St John’s University of Tanzania (SJUT) has announced several employment opportunities for suitably qualified Tanzanian candidates at its Chief Mazengo Campus in Dodoma. The available positions cover academic, health, pharmacy, mathematics, computer science, accounting, finance and human resource management fields.
The recruitment is being conducted under reference SJUT/2025/2026-6, with applications closing on Friday, 28 August 2026 at 4:00 p.m.
Available Vacancies
1. Assistant Lecturer – Accounting and Finance (2 Posts)
Faculty: Faculty of Commerce and Business Studies (FOCB)
Duty Station: Chief Mazengo Campus, Dodoma
Qualifications
Applicants must have:
- Master of Business Administration specialising in Accounting, or Accounting and Finance.
- Bachelor of Business Administration specialising in Accounting, or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Finance (BAF).
- Minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.5/5.0.
- Minimum Master’s GPA of 4.0/5.0, or equivalent.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Assistant Lecturer will work under the guidance of senior academic staff and participate in:
- Teaching and supporting students in assigned courses.
- Conducting academic research.
- Participating in consultancy activities.
- Contributing to public-service and community engagement activities.
- Supporting other academic activities assigned by the faculty.
2. Assistant Lecturer – Health Services Management (2 Posts)
Faculty: Faculty of Commerce and Business Studies (FOCB)
Duty Station: Chief Mazengo Campus, Dodoma
Qualifications
Applicants should possess:
- Master’s degree in Health Services Management, Public Health, Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Health Systems Management or a related field.
- Bachelor’s degree in Health Services Management, Health Systems Management or a relevant business-related discipline.
- Minimum Bachelor’s GPA of 3.5/5.0.
- Minimum Master’s GPA of 4.0/5.0.
Successful candidates will be expected to contribute to teaching, research, consultancy and other academic responsibilities within the faculty.
3. Lecturer – Human Resource Management (1 Post)
Status: Re-advertised
Faculty: Faculty of Commerce and Business Studies
Duty Station: Chief Mazengo Campus, Dodoma
Qualifications
Applicants must have:
- PhD in Human Resource Management.
- Master’s degree in Human Resource Management, such as MSc or MBA specialising in HRM.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration specialising in HRM.
- Minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.5/5.0.
- Minimum Master’s GPA of 4.0/5.0, or equivalent.
Experience working in tertiary education institutions will be an added advantage.
The position is offered on a four-year fixed-term contract, renewable subject to satisfactory performance.
4. Assistant Lecturer – Mathematics (1 Post)
Faculty: Faculty of Natural and Applied Sciences (FaNAS)
Status: Re-advertised
Duty Station: Chief Mazengo Campus, Dodoma
Qualifications
Applicants must have:
- Master’s degree in Mathematics.
- Bachelor’s degree in Science with Education, specialising in Mathematics.
- Minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.5/5.0.
- Minimum Master’s GPA of 4.0/5.0, or equivalent.
The position is offered on a four-year fixed-term contract, renewable based on satisfactory performance.
5. Assistant Lecturer – Computer Science (1 Post)
Centre: Centre for Information and Communication Technology (CICT)
Status: Re-advertised
Duty Station: Chief Mazengo Campus, Dodoma
Qualifications
Applicants should have:
- MSc in Computer Sciences.
- Minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.5/5.0.
- Minimum Master’s GPA of 4.0/5.0.
The position is offered on a four-year fixed-term contract, renewable subject to satisfactory performance.
6. Tutorial Assistant – Pharmacy (2 Posts)
School: School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences (SoPH)
Duty Station: Chief Mazengo Campus, Dodoma
Qualifications
Applicants must have:
- Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy.
- Minimum GPA of 3.5/5.0.
- Registration with the Pharmacy Council is an added advantage.
Experience working in tertiary education institutions will be an added advantage.
7. Nurse II (1 Post)
Department: University Dispensary
Duty Station: Chief Mazengo Campus, Dodoma
Reports to: Doctor-in-Charge
Qualifications
Applicants must have:
- Form IV Certificate.
- Ordinary Diploma in Nursing/Midwifery or Public Health Nurse Certificate.
- Valid professional registration.
- At least three years of experience working in a health centre or dispensary.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Nurse II will be responsible for:
- Providing general nursing care to patients.
- Providing maternal and child healthcare services.
- Administering prescribed medicines and treatments.
- Educating patients on family planning, nutrition, vaccination, sanitation and child spacing.
- Maintaining complete and accurate healthcare records.
- Monitoring patients for medication side effects and reactions.
- Performing other duties assigned by the reporting officer.
Who Can Apply?
These opportunities are suitable for qualified professionals and graduates who meet the specific academic, professional and experience requirements for their preferred position.
Candidates applying for academic positions should carefully check the required degree combinations and minimum GPA requirements. Applicants for the Nurse II position must meet the specified nursing qualification, registration and experience requirements.
Candidates who obtained qualifications outside Tanzania must provide evidence that their qualifications have been recognised by the relevant authorities, including TCU, NACTVET or NECTA, where applicable.
Application Requirements
Applicants should prepare a complete application containing:
- Application letter.
- Detailed CV including three referees and their contact information.
- Certified copies of relevant academic certificates.
- Certified academic transcripts.
- Certified secondary school certificates.
Applicants submitting applications by email should attach only two files:
- Application letter and CV.
- Academic certificates.
Testimonials, provisional results, statements of results and Form IV/Form VI results slips will not be accepted.
How to Apply
Applications should be addressed to:
Vice Chancellor
St John’s University of Tanzania
1 St John Road, 41111 North Kikuyu
P.O. Box 47
Dodoma, Tanzania
Applications may also be submitted by email to:
Applicants using email should clearly indicate the position title in the email subject line.
Application Deadline
The deadline for submitting applications is:
Friday, 28 August 2026 at 4:00 p.m.
Only suitably qualified candidates should apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further stages of the recruitment process.
Final Thought
The St John’s University of Tanzania vacancies provide opportunities for academics, healthcare professionals and graduates to build their careers within a higher education environment. Applicants should ensure that their qualifications, GPA, professional registration and supporting documents meet the requirements before submitting their applications.
