THE OPEN UNIVERSITY OF TANZANIA

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

The Open University of Tanzania is a public institution of higher learning thatwas granted a Charter (2007) in line with the provisions of the Universities ActNo. 7 of 2005.

The University offers certificates, diplomas, undergraduate andpostgraduate degrees programmes through open and distance learning modes,which include broadcasting, telecasting, information and communicationtechnologies (ICT), correspondence, enhanced face to face seminars, contactprogrammes or the combination of any two or more of such means.

Mission

To continuously provide quality open distance education, research and publicservice for sustainable and equitable social economic development of Tanzania inparticular and the rest of Africa.

Vision

To be leading world class university in the delivery of affordable qualityeducation through open and distance learning, dynamic knowledge generationand application.

The Open University of Tanzania invites applications from suitably qualified,experienced, dynamic and motivated Tanzanians to fill the following vacancies.

1.0 RECORDS MANAGEMENT ASSISTANTS II ( 20 POSTS)

(a) QualificationPossession of Advanced Secondary Certificate plus a certificate inRecords management from recognized institutions

(b) Duties


Responsible for duties in a registry such as registration ofmail, filing, housing files, maintaining a diary and recordingfiles.

Ensures correct distribution of files to scheduled officers foraction.
· Maintains a daily record of files to scheduled officers for action.
· Sorts, addresses and dispatches letters / documents
· Assists in carrying out social and physical surveys / tabulateddata including the operation of duplicating machines,reproducing, collecting and stapling materials of variousnature.
P.O. Box 23409
Dar es Salaam,
Tanzaniahttp://www.out.ac.tz
Tel: 255-22666752/2668992
Fax: 255-22-2668560
E-mail: dvc-rm@out.ac.tz

2.0 DRIVERS II ( 3 POSTS)

(a) Qualification:

Possession of form IV Secondary Education Certificate with passesin Kiswahili and English. MUST have a valid class C DrivingLicence and working experience of at least three (3) years.

Possession of Trade Test Grade II Drivers II Certificate fromrecognized institutions such as NIT or VETA(b)

Duties:

· Drives institutional vehicles
· Maintains logbooks
· Responsible for safe-keeping of the vehicle and tools entrustedto him / her.
· Maintains disciplined behaviour and proper conduct inrendering services to his/her assignees.
· Maintains cleanliness of the vehicle and tools.
· Reports promptly any defect or problems detected in thevehicle.
· Performs messengerial duties such as dispatchingdocuments/letters, collecting mail, photocopying of documentsand any other duties as may be assigned by one’s reportingofficer.

3.0: SECURITY GUARD (20 POSTS)

(a) Qualification

National Form IV certificate with passes in English, Kiwashili andMathematics, plus National Services Training and /or Peoples MilitiaTraining Phase and /or other form of military training.

The Candidate mustbe vetted

(b) Duties.

· Assist in daily routine beats around the University centre so as tomaintain peace and order.
· To guard the property of the University.
· Performs any other duties as may be assigned by superiors.

RENUMERATION

Attractive packages will be offered to the right candidates commensurate withqualifications and experience and in accordance to Government Circulars anddirectives.

AGE LIMIT

All applicants should not be more than 45 years of age. Young applicants arehighly encouraged to apply.

The Open University of Tanzania is an equal opportunity employer, women arehighly encouraged to apply.

MODE OF APPLICATION

All handwritten applications must be accompanied by photocopies of relevantcertificates, testimonials, detailed curriculum vitae, and three names ofcompetent work-related referees giving their postal addresses, telephone (plusmobile numbers), fax and e-mail addresses. All applications should be addressedto the undersigned.

The Deputy Vice Chancellor (Resource Management)
The Open University of Tanzania
P.O. Box 23409
DAR ES SALAAM.

The deadline for receiving applications is TWO WEEKS from the date of the firstappearance of this advertisement in News papers and OUT website.

NOTE:The Open University of Tanzania has Centres in all the regions of the UnitedRepublic of Tanzania.

The University priority is to strengthen the RegionalCentres where most of its activities are undertaken.
Therefore, successfulapplicants should be prepared to work in any of the University’s centresthroughout Tanzania.