St John’s University of Tanzania (SJUT) is a relatively young but dynamic university aspiring to become a global player in the provision of higher education, owned by the Anglican Church of Tanzania (ACT). SJUT is committed to a culture of quality, excellence, and absolute integrity in the context of Biblical values. The University is seeking to recruit and bring onboard suitable individuals to provide effective leadership and contribute to the realization of the aspirations of the University. The Chief Mazengo campus is located at Kikuyu area in Dodoma, about 3.5 km southwest of the town centre. For further information, please visit www.sjut.ac.tz.
The University invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following positions:
School of Nursing (SONU)
1. Assistant Lecturer (1 Post)
Job type: Full-time
Reports to: Dean, School of Nursing (SONU)
Duty Station: SJUT Chief Mazengo Campus – Dodoma
Job Summary: With guidance of senior staff conduct teaching, research, and public services such as consultancy.
Qualifications: Holder of a Master of Science in Nursing or equivalent degree. A Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Must have a minimum GPA of 3.5 on a 5-point scale in undergraduate degree and a minimum GPA of 4.0 on a 5-point scale for a Master’s degree or equivalent. Must be registered by TNMC.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- Conducting lectures; preparing case studies; assisting in tutorials/seminars in undergraduate courses (not Master or PhD).
- Working in cooperation with senior faculty members on specific projects such as research and consultancy.
- Understudying senior academic staff to supervise special projects, conduct, publish, and disseminate research results.
- Participating in training, research, and consultancy.
- Marking and grading examinations and tests.
- Supervising students during seminars, examinations, tests, practical, field work, and tutorials.
- Participating in writing teaching manuals and curriculum development.
- Invigilating during examinations.
- Attending workshops, conferences, symposia, and faculty development training.
- Promoting excellence in service programs and performing any other duties assigned by a competent authority.
Salary Scale: Staff salary rank according to SJUT Scheme of Service.
Tenure: Fixed-term contract of four (4) years, renewable based on satisfactory performance.
2. Tutorial Assistant (1 Post)
Job type: Full-time
Reports to: Dean, School of Nursing (SONU)
Duty Station: SJUT Chief Mazengo Campus – Dodoma
Job Summary: With guidance of senior staff conduct teaching, research, and public services such as consultancy, specifically coordinating skills laboratory.
Qualifications: Holder of a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and a Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Sciences. Must have a minimum GPA of 3.5 on a 5-point scale in the undergraduate degree. Must be registered by relevant authorities such as TNMC.
Experience: Working experience in tertiary education institutions will be an added advantage.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- Understudy senior academic staff including attending lectures, leading seminars, tutorials, and practical sessions.
- Study and acquire skills in training, research, and consultancy.
- Assist in marking and grading assignments, tests, examinations, and invigilation under supervision.
- Assist in research, consultancy projects, and outreach activities.
- Participate in curriculum development and assist in other service programs of the department.
- Perform any other duties assigned by competent authority.
Salary Scale: Staff salary rank according to SJUT Scheme of Service.
Tenure: Fixed-term contract of four (4) years, renewable based on satisfactory performance.
Faculty of Natural and Applied Sciences (FaNAS)
3. Laboratory Technician – Chemistry (1 Post)
Reports to: Dean, Faculty of Natural and Applied Sciences (FaNAS)
Duty Station: SJUT Chief Mazengo Campus – Dodoma
Job Summary: With guidance of senior staff supervise and administer practical duties for chemistry students in the science laboratories, plus other duties concerning repair and maintenance of laboratory facilities.
Qualifications: Holder of an Ordinary Diploma in Laboratory Technology or Laboratory Sciences. Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 5-point scale.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- Carry out specified tasks connected with laboratory practicals, students’ projects, research, consultancy, and services under supervision.
- Assist in the repairing and maintenance of laboratory facilities.
- Assist senior staff in relevant fields of laboratory operations.
- Perform any other duties assigned by a competent authority.
Salary Scale: Staff salary rank according to SJUT Scheme of Service.
Tenure: Fixed-term contract of four (4) years, renewable based on satisfactory performance.
Mode of Application
Complete application package consists of an application letter, detailed CV with three referees and their contact details, certified relevant copies of certificates (Degree/Diploma, testimonials, academic transcripts, secondary school certificates). Applications should be submitted by Monday, 16th December 2024, at 04:00 p.m. to:
Vice Chancellor
St John’s University of Tanzania
1 St John Road, 41111 North Kikuyu | P.O Box 47, Dodoma, Tanzania
Tel: 0677-086 095
Email:
[email protected] or [email protected]
Website: www.sjut.ac.tz
Please Note:
- “Testimonials”, “Provisional Results”, “Statement of Results”, and FORM IV and FORM VI Results Slips will not be accepted.
- Applicants who have studied abroad need to show evidence of recognition of their foreign awards by relevant authorities (TCU, NACTE, and NECTA).
- When applying via email, please put the job title in the subject line and attach only two files (application letter and CV in one, and academic certificates in the second).
