diploma Level} or National Examination Council of Tanzania (NECTA) - {Secondary Education}
viii) Women are highly encouraged to apply.
ix) Only shortlisted candidates will be informed the date of the interview.
x) APPLICATION LETTERS SHOULD BE POSTED OR HAND DELIVERED TO THEFOLLOWING ADDRESS on or before 4.00 p.m on 30th August, 2017 (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