KCMC University is inviting qualified, experienced, and motivated Tanzanian professionals to apply for two senior administrative positions. The university, owned by the Good Samaritan Foundation, is a fully-fledged higher learning institution dedicated to training healthcare professionals in clinical, biomedical, and allied health sciences.
As part of its commitment to strengthening institutional capacity and delivering quality education, KCMC University seeks competent candidates to fill the following vacancies.
Available Positions
1. Principal Estates Management Officer Grade I (1 Position)
KCMC University is looking for a highly qualified professional to oversee estates management and infrastructure development across the institution.
Educational Qualifications
Applicants must possess:
- A Bachelor’s Degree and Master’s Degree in any of the following fields:
- Estates Management
- Property and Facilities Management
- Real Estate Management
- Building Engineering
- Building Survey
- Land Management and Valuation
- Or other equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution.
- A minimum of 12 years of relevant working experience in a related position.
Key Skills Required
Successful applicants should demonstrate:
- Knowledge of estates and facilities management
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Leadership and project management capabilities
- Decision-making ability
- Attention to detail
- Commercial awareness
- Customer service orientation
Main Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Providing technical guidance on estates management.
- Planning and supervising maintenance of university buildings and infrastructure.
- Developing and implementing estates management strategies.
- Reviewing policies and procedures related to estates management.
- Coordinating preventive and corrective maintenance programmes.
- Managing landscaping improvement projects.
- Preparing development budgets and technical reports.
- Negotiating contracts with service providers.
- Supervising staff and contractors.
- Monitoring construction projects and ensuring compliance with quality standards.
- Representing the University in matters related to estates management.
- Performing other duties assigned by senior university management.
2. Principal Planning and Investment Officer Grade I (1 Position)
KCMC University is also seeking an experienced planning and investment professional to support strategic planning, investment management, and resource mobilization initiatives.
Educational Qualifications
Applicants should possess:
- A Master’s Degree in one of the following fields:
- Planning
- Project Planning and Management
- Finance and Investment
- Development Planning and Management
- Planning and Investment
- Educational Planning and Management
- Monitoring and Evaluation
- Or an equivalent qualification from a recognized university.
Additionally, candidates must have:
- At least 12 years of work experience in a senior planning or investment position within a recognized university or institution.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will support the University in three major areas:
Planning Functions
Responsibilities include:
- Coordinating implementation of the University’s Corporate Strategic Plan.
- Preparing annual and mid-term strategic reports.
- Developing annual rolling strategic plans.
- Coordinating preparation of the University Annual Report.
- Collecting, compiling, and analyzing institutional data.
- Preparing departmental budgets.
- Monitoring implementation of annual work plans.
Investment Functions
The officer will also:
- Develop and review investment strategies.
- Prepare investment plans and project documents.
- Monitor approved investment projects.
- Assess investment risks.
- Conduct research on investment opportunities.
- Prepare investment performance reports.
Resource Mobilization Functions
Key duties include:
- Supporting implementation of the University’s Resource Mobilization Strategy.
- Preparing funding proposals.
- Identifying donor and funding opportunities.
- Establishing income-generating projects.
- Monitoring resource mobilization initiatives.
- Maintaining donor and partner databases.
- Training staff on resource mobilization strategies.
- Participating in stakeholder engagement and fundraising activities.
Salary and Benefits
Successful candidates will receive a competitive and attractive remuneration package, including salary and fringe benefits, based on their qualifications, experience, and the KCMC University Schemes of Service and Staff Regulations.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should submit:
- A detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Certified copies of academic certificates
- Certified academic transcripts
- Form IV and Form VI certificates
- Names and contact addresses of three referees
Applications should be addressed to:
Vice Chancellor
KCMC University
P.O. Box 2240
Moshi, Tanzania
Applicants are also required to submit their applications through the University’s online recruitment portal available on the official website.
Application Deadline
The deadline for submitting applications is Friday, 10 July 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
Why Join KCMC University?
KCMC University is one of Tanzania’s respected health sciences institutions, committed to producing highly skilled healthcare professionals through quality education, research, and innovation. Joining the university offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic academic environment while contributing to institutional growth and excellence. Qualified candidates who meet the stated requirements are encouraged to submit their applications before the closing date.
