St John’s University of Tanzania
Job Opportunities at St. John’s University of Tanzania (SJUT) – March 2025
📍 Location: Dodoma, Tanzania
🕒 Employment Type: Fixed-term (4 years, renewable upon satisfactory performance)
📅 Application Deadline: March 21, 2025, at 4:00 p.m.
About St. John’s University of Tanzania (SJUT)
St. John’s University of Tanzania (SJUT) is a vibrant and growing institution dedicated to delivering quality higher education, guided by Christian values and a commitment to excellence and integrity. Owned by the Anglican Church of Tanzania (ACT), the university strives to make a global impact through education and research.
Located at Chief Mazengo Campus in Dodoma, just 3.5 km southwest of the city center, SJUT offers a dynamic learning environment. To learn more about us, visit www.sjut.ac.tz.
SJUT is currently looking for qualified and motivated professionals to join our team in the following positions:
1. Laboratory Technician – Biology (1 Position)
📌 Department: Faculty of Natural and Applied Sciences (FaNAS)
📌 Reports to: Dean, FaNAS
📌 Location: SJUT Chief Mazengo Campus, Dodoma
Job Overview
We are looking for a Laboratory Technician – Biology to support the university’s science laboratories. The role involves supervising and assisting students with practical experiments, as well as handling maintenance and repair of laboratory equipment.
Key Responsibilities
✔ Assist in conducting student laboratory practicals, research, and consultancy.
✔ Ensure proper handling, maintenance, and repair of lab equipment.
✔ Support senior faculty members in laboratory operations.
✔ Perform any other duties assigned by the university.
Qualifications & Experience
🎓 Education:
✔ Ordinary Diploma in Laboratory Technology or Laboratory Sciences.
✔ Minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 5-point scale.
💡 Skills & Competencies:
✔ Strong knowledge of biological laboratory procedures.
✔ Ability to maintain and repair laboratory equipment.
✔ Effective teamwork and communication skills.
💰 Salary & Benefits:
✔ Competitive salary based on SJUT’s Scheme of Service.
2. Office Management Secretary (1 Position)
📌 Department: Directorate of Human Resource Management and Administration (DHRMA)
📌 Reports to: Director, DHRMA
📌 Location: SJUT Chief Mazengo Campus, Dodoma
Job Overview
The Office Management Secretary will be responsible for providing secretarial and administrative support to the university’s executive offices. The ideal candidate should have strong organizational skills and experience handling high-level office management tasks.
Key Responsibilities
✔ Perform typing and clerical duties for university executives.
✔ Handle correspondence, minutes, reports, and official documents.
✔ Maintain proper filing systems and office organization.
✔ Provide receptionist duties, including handling calls and welcoming visitors.
✔ Arrange meetings, schedules, and travel bookings for senior executives.
✔ Ensure confidentiality in handling sensitive office matters.
✔ Perform any other duties assigned by the university.
Qualifications & Experience
🎓 Education:
✔ Ordinary Diploma in Secretarial Studies OR equivalent certification.
✔ Passed Secretarial Examinations Stage II with:
- Shorthand (English & Kiswahili) at 80 words per minute.
- Typing speed: 100/120 w.p.m.
- Advanced Computer Course certification.
💡 Skills & Competencies:
✔ Excellent organizational and communication skills.
✔ Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
✔ Experience in a high-profile office environment is an added advantage.
💰 Salary & Benefits:
✔ Competitive salary based on SJUT’s Scheme of Service.
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How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit a complete application package that includes:
✅ A cover letter detailing your qualifications and experience.
✅ An updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) with three referees and their contact details.
✅ Certified copies of academic certificates, transcripts, and relevant testimonials.
✅ Secondary school certificates (FORM IV & FORM VI).
📩 Submission Methods:
By Email:
- Email: admin@sjut.ac.tz OR hr@sjut.ac.tz
- Subject Line: Mention the job title you are applying for.
- Attachments: Combine all documents into two files:
1️⃣ Cover letter & CV
2️⃣ Academic certificates
By Post or In Person:
📍 Vice Chancellor
📍 St. John’s University of Tanzania
📍 1 St John Road, 41111 North Kikuyu
📍 P.O. Box 47, Dodoma, Tanzania
📞 Tel: +255 677 086 095
🌐 Website: www.sjut.ac.tz
Important Notes:
⚠ “Testimonials”, “Provisional Results”, and “Statements of Results” will NOT be accepted.
⚠ Candidates with foreign academic qualifications must provide recognition from TCU, NACTE, or NECTA.
🚀 Apply now and be part of St. John’s University of Tanzania’s mission to provide quality education with integrity!
