Vacancy title:
Senior Warden I

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Education, and Training, Category: Management, Social Services & Nonprofit, Education, Admin & Office]

Jobs at:
Catholic University of Health and Allied Sciences (CUHAS)

Deadline of this Job:
Thursday, October 15 2026

Duty Station:
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania | Dar es Salaam

Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, October 1 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Background

The Catholic University of Health and Allied Sciences (CUHAS), owned by the Tanzania Episcopal Conference (TEC), is a reputable higher learning institution providing training to over 3,500 students. The University offers a wide range of academic programmes at diploma, undergraduate, and postgraduate levels, including Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Master of Medicine (MMed), Master of Public Health (MPH), Master of Science in Pediatric Nursing (MSc PN), Master of Science in Clinical Microbiology and Diagnostic Molecular Biology (MSc CMDMB), Master of Science in Epidemiology and Biostatistics (MSc EB), Doctor of Medicine (MD), Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm), Bachelor of Science in Nursing Education (BSc NED), Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSc N), Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Sciences (BMLS), Bachelor of Science in Medical Imaging and Radiotherapy (BSc MIR), Diploma in Pharmaceutical Sciences (DPS), Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences (DMLS), and Diploma in Diagnostic Radiography (DDR).

Responsibilities

• Handle students' social-welfare cases.
• Disseminate the University's directives to students.
• Maintain accurate records on students' welfare.
• Identify behavioural trends that may require action.
• Administer students' welfare services.
• Facilitate activities of the Students' Organisation.
• Participate in career guidance and counselling of students.
• Help maintain a conducive learning environment.
• Deal with students' disciplinary matters.
• Assist students in securing permits from relevant authorities.
• Present students' needs to the Dean of Students and other responsible University authorities.
• Guide students in observing University By-Laws and Regulations.
• Assist the Dean of Students to organise and implement the orientation programme for new students, in collaboration with other departments.
• Develop extracurricular programmes with the Students' Organisation to promote students' personal growth and development.
• Participate in developing and coordinating policies and procedures related to students' welfare.
• Supervise and monitor cleanliness of the hostel and the surrounding environment.
• Perform any other related duties as may be assigned by the reporting officer.

Qualifications

• Holder of a Master's Degree in Education, Education Management, Psychology, Counselling, Sociology, Social Welfare and Home Economics or relevant equivalent from a recognized University/Institution.

Experience

• At least three (3) years' relevant work experience in a similar position in a reputable institution, gained after the Master's degree.

Other Skills

• Fluent in both written and spoken Swahili and English.
• Good Computer skills.
• Excellent communication, presentational and organizational skills.
• Integrity.
• Personal organization and planning skills.
• Capable of rigorous analytical approach and results oriented.
• Adaptability, Flexible and stress resistant.
• The ability to work in a team and independently.
• The ability to work under minimum supervision.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: postgraduate degree

Job application procedure
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Interested candidates should send the signed application letter, a detailed curriculum vitae (CV), photocopies of certificates and transcripts, names and valid addresses (including phone numbers and mail addresses of three (3) credible referees).

General Conditions

All applicants must be Citizens of Tanzania. Applications must be typed in English. Applicants with foreign university awards must attach a recognition letter from the Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU). Applicants with foreign diploma awards must attach recognition from the National Council for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (NACTVET), as applicable. mail applications must be sent as a single PDF file. The mail subject line should state the post applied for, for example: "Application for Tutorial Assistant - Psychiatry" or "Application for Senior Warden I". Applications may be submitted in hard copy or by mail to the addresses below. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Late, incomplete or canvassed applications will not be considered. The deadline for receipt of applications is Thursday, 15th October 2026 at 4:30 p.m.

Applications must be addressed and sent to:

VICE CHANCELLOR
Catholic University of Health and Allied Sciences (CUHAS)
P.O. Box 1464
Mwanza, Tanzania

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