JOB OPPORTUNITY: SECRETARY AT MBEYA UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY(MUST)

Job title: Secretary II

Employer: Mbeya  University  of  Science  and  Technology  (MUST) 

Position type: Full Time

Organization type: Government

Job location: Mbeya

Application deadline: 22/09/2017.

JOB DESCRIPTIONS:
Mbeya  University  of  Science  and  Technology  (MUST)  provides  Technical  Education, Research  and  Consultancy  services.  Due  to  rapid  technological  changes  in  the  world today in many fields, there are ever widening technical skill gaps in the labour market of scientists, technicians and engineers. MUST has set for itself the task of responding to these changes at the same pace as that at which the technology is changing by making frequent reviews of its curricula and developing new curricula and Programmes to fit and fill the skill gaps that new technologies pose. MUST, therefore plays its role of training scientists, engineers and technologists in numbers and quality so as to spearhead development in the public and private sector.

Mbeya University of Science and Technology (MUST) invites applications from suitably and competent persons to fill vacancies that exist in the Teaching and Administration Departments of the University.

SECRETARY II (1 POST)

Qualification and Personal Attributes:
Holder of Form IV certificate with passes in English and Kiswahili plus "certificate in secretarial studies with 100/120 w.p.m. shorthand in English or Kiswahili and 50 w.p.m. typing, tabulation and manuscript stage III, secretarial courses and office procedure stage II and has completed word processing, spreadsheet, database, internet, email and publisher courses from a recognized institution.

Key Responsibilities:
• Type all general correspondence and non-confidential matters
• Type letters, minutes, notices, bulletins, circulars, certificates, charts and stencils
• Print reports, letters etc.
• Handle office files
• File copies of typed letters in relevant files
• Attend telephone calls and takes messages
• Record incoming and outgoing files
• Ensure that the respective office is punctually opened
• Receive and directs visitors
• Make sure that there are all necessary facilities for proper job performance
• Takes proper care of all facilities under his /her charge and makes sure that they are used for official uses only
• Perform any other duties as assigned by supervisor

SALARY SCALE PGSS 3

GENERAL CONDITIONS
i. All applicants must be Citizens of Tanzania
ii. Applicants must attach up - to - date / current Curriculum Vitae (CV) having reliable contact postal address, e-mail address and telephone numbers.
iii. Applicants should apply on the strength of the information given in this advertisement.
iv. Applicants who are currently employed should channel their applications through their employers.
v. Applicants must attach their detailed relevant certified copies of Academic certificates
• Postgraduate /Degree / Advanced Diploma/Diploma/ Certificates.
• Postgraduate/Degree/ Advanced Diploma/Diploma Transcripts.
• Form IV and Form VI National Examination Certificates.
• Computer Certificate.
• Professional Certificates from respective boards (if any).
• One recent passport size picture and birth certificate.
vi. Form IV and Form VI results slips are strictly not accepted
vii. Testimonials, Partial transcripts and results slips will not be accepted.
viii. Presentation of forged academic certificates and other information in the CV will necessitate legal action.
ix. Applicants who have/were retired from the Public Service for whatever reason should not apply.
x. Applicants should indicate three reputable referees with their reliable contacts.
xi. Certificates from foreign Universities should be verified by Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU).
xii. Only short listed candidates will be informed on the date of interview
xiii. Application letters should be written in English.
xiv. Women are highly encouraged to apply

HOW TO APPLY:

APPLICATION LETTERS SHOULD BE POSTED TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS;

THE VICE CHANCELLOR,

MBEYA UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY,

P.O.BOX 131,

MBEYA

Dead line for application is 22nd September, 2017, at 3:30p.m.

SOURCE: Daily News 06/09/2017.