Nafasi ya kazi :- SJUT Job Openings: Assistant Lecturer, Tutorial Assistant & Lab Technicians – February 2026

St John’s University of Tanzania (SJUT) Employment Opportunities

St John’s University of Tanzania (SJUT) is a relatively young but dynamic university aspiring to become a global player in the provision of higher education, owned by the Anglican Church of Tanzania (ACT). SJUT is committed to a culture of quality, excellence and absolute integrity in the context of Biblical values. The University is seeking to recruit and bring onboard suitable individuals to provide effective leadership and contribute to the realization of the aspirations of the University. The Chief Mazengo campus is located at Kikuyu area in Dodoma, about 3.5km southwest of the town centre. For further information, please visit www.sjut.ac.tz.

The University invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following positions:

School of Nursing (SONU)

Job Title: Assistant Lecturer (1 Post) Reports to: Dean, School of Nursing (SONU) Duty Station: SJUT Chief Mazengo Campus – Dodoma Job Summary: With guidance of senior staff conduct teaching, research and public services such as consultancy. Qualifications:

• Holder of a Master of Science in Nursing or equivalent degree.
• A Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
• Must have a minimum GPA of 3.5 on a 5-point scale in undergraduate degree and a minimum GPA of 4.0 on a 5-point scale for a Master’s degree or equivalent.
• Must be registered by TNMC

Main Duties and Responsibilities: The Assistant Lecturer shall be responsible to the Dean, School of Nursing (SONU) for the efficient and effective preparing and delivering own teaching materials, problem solving and innovating skills, and recognizing those having difficulties, intervene and provide help and support. He/she shall specifically be responsible, for:

• (i) Conducting lectures; preparing case studies; assisting in tutorials/seminars in undergraduate (not Master or PhD) and other courses;
• (ii) Working in cooperation with senior faculty members on specific projects such as research and consultancy;
• (iii) Understudying senior academic staff to supervise special projects, conduct, publish and disseminate research results;
• (iv) Participating in training, research and consultancy;
• (v) Marking and grading examinations and tests;
• (vi) Supervising students during seminars, examinations, tests, practical, field work and tutorials;
• (vii) Participating in writing of teaching manuals;
• (viii) Participating in curriculum development;
• (ix) Invigilating students during examinations;
• (x) Attending workshops, conferences and symposia;
• (xi) Attending faculty development training;
• (xii) Promoting excellence in all service programmes of the department; and
• (xiii) Performing any other duties that may be assigned by a competent authority.

Salary Scale: Staff salary rank according to SJUT Scheme of Service. Tenure: Fixed term contract of four (4) years renewable on satisfactory performance. Reference: ST JOHN’S UNIVERSITY OF TANZANIA SJUT/2025/2026-3

Job Title: Tutorial Assistant (2 Posts) Reports to: Dean, School of Nursing (SONU) Duty Station: SJUT Chief Mazengo Campus – Dodoma Job Summary: With guidance of senior staff conduct teaching, research and public services such as consultancy. Specific for coordinating skills laboratory. Qualifications:

• Holder of a Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Sciences, OR Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Sciences and Technology.
• Must have a minimum GPA of 3.5 on a 5-point scale in undergraduate degree.
• Must be registered by relevant authorities e.g. MeLSAT
• Experience: Working experience in tertiary education institutions, will be an added advantage.

Main Duties and Responsibilities: The Tutorial Assistant (Medical Laboratory Technology – MLT) shall be responsible to the Head, Department of Medical Laboratory Technology, of the School of Nursing (SoNU) for efficiently and effectively preparing and delivering own teaching materials, applying problem solving and innovating skills, and recognizing those having difficulties, intervening and providing help and support. He/she shall specifically be responsible for the following:

• (i) Understudy senior academic staff including attending lectures, leading seminars, tutorials and practical where applicable;
• (ii) Study and acquire skills and knowledge in training, research and consultancy;
• (iii) Assist in marking and grading assignments, tests, examinations and invigilation under supervision;
• (iv) Assist in research, consultancy projects and outreach activities;
• (v) Participate in curriculum development;
• (vi) Assist in other service programmes of the department; and
• (vii) Performing any other duties that may be assigned by competent authority.

Salary Scale: Staff salary rank according to SJUT Scheme of Service Tenure: Fixed term contract of four (4) years renewable on satisfactory performance.

Job Title: Medical Laboratory Technician – MLT (1 Post) Reports to: Dean, School of Nursing (SONU) Duty Station: SJUT Chief Mazengo Campus – Dodoma Job Summary: With guidance of senior staff supervise and administer practical duties for medical laboratory students in the science laboratories, plus other duties concerning repair and maintenance of laboratory facilities. Qualifications:

• Holder of an Ordinary Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology, OR Ordinary Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences.
• Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 5-point scale.

Main Duties and Responsibilities: The Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) shall be responsible to the Head, Department of Medical Laboratory Technology, of the School of Nursing (SoNU) for the efficient and effective preparing and delivering practical support. He/she shall specifically be responsible, for:

• (i) Carrying out specified tasks connected with laboratory practicals, students’ projects, research, consultancy and services under supervision;
• (ii) Assisting in the repairing and maintenance of laboratory facilities;
• (iii) Assisting senior staff in relevant fields of laboratory operations; and
• (iv) Performing any other duties that may be assigned by a competent authority.

Salary Scale: Staff salary rank according to SJUT Scheme of Service. Tenure: Fixed term contract of four (4) years renewable on satisfactory performance.

Faculty of Natural and Applied Sciences (FaNAS)

Job Title: Laboratory Technician – Chemistry (1 Post) Reports to: Dean, Faculty of Natural and Applied Sciences (FaNAS) Duty Station: SJUT Chief Mazengo Campus – Dodoma Job Summary: With guidance of senior staff supervise and administer practical duties for chemistry students in the science laboratories, plus other duties concerning repair and maintenance of laboratory facilities. Qualifications:

• Holder of an Ordinary Diploma in Laboratory Technology, OR Ordinary Diploma in Laboratory Sciences.
• Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 5-point scale.

Main Duties and Responsibilities: The Laboratory Technician (Chemistry) shall be responsible to the Head of Department of Chemistry, of the Faculty of Natural and Applied Sciences (FaNAS) for the efficient and effective preparing and delivering practical support. He/she shall specifically be responsible, for:

• (i) Carrying out specified tasks connected with laboratory practicals, students’ projects, research, consultancy and services under supervision;
• (ii) Assisting in the repairing and maintenance of laboratory facilities;
• (iii) Assisting senior staff in relevant fields of laboratory operations; and
• (iv) Performing any other duties that may be assigned by a competent authority.

Salary Scale: Staff salary rank according to SJUT Scheme of Service. Tenure: Fixed term contract of four (4) years renewable on satisfactory performance.

Mode of Application

Complete application package that consists of application letter supported with detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) with three referees and their contact details, certified relevant copies of certificates i.e. Degree/Diploma certificates, testimonials, academic transcripts plus secondary school certificates should be submitted not later than Friday, 27th February, 2026 at 04:00 p.m. to:

Vice Chancellor, St John’s University of Tanzania 1 St John Road, 41111 North Kikuyu | P.O Box 47, Dodoma, Tanzania. Tel: 0677-086 095 E-mail: [email protected] OR [email protected] Website: www.sjut.ac.tz

Please Note:

• (i) “Testimonials”, “Provisional Results”, “Statement of Results”, and FORM IV and FORM VI Results Slips will not be accepted.
• (ii) Applicants who have studied abroad, outside Tanzania, have to show evidence of recognition of their foreign awards by relevant authorities (TCU, NACTVET and NECTA).
• (iii) When you apply through email, please put the job title on the subject line and attach only 2 files, one being application letter and curriculum vitae, and the second academic certificates.