Jobs at Sebastian Kolowa Memorial University - August 2014

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Sebastian Kolowa Memorial University (SEKOMU) which is located in Lushoto District, Tanga Region is an institution owned by the North-Eastern Diocese of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tanzania (NED-ELCT).
Sebastian Kolowa Memorial University is looking for motivated, qualified and highly experienced Tanzanians to fill the following vacancies.
A.ASSISTANT LECTURER/LECTURER/SENIOR LECTURER- (8 POSTS)

•    PHYSICS (1POST)
•    BIOLOGY (1POST)
•    CHEMISTRY (1POST)
•    MATHEMATICS (1POST)
•    KISWAHILI (FASIHI) (1 POST)
•    LITERATURE (1POST)
•    LINGUISTICS (1POST)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
•    To carry out research and publications in their areas of specializations;
•    To conduct teaching and learning activities in their respective levels/ranks of academics,
•    To conduct seminars, conferences and/or symposia in their areas of specializations;
•    To develop and review curricula for courses of their specializations;
•    To supervise dissertations/research papers
•    To work in co-operation with senior members on specific projects such as research and consultancy;
•    To perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Head of Department or other competent authority

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
•    Masters/PhD degree in a specialized functional area. In addition, the candidate must have a minimum GPA of 3.5 in his/her first degree.

D.REMUNERATION:
•    Attractive salary plus competitive different fringe benefits

E. MODE OF APPLICATION:
Application letter must be accompanied with at least two referee recommendations, typed resume and certified copies of certificates.
Deadline for application is Saturday 6th September, 2014.
Applications should be sent to the email address: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or sent by post to:
Deputy Vice Chancellor Planning, Finance and Administration
Sebastian Kolowa Memorial University
P.O Box 370,
Lushoto.
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B. SENIOR LIBRARIAN- 1 POST

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

•    Design specific library development plans by following set policies and standards;
•    Performing specific professional duties which will include indexing, information dissemination, abstracting supervision and training of junior staff.
•    Analyze and evaluate library and information services, technology and media services, resources and activities.
•    Orientation of junior library staff
•    Orientation of Junior staff
•    Supervising staff performing specific duties
•    Ensuring that set library standards are followed
•    Evaluating work done
•    Perform any other duties as may be assigned by supervisors

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
•    Master's Degree in Library Science and Information Studies (With a GPA of 3.5 in the Bachelor Degree or Grade B+ or above in the Master's Degree) With at least 3years Working experiences preferably at University Library or;
•    Masters degree or Postgraduate Diploma in Librarianship or equivalent with five (5) years post-qualification working experience.
•    Be able to work independently.
•    Fluency in English will be an added advantage
•    Be conversant with various computer programmes
•    Phd in Librarianship is an added advantage and must have written four professional papers, two of which are published in recognized journal/book.
D.REMUNERATION:
•    Attractive salary plus competitive different fringe benefits

E. MODE OF APPLICATION:
Application letter must be accompanied with at least two referee recommendations, typed resume and certified copies of certificates.
Deadline for application is Saturday 6th September, 2014.
Applications should be sent to the email address: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or sent by post to:
Deputy Vice Chancellor Planning, Finance and Administration
Sebastian Kolowa Memorial University
P.O Box 370,
Lushoto.
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C.LIBRARY ASSISTANT-1 POST

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
•    Circulation duties, i.e. to charge and discharge books.
•    To process information materials (including abstracting, cataloguing and classifying)
•    To shelve books
•    To file catalogue cards and membership forms.
•    To count and record daily statistics.
•    To Assist readers in locating and selecting books from the shelves.
•    To register readers/library members.
•    To assist in inter-library loan services.
•    To attend any other duty as the librarian or any other senior staff may from time to time assign to them.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

•    Holder of Form four/six certificates with Diploma in Library and Information studies from any recognized Institution plus ICT skills;or holder of form four/six certificates in library studies/successful completion of certificates library Examinations and working experience of at least five years in a similar position plus ICT skills.

D.REMUNERATION:
•    Attractive salary plus competitive different fringe benefits

E. MODE OF APPLICATION:
Application letter must be accompanied with at least two referee recommendations, typed resume and certified copies of certificates.
Deadline for application is Saturday 6th September, 2014.
Applications should be sent to the email address:admin@sekomu.ac.tz  . or sent by post to:
Deputy Vice Chancellor Planning, Finance and Administration
Sebastian Kolowa Memorial University
P.O Box 370,
Lushoto.