EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
St. John’s University of Tanzania (SJUT) is owned by the Anglican Church of Tanzania (ACT). The Mazengo campus is
located in Kikuyu area in Dodoma, about 3.5km southwest of the town centre along the Mtera-Iringa highway. The
University has centres: St Mark’s Centre at Buguruni Malapa in Dar es Salaam, Kigoma/Ujiji Centre and DCT Msalato
Centre along the Dodoma-Arusha highway about 8km from town and one site within Dodoma Town.
St John’s University of Tanzania is committed to a culture of quality, excellence and absolute integrity in the context of
Biblical values.
The University invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following positions:
1. Job Title: DIRECTOR OF LIBRARY SERVICES AND INFORMATION MANAGEMENT (DLIM)
(a) Reports to: Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic).
(b) Job Summary: The purpose of the post is to assist the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic) in the
performance of duties pertaining to administration of library services and information
management.
(c) Skills and Abilities: A qualified candidate for this position shall possess the following skills and abilities:
(i) Ability to develop a vision, mission and direction for the University in library services and information
management;
(ii) Ability to interpret and promote the University’s key academic functions and objectives;
(iii) Ability to stimulate and encourage new ideas and developments through motivation and support for staff and
students;
(iv) Skills in strategic management, communication, interpersonal, public relations and negotiations;
(v) Ability to influence, persuade and build coalitions and networks; and
(vi) Innovative in developing and deploying technology of teaching and learning.
(d) Qualification: Holder of Master’s degree in Library and Information Studies or Digital Library Learning from
a recognized Institution. Must have a minimum GPA of 3.5 in 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
(e) Experience: A minimum of six (6) years of relevant work experience of which four (4) years must be at
senior managerial level.
(f) Main Duties and Responsibilities:
The Director of Library Services and Information Management shall be responsible to the Deputy Vice Chancellor
(Academic) for the efficient and effective performance of duties and responsibilities pertaining to library service and
information management. He/she shall specifically be responsible for the following:
(i) Serves as the overall in-charge of the activities in the Library answerable to the Vice Chancellor through the Deputy
Vice Chancellor (Academic) and the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Planning, Finance and Administration) within
respective functional responsibility;
(ii) Makes sure that the Library is abreast with up-to-date technology for users when it comes to, but not limited to,
such aspects as e-readership, collection of books and journals, inter-library loaning and so on;
(iii) Plans, prepares and executes Library staff recruitment and development programmes;
(iv) Mentors junior library staff in relevant matters;
(v) Prepares, implement and evaluate the day to day running of Library activities;
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(vi) Oversees the annual appraisal of Library staff;
(vii) Promotes cooperation between the library and other academic units in the University;
(viii) Solicits, budgets and manages Library funds;
(ix) Ensures the security and maintenance of Library property;
(x) Prepares and submits annual reports on the activities of the Library; and
(xi) Performs any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time by competent authority.
(g) Salary Scale: Staff salary rank plus duty post allowance according to SJUT Scheme of Service
(h) Tenure: Four (4) years renewable once on satisfactory performance.
2. Job Title: DEAN OF SCHOOL – School of Nursing (SONU)
(a) Reports to: Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic)
(b) Duty Station: SJUT Main Campus, Mazengo – Dodoma
(c) Job Summary: Overall academic and administrative leadership of the School.
(d) Qualification:
(i) A Senior Academic member of staff, with a PhD in natural sciences from a recognized University;
(ii) Extensive knowledge and experience of University systems;
(iii) Exemplary record of scholarship, teaching, research and consultancy services; and
(iv) Management experience of higher learning institutions.
Skills and Abilities:
(i) Ability to develop a vision, mission and direction for the School.
(ii) Ability to interpret and promote the University’s key academic and administrative functions.
(iii) Ability to stimulate and encourage new ideas and developments through motivation and support for
staff and students.
(iv) Strategic management, communication, interpersonal, public relations and negotiations; and
(v) Ability to influence, persuade and build coalitions and networks.
(e) Experience: With a minimum of six (6) years working experience in tertiary education institutions.
(f) Main Duties and Responsibilities:
The Dean of School shall be responsible for the efficient and effective performance of all matters of administration
and academic affairs of the School. He/she shall specifically be responsible, for:
(i) Be the academic and administrative Head of the School.
(ii) Participate in the formulation, implementation, and evaluation of the academic policies and strategic
plans of the University.
(iii) Promote academic excellence in teaching, research and service (consultancy) programmes of the
School.
(iv) Lead the School with respect to teaching, research and service (consultancy) by setting goals and
standards and supporting initiatives and new directions in School.
(v) Coordinate the School teaching, research and service (consultancy) commitments in consultation with
the Heads of Department.
(vi) Bring opportunities for research, publication service and conference attendance to the attention of ALL
staff and assist them to take advantage of such opportunities using transparent and objective criteria of
merit.
(vii) Establish mechanisms and procedures for monitoring teaching and examination standards within the
School and ensure that the School academic objectives and commitments are achieved.
(viii) Identify objectives and set priorities for the School in consultation with the academic/research staff and
other appropriate persons.
(ix) Prepare and implement strategic growth plans for the School with regard to new programmes, new
academic development and the demands of future expansion and be actively involved in mobilizing
resources for realizing the plans, within the overall strategic plan of the University.
(x) Contribute to the university academic plan on behalf of the School.
(xi) Be responsible for the examination matters within the School ensuring the timeouts preparations of
papers, over-seeing the recommendations for the appointment of external examiners and collating and
approving examination results at the School level and preparing for transmission to Senate the
examination results from the School.
(xii) Promote positive student relations within the School and actively resolve problems raised by students
and staff alike.
(xiii) Ensure that members of staff are accessible to students and that, students and staff members treat each
other with courtesy and consideration.
(xiv) Be responsible through the various Departments, for selection of local staff eligible to proceed for further
training and co-ordinate the activities of staff undergoing training within the School.
(xv) Submit annual reports of the School and annual performance appraisal of the academic, administrative
and technical staff in the School, all in a timely manner.
(xvi) Recommend in consultation with Heads of Departments staff for appointment, confirmation or promotion.
(xvii) Ensure staff observe University policies and procedures, take timely and appropriate action when policies
and procedures breached, and recommend disciplinary action where necessary.
(xviii) Submit budgets for the School activities to the DVCPFA in accordance with University timelines, policy
and procedures.
(xix) Provide accurate and timely information and data for University publications, reports and the
administrative information systems.
(xx) Allocate duties and workload equitably amongst the School office staff.
(xxi) Undertake any other related duties as may from time to time be assigned to him/her by competent
University authority
(g) Salary Scale: Staff salary rank according to SJUT Scheme of Service
(h) Tenure: By appointment of a fixed term contract of three (3) years, renewable for another term, subject to
satisfactory performance.
1. Job Title: ASSISTANT LECTURER (2 Posts)–Institute of Development Studies
(IDS)
(a) Reports to: Director, Institute of Development Studies (IDS)
(b) Duty Station: SJUT Main Campus, Chief Mazengo – Dodoma
(c) Job Summary: With guidance of senior staff conduct teaching, research and public
services as consultancy.
(d) Qualification: Holder of a Master degree in Development Studies or in relevant
field. Must have a GPA of 3.5 or above in undergraduate degree and
a GPA of 4.0 or above in master degree (e) Experience: With a minimum of three (3) years working experience in tertiary
education institutions.
(f) Main Duties and Responsibilities:
The Assistant Lecturer (Development Studies) shall be responsible to the Director,
Institute of Development Studies (IDS) for the efficient and effective preparing and
delivering own teaching materials, problem solving and innovating skills, and
recognizing those having difficulties, intervene and provide help and support. He/she
shall specifically be responsible for teaching development studies. Other duties
include:
(i) Conduct lectures; prepare case studies; assist in tutorials/seminars in
undergraduate (not Master or PhD) and other courses.
(ii) Work in cooperation with senior faculty members on specific projects such as
research and consultancy.
(iii) Understudy senior academic staff to supervise special projects, conduct, publish
and disseminate research results.
(iv) Participate in training, research and consultancy.
(v) Marks and grade examinations and tests.
(vi) Supervise students during seminars, examinations, tests, practical, field work and
tutorials.
(vii)Participate in writing of Teaching Manuals.
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(viii) Participate in curriculum development.
(ix) Invigilate students during examinations.
(x) Attend workshops, conferences and symposia.
(xi) Attend faculty development training.
(xii)Promote excellence in all service programmes of the department.
(xiii) Perform any other duties that may be assigned by a competent authority.
(g) Salary Scale: Staff salary rank according to SJUT Scheme of Service
(h) Tenure: Local permanent contract and pensionable.
2. Job Title: ASSISTANT LECTURER – PHARMACOLOGY, MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY,
PHARMACEUTICAL MICROBIOLOGY (1 Post) – School of Pharmacy
and Pharmaceutical Sciences (SOPH)
(a) Reports to: Dean, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences (SOPH)
(b) Duty Station: SJUT Main Campus, Chief Mazengo – Dodoma
(c) Job Summary: With guidance of senior staff conduct teaching, research and public
services as consultancy.
(d) Qualification: Holder of a Master degree in Pharmacy or in relevant field. Must
have a GPA of 3.5 or above in undergraduate degree and a GPA of
4.0 or above in master degree.
(e) Experience: With a minimum of three (3) years working experience in tertiary
education institutions.
(f) Main Duties and Responsibilities:
The Assistant Lecturer shall be responsible to the Dean, School of Pharmacy and
Pharmaceutical Sciences (SOPH) for efficiently and effectively preparing and
delivering own teaching materials, applying problem solving and innovating skills, and
recognizing those having difficulties, intervening and providing help and support.
He/she shall specifically be responsible for teaching pharmacology, medicinal
chemistry or microbiology. Other duties include:
(i) Conduct lectures; prepare case studies; assist in tutorials/seminars in
undergraduate (not Master or PhD) and other courses.
(ii) Work in cooperation with senior faculty members on specific projects such as
research and consultancy.
(iii) Understudy senior academic staff to supervise special projects, conduct, publish
and disseminate research results.
(iv) Participate in training, research and consultancy.
(v) Marks and grade examinations and tests.
(vi) Supervise students during seminars, examinations, tests, practical, field work
and tutorials.
(vii) Participate in writing of Teaching Manuals.
(viii) Participate in curriculum development.
(ix) Invigilate students during examinations.
(x) Attend workshops, conferences and symposia.
(xi) Attend faculty development training.
(xii) Promote excellence in all service programmes of the department.
(xiii) Perform any other duties that may be assigned by a competent authority.
(g) Salary Scale: Staff salary rank according to SJUT Scheme of Service
(h) Tenure: Local permanent contract and pensionable.
3. Job Title: TUTORIAL ASSISTANT – PHARMACEUTICS (1 Post) – School of
Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences (SOPH)
(a) Reports to: Dean, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences (SOPH)
(b) Duty Station: SJUT Main Campus, Chief Mazengo – Dodoma
(c) Job Summary: With guidance of senior staff conduct teaching, research and public
services as consultancy.
(d) Qualification: Holder of a Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm). Must have a GPA of
3.5 or above.
(e) Experience: With a minimum of three (3) years working experience in tertiary
education institutions.
(f) Main Duties and Responsibilities:
The Tutorial Assistant (Pharmaceutics) shall be responsible to the Dean, School of
Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences (SOPH) for efficiently and effectively
preparing and delivering own teaching materials, applying problem solving and
innovating skills, and recognizing those having difficulties, intervening and providing
help and support. He/she shall specifically be responsible for:
(i) Understudy senior academic staff including attending lectures, leading
seminars, tutorials and practicals where applicable.
(ii) Study and acquire skills and knowledge in training, research and consultancy.
(iii) Assists in marking and grading assignments, tests, examinations and
invigilation under supervision.
(iv) Assists in research, consultancy projects and outreach activities.
(v) Participates in curriculum development.
(vi) Assists in other service programmes of the department.
(vii)Performs any other duties that may be assigned by a competent authority.
(g) Salary Scale: Staff salary rank according to SJUT Scheme of Service
(h) Tenure: Local permanent contract and pensionable.
Mode of Application: Complete application package that consists of Application Letter supported with detailed
Curriculum Vitae (CV), relevant copies of Certificates i.e. Degree/Diploma Certificates /Testimonials, Academic
Transcripts plus Secondary School Certificates and their contact details should be submitted no later than:30th April, 2018 to:
 Vice Chancellor,
St John’s University of Tanzania
P.O Box 47,
Dodoma, Tanzania.
Tel: 026-239 0044 Fax: 026-239 0025 E-mail: admin@sjut.ac.tz OR hr@sjut.ac.tz Website: www.sjut.ac.tz

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