Senior Administrative Assistant Job Vacancies at CUHAS – 2 Posts

The Catholic University of Health and Allied Sciences (CUHAS), owned by the Tanzania Episcopal Conference (TEC), provides training for over 3,500 students. CUHAS currently offers the following programs:
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Master of Medicine (MMed), Master of Public Health (MPH), Master of Science in Pediatric Nursing (MSc.PN), Master of Science in Clinical Microbiology and Diagnostic Molecular Biology (MSc.CMDMB), Master of Science in Epidemiology and Biostatistics (MSc.EB), Doctor of Medicine (MD), Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm), Bachelor of Science in Nursing Education (BSc.NE), Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSc.N), Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Sciences (BMLS), Bachelor of Science in Medical Imaging and Radiotherapy (BSc.MIR), Diploma in Pharmaceutical Sciences (DPS), Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences (DMLS), and Diploma in Diagnostic Radiography (DDR).

CUHAS is seeking highly qualified and motivated individuals to fill the following positions:

Senior Administrative Assistant – 2 Posts

Qualifications:

• Holder of a Diploma in Public Administration, Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Sociology, Industrial Relations, Law, or equivalent qualifications from a recognized university.

General Attributes:

• Adherence to professional ethics and conduct.
• Computer skills and application.
• Adaptability, flexibility, and stress resistance.
• Personal organization and planning skills.
• Ability to work in a team and independently.
• Ability to work under minimum supervision.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Organize, supervise, and manage the operations of the authority.
• Coordinate the completion of annual budget proposals.
• Control disbursements from the operating budget.
• Take and maintain minutes of directorates and management committee meetings.
• Resolve discrepancies in periodic budget reports with the finance office.
• Organize and supervise supporting staff services for the institute.
• Recruit, select, and appoint candidates to vacant positions in liaison with the personnel office.
• Ensure adequate insurance coverage for existing general policies.
• Maintain records of current insurance policies issued to the university.
• Participate in performance appraisals of supporting staff.
• Establish standards for the quality of work of supporting staff.
• Propose policy governing work priorities.
• Recommend disciplinary action for administrative staff.
• Orient and train new staff.
• Provide consultative services to the university on the administration and interpretation of the University Service Regulations, Public Service Act, and Regulation.
• Monitor implementation of security and cleanliness activities.
• Draft internal circulars, letters, and internal memoranda for official use.
• Handle correspondences pertaining to administrative issues.
• Perform any other duties related to work as assigned by superiors.

Remuneration

Successful candidates will be offered competitive packages and benefits in accordance with their qualifications and experience as per the CUHAS Scheme of Service.

How to Apply:

• All applicants must be Tanzanian citizens.
• Submit applications in English, including a detailed CV, certificates, and transcripts.
• For foreign certificates, TCU recognition must be attached.
• Provide contact details of 3 referees.
• Applications sent via email should be submitted as a single PDF document.

Application Deadline: Friday, 11th October 2024, at 04:30 PM.

Submit Applications To:

Vice Chancellor,
Catholic University of Health and Allied Sciences (CUHAS)
P.O. BOX 1464, Mwanza, Tanzania
Or via Email: recruitment@cuhas.ac.tz