Vacancy title:
Academic Officer

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

Jobs at:
University of Medical Science and Technology

Deadline of this Job:
Thursday, January 20 2028

Duty Station:
Dar es Salaam | Dar es Salaam

Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, January 8 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Background

The Academic Officer plays a critical role in the administration and smooth operation of academic programs. This position supports curriculum development, faculty coordination, academic scheduling, and ensures adherence to institutional and accreditation standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate the development, review, and implementation of academic curricula and course schedules.
• Liaise between academic departments, faculty, and the registrar’s office.
• Assist in the preparation for accreditation and quality assurance audits.
• Manage academic records, student progression data, and generate relevant reports.
• Facilitate the examination process, including timetabling and results processing.
• Provide administrative support for faculty meetings, committees, and academic events.
• Advise students and faculty on academic policies and procedures.

Requirements:

Education:

Master’s degree in Education Administration, Educational Leadership, or a relevant academic field.

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in academic administration within a university or college.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in academic management software and MS Office Suite.
• High level of integrity and attention to detail.
• Here’s a look at the UMST logo and a typical medical university campus in the region to give you a sense of the institution.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 48

Level of Education: postgraduate degree

Job application procedure
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Interested applicants to fill these teaching vacant positions are invited to send merged PDF file which shall include application letters, up to date curriculum vitae, and certified copies of certificates and transcripts addressed to the Chairman, Board of Trustees, UMST, P. O. Box. 100035 Dar es Salaam. Applications may be submitted electronically or delivered in hard copy to the UMST campus. All applications must be received not later than 20th January, 2028. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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