Matron (One post)

The State University of Zanzibar (SUZA) is the only public university in Zanzibar established by Act No. 8 of the House of Representatives of 1999. Since its inception in 2002 it has been expanding in academic programmes as well as student enrolment. Its vision is to be the most preferred University in the Eastern Africa.

SUZA invites applications from suitably qualified and competent Tanzanians to be considered to fill the following vacant posts:

Matron (One post) 

Qualifications
i. Holder of Diploma/Degree in Education/Guidance and Counseling/Social Work, Psychology, Social Welfare, Community Development or Sociology.
ii. Working experience not less than 3 years.
iii. Must be 40 years or above.
iv. Must be able to communicate in English fluently.
v. Basic skills in Microsoft office application.

Duties and Responsibilities
i. To plan and direct the operation of the students’ welfare unit.
ii. To handle problem(s) of accommodation, health, recreation in respect of students in their hall of residence/hostel.
iii. To coordinate daily administrative issues pertaining to hall of residence/hostel.
iv. To issue permission to students who may experience emergencies that need absences from campus for some days.
v. To ensure that university laws, rules and regulations are being observed.
vi. To take necessary action where such laws, rules and regulations are violated.
vii. To supervise general cleanliness in the hall of residence and ground within his/her jurisdiction.
viii. To keep and maintain proper residence record.
ix. To develop strategies for anticipating, controlling and managing students’ conflicts.
x. To perform any other duties as delegated to him/her by his or her seniors.

Mode of Application
o Applicants must attach copies of relevant certificates, an update current curriculum vitae, letter of recommendation from three (3) outstanding academic/work referees and indicate reliable contact address e.g. telephone number, Telefax, e-mail etc.
o Presentation of forged academic certificates and other information in the CV will necessitate to legal action.
o Applicants under Public service employment MUST forward their application letters through their respective employers.
o Online applications with scanned credentials in PDF are acceptable.
o Candidates should apply on the strength of the information given in this advertisement, applications failing to meet the above conditions will not be considered.
o Only short listed candidates will be informed on date for interview.
o All applications should be addressed to the Vice Chancellor, State University of Zanzibar P. O. Box 146, Zanzibar and reach him not later than Friday 14th August, 2015.

For Further information, please contact the department of Human Resource Management of the State University of Zanzibar physically or through hrd@suza.ac.tz.
Our contact addresses
Website www.suza.ac.tz
E-mail vc@suza.ac.tz
P. O. Box 146
Tel: +255-24-2230724
Fax: 255-24-2233337
Zanzibar – Tanzania