MUHAS Hiring Internationalization and Convocation Officer

Looking for a unique career opportunity? MUHAS is hiring an Internationalization and Convocation Officer! Help shape global partnerships and lead exciting initiatives at a top university. Don’t miss your chance—apply now and make an impact!

Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS) is looking for qualified Tanzanians to fill a one-year contract position in the Internationalization and Convocation Unit (ICU), as shown below.

The ICU unit of MUHAS is in charge of organizing all foreign and visiting scholars’ issues, maintaining collaborative relations, and overseeing university convocation events.

The internationalization and convocation officer will work full-time for and report to the head of the internationalization and convocation unit. The work location will be at MUHAS Upanga.

Responsibilities:

1. Identify and investigate prospects for academic exchange programs and collaborative research efforts.
2. Create and execute plans for international relationships and cooperation.
3. Coordinate foreign student recruiting and support services.
4. Organize workshops and seminars to encourage internationalization among academics, staff, and alumni.
5. Maintain partnerships with the government, partner institutions, international organizations, and embassies.
6. Promote university exchange program activities.
7. Plan, plan, and carry out convocation ceremonies while meeting all logistical requirements.
8. Collaborate with academic departments to collect necessary information for the convocation program.
9. Oversee the proper operation of the alumni database.
10. Maintain contact with graduates, alumni, and other stakeholders.
11. Maintain and maintain the unit’s website as well as its social media pages.

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree in international relations, education, business administration, public relations, communications, marketing, or a related field.
2. Having a Masters or higher degree will be an additional benefit.
3. At least three years of relevant professional experience in project management, international relations, higher education administration, or event management.
4. Excellent reporting and coordination skills, as well as strong and proven organizational and managerial abilities.
5. Demonstrates strong leadership, technical expertise, and professional abilities to ensure timely implementation, coordination, and administration of operations.
6. Ability to collaborate in a team, create synergies, and build good working relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
7. Openness to adapt, as well as the capacity to absorb and incorporate input and interact with external constituents from diverse backgrounds.
8. Excellent oral and written communication abilities, particularly in the practical applications of Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

General Conditions:

• Applicants must be Tanzanian citizens under 45 years of age.
• Applicants must provide an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV) with a trustworthy contact address, email, and phone number.
• Applicants must apply on the basis of the information in this advertising.
• The title of the job sought for must be stated in the subject line of the application letter and indicated on the envelope.
• Applicants must attach copies of the following certifications.
  • Postgraduate/First Degree/Advanced Diploma, Diploma, and Certificates.
  • Postgraduate/First Degree/Advanced Diploma, Diploma, and Transcripts
  • Form IV and VI National Examinations or Alternative Certificates
  • Computer certificates, as relevant.
  • Professional credentials from the relevant councils, when required.
  • One current passport-sized photo and a copy of your birth certificate.
  • Birth Certificates
• Form IV and Form VI result slips are absolutely not acceptable. The presentation of fake academic credentials and other facts in the CV will result in legal action.
• Applicants must provide three credible recommendations and their dependable connections.
• Foreign certificates need verification by the Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU)—{Degree Level}, the National Accreditation Council for Technical Education (NACTE)—{Diploma Level}, or the National Examination Council of Tanzania (NECTA)—{Secondary Education}.
• Applicants should ensure their colleges and universities are government recognized and registered.
• We really urge women to apply.
• Only selected applicants will be notified of the interview date.
• Applicants with specific needs/cases (disability) are required to specify.
• Applicants who have retired from the public service for whatever reason should not apply.
• The deadline for applications is October 11th, 2024. Only selected applicants will be notified of the interview date.
• Presenting false certifications and information will result in legal action.

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Mode of Application:

Please send your application to [email protected], copying [email protected].