UNIVERSITY OF DAR ES SALAAM JOBS - 13/04/2015

Ref. Na EA.7/96/01/H/46

The University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM) is a public university in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. It was established in 1961 as an affiliate college of the University of London. The university became an affiliate of the University of East Africa (UEA) in 1963, shortly after Tanzania gained its from the United Kingdom. In 1970, UEA split into three independent universities: Makerere University in Uganda, the University of Nairobi in Kenya, and the University of Dar es Salaam.

9.1 LABORATORY TECHNICIAN I - PROSECTUS - (1 POST)

9.2 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Carries out, independently, specified routine technical tasks which require a higher degree of technical knowledge and skills;

• Implements specified maintenance plans for laboratory facilities;

• Implements specified technical plans and designs connected with research, students' practical and consultancy work ;

• Assists senior staff in relevant fields of operation and

• Performs any other duties as assigned by one’s reporting officer.

9.3 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Diploma in Anatomy and Histology from a recognized institution.

• At least four (4) years relevant working experience serving in a similar position.

9.4 LIBRARY OFFICER II - (3 POSTS)

9.5 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Carries out routine professional duties;

• Processes added copies and continuations;

• Maintains public and staff catalogues;

• Ensures proper shelving of books and periodicals;

• Copies catalogues with CIP data;

• Handles inter library loans-gifts and exchanges and

• Performs any other duties that may be assigned to her/him from time to time.

9.6 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor Degree in Library Studies.

• At least two years working experience in similar position.

9.7 LABORATORY SCIENTIST - (1 POST)

9.8 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Organizes practicals for undergraduate students;

• Participates in consultancy projects under close supervision of senior staff;

• Assists  academic staff in their research and development activities;

• Plans and supervises  maintenance of laboratory/workshop facilities;

• Guides technicians and artisans in their daily activities and

• Performs any other duties that may be assigned to her/him from time to time.

9.9 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor of Science/Advanced Diploma in Survey/Geometrics from a recognised institution with at least four years relevant working experience in a similar position.

9.10 LABORATORY SCIENTIST PHYSIOLOGY II- (1 POST)

9.11 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists in research and development activities;

• Assists in  consultancy activities;

• Assists in maintenance of facilities and

• Performs any other duties that may be assigned by one’s reporting officer.

9.12 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor of Science / Advanced Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology specializing in Blood Transfusion / Haematology with at least four years’ experience in a similar position.

9.13 LABORATORY ASSISTANT II  (1 POST)

9.14 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs more challenging laboratory jobs under close supervision of a qualified technician;

• Performs routine cleanliness of the laboratory;

• Collects and takes care of equipment involved in teaching and

• Performs any other duties as may be assigned by one’s reporting officer.

9.15 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Form IV certificate plus Trade Test Grade I/ Certificate of Competence level III in a relevant field with a relevant working experience of at least four years in a similar position.

9.16 COMPUTER OPERATOR II (1 POST)

9.17 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists students in dissemination of run jobs;

• Assists in software maintenance;

• Assists in running small scale customer jobs and

• Performs any other duties as may be assigned by one’s reporting officer.

9.18 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Form IV certificate plus possession of a certificate of a computer course (with bias in computer operations) from a recognised institution.

• At least four years working experience in a similar position.

9.20 STUDIO INSTRUCTOR I (1 POST)

9.21 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepares teaching materials in the relevant area of specialization of studio work;

• Checks operations of studio work requirements;

• Assists  Studio Instructor  in the operations of relevant areas of specialization and

• Performs any other duties as may be assigned by one’s reporting officer.

9.22 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor Degree in Fine and Performing Arts with at least four years working experience in a similar position.

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. 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.

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

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

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

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

ix. 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.

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

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

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

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

xiv. Deadline for application is 30 April, 2015

xv. Applicants with special needs/case (disability) are supposed to indicate

xvi. Women are highly encouraged to apply

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

xviii. Application letters should be written in Swahili or English

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