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AJIRA TANZANIA 2019 / NAFASI ZA KAZI 2019
Job Title:
Vice-Chancellor
Location:
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Application Deadline:
2019-04-22
Introduction
The
St. Joseph University in Tanzania (SJUIT) is the university owned by
Trustees of Daughters of Mary Immaculate and Collaborators (DMI) and
registered by Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU). The University
has three colleges namely Campus College of Engineering &
Technology (SJCET), the Campus Colege of Science & Mathematics
Education (SJUCSME) both located in the main campus at Mbezi Luguruni
and the St. Joseph Colege of Health and Allied Sciences (SJCHAS) located
in Boko, Dar es Salaam. The University believes in its mission:
Capacity
Building of Children of Africa: To meet the Emerging Challenges
happening in the World: By imparting Quality Employable Education with
Discipline; Which leads to Self-Enlightenment and; Development of the
Nation.
The
St. Joseph University in Tanzania is undergoing a purposeful, decisive,
and aggressive transformational change. This has enabled the University
to ensure that the physical capacities, quality, and availability of
staff and relevance of academic programmes are in sync with the
ever-increasing demand for access to quality Science. Technology,
Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) higher education. A lot of focus is
on harnessing the talents of the students by encouraging innovation,
incubation, and development of entrepreneurial skills of the Tanzanians.
Thus,
the Owner’s of SJUIT is seeking to appoint a Vice-Chancellor who shall
be the Chief Executive Officer of the University and the driver of
academic excellence agenda at SJUIT.
Requirements
For appointment to the position of the Vice-Chancellor, a person shall:
1.
Have attained the status of Professor/Associate Professor or a Senior
Academician in either teaching or research, from a University recognized
in Tanzania;
2.
Have a thorough knowledge of the structural, legislative and regulatory
framework for administering University Education in Tanzania;
3.
Have at least five years of hands-on experience at a senior level in a
University or equivalent institution with demonstrable leadership and
management capacity including knowledge of financial management and
strategic people management;
4. Be an accomplished scholar with a proven track record in formulating and managing academic programmes;
5. Have demonstrable experience in networking, fundraising, and resource mobilization;
6. Meet the requirements of King’s Code of Good Governance on Leadership and Integrity; and
7. Have demonstrable experience in trans formative and strategic leadership.
Core Competencies
The following core competencies and skills will be required for the position | of the Vice-Chancellor:
- Ability to portray and uphold positive image and work in a multi-cultural and multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity to and respect for diversity;
- Being a visionary and results-oriented thinker;
- Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills;
- Capacity to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines;
- The firm, fair and with transparent management style; and
- Shall focus on revenue generation from the University activities and fulfill needs of all stakeholders and shall operate with a balanced budget.
Duties and Responsibilities
As per the Statutes of the SJUIT, the duties and responsibilities of the | Vice-Chancellor shall be:
- The academic and administrative head of the University;
- Responsible to the owner through the Council for the implementation of the decisions of the Council and to al matters pertaining to the academic, administrative and financial activities of the University;
- Responsible for development and formulation of appropriate policies;
- Responsible for development of strategic alliances with Government, industry, local and international institutions;
- Required to provide strategic direction and leadership to the University and represent the University nationally, regional and internationally:
- Required to provide innovative and creative leadership in the areas of Academics, Fundraising. Finance, Budgeting, Planning and Development; Research and Partnerships; and
- Required to coordinate the development and implementation of the academic and administrative policies of the University in accordance with the University’s Master Plan and the Strategic Plan.
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Tenure
As per the statutes of the SJUIT, the Vice-Chancellor shall hold office for a duration of four (4) years with the possibility of one-time renewal for a further term of four years subject to a positive appraisal.
Remuneration
Will be competitive and commensurate with the position of Vice-chancellor.
How to apply
- Application should be accompanied by detailed curriculum vitae (detailing academic qualifications, professional experience, academic leadership, publications, awards/ scholarships/ funding, membership to professional associations and linkages) and certified copies of relevant academic and professional certificates, national identity card or passport, testimonials, copies of certificates, e-mail addresses and telephone contacts and any other relevant supporting documents.
- Applicants should submit six (6) hard copies of their applications which should clearly be marked ‘Application for the position of Vice-Chancellor”.
- Applications must be submitted by courier, registered mail or posted and reach the addressee before Monday, April 22. 2019.
- Name and full contact addresses of three references who know the applicant’s academic and/or work experience.
Applications should be addressed to the:
Chairman, Search Committee for Vice Chancellor, St, Joseph University In Tanzania, P.O. Box 11007,
DAR ES SALAAM.
email: search4vc@sjuit.ac.tz
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