ST JOHN’S UNIVERSITY OF TANZANIA
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
St John’s University of Tanzania (SJUT) is a relatively young but dynamic university aspiring to become a global player in the provision of higher education, owned by the Anglican Church of Tanzania (ACT). SJUT is committed to a culture of quality, excellence and absolute integrity in the context of Biblical values.
The University is seeking to recruit and bring onboard suitable individuals to provide effective leadership and contribute to the realization of the aspirations of the University. The Chief Mazengo Campus is located at Kikuyu area in Dodoma, about 3.5km southwest of the town centre. For further information, please visit www.sjut.ac.tz.
The University invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following positions:
1. FACULTY OF COMMERCE AND BUSINESS STUDIES (FOCB)
1.1 ASSISTANT LECTURER – 4 POSTS
Reports to: Dean, Faculty of Commerce and Business Studies (FOCB)
Duty Station: SJUT Chief Mazengo Campus – Dodoma
Job Summary:
With guidance of senior staff conduct teaching, research and public services such as consultancy.
Assistant Lecturer (Accounting and Finance) – 2 Posts
Qualifications:
Holder of a Master of Business Administration specialization in Accounting, or Accounting and Finance. A Bachelor of Business Administration specialization in Accounting, or a Bachelor degree in Accounting and Finance (BAF).
Must have a minimum GPA of 3.5 on a 5-point scale in undergraduate degree and a minimum GPA of 4.0 on a 5-point scale for a Master’s degree or equivalent.
Assistant Lecturer (Health Services Management) – 2 Posts
Qualifications:
Holder of a Master of Health Services Management; Master of Science in Public Health; Master of Epidemiology and Biostatistics; Master of Science in Health Systems Management or related courses.
A Bachelor of Health Services Management; Bachelor of Health Systems Management; or business related subjects.
Must have a minimum GPA of 3.5 on a 5-point scale in undergraduate degree and a minimum GPA of 4.0 on a 5-point scale for a Master’s degree.
2. LECTURER – HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT – 1 POST
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Reports to: Dean, Faculty of Commerce and Business Studies (FOCB)
Duty Station: SJUT Chief Mazengo Campus – Dodoma
Job Summary:
Conduct teaching, research and public services such as consultancy.
Qualifications:
Holder of a PhD in Human Resource Management.
A Master of Science or Master of Business Administration specialization in Human Resource Management (HRM).
A Bachelor of Business Administration specialization in Human Resource Management (HRM).
Must have a minimum GPA of 3.5 on a 5-point scale in undergraduate degree and a minimum GPA of 4.0 on a 5-point scale for a Master’s degree or equivalent.
Experience:
Working experience in tertiary education institutions, will be an added advantage.
Salary Scale:
Staff salary rank according to SJUT Scheme of Service.
Tenure:
Fixed term contract of four (4) years renewable on satisfactory performance.
3. FACULTY OF NATURAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES (FaNAS)
ASSISTANT LECTURER – 1 POST
Reports to: Dean, Faculty of Natural and Applied Sciences (FaNAS)
Duty Station: SJUT Chief Mazengo Campus – Dodoma
Job Summary:
With guidance of senior staff conduct teaching, research and public services such as consultancy.
Assistant Lecturer (Mathematics) – 1 Post
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Qualifications:
Holder of a Master of Science in Mathematics.
A Bachelor degree in Science with Education (specialization in Mathematics).
Must have a minimum GPA of 3.5 on a 5-point scale in undergraduate degree and a minimum GPA of 4.0 on a 5-point scale for a Master’s degree or equivalent.
Salary Scale:
Staff salary rank according to SJUT Scheme of Service.
Tenure:
Fixed term contract of four (4) years renewable on satisfactory performance.
4. CENTRE FOR INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (CICT)
ASSISTANT LECTURER – 1 POST
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Reports to: Director, Centre for Information and Technology (CICT)
Duty Station: SJUT Chief Mazengo Campus – Dodoma
Job Summary:
With guidance of senior staff conduct teaching, research and public services such as consultancy.
Qualifications:
Holder of a MSc. in Computer Sciences.
Must have a minimum GPA of 3.5 on a 5-point scale in undergraduate degree and a minimum GPA of 4.0 on a 5-point scale for a Master’s degree or equivalent.
Salary Scale:
Staff salary rank according to SJUT Scheme of Service.
Tenure:
Fixed term contract of four (4) years renewable on satisfactory performance.
5. SCHOOL OF PHARMACY AND PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES (SOPH)
TUTORIAL ASSISTANT (Pharmacy) – 2 POSTS
Reports to: Dean, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences (SoPH)
Duty Station: SJUT Chief Mazengo Campus – Dodoma
Job Summary:
With guidance of senior staff conduct teaching, research and public services such as consultancy.
Qualifications:
Holder of a Bachelor of Pharmacy.
Must have a minimum GPA of 3.5 on a 5-point scale.
Being registered with Pharmacy Council will be an added advantage.
Experience:
Working experience in tertiary education institutions, will be an added advantage.
6. UNIVERSITY DISPENSARY
NURSE II – 1 POST
Reports to: Doctor-in-Charge
Duty Station: SJUT Chief Mazengo Campus – Dodoma
Job Summary:
Attending patients by setting-up plans for patient care, providing and coordinating patient care, educate patients and the public about various health conditions, and provide advice and emotional support to patients.
Qualifications:
Holder of a Form IV Certificate plus an Ordinary Diploma in Nurse/Midwife or Public Health Nurse Certificate.
Must be registered.
Experience:
With a minimum of three (3) years working experience in a health centre or dispensary.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
A qualified candidate for this position shall possess skills and abilities to maintain accurate, complete health care records and reports. Other key roles include administering medications to patients and monitoring them for side effects and reactions.
The other duties shall be the following:
- Performing general nursing care of patients.
- Performing maternal and child care services.
- Administering drugs and treatment as prescribed by Medical Officers.
- Providing health education on family planning, nutrition, vaccination, sanitation and child spacing.
- Performing any other duty and responsibility as may be assigned by one’s reporting officer.
Salary Scale:
Staff salary rank according to SJUT Scheme of Service.
Tenure:
Fixed term contract of four (4) years renewable on satisfactory performance.
MODE OF APPLICATION
Complete application package that consists of application letter supported with detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) with three referees and their contact details, certified relevant copies of certificates i.e. Degree/Diploma certificates, testimonials, academic transcripts plus secondary school certificates should be submitted not later than Friday, 28th August, 2026 at 04:00 p.m. to:
Vice Chancellor
St John’s University of Tanzania
1 St John Road, 41111 North Kikuyu | P.O Box 47, Dodoma, Tanzania.
Tel: 0677-086 095
E-mail: [email protected] OR [email protected]
Website: www.sjut.ac.tz
PLEASE NOTE
- “Testimonials”, “Provisional Results”, “Statement of Results”, and FORM IV and FORM VI Results Slips will not be accepted.
- Applicants who have studied abroad, outside Tanzania, have to show evidence of recognition of their foreign awards by relevant authorities (TCU, NACTVET and NECTA).
- When you apply through email, please put the job title on the subject line and attach only 2 files, one being application letter and curriculum vitae, and the second academic certificates.
- This advert can also be viewed on the SJUT website: www.sjut.ac.tz.