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Job Vacancy at AUMS Geofields Tanzania Limited
AUMS Geofields Tanzania Limited (AUMSG T), is an international leader in mechanised hard rock underground mining. AUMSG T is part of Perenti (Formerly the Ausdrill Group), an ASX 200 company and Australia’s second largest integrated mining services provider. We are a global leader in hard rock underground mining; together with Barminco we operate across Africa in Tanzania, Ghana and Burkina Faso. Other international operations are in Australia, Canada and the USA. We are driven by the continued success at our operations and exceeding our clients’ expectations – both in terms of safety and performance.
The collective talent and expertise of our workforce is the key to our success and we are seeking talented people to join our business. We seek to build teams who are loyal and committed to our company values and dedicated to helping our clients.
In return, we provide state of the art facilities, equipment and technology. We look forward to receiving your application for the following positions.
Grader Operator
Geita Gold Mine, Geita
Position purpose: The Grader Operator will carry out grading of varying surfaces, both underground and surface, and will perform mining tasks as directed by the Underground Supervisor and trainer.
Duties and Responsibilities:

Complies with all HS&E policies, procedures and instructions. This includes the correct use of safety devices and protective equipment, prompt reporting of any hazardous situations which they cannot themselves correct, making the necessary changes to eliminate or control the hazard and reporting immediately any accident or injury which arises in the course of their work.
Complies with all company policies and procedures that are displayed and amended from time to time.
Takes reasonable care for their own safety and that of other persons who may be affected by their acts.
Performs pre-start checks and SWICs.
Must Work to minimise equipment downtime and maximise productivity.
Maintains a high standard of housekeeping.
Continual grading of development areas to provide a good operating surface for other machinery in the mine.
Ensure that all spillage is cleaned up and graded to an area where an Underground loader can remove it.
Maintaining of building roads underground including cleaning up drives to prevent tyre damage.

Essential Requirements:

2 plus years of underground mining experience is desirable.
Knowledge and experience in operating underground grader.
Tanzanian Light Vehicle Class Driver’s License.
Willingness to assist in other areas trained in.
First Aid Certificate.
Must have valid Tanzanian Driver’s License.
Completed secondary school.
Reading and Writing Skills.

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Job Vacancy at AUMS Geofields Tanzania Limited
AUMS Geofields Tanzania Limited (AUMSG T), is an international leader in mechanised hard rock underground mining. AUMSG T is part of Perenti (Formerly the Ausdrill Group), an ASX 200 company and Australia’s second largest integrated mining services provider. We are a global leader in hard rock underground mining; together with Barminco we operate across Africa in Tanzania, Ghana and Burkina Faso. Other international operations are in Australia, Canada and the USA. We are driven by the continued success at our operations and exceeding our clients’ expectations – both in terms of safety and performance.
The collective talent and expertise of our workforce is the key to our success and we are seeking talented people to join our business. We seek to build teams who are loyal and committed to our company values and dedicated to helping our clients.
In return, we provide state of the art facilities, equipment and technology. We look forward to receiving your application for the following positions.
Underground Fitter
Geita Gold Mine, Geita
Position purpose: This position is responsible for Diagnostic fault finding on mechanical and electrical systems, breakdown repairs and servicing of heavy mining equipment as guided by your immediate supervisor and trainer.
Duties and Responsibilities:

Complies with all HS&E policies, procedures and instructions. This includes the correct use of safety devices and protective equipment, prompt reporting of any hazardous situations which they cannot themselves correct, making the necessary changes to eliminate or control the hazard and reporting immediately any accident or injury which arises in the course of their work.
Complies with all company policies and procedures that are displayed and amended from time to time.
Takes reasonable care for their own safety and that of other persons who may be affected by their acts.
Performs pre-start checks and SWICs.
Ensuring inspections and maintenance is carried out on all equipment before use.
Ensures that all tools are serviceable and safe.
Must Work to minimise equipment downtime and maximise productivity.
Liaises with the underground shift supervisor to:
Ensure all work is done in a safe and efficient manner.
Advise when items of equipment are out of service and when they can be returned to service.
Carries out scheduled servicing to mobile equipment in a safe manner and in accordance with the service sheet.
Utilise skill and experience to create minimum downtime on machinery.
Ensures correct recording of maintenance is achieved.
Maintains a high level of housekeeping in workshop and working areas at all times, ensure all parts are kept at minimum stock levels.
Read and interpret Service and Spare parts manuals.
Report all equipment faults to the Maintenance Supervisor / Foreman for scheduling into the workshop.
Ensure site and maintenance procedures are maintained.

Essential Requirements:

Previous experience working within the UG mining industry essential.
Strong background working with underground mobile mining equipment, including makes such as Caterpillar, Normet, Sandvik, Mercedes, Toyota, RCT and Volvo.
At least 2 years post apprenticeship experience.
High degree of skill in troubleshooting problems on mining equipment.
Good knowledge of loader and truck maintenance.
Competent on Auto Electrics, Hydraulic Circuits and Diesel engine maintenance.
Excellent service and maintenance approach to the job.
Willingness to learn to improve skills and gain further experience on mobile equipment.
Tanzanian Heavy Vehicle Class Drivers License.
Basic first aid knowledge.
Relevant Trade Qualification.
Completion of secondary school.
Basic numeracy and verbal/written English.

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ASA Microfinance Tanzania Limited Vacancy Announcement
ASA Microfinance Tanzania Limited, incorporated under the Companies Act 2002 (No. 93819) of Tanzania and an affiliate of ASA International (www.asa-international.com), one of the largest microfinance companies in the world. We are hereby inviting qualified citizens of Tanzania to be part of our team for the following positions. ASA Tanzania is an equal opportunity employer who requires dynamic, loyal and committed young men and women who have passion for people’s socio-economic development to fill in the following positions for immediate appointment.
Position: Deputy Head of Internal Audit – 01
Post Job Responsibilities:

Support the Head of Internal Audit to assist management in improving the risk management process, control environment and operational efficiency across ASA Microfinance (Tanzania) Limited, including the governance, operations and information systems.
Identify, assess and evaluate the organizational risk areas, make appropriate recommendations for improvement of auditing controls and accounting procedures.
Perform internal audit activities in accordance with the internal audit manual branch audit check list to help provide assurance that applicable laws, regulations and organizational policies & procedures are complied with judiciously.
Take primary responsibility for engagement supervision and preparation of draft reports and assume an active role in the discussion of recommendations and agreed remedial actions with the appropriate level of management.
Performance of audit verification reviews on the implemented measures following the audit recommendations.
To evaluate current organizational structure of the Internal Audit Department and suggest necessary improvement in the structure, staffing, policies, and procedures, in relation to overall profitability of the organization.
To prepare detail audit reports highlighting the internal control strengths/ weaknesses and comments/ recommendations on operational improvements submit the report and related work file to supervisor for reviewing.
To ensure that ASA Tanzania meets fiscal acts and rules/regulations set by the Government of Tanzania & Regulatory body/ local authority time to time.
To be the responsible person in arranging, managing and maintain documentation of the Internal Audit section.
Evaluate financial and operational procedures to assure that adequate internal controls are present.
Conduct operational, financial and compliance internal audits.
To facilitate internal and external audit of all program supports departments.
To have regular field visit for auditing purposes.

Academic Qualification & Experience Requirements:

Minimum bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance or related subjects.
At least 3 years of internal audit experience along with workpaper preparation and audit report writing skills and must have an independent mindset.
English Language and MS Office: Advanced Level.
Part qualified professional (e.g., ACCA, CPA, CIA, or other equivalent locally accredited one).
1 year of relevant industry experience & conversant with Audit Software, data analytics tool (e.g., Python, R programming) are preferred.
Preferably Experience in working with Banks, Microfinance/Financial Institutions/Banks/Auditing firm.
In depth knowledge of corporate financial law and risk management practices.

Remuneration:
Attractive salary package will be offered relating to competencies and experiences.
General Requirements for Applicants of All Posts.

Application Letter.
Curriculum Vitae enclosing details of Work experience, skills and with postal and telephone contacts of Three Referees.
One Current passport size photograph attached in CV.

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ASA Microfinance Tanzania Limited Vacancy Announcement
ASA Microfinance Tanzania Limited, incorporated under the Companies Act 2002 (No. 93819) of Tanzania and an affiliate of ASA International (www.asa-international.com), one of the largest microfinance companies in the world. We are hereby inviting qualified citizens of Tanzania to be part of our team for the following positions. ASA Tanzania is an equal opportunity employer who requires dynamic, loyal and committed young men and women who have passion for people’s socio-economic development to fill in the following positions for immediate appointment.
 
Position: Admin & Insurance Officer – 01 Post
Job Responsibilities:

Manage and coordinate all administrative functions in accordance with institutional policies and procedures.
Oversee all insurance matters including assets, motor vehicles, medical, fidelity guarantee, and other operational insurance covers.
Ensure timely renewal, proper coverage, and accurate record keeping of all insurance policies.
Handle and follow up insurance claims from incident reporting to settlement.
Liaise with insurance companies, brokers, regulators, and service providers.
Conduct risk assessments and recommend appropriate insurance and risk mitigation measures.
Lead the development, rollout, and administration of microinsurance products (e.g., credit life, loan protection).

Integrated into microfinance operations:

Coordinate with Operations, Credit, Finance, and Procurement departments on insurance and administrative matters.
Support procurement and asset management processes including documentation and insurance of institutional assets.
Prepare periodic administrative and insurance reports for management.
Ensure compliance with insurance laws, regulatory requirements, and internal policies.
Provide basic insurance awareness and guidance to staff when required.

Academic Qualification & Experience Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Insurance, Risk Management, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or any related field.
Minimum of 2-3 years’ experience in insurance operations, preferably within microfinance institutions, banks, or financial institutions.
Practical knowledge of microinsurance products such as credit life, loan protection, or health-related insurance will be an added advantage.
Good understanding of insurance laws, regulations, and market practices in Tanzania.
Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Proficiency in MS Office applications, especially Excel and Word.
High level of integrity, attention to detail, and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Remuneration:
Attractive salary package will be offered relating to competencies and experiences.
General Requirements for Applicants of All Posts.

Application Letter.
Curriculum Vitae enclosing details of Work experience, skills and with postal and telephone contacts of Three Referees.
One Current passport size photograph attached in CV.

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ASA Microfinance Tanzania Limited Vacancy Announcement
ASA Microfinance Tanzania Limited, incorporated under the Companies Act 2002 (No. 93819) of Tanzania and an affiliate of ASA International (www.asa-international.com), one of the largest microfinance companies in the world. We are hereby inviting qualified citizens of Tanzania to be part of our team for the following positions. ASA Tanzania is an equal opportunity employer who requires dynamic, loyal and committed young men and women who have passion for people’s socio-economic development to fill in the following positions for immediate appointment.
Position: Loan Officers (LO’s) – 50 Posts
Job Responsibilities:

To build and maintain a substantial and high-quality loan portfolio.
To conduct members recruitment and screening.
To orient clients to the particular loan products and services.
To make groups in all working days in a week, minimum Total clients will be 350.
Make a regular contact with the groups and clients in field.
To process loan applications, verify client’s income generating activities (IGA) and other related.
Collect installments from the clients in groups on regular basis and on time.
To manage loan disbursements and monitor & collect loan repayments.
Verify clients’ Guarantor’s house and other necessary documents.
To provide quality and good customer service to clients.
To accomplish day by day activities as required.
To accomplish all the documentations for the day as required.

Academic Qualification & Experience Requirements:

bachelor’s degree/Masters
Experience is not required but will be an added advantage.
Willing to work in field level.
Willing to relocate.
Ability to work independently at minimum supervision.
Sensitive to operational risks, self-initiative and decisive with high standard of integrity.
Ability to work efficiently in a team environment and to demonstrate good negotiation skills.
Good oral and written communication skills.

 
Remuneration:
Attractive salary package will be offered relating to competencies and experiences.
 TPF Recruitment Portal
General Requirements for Applicants of All Posts.

Application Letter.
Curriculum Vitae enclosing details of Work experience, skills and with postal and telephone contacts of Three Referees.
One Current passport size photograph attached in CV.

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Job Advertisement: Teachers Needed
ABC Primary and Nursery School is looking for the competent teachers with the following qualifications:
1. Science and Mathematics Teachers

i. Bachelor degree in science with education or its equivalent
ii. Certificate in advanced level Secondary School
iii. Fluency in speaking English language

2. French Language Teachers

i. Bachelor degree in arts with education (specialized in language) or its equivalent
ii. Certificate in advanced level secondary school or its equivalent
iii. Fluency in speaking English and French language

3. Swahili and English Language Teachers

i. Bachelor degree in arts with education (specialized in English & Swahili language) or its equivalent
ii. Certificate in advanced level Secondary School
iii. Fluency in speaking English language

4. Social Studies Teachers

i. Bachelor degree in arts with education (specialized in History and Geography) or its equivalent
ii. Certificate in advanced level Secondary School
iii. Fluency in speaking English language

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Job Location :
Head Office

Job Purpose:
To drive and support organizational change initiatives for specific projects by developing and implementing strategies that drive adoption, minimize resistance, and ensure successful transformation. The role focuses on enabling people, processes, and technology changes through structured management methodologies, stakeholder engagement, and communication plans. Acts as a trusted advisor to business leaders, ensuring alignment between change objectives and organizational goals.

Main Responsibilities:

Design and implement change management framework across the bank.
Craft tailored change management strategies that will increase adoption level across all change management to minimize resistance
Closely manage key stakeholders such as Project Sponsors to ensure they are updated on progress of Change Management initiatives
Ensure all projects or Business Initiatives have a comprehensive change management strategy
Develop and track change management Key Performance Indicators
Define and identify potential risks that are likely to affect change management initiatives.
Work closely with Business, Project and Technology to identify initiatives that require Change Management
Prepare and submit Regular Change Management Reports (Monthly, Quarterly and Annual Reports) and recommended actions
Ensure Change Management creates value to all stakeholders and quantify the contribution
Create a Change Management Dashboard that will help the HR management team make informed decisions on change management initiatives
Regularly evaluate number of changes that are likely to cause saturation and affect change adoption
Craft change management initiatives within the allocated budget to ensure there is no overspending
Regularly evaluate change management initiatives per global standards.

Knowledge and Skills:

Understanding of change management methodologies such as ADKAR Model, Lewins Model, Nudge theory and any other relevant models
Sound Understanding of Stakeholder Level of Influence and Impact in Change
Strong stakeholder management skills.
Good listening and communication (including public speaking and presentation) skills.
Business acumen.
Project management and planning skills.
Analytical mindset and critical thinking.
Good problem-solving skills.
Team player and able to collaborate with larger cross functional and diverse background groups.

Qualifications and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in ICT, Business, Economics, HR, or a related field of study from a reputable university
Change Management certification (PROSCI or CCMP)
Master’s degree in business studies is an added advantage
Banking certification(s) is an added advantage
4 years of applicable Change management experience (Financial services industry is an added advantage).
NMB Bank Plc is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and achieving a gender-balanced workforce.
Female candidates and people living with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.
NMB Bank Plc does not charge any fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Job opening date : 22-Dec-2025
Job closing date : 09-Jan-2026

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Company Description
Amref Health Africa -Tanzania is a non-governmental organization that has been supporting the Government of Tanzania in addressing public health issues, including maternal and child health, HIV, TB, Malaria, and nutrition, since 1987. Amref Health Africa Tanzania collaborates with and receives guidance from the Tanzania Ministry ofd Health, Community Development, Gender, elderly, and Children, the Zanzibar Ministry of Health, and Presidents Office, Regional authority, and Local Government (PORALG). Amref Health Africa Tanzania has the following vacance and invites suitable applicants for the position to be filled
Job Description
JOB PURPOSE
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Tender Information Service
Career coaching sessions
TPF Recruitment Portal
To undertake day to day procurement and supplies activities to support projects and other office operations in line with Amref Procurement Policy Procedure Manual under the guidance of the Head of Procurement Unit. International Job Listings
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
1.Ensure timely and efficiently processing of Amref requirements for goods, works and services.
Preparation of various bidding documents for Goods, Works and Consultancy services
Requesting quotations (RFQ) from vendors including providing clarifications
supervision of sample verification in collaboration with user’s departments
coordinates procurement plans from projects and other departments
Carrying out quotation analysis of the submitted bids.
Process all procurement transactions through e-tender portal including approvals in the ERP system
Processing and issuing LPO’s to vendors
close follow up of all orders for timely delivery of goods, works and services including performance monitoring
Coach and supervise field staff (Admin officers) on issues relating to procurement compliance
Checking suppliers’ invoices against LPO for processing payments,
Follow up payments with Finance as per agreed terms and conditions,
Coordinate Tender Committee meetings including drafting minutes for various deliberations
2.Give Support in processing Contract for various services
Assist in drafting of contracts for various goods, works and services.
Participating in the negotiation with suppliers and other service providers
Drafting award letters and other correspondences with vendors
Provide supervision for execution of signed contracts for timely delivery of goods, works and services
Record keeping for all procurement transactions
4. Support functioning of Amref Tender Committee
Coordinating Tender Committee meetings
Providing technical support to various Evaluation teams
Reviewing various evaluation reports before submission and presentation to the Tender Committee
Drafting tender committee minutes and other correspondence letters
Qualifications
Education and Experience
Bachelor Degree of Procurement and Logistics Management
Registered as approved Procurement and Supplies professional
CPSP Certificate
Have at least 5 years’ experience in procurement and supplies undertaking, 2 years working at NGO’s
Knowledge, Skills and Competencies
Proven experience in procurement and logistics management
Good interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills.
Experience in the Use of Procurement Systems.
Ability to handle multi tasks
Ability to Generate and analyse Procurement reports
Ability to Resolve disputes with suppliers and other stakeholders.
Languages
Proficiency in writing, reading and speaking English
Proficiency in writing, reading and speaking Swahili
Additional Information
Please include a cover letter that highlights why you believe you are an ideal candidate for this role, along with your CV showcasing your relevant skills and experience. The application deadline is December 28, 2025
Amref Health Africa does not require applicants to pay any money at whatever stage of the recruitment and selection process and has not retained any agent in connection with recruitment. Although Amref may use different job boards from time to time to further spread its reach for applicants, all open vacancies are published on our website under the Vacancies page and on our official social media pages. Kindly also note that official emails from Amref Health Africa will arrive from an @amref.org address.Recruitment Portal
Amref Health Africa is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Amref Health Africa is is dedicated to diversity and is an equal-opportunity employer with a non-smoking environment policy.
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The Catholic University of Health and Allied Sciences (CUHAS), owned by the Tanzania Episcopal Conference (TEC), provides training for over 3,500 students. CUHAS is currently running programmes in Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Master of Medicine (MMed), Master of Public Health (MPH), Master of Science in Pediatric Nursing (MSc.PN), Master of Science in Clinical Microbiology and Diagnostic Molecular Biology (MSc. CMDMB), Master of Science in Epidemiology and Biostatistics (MSc. EB), Doctor of Medicine (MD), Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm), Bachelor of Science in Nursing Education (BSc.NED), Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSc.N), Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Sciences (BMLS), Bachelor of Science in Medical Imaging and Radiotherapy (BSc.MIR), Diploma in Pharmaceutical Sciences (DPS), Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences (DMLS) and Diploma in Diagnostic Radiography (DDR). CUHAS is looking for highly qualified and motivated individuals to fill the following positions:
1. Department of Finance
Position: Bursar – 1 Post

Overall Purpose of the Job To provide overall leadership in strategic planning and budgeting, financial reporting, effective management of financial resources including budget, control and utilization of financial resources to achieve the objectives of the University. In addition, he/she shall provide technical guidance on all matters related to financial, investments and compliance on the CUHAS signed agreement with partners, taxation laws and the subgrantees working with CUHAS.
Key Roles and Responsibilities Please note that this job posting outlines the primary responsibilities of the role. It does not define or limit the specific tasks that may be assigned. This document is not intended to be a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and amend this document at any time.

Operational Plan and Budgeting

Coordinate the preparation of annual University operational plans and budget, including issuing guidelines, templates and orienting them.
Undertakes quality check and work with other department/units in reviewing departmental/units’ budget as well as project specific budgets.
Consolidate University budget and prepare related Council paper for presenting to the Management team, Finance Committee and University Councils.

Budget Implementation and Monitoring

Review and recommend to the DVC – PFA approval of budgets and expenditures before entering the accounting system.
Oversee the implementation of CUHAS financial policies and all related University and project budgets.
Provide guidance, track and monitor financial expenditures and ensuring they are within the approved budget.

Short and Long-term strategic plans

Work closely with Investment Manager to identify opportunities and solutions for managing short-term and long-term investments to maximize earning potential.
Coordinate development of CUHAS Endowment fund strategic plan including policies, guidelines and ensuring its implementation for University Sustainability.

Financial Policies, Systems and Procedures

Coordinate development/review of financial policies and procedures and ensure adherence to policies, guidelines, procedures, and systems to safeguard the financial resources of the University.
Coordinate issuing of financial guidelines/circulars to mitigate risks of financial loss.
Review and updates financial related policies to meet changing internal and external needs.
Develop/Review strategies for managing and improving the overall financial systems of the University particularly the electronic integrated financial management system (ERP).
Work closely with DVC A&F to oversee financial and accounting systems controls and standards for prompt and efficient financial practice and reporting.
Ensure strong system of internal controls is kept at university to ensure accurate reporting of transactions as well as the safeguarding of University Assets.
Ensure the University adhere to all requirements related to audits, taxation and other legal frameworks on financial and compliance matters.

Financial Reporting

Ensure timely and efficient reporting on university spending and income.
Prepare financial reports of the University and ensure timely submission to DVC PFA.
Prepares Quarterly and Annual Financial reports and submit to DVC PFA, Management team and Councils.
Oversee the preparation and operationalization of the Annual financial closure plan and lead the process from preparations to approval stage of all audited financial statements as required by university policies and guidelines.

Subordinates Effectiveness

Review/Develop clear succession plan of direct reporting finance staff.
Supervise and evaluate performance of direct reports within the department and ensure professionalism and appropriate finance management.
Develops subordinates through coaching and other means to sharpen the skills of direct reports and motivates the finance team to increase productivity.

Qualifications and Experience

Holder of Master’s Degree or equivalent in Accounting, Finance, or its equivalent from a recognized University/ Institution.
Professional accountancy qualification such as CPA (T), ACCA or its equivalent.
Minimum of six years’ work experience in a similar position in a reputable organization/ institution; preferably in higher learning institution.
Strategic mindset with ability to lead, inspire and achieve results in a challenging context.
Demonstrated managerial, supervisory and leadership skills.
Expert knowledge, skills and experience in principles and practices of international accounting and financial management.
Excellent knowledge of and skills in the use of integrated IT accounting systems (e.g. Sage and other accounting packages).
Strong skills in the area of Office packages in Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

 
Remuneration
CUHAS offers competitive compensation packages and benefits in accordance with individual qualifications and experience as per the CUHAS Scheme of Service.
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The Catholic University of Health and Allied Sciences (CUHAS), owned by the Tanzania Episcopal Conference (TEC), provides training for over 3,500 students. CUHAS is currently running programmes in Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Master of Medicine (MMed), Master of Public Health (MPH), Master of Science in Pediatric Nursing (MSc.PN), Master of Science in Clinical Microbiology and Diagnostic Molecular Biology (MSc. CMDMB), Master of Science in Epidemiology and Biostatistics (MSc. EB), Doctor of Medicine (MD), Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm), Bachelor of Science in Nursing Education (BSc.NED), Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSc.N), Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Sciences (BMLS), Bachelor of Science in Medical Imaging and Radiotherapy (BSc.MIR), Diploma in Pharmaceutical Sciences (DPS), Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences (DMLS) and Diploma in Diagnostic Radiography (DDR). CUHAS is looking for highly qualified and motivated individuals to fill the following positions:
 
Directorate of Information and Communications Technology (ICT)
Position: Director of Information and Communications Technology (ICT)

Main purpose of the job To plan, coordinate and develop the provision and delivery of information services technology to meet communications, information processing, storage and retrieval needs of the University to enhance the cost-effective delivery of the academic and administrative services objectives. Management of information and to advise the University Community on the adoption of IT standards, strategies, and policies to improve the university technology performance and data security.
Key Roles and Responsibilities Please note that this job posting outlines the primary responsibilities and role. It does not define or limit the specific tasks that may be assigned. This document is not intended to be a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and amend these responsibilities at any time. The key responsibilities include but not limited to:

Provide leadership and management to the ICT team to ensure smooth operations of all technological systems and functions.
Establish and monitor achievement of individual, sectional and directorate performance objectives.
Advise on development and implementation of IT strategies and long-term IT plans as an integral part of the University’s academic and administrative activities to enhance efficiency, cost effective delivery of services, communications and utilisation of resources.
Advise on technical policy issues affecting utilisation of IT solutions and the type of hardware, network and software platforms and protocols to be used by the University to provide long-term cost-effective technologies to enhance the delivery of reliable academic and administrative services.
Prepare draft capital and recurrent expenditure budgets for approval, controls and authorises expenditure against approve budget, monitors expenditure against budget accounts for variances to ensure maximum return on all technological investments.
Identify, evaluate and recommend appropriate technical standards for information technology components of the University to ensure overall connectivity and maintenance.
Initiate, coordinate and manage IT feasibility studies to determine IT development proposals and prepares detailed project specifications for inclusion in tender documentation; carries out technical evaluation of tenders for submission of IT projects, hardware, software, etc and recommends acceptance of tenders.
Establish, recommend, implement and evaluate new IT technologies and operational procedures to ensure availability and reliability of network, data integrity and security, and access control to improve efficiency and productivity.
Establish and enforce security and data protection protocols to prevent cyber-attacks and data breaches.
Advise on information and communication access and security issues to ensure that protection and security of information is consistent with the needs of the university community and freedom of information.
Design and ensure implementation of appropriate disaster preparation plans and data recovery to protect data and information.
Initiate consultative fora to stimulate interest in IT development and appropriate responses to end-user requirements.
Establish appropriate professional structures, personnel and training programmes to enhance the capability and understanding of end-users in Information Technology, and specific applications to maximise utilisation of available technology and end-user demand for development.
Liaise with local, regional and international communication providers to ensure that the University Community’s information driven communication needs are met.
Ensure the availability and reliability of all technological systems and infrastructure (hardware, software, and network systems) to ensure its optimum performance by:

Managing the technical support of application software.
Participation in software and hardware selections.
On-going market surveys and upgrading of software in accordance with licence agreements.

Organise and co-ordinate end-user support services by establishing and supervision of appropriate roles, contacts with suppliers and maintenance contract conditions. Ensures that adequate technical support is available at all times to provide service excellence to end-users.
Constant monitoring developments in IT to ensure that the University optimises utilisation of available technologies in a cost-effective manner by:

Staying up-to-date with industry trends and developments.
Fostering a culture of innovation, creativity, and continuous improvement within the IT department and across the university.

Represents the University on IT related initiatives – particularly related to an academic and teaching environment and prepares necessary technical reports, etc as required.
Undertake any other related duties and responsibilities as directed by Supervisor.

Qualifications and Experience

Holder of Master’s degree or equivalent in Computer Sciences, Information Technology, Data Management or its equivalent from a recognized University/ Institution.
Certification in Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Microsoft Certified Systems Developer (MCSD), or Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) or its equivalent will be an added advantage.
Minimum of three years’ work experience in a similar position in a reputable organization/ institution (preferably in an academic environment).
Experience in the development and operation of wide range of communications and business-related applications WAN & LAN network development and management, and IT project management.
Experience in the management of professional staff and budgetary control is also essential.
Strategic mindset with ability to lead, inspire and achieve results in a challenging context.
Demonstrated managerial, supervisory and leadership skills.
Excellent knowledge of and skills in the use of integrated IT accounting systems, HR and Payroll packages, Students information systems etc. (e.g. Sage and Norming, OSMI).

Remuneration
CUHAS offers competitive compensation packages and benefits in accordance with individual qualifications and experience as per the CUHAS Scheme of Service.
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