THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF ZANZIBAR

(SUZA)

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

The State University of Zanzibar (SUZA) is the only public university in Zanzibar
established by Act No. 8 of the House of Representatives of 1999. Since its inception in
2002 it has been expanding in academic programmes as well as student enrolment. Its vision
is to be the most preferred University in the Eastern Africa.

SUZA invites applications from suitably qualified and competent Tanzanians to be
considered to fill the following vacant posts:

1. Assistant Lecturer/Lecturer for Tourism Management (one post)
2. Assistant Lecturer/Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor/Professor for
History/Archaeology (one post)
3. Assistant Procurement Officer (one post)

Assistant Lecturer/Lecturer for Tourism Management and Assistant
Lecturer/Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor/Professor for
History/Archaeology

Qualifications

i. Holders of Masters degree/PhD in relevant areas of study with a GPA of not
less than 3.5 or equivalent at undergraduate level. Prior experience in
University level teaching and experience to work in tourism industry for
Tourism Management candidates will be an added advantage.

Duties and Responsibilities

To undertake academic teaching, research and consultancy services to the
public and private communities.
To prepare learning resources and design training exercise for students.
To guide and supervise students in building up their practical research
projects.
To develop and review existing curriculum.
To prepare teaching manuals, simulations and case studies for training.
To perform any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by
supervisors.

Applicants at ranks of Lecturers, Senior Lecturers, Assistant Professors and Professors
are also encouraged to apply. The State University of Zanzibars guidelines will be used
to assess their ranks.

Assistant Procurement Officer (one post)

Qualifications
i) Degree holder with bias in Procurement or Materials Management.
ii) Registered with PSPTB and/or working experience in the field is an added
advantage.
iii) Must be a computer literate.

Duties and Responsibilities
To prepare requests for quotations, request for proposals and bidding
documents.
Evaluation of bidding documents and recommendation for award.
To make sure that there is continuous flow of materials as and when required.
To prepare procurement and disposal plan.
To clear all goods coming to University.
To perform any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by
supervisors.

Mode of Application

o Applicants must attach copies of relevant certificates, an update current curriculum
vitae, letter of recommendation from three (3) outstanding academic/work referee
and indicate reliable contact address e.g. telephone number, Telefax, e-mail etc.

o Applicants under Public service employment MUST forward their application letters
through their respective employers.

o Online applications with scanned credentials in PDF are acceptable

o Candidates should apply on the strength of the information given in this
advertisement, applications failing to meet the above conditions will not be
considered.

o All applications should be addressed to the Vice Chancellor, State University of
Zanzibar P. O. Box 146, Zanzibar and reach him not later than Wednesday 20
th

August, 2014.

For Further information, please contact the department of Human Resource Department of
the State University of Zanzibar or visit website www.suza.ac.tz
Our contact addresses
E-mail vc@suza.ac.tz OR hrd@suza.ac.tz
P. O. Box 146
Tel: +255-24-2230724
Fax: 255-24-2233337
Zanzibar Tanzania