Institution: Zanzibar University
Location: Tunguu, Zanzibar
Job Type: Full-Time
Application Deadline: 15 September 2026
Zanzibar University invites applications from suitably qualified and competent candidates to fill the following vacancies within the Faculty of Health and Allied Sciences (FOHAS).
1. Assistant Lecturers – Public Health (2 Posts)
Minimum Academic Qualifications
Applicants must have:
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health, Environmental Health, Medicine, Nursing, Medical Laboratory Sciences, or any relevant field with a minimum CGPA of 3.5.
- A Master’s Degree in Public Health (MPH) with a minimum CGPA of 4.0.
2. Assistant Lecturers – Occupational Health (2 Posts)
Minimum Academic Qualifications
Applicants must have:
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Health, Public Health, Environmental Health, Medicine, or any relevant field with a minimum CGPA of 3.5.
- A Master’s Degree in Occupational Health with a minimum CGPA of 4.0.
3. Assistant Lecturers – Disaster & Emergency Management (2 Posts)
Minimum Academic Qualifications
Applicants must have:
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Disaster Management, Emergency Management, or any relevant field with a minimum CGPA of 3.5.
- A Master’s Degree in Disaster Management or Emergency Management with a minimum CGPA of 4.0.
4. Tutorial Assistants – Medicine (2 Posts)
Minimum Academic Qualifications
Applicants must have:
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Medicine (MD or MBBS) with a minimum CGPA of 3.5.
5. Tutorial Assistant – Medical Laboratory Sciences (1 Post)
Minimum Academic Qualifications
Applicants must have:
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences or Medical Laboratory Technology with a minimum CGPA of 3.5.
6. Laboratory Technician (1 Post)
Minimum Academic Qualifications
Applicants must have:
- A Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences or Medical Laboratory Technology with a minimum CGPA of 3.5.
Salary and Benefits
Zanzibar University will offer an attractive salary and other fringe benefits to successful candidates.
Who Can Apply
These opportunities are suitable for qualified academics and professionals with relevant educational backgrounds in public health, occupational health, disaster and emergency management, medicine, medical laboratory sciences, and related disciplines.
Applicants should ensure that they meet the stated academic qualifications and minimum CGPA requirements for the position they are applying for.
Application Requirements
Applicants are required to submit:
- A typed application letter.
- A detailed CV.
- Copies of relevant academic and professional documents.
- Current postal address.
- Email address.
- Telephone number.
How to Apply
Applications should be addressed to:
Vice Chancellor
Zanzibar University
P.O. Box 2440
Zanzibar
Applications may be submitted through either of the following methods:
Hand Delivery:
University Main Campus, Tunguu, Zanzibar
Email:
info@zanvarsity.ac.tz
Applications must be submitted on or before 15 September 2026 during working hours.
Note: Only shortlisted applicants will be notified.
Final Thought
Zanzibar University Vacancies 2026 provide opportunities for qualified candidates to join the Faculty of Health and Allied Sciences in academic, laboratory, and teaching-support positions. Eligible candidates should carefully review the academic requirements and submit complete applications before the deadline.
