EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AT MBEYA UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

MBEYA UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

VISION The vision of Mbeya University of Science and Technology is to become the leading centre of excellence for knowledge, skills and applied education in Science and Technology. MISSION  The mission of Mbeya University of Science and Technology is to develop academically, technologically and socially competent students, staff and other stakeholders who will be responsive to the broader needs and challenges of the society specifically by: Facilitating appropriate tuition, practical training and support according to the needs of students and other customers. Encouraging staff commitment to quality education and services including research, consultancy and innovation. Fostering lifelong learning and responsibility. Promoting an environment conducive to human development. Promoting effective entrepreneurship and usage of appropriate technology that meet national and international needs and standards through skills and practical oriented training, research and consultancy OBJECTIVES To offer training in science and technology, technical education and other training, thus developing a critical mass of highly trained manpower. To formulate plans for the promotion, technological development and improvement of the quality of education and training being offered to students and other stakeholders. To promote and encourage innovation, initiative and readiness amongst staff and students in their fields of specialization and study. To collaborate with other institutions nationally and internationally in the initiation, promotion and conducting of technical education, science and technology programmes. To carryout any other assignments given by the government through its various organs. Mbeya University of Science and Technology (MUST) invites applications from suitably and competent persons to fill vacancies that exist in the Teaching and Administration Departments of the University. 1.  ASSISTANT LECTURER                                                                (2 POSTS) 1.1.   Qualifications      Master‘s degree in the field of Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering and control Engineering  or its equivalent with at least a GPA of 4.0 out of 5 at Master’s level and minimum GPA of 3.8 out of 5 in the first degree. 1.2.   General Attributes          Adherence to professional ethics          Ability to prepare and deliver own teaching materials          Problem solving and innovation skills      Ability to recognize students having difficulties, intervene and provide help and support          Ability to prepare quality research and consultancy proposals 1.3.   Key Responsibilities      Carry out lectures, conduct tutorials, seminars and practical for undergraduate programmes.          Prepare and present case studies.          Conduct and publish/disseminate research results.          Recognize students having difficulties intervene and provides help and support.          Participate in consultancies and community services under supervision.          Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the relevant authorities. 1.4.   SALARY SCALE:                                                              PUTS 2.1 2.  ACCOUNTANT                                                                      (1 POSTS) 2.1.   Qualifications and Personal Attributes required       Holder of  Bachelor Degree  in Accounting/Finance  or Advanced Diploma  in Accounting, intermediate stage (both module C and D), professional level II or equivalent qualification plus ICT skills.       Excellent English, written and oral communications skills;       Knowledge in Computer application packages. 2.2.   Key Responsibilities       Prepare monthly trial balance and bank reconciliation statements.       Prepare monthly salaries and related returns       Maintain debtors and creditors records       Recording and banking of Revenue Collections       Prepare monthly/quarterly and annual financial statements of Revenue   and Expenditure       Perform any other duties as may be assigned by supervisor 2.3.   SALARY SCALE:                                                                          PGSS 6 3.  ADMISSION OFFICER II                                                                    (1 POST) 3.1.   Qualification and Personal Attributes required       Holder of Bachelor Degree in Education, Statistics or equivalent qualification plus ICT skills.       Excellent English, written and oral communications skills.       Knowledge in Computer application packages. 3.2.   Key Responsibilities          Implement admission policies, regulations and procedures.          Responsible for registration of students.          Make correspondences regarding admission matters.          Receive and processes admission applications.          Responsible   for   planning,   co-coordinating,   directing   and   controlling students’ admission matters.          Keep proper records of all students’ admission matters.          Perform any other duties that may be assigned by Supervisor. 3.3.   SALARY SCALE                                                                        PGSS 6 4.  ARTISAN II                                                                                     (1 POST) 4.1.   Qualification and Personal Attributes required      Holder of Form IV or Form VI certificate with Trade Test Grade I/Level III in computer studies/ICT or equivalent qualification. 4.2.   Key Responsibilities          Install PCs and peripherals          Provide technical support for PCs and related peripheral equipment      Document  and  communicate  problems,  solutions  and  the  implementation process to supervisor      Perform  simple  coding  of  raw  data  on  source  documents  by  applying established clearly defined codes      Maintain operations, system development and/or programming documentation manual libraries      Assist ICT Technician in finding source documents and solutions for identified manual libraries.          Assist in operational repairs of computers and accessories          Report computer maintenance problems to senior staff          Perform any other duties as may be assigned by Supervisor 4.3.   SALARY SCALE                                                                        PGSS 3 5.  DRIVER II                                                                                     (3 POSTS) 5.1.   Qualification and Personal Attributes required          Holder of Secondary Education Certificate with passes in Kiswahili and English having a valid Class C, C1 to C3, D and E driving License and working experience of not less than 3 years. Trade Test Grade III/Level I certificate in Motor Vehicle Maintenance/Mechanics is an added advantage. 5.2.   Key Responsibilities          Drive  University vehicles          Maintain and records vehicle logbooks      Responsible  for  safe-keeping of the  vehicle  and  tools entrusted      to him/her      Maintain disciplined behaviour and proper conduct in rendering services to his/her assignees.          Maintain cleanliness of the vehicle and tools          Report promptly any defect or problems detected in the  vehicle          Dispatch or collect documents/letters          Make some minor repairs of vehicles          Perform any other duties as may be assigned by Supervisor 5.3.   SALARY SCALE                                                                        POSS 3 6.  INSTRUCTOR II                                                                  (3 POSTS) 6.1.   Qualification and Personal Attributes required      Holder   of   Bachelor   Degree   /   Advanced   Diploma   or   equivalent qualification  in  Electrical  Engineering  and  Telecommunication Engineering relevant field.          Demonstrates the potential of being good Instructor 6.2.   Key Responsibilities          Teache up to NTA level 6 and may assist teaching in higher NTA levels          Conduct examinations and submits results          Conduct and supports research and consultancy works          Prepare learning resources          Supervise and assist junior staff and          Perform any other duties as assigned by supervisor 6.3.   SALARY SCALE                                                                        PUSS 4 7.  LABORATORY TECHNICIAN  II                                                     (1 POST) 7.1.   Qualification and Personal Attributes required          Holder of Diploma (NTA 6) in food science and technology or relevant fields 7.2.   Key Responsibilities      Carry  out  specified  tasks  related  to  laboratory  practical,  students projects, research, consultancy and services under supervision          Assist in the repair and maintenance of laboratory facilities          Assist senior staff in relevant fields of laboratory operations          Perform any other duties as may be assigned by supervisor 7.3.   SALARY SCALE                                                                         PUSS 3 8.  SECRETARY  II                                                                            (1 POST) 8.1.   Qualification and Personal Attributes required      Holder of Form IV certificate with passes in English and Kiswahili plus certificate in secretarial studies with 100/120 w.p.m. shorthand in English or Kiswahili and 50 w.p.m. typing, tabulation and manuscript stage III, secretarial courses and office procedure stage II and has completed word processing, spreadsheet, database, internet, email and publisher courses from a recognized institution 8.2.   Key Responsibilities          Type all general correspondence and non-confidential matters      Type letters, minutes, notices, bulletins, circulars, certificates, charts and stencils          Print reports, letters etc.          Handle office files          File copies of typed letters in relevant files          Attend telephone calls and takes messages          Record incoming and outgoing files          Ensure that the respective office is punctually opened          Receive and directs visitors      Make  sure  that  there  are  all  necessary  facilities  for  proper  job performance      Takes proper care of all facilities under his/her charge and makes sure that they are used for official uses only          Perform any other duties as assigned by supervisor 8.3.   SALARY SCALE                                                                        PGSS 3 9.  ICT OFFICER   II                                                                          (1 POST) 9.1.   Qualification and Personal Attributes required      Holder of Bachelor degree majoring in Computer Science or Information and Communication  Technology,  Information  Technology,  Computer Engineering, Telecommunication, Electrical Engineering and any other relevant field. 9.2.   KEY RESPONSIBILITIES                Assist in capturing user Customer Requirement Specifications- CRS                Perform systems analysis and design                Design, install and configure LAN and WAN infrastructure;                Review LAN and WAN architecture;                Participate in iterative development with users;                Create and produce multimedia content;                Manage multimedia tools and equipment;                Test web pages;                Update and manage web site;                Design, develop, implement and test Database;                Develop back and front-end connectivity;                Ensure software patches are implemented timely;                Install, configure, and update antivirus software;                Perform any other duties as assigned by supervisor 9.3.   SALARY SCALE                                                                         PGSS 7 NB:    GENERAL CONDITIONS i.  All applicants must be Citizens of Tanzania ii. Applicants must attach up – to – date /current Curriculum Vitae (CV) having reliable contact postal address, e-mail address and telephone numbers. iii. Applicants  should  apply  on  the  strength  of  the  information  given  in  this advertisement. iv. Applicants  who  are  currently  employed  should  channel  their  applications through their employers. v.  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 (if any). -    One recent passport size picture and birth certificate. vi.  Form IV and Form VI results slips are strictly not accepted vii. Testimonials, Partial transcripts and results slips will not be accepted. viii.Presentation of forged academic certificates and other information in the CV will necessitate legal action. ix.  Applicants who have/were retired from the Public Service for whatever reason should not apply. x. Applicants should indicate three reputable referees with their reliable contacts. xi. Certificates   from   foreign   Universities   should   be   verified   by   Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU). xii.  Only short listed candidates will be informed on the date of interview xiii. Application letters should be written in English. xiv. Women are highly encouraged to apply xv.Dead line for application is 22nd September, 2017, at 3:30p.m. APPLICATION  LETTERS  SHOULD  BE  POSTED  TO  THE  FOLLOWING ADDRESS; THE VICE CHANCELLOR, MBEYA UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, P.O.BOX 131, MBEYA