3 Job Vacancies at Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS) - Various Posts for Academics

MUHIMBILI UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH AND ALLIED SCIENCES
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 The Parliament Act No. 9 of 1991 that established MUCHS was repealed in 2005 through the Universities Act No. 7 of 2005.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.

1.0.1  LECTURER    –   1 POST

1.0.2  AREA OF SPECIALIZATION- RESTORATIVE DENTISTRY

1.0.3  DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

i.     To develop curriculum and participate in its implementation;

ii.     To  carry  out  lectures,  conduct  tutorials,  seminars  and  practical  for undergraduate students;
iii.     To conduct seminars for Postgraduate students;

iv.     To assess undergraduate student’s coursework and academic progress;

v.     To invigilate students during examinations;

vi.     To set and mark assignments, tests and examinations and submit results on time;
vii.     To prepare manuals and case studies for training;

viii.     To participate in multidisciplinary research projects;

ix.     To provide close supervision and guidance to undergraduate students; x.     To participate in developing and managing various university activities; xi.     To participate in writing Research Grants;
xii.     To participate in research and disseminate findings;

xiii.     To participate in consultancy and community services;

xiv.     To attend/organize workshops, conferences and symposia;

xv.     To participate in Continuing Education and Professional (CEP) and faculty

Development activities to improve Professional and teaching skills;

xvi.     To provide specialized clinical and Community services where applicable for in-patients and out-patients;
xvii.     To supervise case presentation and participate in training of other staff; and xviii.     To perform any other duties that may be assigned by a competent authority.


1.0.4  QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

Holder of Appropriate PhD or Masters of Dentistry with a GPA of at least 4.0 and an average of B+ grade/ or equivalent in the area of specialization with a minimum GPA of
3.8 in the Undergraduate Training from a recognized University.


1.0.5  SALARY SCALE- PUTS 3.2 or PUTS 3.3

1.0.6  TUTORIAL ASSISTANT–PARASITOLOGY AND MEDICAL ENTOMOLOGY-1

POST

1.0.7  SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND SOCIAL SCIENCES


1.0.8  DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

i.     To  understudy  senior  faculty  by  attending  Lectures,  seminars,  tutorials  and practical where applicable;
ii.     To study and acquire skills and knowledge in training, research and consultancy;

iii.     To assist in research and consultancy projects;

iv.     To develop training proposals conducted by Senior Faculty;

v.     To participate in curricular development;

vi.     To participate in provision of services for Biomedical, Laboratory and Clinical departments; and
vii.     To  perform  any  other  assignments  and  duties  that  may  be  assigned  by supervisor or Head of Department.

1.0.9  QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

First Degree with a minimum GPA of 3.8 from a recognized reputable University in the following fields: - Doctor of Medicine (MD), Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS), Bachelor of Science in Veterinary Medicine (BVM), Bachelor of Science in Zoology or any other related disciplines.


1.0.10 SALARY SCALE- PUTS 1.1-1.3



1.0.11 TUTORIAL ASSISTANT– DEVELOPMENT STUDIES -1 POST

1.0.12 SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

1.0.13 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

i.     To  understudy  senior  faculty  by  attending  Lectures,  seminars,  tutorials  and practical where applicable;
ii.     To study and acquire skills and knowledge in training, research and consultancy;

iii.     To assist in research and consultancy projects;

iv.     To develop training proposals conducted by Senior Faculty;


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v.     To participate in curricular development;

vi.     To participate in provision of services for Biomedical, Laboratory and Clinical departments and
vii.     To  perform  any  other  assignments  and  duties  that  may  be  assigned  by supervisor or Head of Department.

1.0.14 QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

First Degree with a minimum GPA of 3.8 from a recognized reputable University in one of the following fields: - Development Studies, Sociology, Political Science, Public Administration or any other related Social Science Degrees.

1.0.15 SALARY SCALE- PUTS 1.1-1.3

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