THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF ZANZIBAR

(SUZA)
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
The State University of Zanzibar (SUZA) is the only public university in Zanzibar established by
Act No. 8 of the House of Representatives of 1999. Since its inception in 2002 it has been
expanding in academic programmes as well as student enrolment. Its vision is to be the most
preferred University in the Eastern Africa.
SUZA invites applications from suitably qualified and competent Tanzanians to be considered to
fill the following vacant posts:
1. Assistant Lecturer of Social Work (One post)
2. Assistant Lecturer of Tourism (One post)
3. Assistant Lecturer of English language (One post)
4. Assistant Lecturer of Physical Education and Sport Science- PESS (One post)
5. Assistant Lecturer of Inclusive and Special Need Education-ISNE (One post)
6. Assistant Lecturer of Early Childhood Education- ECD (One post)
7. Assistant Lecturer of Computer Science (One post for fixed term contact renewable)
8. Tutorial Assistant of Medicine/Health Science (One post)
9. Tutorial Assistant of German language (One post for fixed term contact renewable)
10. Senior Library Officer (One post)
11. Electricians (Two posts)
12. ICT Technician (One post for fixed term renewable contract)
13. Procurement Officer (Two posts)
14. Revenue Officer (One post)
15. Admission Officer (One post)
16. Matron (One post)
17. Office Attendant (One post)
1. Assistant Lecturers (Social Work, Tourism, English language, PESS, ISNE, ECD,
and Computer Science One post each)
Qualifications
i.
Holders of Masters Degree in relevant areas of study with a GPA of not less than
3.5 Or equivalent at undergraduate level. Prior experience in University level
teaching is an added advantage.
ii.
Must be able to communicate in English fluently.
iii. Basic skills in Microsoft office application.

Duties and Responsibilities

i.
To undertake academic teaching, research and consultancy services to the public
and private communities.
ii.
To perform any other University duties and responsibilities as may be assigned to
him/her by senior officials.
2. Tutorial Assistant Medicine/Health Science (One post)
Qualifications
i.
Holder of Bachelor Degree in relevant areas of study with a GPA of not less than
3.5 Or equivalent at undergraduate level.
ii.
Must be able to communicate in English fluently.
iii. Basic skills in Microsoft office application.
Duties and Responsibilities
i.
To undertake academic teaching, research and consultancy services to the public
and private communities.
ii.
To supervise seminars and practical works for students.
iii.
Helps to set assignments, tests and exams as prescribed in the course syllabus and
fill out assessment forms.
iv.
To prepare marking schemes and mark tests and assignments done by students.
v.
To present examinations and evaluation reports.
vi.
Guides and advices students on matters related to their academic development.
vii.
Assists in research work.
viii. To perform any other university duties and responsibilities as may be assigned to
him/her by senior officials.
3. Tutorial Assistant of German language (One post for fixed term contact renewable)
Qualifications
i.
Holder of M.A in Languages Or B.A with Education. Prior experience in
University level teaching is an added advantage.
ii.
Must be able to communicate in English and German fluently.
iii.
Basic skills in Microsoft office application.
Duties and Responsibilities
i.
To undertake academic teaching, research and consultancy services to the
public and private communities.
ii.
To supervise seminars and practical works for students.
iii.
Helps to set assignments, tests and exams as prescribed in the course syllabus
and fill out assessment forms.
iv.
To prepare marking schemes and mark tests and assignments done by
students.
v.
Presents examination and evaluation reports.
vi.
Guides and advices students on matters related to their academic
development.

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Assists in research work.

To perform any other university duties and responsibilities as may be assigned
to him/her by senior officials.

4. Senior Librarian Officer (One post)

Qualifications
i.
Holder of Masters Degree in Librarianship. Prior experience in University
level activities is an added advantage.
ii.
Must be able to communicate in English fluently.
iii.
Basic skills in Microsoft office application.
Duties and Responsibilities
i.
Overall responsibility for supervisory, monitoring and administrative functions
performed by librarians.
ii.
Ensures smooth running of library and information services as rendered by
librarians.
iii.
To prepare annual budget and monitoring of its implementation.
iv.
Designing and reviewing sound library policies, regulations and strategic plan.
v.
To perform any other university duties and responsibilities as may be assigned to
him/her by senior officials.
5. Electricians (Two posts)
Qualifications
i.
Holders of Diploma in Electrical Engineering from any recognized institution
with working experience of at least two years in similar position.
Duties and Responsibilities
i.
To diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and components, using test
equipment and hand tools, to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the
problem.
ii.
To make follow up of electricity connection application and monthly charges of
electrical bills and prepaid bills.
iii.
To ensure proper usage and control of electricity in the university.
iv.
Supervision of electrical works carried out by contractors.
v.
To perform any other university duties and responsibilities as may be assigned to
him/her by senior officials.
6. ICT Technician (One post for fixed term contact renewable)
Qualifications
i.
Holder of a Bachelor Degree in Computer Science/IT/Computer
Engineering Or Equivalent at undergraduate level.
ii.
Must be able to communicate in English fluently.

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Have a working experience with Ubuntu/RedHat Linux/Windows servers.

Have an excellent understanding of TCP/IP, IP routing, VLAN, and
common communication protocols.
Knowledge of relational database systems utilized in a network
environment (e.g., MySQL, MS SQL Server and Oracle).
Knowledge of Virtualization.
Scripting skills under Linux (bash, Perl, etc.).
Knowledge and skills using web-based programming and
applications/tools such as, HTML, XML, Java Server Pages (JSP), and
PHP.
Knowledge of Cyberoam or Cisco Access Control List (ACL).
Relevant IT Certifications (MCSA, MCSE, Red Hat, CCNA, A+,
Network+, Security+, etc.)

Duties and Responsibilities

i.
To participate in preparation of practices in classes and perform consultancy
activities in collaboration with qualified ICT experts.
ii.
Identifies troubleshoots and resolves hardware-, software- and network-related
problems encountered by end-users of the University network, the Internet,
and PCs.
iii.
Installs, certifies and troubleshoots campus and remote-campus network
cabling infrastructure, including a wide variety of local area network
equipment and software.
iv.
Administers Linux & Windows servers.
v.
To maintain network & desktop printers, copiers, scanners, & other peripheral
devices.
vi.
Trains end-users on the use and features of the various operating systems and
applications on the various platforms.
vii.
Primary management of corporate network infrastructure including corporate
firewalls, routers and switches.
viii. Basic database management and administration.
ix.
To implement backup and security systems.
x.
Installs, maintains, modifies and tests web applications.
xi.
To implement, configure, document and troubleshoot Apache Web Server,
Postfix Mail Server, Application Server, DNS Server.
xii.
To perform any other duties as may be directed by head of his/her department.
7. Procurement Officer (Two posts)
Qualifications
i.
Holders of Diploma/Bachelor Degree in relevant areas.
ii.
Must be able to communicate in English fluently.
iii. Advance knowledge and skills in ICT is an added advantage.
Duties and Responsibilities
i.
Prepares bid documents.

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Supporting the rationing of the Tender Board.

Plans the procurement and disposal activities of the university.
Recommends procurement and disposal procures.
Prepares statements of requirements, tendering documents and advertisements of
tender opportunities.
Issues binding documents.
Maintains provider list.
Prepares contract documents and archive records of procurement and disposal
process.
To perform any other university duties and responsibilities as may be assigned to
him/her by senior officials.

8. Revenue Officer (One post)

Qualifications
i.
Holder of Diploma in Accountancy, Business Administration or Finance.
ii.
Should be a computer literate in Excel.
Duties and Responsibilities
i.
To be responsible for all aspects of the collection of revenue and should render a
proper accounting of the sums received.
ii.
To ensure the revenue in respect of any activity is properly assessed, collected,
deposited to university accountants and accounted for and to ensure all revenue
due collected or of any important trend in receipt of the revenue which may
become apparent.
iii.
To ensure that money collected is promptly and regularly banked in the university
bank account.
iv.
To ensure the receipts are passed along to the appropriate person and that the
receipt are documented accurately and timely.
v.
To ensure that monthly transactions are recorded by the last day of each month so
that monthly adjusting entries are completed.
vi.
Involves in the preparation of revenue estimates.
vii.
Should assist other accounting personnel in completing all paper works so
financial statements are promptly created.
viii. Produces quarterly reports to the management and university governing board.
ix.
To perform any other university duties and responsibilities as may be assigned to
him/her by senior officials.
9. Admission Officer (One post)
Qualifications
i.
Holder of Bachelor Degree in Education or its equivalent qualification. Prior
experience in University level activities is an added advantage.
ii.
Must be able to communicate in English fluently.
iii.
Basic skills in Microsoft office application.

Duties and Responsibilities

i.
To provide quality services to students in areas of registration and
academic records and to ensure accuracy and confidentiality of records.
ii.
Develops and updates guidelines for admission criteria for approval.
iii.
Updates students statistics.
iv.
Administers students particulars for admission in electronic system.
v.
Handling registration forms and ensure that registration of students to
various programs is carried out according to laid down admission criteria
in order to maintain standards.
vi.
Coordinates students information system across schools.
vii.
Issues proper guidelines/policies on admission in order to capture
students data and receive reports from course instructors.
viii. Maintains students personnel files/records and withdrawals of students in
electronic system.
ix.
To perform any other university duties and responsibilities as may be
assigned to him/her by senior officials.
10. Matron (One post)
Qualifications
i.
Holder of Diploma/Degree in Education/Guidance and Counseling/Social
Work, Psychology, Social Welfare, Community Development or Sociology.
ii.
Working experience not less than 3 years.
iii.
Must be 40 years or above.
iv.
Must be able to communicate in English fluently.
v.
Basic skills in Microsoft office application.
Duties and Responsibilities
i.
To plan and direct the operation of the students welfare unit.
ii.
To handle problem(s) of accommodation, health, recreation in respect of students
in their hall of residence/hostel.
iii.
To coordinate daily administrative issues pertaining to hall of residence/hostel.
iv.
To issue permission to students who may experience emergencies that need
absences from campus for some days.
v.
To ensure that university laws, rules and regulations are being observed.
vi.
To take necessary action where such laws, rules and regulations are violated.
vii.
To supervise general cleanliness in the hall of residence and ground within his/her
jurisdiction.
viii. To keep and maintain proper residence record.
ix.
To develop strategies for anticipating, controlling and managing students
conflicts.
x.
To perform any other duties as delegated to him/her by his or her seniors.
11. Office Attendant (One post)
Qualifications

i. Holder of a Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (CSEE) or its

equivalent.
Duties and Responsibilities
i. After receiving appropriate orientation an Attendant will be assigned duties of
cleanliness, order and serving as per specific requirements of area of deployment.

Mode of Application
o Applicants must attach copies of relevant certificates, an update current curriculum vitae,
letter of recommendation from three (3) outstanding academic/work referees and indicate
reliable contact address e.g. telephone number, Telefax, e-mail etc.
o Presentation of forged academic certificates and other information in the CV will
necessitate to legal action.
o Applicants under Public service employment MUST forward their application letters
through their respective employers.
o Online applications with scanned credentials in PDF are acceptable.
o Candidates should apply on the strength of the information given in this advertisement,
applications failing to meet the above conditions will not be considered.
o Only short listed candidates will be informed on date for interview.
o All applications should be addressed to the Vice Chancellor, State University of Zanzibar
P. O. Box 146, Zanzibar and reach him not later than Friday 14th August, 2015.
For Further information, please contact the department of Human Resource Management of the
State University of Zanzibar physically or through hrd@suza.ac.tz.
Our contact addresses
Website www.suza.ac.tz
E-mail vc@suza.ac.tz
P. O. Box 146
Tel: +255-24-2230724
Fax: 255-24-2233337
Zanzibar Tanzania