Teaching vacancies at St. Francis University College of Health and Allied Sciences (SFUCHAS)

A Constituent College of St. Augustine University of Tanzania

Saint Francis University College of Health and Allied Sciences (SFUCHAS) is a Constituent College of St. Augustine University of Tanzania (SAUT). It is located at Ifakara town in Kilombero District, Morogoro Region. The area is accessible throughout the year as it is connected by tarmac road from all directions. The College is currently running the following programs: A Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree, a Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences, and a Diploma in Pharmaceutical Sciences.

SFUCHAS invites applications from qualified and motivated individuals to fill the following academic vacant posts:

Lecturers (3 Posts)

Qualifications for Lecturer

Applicants for the post of Lecturer must have a PhD or MMed in the respective subject of study and possess a minimum GPA of 4.0 at the Master’s degree level and an Undergraduate degree with an overall GPA of 3.5 or higher from a recognized institution. Must be registered by the relevant Council/board.

Positions

1. Lecturer in Physiology (1 Post)
2. Lecturer in Paediatrics and Child Health (1 Post)
3. Lecturer in Obstetrics and Gynaecology (1 Post)

Assistant Lecturers (3 Posts)

Qualifications for Assistant Lecturers

Applicants for the post of Assistant Lecturer must have a Master’s Degree in the respective subject of study and possess a minimum GPA of 4.0 at the Master’s degree level and an Undergraduate degree with an overall GPA of 3.5 or higher from a recognized Institution. Must be registered by the relevant Council/board.

Positions

1. Assistant Lecturer in Physiology (1 Post)
2. Assistant Lecturer in Pharmacology (1 post)

Tutorial Assistant (6 Posts)

Qualifications for Tutorial Assistants

Holder of Bachelor degree in Medicine (MD or its equivalent) with a minimum GPA of 3.5 out of 5 from a recognized Institution. Must be registered by the relevant Council/board.

Positions

1. Tutorial Assistant in Paediatrics and Child Health (2 Post)
2. Tutorial Assistant in ENT (1 Post)
3. Tutorial Assistant in Emergency Medicine (1 Post)
4. Tutorial Assistant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology (1 Posts)
5. Tutorial Assistant in Clinical Pharmacology (1 post)

Mode of application

Interested candidates should apply in confidence enclosing:

1. Cover letter
2. Detailed CV.
3. Photocopy of relevant academic certificates and transcripts.
4. Photocopy of birth certificate.
5. Photocopy of National ID card
6. Names and addresses of three referees.
7. Mode of communication, e.g., Telephone, email, etc.

Note

• All applicants should indicate the positions they apply for on top of the envelope.
• Certificates from foreign Universities should be verified by the Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU).
• Certificates from foreign examination bodies for Ordinary or Advanced level education should be verified by The National Examination Council of Tanzania (NECTA).
• Recommendation letters from reputable referees/previous employer, alternatively a certificate of service will be an added advantage
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Benefits

Salary and Fringe benefits will be as per SFUCHAS Scheme of Service

Deadline

Interested applicants are encouraged to submit their applications not later than Monday 12th October, 2026 at 04:30 pm.

Applicants should submit their applications to the following address:

Principal,
St. Francis University College of Health and Allied Sciences,
P.O. Box 175, Ifakara, Tanzania

Applications can be sent electronically to [email protected]