DECCA COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND ALLIED SCIENCES (DECOHAS)
P.O. Box 372, Dodoma – Tanzania
Tel/Fax: +255 26 2322357
Mobile: +255 0763 102 102 / 0674 102 102
Website: www.decohas.ac.tz
E-mail: [email protected]
29/12/2025
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
DECCA College of Health and Allied Sciences (DECOHAS) is registered by the National Council for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (NACTVET). The College offers Certificate and Diploma programmes in Nursing and Midwifery, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Medical Laboratory Sciences, Clinical Medicine, Health Records and Information Technology, Veterinary Laboratory Science and Technology, Laboratory Assistant, Sciences and Laboratory Technology, Community Development, Social Work, Agriculture Production, Animal Health and Production, Food Technology and Human Nutrition.
DECOHAS hereby invites applications from self-motivated, flexible, honest, hardworking, and committed individuals capable of working in a multicultural environment to fill the following vacant position in order to strengthen the institution’s human resource capacity and fulfill its mission:
- VACANT POSITION: PRINCIPAL (01 POST)
Duty Station: Dodoma
Job Purpose:
The Institute Principal shall be responsible for providing academic leadership, strategic development, financial management, staff supervision, student welfare, curriculum standards implementation, stakeholder engagement, and overall operational excellence and compliance. The role balances educational goals with institutional sustainability and growth.
The Principal will support all matters related to academic excellence by ensuring delivery of high-quality services, adherence to standards, and academic compliance. The position works closely with the Deputy Principal – Planning, Finance and Administration (DP-PFA) and the Deputy Principal – Academic, Research and Consultancy to oversee continuous institutional improvement in line with academic goals.
Duties and Responsibilities:
i. To be overall in charge of all institute activities.
ii. To be responsible for administrative leadership and academic service delivery.
iii. To advise on leadership matters related to academic standards management, quality control, and quality assurance.
iv. To participate in evaluation of academic performance and recommend future programmes.
v. To foster stakeholder communication and relationships with other institutions.
vi. To oversee management of administrative and academic resources and ensure proper utilization.
vii. To administer academic standards, oversee admissions and examinations procedures, and ensure academic compliance.
viii. To promote institutional consultancy and community services.
ix. To support academic research projects and foster partnerships with stakeholders.
x. To participate in preparation of the institution’s annual academic performance report.
xi. To perform any other duties as assigned by the Board of Directors.
Minimum Qualifications:
A Master’s Degree in Education Management and Administration, Business Administration, Human Resources Management, Accounting, Investment and Finance Management, or any other Science or Social Science discipline from a recognized institution, or any equivalent qualification. Possession of at least three (3) years of working experience in the same position or a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) will be an added advantage.
General Requirements:
i. Applicants must have working experience of not less than three (3) years in the same position.
ii. DECOHAS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating a diverse and gender-balanced workforce. Female candidates and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
iii. All applicants must attach an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV) with reliable contact information including postal address, email address, telephone numbers, and three referees.
iv. Applicants must attach certified copies of all relevant certificates.
v. Applicants with special needs or disabilities are advised to indicate their status.
vi. Applicants must clearly state the position applied for in the subject line, and all attachments must be sent as one combined PDF document.
vii. All applications should be sent to the address below:
THE EXECUTIVE SEARCH COMMITTEE
DECCA COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND ALLIED SCIENCES
P.O. BOX 372
DODOMA
E-mail: [email protected]
The deadline for application submission is 15th January, 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.