New Jobs The Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS)

2.0 MUHIMBILI UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH AND ALLIED SCIENCES (MUHAS)

The Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS) started as the Dar-es- Salaam Medical School in 1963. The School transformed into the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Dar-es-Salaam in 1968. The Faculty was merged with the Muhimbili

hospital, to create the Muhimbili Medical Centre (MMC) in 1977. After separation with Muhimbili Hospital, the Faculty of Medicine was upgraded in 1991 through Parliament Act. No. 9 of 1991 to become a constituent college of the University of Dar-es-Salaam

known as the Muhimbili University College of Health Sciences (MUCHS). Over the years MUCHS made significant achievements in terms of increased students enrolment and development of several new academic programmes. The Parliament Act No. 9 of 1991 that established MUCHS was repealed in 2005 through the Universities Act

No. 7 of 2005. Subsequently, MUHAS was established in 2007 through Article 1 of the Charter of Incorporation in line with the Universities Act No 7 of 2005.

2.0.1 TUTORIAL ASSISTANT – (5 Post)

2.0.2 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

i. Understudying senior faculty by attending lectures, seminars, tutorials and practicals where applicable;

ii. Study and acquire skills and knowledge in training, research and consultancy;

iii. Assist in research and consultancy projects;

iv. Develop training proposals conducted by Senior Faculty;

v. Participate in curricular development;

vi. Participate in provision of services for Biomedical, Laboratory and Clinical departments; and

vi. Perform any other related assignments that may be assigned by supervisor.

2.0.3 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

First Degree either in Medical Doctor (MD) or Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm) with a

minimum GPA of 3.8 from a recognized reputable University.

2.0.4 AREA OF SPECIALIZATION IN DEPARTMENTS

Successful candidates shall work in the Departments within the following specializations;

i. School of Medicine Departments of – Clinical Pharmacology, Ophthalmology, Otorhinolaryngology and Clinical Oncology and

ii. School of Pharmacy – Pharmaceutics and Pharmacy Practice.

2.0.5 REMUNERATION

Salary Scale PUTS 1.1-1.3

GENERAL CONDITIONS

i. All applicants must be Citizens of Tanzania generally with an age not above 45 years of age except for those who are in Public Service;

ii. Applicants must attach an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV) having reliable contacts; postal address/post code, e-mail and telephone numbers;

iii. Applicants should apply on the strength of the information given in this advertisement;

iv. Applicants must attach their certified copies of the following certificates:-

• Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma/Certificates;

• Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma transcripts;

• Form IV and Form VI National Examination Certificates;

• Professional Registration and Training Certificates from respective Registration or Regulatory Bodies, (where applicable);

• Birth certificate;

v. Attaching copies of the following certificates is strictly not accepted: –

• Form IV and form VI results slips;

• Testimonials and all Partial transcripts;

vi. Overqualified candidates should not apply;

vii. An applicant must upload recent Passport Size Photo in the Recruitment Portal;

viii. An applicant employed in the Public Service should route his application letter through his respective employer;

ix. An applicant who is retired from the Public Service for whatever reason should not apply;

x. An applicant should indicate three reputable referees with their reliable contacts;

xi. Certificates from foreign examination bodies for Ordinary or Advanced level education should be verified by The National Examination Council of Tanzania (NECTA);

xii. Professional certificates from foreign Universities and other training institutions should be verified by The Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU) and National Council for Technical Education (NACTE);

xiii. An applicant with special needs/case (disability) is supposed/advised to indicate;

xiv. A signed application letter should be written either in Swahili or English language and Addressed to

Secretary, Presidents Office, Public Service Recruitment

Secretariat, P. O. Box 63100, Utumishi House, 8 Kivukoni Road, 11102 Dar Es Salaam;

xv. Deadline for application is 13th April, 2020;

xvi. Only shortlisted candidates will be informed on a date for interview; and

xvii. Presentation of forged certificates and other information will necessitate to legal action.

NOTE: All applications must be sent through Recruitment Portal by using the following address; http://portal.ajira.go.tz/ and not otherwise (This address also can be found at PSRS Website, Click ‘Recruitment Portal’)

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