MZUMBE UNIVERSITY JOBS

From Daily News October 30, 2013 The Mzumbe University invites applications from suitably qualified and competent applicants to fill the following vacant posts:

OFFICE MANAGEMENT SECRETARY GRADE II
Qualification and Experience
Holder of Form Four Certificate OR Form Six with credit passes and principal passes, respectively, in English and Kiswahili, plus 1001120 w.p.m. shorthand in English or Kiswahili and 50 w.p.m. typing, tabulation and manuscript staff III, secretarial duties and office procedure stage II and working experience of not less than six years.
Duties
Type all general correspondence and non-confidential matters;
Type letters, minutes, notices, bulletins, circulars, certificates, charts and stencils;
Prints reports, letters, etc.;
Takes proper care of alJ machines under his/her charge and makes sure they are used for official work only;
Files copies of typed letters in relevant files;
Orders Office supplies and keep them in safe custody; Receives and directs visitors;
Attends telephone calls and takes messages;
Makes sure there are all necessary facilities for proper job performance;
Takes dictation by shorthand;
Performs any other duties assigned by Superior.
Salary Scale: PGSS 9 -10

 PRINCIPAL OFFICE ASSISTANT - ONE POST (MAIN CAMPUS)
 Qualification and Experience
Holder of Form Four Examination Certificate and a pass in English and Kiswahili or equivalent with working experience of at least twelve years.
Duties
Assists in recording files and documents movements in the register; Supervises general cleanliness in the university buildings and grounds within his/her area of jurisdiction;
Collects, reproduces and staples together, distributes and stores and disposes materials of various nature as directed;
Photocopies and binds different documents;
Moves files and documents and transmits messages within and outside the University
Performs any other duties as may be’ assigned by superior.
Salary Scale:PGSS 9-10

DIRECTOR OF BUILDINGS AND ESTATES (MAIN CAMPUS)
 Qualification and Experience
Holder of a Master degree in Civil Engineering, or Architecture or its equivalent from a recognized institution with relevant working experience of at least twelve years of which at least five years must be at a senior managerial position and must have been registered as a Consulting engineering / architect with the relevant board. Possession of PhD will be an added advantage.
Responsible to: Deputy Vice Chancellor – Administration and Finance
Personal Attributes:
Personal of high integrity;
Ability to plan organize and supervise;
Self motivated and ability to work efficiently and effectively even under pressure;
Excellent communication in both Kiswahili and English;
Ability to work with a range of stakeholders;
Ability to deliver accurate and high quality output timely.
Duties:
Formulate policy proposals related to estates activities;
Maintains and coordinates work contacts with building and maintenance staff of the Estates Unit.
Prepares and compile budget estimates for Capital Development;
Prepares training and development plans for Estates Staff.
Coordinates preparation of the physical master plan;
Coordinates the effective maintenance and rehabilitation of the infrastructure;
Performs any other duties as may be assigned by superior.
Salary Scale: PGSS 21

SUPPLIES ASSISTANT GRADE 1-2 POSTS (MAIN CAMPUS)

 

Qualification and Experience
Holder of National Storekeeping Certificate (NSC) from a recognized institution with a working experience of not less than three years.
Duties
Checks transactions in stores accounting documents and registers; Receives and issues vouchers delivery notes and invoices;
Prepares purchase requisitions/orders upon approval by his/her supervisor;
Performs any other duties as may be assigned by superior.
Salary Scale: PGSS 7-8

How to Apply Application Instructions:

Application letters with detailed curriculum vitae (CV) and copies of relevant certificates should reach the undersigned, in both soft and hard copies, not later than 14th November,
2013. Candidates must also give names, contact addresses as well as telephone numbers of two referees best known to them.
Please Note:
All above positions require excellent communication skills in both spoken and written English and Kiswahili.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted through their addresses and/or telephone numbers. If no communication is made to you by 21st November, 2013 you should regard yourself as unsuccessful.
For hardcopies send to:
The Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration and Finance), Mzumbe University,
P.O. Box 1,
Mzumbe.

DATABASE ADMINISTRATION

Database Administrator – Ref: I.T/2013

Fina Bank is poised for a rapid growth in the near term. To support this growth, we are looking for dynamic, focussed, keen to details and result oriented individuals to fill the above position.

The Job

Reporting to the IT Manager, the person will be responsible for providing technical support across all I.T systems in the Bank.

Key roles and responsibilities will include:

• Configuration, troubleshooting, performance tuning and management of database systems;
• Designing and implementing redundant systems, policies, and procedures for disaster recovery and data archiving to ensure effective protection and integrity of data assets;
• Developing, managing and testing back-up and recovery plans; ensuring that storage, archiving, back-up and recovery procedures are functioning correctly;
• Writing database documentation, including data standards, procedures and definitions for the data dictionary (metadata);
• Responsible for change control, version control, access control, input/logic inspection control, security and integrity of data, documentation, back-up archiving and segregation of duties/roles and procedures where necessary;
• Commissioning, installing and configuring new applications and customising existing applications in order to make them fit for purpose;
• Troubleshooting any database and application related issues;
• Controlling access permissions and privileges;
• capacity planning;
• Liaison with various vendors on various I.T applications;
• Liaison with system users on their various needs;
• Preparation of various I.T reports; and
• Other I.T administrative duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Knowledge and Skills requirements:

• Bachelors degree in computer science;
• 2-3 years’ experience, preferably in a financial institution;
• Skilled in configuration, troubleshooting, performance tuning and management of database systems;
• Expert knowledge of database administration, hardware/software, programming, systems analysis, and related systems;  experience with mission critical and OLTP applications preferred;
• Process oriented and able to develop and follow documentation related to the required work;
• Ability to interact with users of all levels to assist with difficult technical tasks;
• Experience in Oracle database, including writing PL/SQL scripts reports;
• Good interpersonal skills;
• Good communication skills both verbal and written;
• Ability to work under minimum supervision; and
• A good appreciation of banking Operations.

If you can demonstrate your ability to fill the above position, please submit your application along with your detailed CV stating your current position, remuneration, email, and telephone contacts to Jobs@finabank.com . Please quote reference number on the subject field and the position you are applying for. Only applications that reach us on or before 15^th November 2013 will be considered. Address your application to:

Head of Human Resources,

Fina Bank Limited,

P.O Box 20613-00200, Nairobi

Note: Only short listed candidates will be contacted

WHO Operations Officer, Dar-es-Salaam , Tanzania

The mission of WHO is the attainment by all peoples of the highest possible level of health.

Vacancy Notice No: AFRO/13/FT468

Title: Operations Officer

Grade: P2

Contract type: Fixed-Term Appointment

Duration of contract: Two (2) Years

Date: 31 October 2013

Application Deadline: 28 November 2013

Duty Station: Dar-es-Salaam, United Republic of Tanzania

Organization unit: AF_SSR AF South-East Sub-Region (AF_SSR), AF_TZA Tanzania (AF_TZA)

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME :

Country Management Support Units have been established in the organisational structure to provide support for Managers and staff to fully assume their responsibilities in the GSM environment and to ensure compliance with organizational policies, procedures, rules and regulations on all administrative and financial matters and transactions in the context of an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.

Description of duties:

The incumbent oversees a team performing functions on the basis of the end-to-end process as designed in GSM. He/She coordinates different areas of activities such as Programme Management, Procurement and Inventories Management, Travel and Meetings Management, Human Resources Management, and Workplan/Award Management; Prepares regular management reports on implementation of WCO workplans including contribution to the preparation of statutory reports and acts as focal point for internal and external audits.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Essential: First university degree in Management, Public Administration, Law, Social Sciences and/or related field or Public Health.

Desirable: Post graduate diploma or professional certification in project management or related field.

Skills:

Good knowledge of WHO Results-Based Management framework and related business processes;

Knowledge of Oracle projects and Oracle Financials or similar ERP applications and systems;

Sound knowledge of the Organizations policies and practices, as well as project management principles and their application within WHO;

Ability to act independently and exercise sound judgment;

High level of organizational and analytical ability, combined with good oral and written communication skills;

Proven ability to maintain and establish excellent interpersonal working relations and to work with competing priorities under pressure.

Excellent knowledge of Microsoft applications (e.g. Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.) with an emphasis on Excel or a similar workbook application.

Experience:

Essential: At least 2 years of professional experience with an emphasis on programme management, budgeting, Human Resources Management, Procurement and/or Travel.

Desirable: Good knowledge of WHO programme management and end-to-end business processes as designed in the Global Management System; Experience in project management, ideally in the UN System and/or a public health context; Good knowledge of GSM System or similar ERP Systems;

Experience with staff training in the use of management information systems.

Languages:

Very good knowledge of English and working knowledge of French. Knowledge of Portuguese would be an added advantage.

Annual salary:

(Net of tax)

USD 46730 at single rate

USD 49821 with primary dependants

Post Adjustment:

51.4 % of the above figure(s). This percentage is to be considered as indicative since variations may occur each month either upwards or downwards due to currency exchange rate fluctuations or inflation.

Online applications are strongly encouraged to enable WHO to store your profile in a permanent database. Please visit WHO's e-Recruitment website at: www.who.int/employment . The system provides instructions for online application procedures.

All applicants are encouraged to apply online as soon as possible after the vacancy has been posted and well before the deadline stated in the vacancy announcement.

WHO is committed to workforce diversity.

Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and Manual. Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.

WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.