We pleased to present to you a list of University of Zambia (UNZA) March 2021 Jobs and how to apply. It involves the Job titles, roles/responsibilities, requirements and the salary involved.
Every year the University of Zambia (UNZA) publishes vacant position for interested & qualified Zambian citizens to apply for. This year is not an exception. Therefore the Jobs are listed below together with their requirements, roles, salary and qualifications.
University of Zambia (UNZA) has built a strong professional team of over a handful of employees deployed across the country. They have created a favorable work environment with able mentors who ensure talent is developed. They have also been ranked among the top employer of choice in the country.
VACANT POSITIONS, ROLES, REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS AT UNZA
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons to fill the following positions at the University of Zambia:
1. SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES
JOB TITLE: DEAN – SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES (1 POSITION)
JOB PURPOSE: Reporting directly to the Vice-Chancellor, the Dean is responsible for planning, organising, coordinating and directing academic, administrative and financial operations of the School.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Controls and coordinates all activities and operations of the School;
- Initiates the formulation of policies and guidelines governing the operations of the School;
- Ensures implementation of policies and guidelines governing the operations of the School;
- Oversees all teaching and learning activities in the University;
- Ensures the development and review of curricula in the School to meet the demands of the industry/society;
- Oversees research and consultancy activities in the School;
- Oversees the enrolment and registration of students and ensures that the School has
- adequate numbers of students in all programmes;
- Ensures that infrastructure and all other facilities in the School are adequate and in proper working order;
- Coordinates planning and implementation of the School budget, and ensures prudent utilisation of financial and physical resources;
- Ensures that the operations of the School are financially sustainable;
- Leads in the mobilisation of financial resources for the School by ensuring the development and implementation of strategies and initiatives for generating revenue;
- Supervises subordinate staff and ensures that performance appraisal is conducted for all staff in the School; and
- Directs the preparation of quarterly and annual operational performance reports and submits the same to the Vice-Chancellor on a regular basis.
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
- Grade 12 School Certificate or its equivalent;
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of specialization;
- Master’s degree in a relevant field of specialization;
- PhD in a relevant field of specialization;
- Minimum of eight (8) years relevant work experience as an academic practitioner and must
- be at the level of Senior Lecturer or above; and
- Must have proof of valid membership to a professional organization or association.
2. VICE CHANCELLOR’S UNIT
JOB TITLE: DIRECTOR – QUALITY ASSURANCE (1 POSITION)
PURPOSE: Responsible for providing strategic leadership in all quality assurance matters in the academic and non-academic functions of the University in order to realise the goal of quality enhancement in conformity with best national and international standards.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Providing strategic leadership in initiating the formulation of policies pertaining to quality assurance;
- Designing and implementation of quality assurance monitoring and evaluation procedures;
- Directing periodical evaluations to measure the level of adherence to quality assurance set standards;
- Coordinating the setting and adaptation of best practices and international standards;
- Directing the analysis of quality assurance evaluation data in order to identify any deviations from quality assurance standards;
- Ensuring that the University complies with national and international standards and legislation pertaining to quality assurance in University education;
- Ensuring that practices in the University are benchmarked with those for leading
- Universities in the region in order to introduce best systems;
- Reviewing of quality assurance policies as and when necessary to ensure that they effectively address prevailing quality assurance challenges;
- Interpreting and communicating quality assurance standards to ensure that quality standards are understood and pursued at all the levels of the University;
- Providing leadership in sensitizing University staff on the importance of quality assurance;
- Demanding compliance to national and international standards;
- Directly supervising the Quality Assurance Manager – Academic and the Quality
- Assurance Manager – Non-Academic and indirectly all other subordinate staff in the Directorate; and
- Overseeing the planning, development and management of the Quality Assurance
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Grade 12 School Certificate or its equivalent;
- Bachelors’ degree in any relevant field from a reputable University;
- Master’s degree in any relevant field from a reputable University;
- PhD degree in any relevant field from a reputable University;
- Minimum of seven (7) years relevant work experience; and
- Must be ICT Literate.
Update: Click here to view more UNZA vacant positions for March 2021
HOW TO APPLY FOR UNZA JOBS
Only candidates who meet the specified requirements need to apply to the address indicated below, enclosing their detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of educational certificates, names and addresses of three traceable references and contact address/ telephone/e-mail details. The position and School should be clearly marked on the envelope.
Applications to be sent to: The Registrar
University of Zambia
P O Box 32379
Lusaka
Closing date: 22nd March, 2021. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. The University of Zambia is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Application Deadline
- Applications should reach the University management on or before the deadline indicated for each of the Job positions.
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