Vacancies

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons to fill the following positions at the University of Zambia:

SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES
JOB TITLE: LECTURER, HUMAN NUTRITION (1 POSITION)

Purpose: To teach, conduct research and carry out other academic related tasks.

Qualifications:

•     Grade 12 Certificate or its equivalent;
•     Bachelor’s degree in Human Nutrition, Dietetics or related subject;
•     Master of Science or PhD in Dietetics or Human Nutrition Sciences;
•     Must have experience of teaching or research at College or University level;
•     Must have proof of publications;
•     Must be computer literate;

JOB TITLE: TECHNOLOGIST (1 POSITION)

Purpose: Responsible for assisting the Chief Scientist in the provision of technical support to the department and carrying out experiments.

Responsibilities:

•     Plans, demonstrates and supervises all laboratory experiments in the stated courses.
•     Supervises technical staff in laboratory techniques and operation of instruments.
•     Supervises students’ projects
•     Sets up apparatus for experiments, teaching and research.
•     Assists lecturers with research work
•     Analyses experiment samples or specimen from clients within and outside the University community.
•     Produces laboratory manuals and report books.
•     Ensures that equipment and chemicals are placed in appropriate locations to avoid accidents and that the lab is  safe to work in.
•     Provides First Aid to accident victims and keeps a record of accidents;

Qualifications:

•     Grade 12 Certificate or its equivalent;
•     Higher National Diploma/Technologist Diploma/Diploma in Chemistry or its equivalent diploma in science laboratory technology.
•     At least three (3) years relevant experience;
•     Computer literacy would be an added advantage.

SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
JOB TITLE: LECTURER, ADULT EDUCATION AND EXTENSION STUDIES (2 POSITIONS)

Purpose: To teach, conduct research and carry out other academic related tasks.

Qualifications:

•     Grade 12 Certificate or its equivalent;
•     Bachelor of Adult Education or degree in a related field with Diploma in Adult Education;
•     Master of Adult Education or in a related field;
•     Experience in teaching or research at College or University level would be an added advantage;
•     Publications would be an added advantage;
•     Must be Computer literate.

SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
JOB TITLE: LECTURER, ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING (1 POSITION)

Purpose: To teach, conduct research and carry out other academic related tasks.

Qualifications:

•     Grade 12 Certificate or its equivalent;
•     Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering;
•     Master of Engineering in Electrical Engineering;
•     PhD in Electrical Engineering or related field would be an added advantage;
•     At least two (2) years teaching or research experience at College or University level;
•     Must have proof of some publications;
•     Must be Computer Literate;
•     Member of the Engineering Institute of Zambia (MEIZ);
•     Registered Engineer with the Engineers’ Registration Board.

JOB TITLE: LECTURER, CIVIL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING (1 POSITION)

Purpose: To teach, conduct research and carry out other academic related tasks.

Qualifications:

•     Grade 12 Certificate or its equivalent;
•     Bachelor’s degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering;
•     Master of Science degree in Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering;
•     PhD in Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering would be an added advantage;
•     Proof of Publications would be an added advantage;
•     Must be Computer literate;
•     Member of the Engineering Institute of Zambia (MEIZ);
•     Registered Engineer with the Engineers’ Registration Board.

SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
JOB TITLE: LECTURER, PHYSIOLOGY (2 POSITIONS)

Purpose: To teach, conduct research and carry out other academic related tasks.

Qualifications:

•     Grade 12 Certificate or its equivalent;
•     Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBChB);
•     Master of Science in Physiology;
•     PhD in a related field would be an added advantage;
•     At least two (2) years teaching or research experience at College or University level;
•     Must have proof of some publications;
•     Must be Computer literate.

• JOB TITLE: LECTURER, BIOCHEMISTRY (1 POSITION)

Purpose: To teach, conduct research and carry out other academic related tasks.

Qualifications:

•     Grade 12 Certificate or its equivalent;
•     Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBChB);
•     Master of Science in Medical Biochemistry;
•     PhD in a related field would be an added advantage;
•     At least two (2) years teaching or research experience at College or University level;
•     Must have proof of some publications;
•     Must be Computer literate.

JOB TITLE: LECTURER, MEDICAL PHARMACOLOGY (1 POSITION)

Purpose: To teach, conduct research and carry out other academic related tasks.

Qualifications:

•     Grade 12 Certificate or its equivalent;
•     Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBChB);
•     Master of Science in Medical Pharmacology;
•     PhD in a related field would be an added advantage;
•     At least two (2) years teaching or research experience at College or University level;
•     Must have proof of some publications;
•     Must be Computer literate.

JOB TITLE: LECTURER, PAEDIATRICS & CHILD HEALTH (1 POSITION)

Purpose: To teach, conduct research and carry out other academic related tasks.

Qualifications:

•     Grade 12 Certificate or its equivalent;
•     Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBChB);
•     Master of Medicine (Paediatrics & Child Health) or its equivalent;
•     PhD in a related field would be an added advantage;
•     At least two (2) years teaching or research experience at College or University level;
•     Must have proof of some publications;
•     Must be Computer literate.

JOB TITLE: LECTURER, PATHOLOGY & MICROBIOLOGY (1 POSITION)

Purpose: To teach, conduct research and carry out other academic related tasks.

Qualifications:

•     Grade 12 Certificate or its equivalent;
•     Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBChB);Master of Medicine (MMed) (Pathology);
•     PhD in a related field would be an added advantage;
•     At least two (2) years teaching or research experience at College or University level;
•     Must have proof of some publications;
•     Must be computer literate.

JOB TITLE: LECTURER, GENERAL AND ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY (2 POSITIONS)

Purpose: To teach, conduct research and carry out other academic related tasks.

Qualifications

•     Grade 12 Certificate or its equivalent;
•     Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBChB);
•     Master of Medicine (MMed) (General Surgery);
•     PhD in a related field would be an added advantage;
•     At least two (2) years teaching or research experience at College or University level;
•     Must have proof of some publications;
•     Must be Computer literate.

JOB TITLE: LECTURER, PSYCHIATRY (1 POSITION)

Purpose: To teach, conduct research and carry out other academic related tasks.

Qualifications:

•     Grade 12 Certificate or its equivalent;
•     Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBChB);
•     Master of Medicine (MMed)( Psychiatry);
•     PhD in a related field would be an added advantage;
•     At least two (2) years teaching or research experience at College or University level;
•     Must have proof of some publications;
•     Must be Computer literate.

 

SCHOOL OF MINES

JOB TITLE: PROFESSOR/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR/SENIOR LECTURER/LECTURER, MINING ENGINEERING, DEPARTMENT OF MINING ENGINEERING (1 POSITION)

Purpose: To teach, conduct research and carry out other academic related tasks.

Qualifications:

•     Grade 12 Certificate or its equivalent;
•     Bachelor of Mining Science/Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Engineering in Mining Engineering;
•     Master of Mining Science/Master of Science or PhD in any of the following specializations;
•     Geostatistics and Resource Estimation;
•     Materials handling and Mine Mechanisation;
•      Mining technology and Rock mechanics
•     At least two (2) years teaching or research experience at College or University level;
•     Must be a member of the Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ);
•     Registered Engineer with the Engineers’ Registration Board.
•     Must have proof of publications.

SCHOOL OF NATURAL SCIENCES

JOB TITLE: PROFESSOR/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR/SENIOR LECTURER/LECTURER, INORGANIC/INDUSTRIAL CHEMISTRY (1 POSITION)

Purpose: To teach, conduct research and carry out other academic related tasks.

Qualifications:

•     Grade 12 Certificate or its equivalent;
•     Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Chemistry or Bachelor of Science with Education degree with a major in Chemistry;
•     Master of Science degree in Inorganic Chemistry or Master of Science degree in Chemistry with specialization in Inorganic Chemistry;
•     PhD in Inorganic Chemistry would be an added advantage;
•     Relevant teaching experience at University level and/or research with publications would be an added advantage;
•     Must be computer literate.

JOB TITLE: PROFESSOR/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR/SENIOR LECTURER/LECTURER, ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY (1 POSITION)

Purpose: To teach, conduct research and carry out other academic related tasks.

Qualifications:

•     Grade 12 Certificate or its equivalent;
•     Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Chemistry or Bachelor of Science with Education degree with a major in Chemistry;
•     Master of Science degree in Analytical Chemistry or Master of Science degree in Chemistry with specialization in Analytical Chemistry;
•     PhD in Analytical Chemistry would be an added advantage;Relevant teaching or research experience at College or University level and proof of publications would be an added advantage;
•     Must be Computer Literate.

 

JOB TITLE: SCIENTIST, DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY (2 POSITIONS)

Purpose: To provide technical support to the department in carrying out technical and academic activities.

Responsibilities:

•     Plans, supervises and coordinates work activities for the technical staff in the Department as assigned;
•     Plans and demonstrates laboratory practicals to students;
•     Custodian of all laboratory property;
•     Prepares and ensures timely production of laboratory manuals and report books;
•     Assists in preparation of budget for laboratory requirements;
•     Provides technical assistance to researchers in the Department;

Qualifications:

•     Grade 12 Certificate or its equivalent;
•     Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry or Bachelor of Science with Education with a major in Chemistry;
•     At least three (3) years relevant work experience;
•     Must be Computer Literate.

JOB TITLE: PROFESSOR/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR/SENIOR LECTURER, PLANT ECOLOGY (1 POSITION)

Purpose: To teach, conduct research and carry out other academic related tasks.

Qualifications:

•     Grade 12 Certificate or its equivalent;
•     Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Biological Sciences or Bachelor of Science with Education degree with a major in Biology;
•     Master of Science degree in Plant Ecology;
•     PhD in Plant Ecology;
•     Minimum of five (5) years teaching or research experience at College or University level;
•     Must have proof of publications;
•     Must be computer literate.

JOB TITLE: PROFESSOR/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR/SENIOR LECTURER, MICROBIOLOGY (1 POSITION)

Purpose: To teach, conduct research and carry out other academic related tasks.

Qualifications:

•     Grade 12 Certificate or its equivalent;
•     Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Biological Sciences or Bachelor of Science degree with Education with a major in Biology;
•     Master of Science degree in Microbiology;
•     PhD in Microbiology;
•     Minimum of five (5) years teaching or research experience at College or University level;
•     Must have proof of publications;
•     Must be Computer Literate.

JOB TITLE: CHIEF CARTOGRAPHER, DEPARTMENT OF GEOGRAPHY AND ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES (1 POSITION)

Purpose: To provide technical support to the department in carrying out cartographic and other academic activities.

Responsibilities:

•     Prepares, coordinates and participates in the preparation or review of work plans, policies, work/laboratory manuals, laboratory report books, procedures and related documentation;
•     Responsible for administrative work such as ordering of cartographic materials, equipment and other requisites for the department;
•     Offers technical advice as may be required by academic staff for their research and teaching work;
•     Supervises all cartographic staff in the department;
•     Demonstrates techniques and procedures to students during cartographic laboratory sessions;
•     Prepares cartographic laboratories in digital mapping;
•     Ensures maintenance of all infrastructure, equipment and instruments in the department and coordinates Geography field course;
•     Participates in the preparation of Departmental budget;
•     Maintains an updated inventory of all laboratory equipment and requisites, records on stock and other reports on laboratory operations;
•     Ensures adherence to safety standards and provides First Aid to accident victims;
•     Participates in the preparation of quarterly and annual operational performance reports.

Qualifications:

•     Grade 12 Certificate or its equivalent;
•     Bachelor’s degree in Cartography, Geography, Natural Resources Management, Geomatics or any related field;
•     Higher National diploma or Diploma in Cartography/Remote Sensing and Geographical Information Systems would be an added advantage;
•     At least three (3) years’ experience in cartographic environment; and
•     Knowledge of GIS, Remote Sensing and Cartographic Software would be an added advantage.

GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
JOB TITLE: MANAGER, OPERATIONS AND EXECUTIVE EDUCATION (1 POSITION)

Purpose: Responsible for the administration of the School’s operations and the development and implementation of executive education programmes.

Responsibilities:

•     Provides support to the Director on the development and implementation of the School’s strategy;
•     Establishes effective operational systems and procedures;
•     Ensures the preparation of a procurement plan and budget for the Graduate School of Business;
•     Develops plans for the Executive Education Programmes of the Graduate School of Business;
•     Oversees the day to day operations of the customer service, information technology, marketing and business development;
•     Oversees service level agreements on best practice in the delivery of executive online courses by monitoring student feedback for online delivery and resolving any problems arising thereof;
•     Monitors expenditure against budget in the Executive Education Programmes and enforces action to ensure operations are within budget;
•     Builds and maintains strong client relationships with the corporate sector and partner University to support the School’s Executive Education Programmes;
•     Oversees preparation of brand guidelines for the Graduate School of Business handbooks, brochures, Journals and other marketing collateral and publications;
•     Coordinates delivery of executive education programs;
•     Monitors and ensures that all staff are following a performance management plan;
•     Enforces discipline among subordinate staff in accordance with the University’s code of conduct;
•     Orients newly employed staff and supervises the same to ensure adherence to approved set standards and procedures; and
•     Prepares regular performance review reports to guide decision making by the Director and School Management;

 

Qualifications:

•     Grade 12 Certificate or its equivalent;
•     Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance or related field from a reputable University;
•     Master’s degree in Business Administration, Economics or Finance, or related field from a reputable University;
•     Minimum of five (5) years relevant work experience; and
•     Must be Computer literate.

JOB TITLE: LECTURER, OPERATIONS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT (1 POSITION)

Purpose: To teach, conduct research and carry out other academic related tasks.

Qualifications:

•     Grade 12 Certificate or its equivalent;
•     Bachelor’s degree in Production Management, Purchasing and Supply, Operations Management, Transport and Logistics or in a related field;
•     Master’s degree in Production Management, Purchasing and Supply, Operations Management, Transport and Logistics or in a related field;
•     PhD in a related field would be an added advantage;
•     Minimum of three (3) years teaching or research experience at College or University level;
•     Must be computer literate

JOB TITLE: LECTURER, BANKING AND FINANCE (1 POSITION)

Purpose: To teach, conduct research and carry out other academic related tasks.

Qualifications:

•     Grade 12 Certificate or its equivalent;
•     Bachelor’s degree in Banking and Finance or in a related field;
•     Master’s degree in Banking and Finance or in a related field;
•     PhD in Banking and Finance or in a related field;
•     Minimum of five (5) years teaching or research experience at College or University level;
•     Must have proof of publications;
•     Must be computer literate.

JOB TITLE: LECTURER, BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (1 POSITION)

Purpose: To teach, conduct research and carry out other academic related tasks.

Qualifications:

•     Grade 12 Certificate or its equivalent;
•     Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Marketing or in a related field;
•     Master’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Marketing or in a related field;
•     PhD in Business Administration, Management, Marketing or in a related filed;
•     Minimum of five (5) years teaching or research experience at College or University level;
•     Must have proof of publications;
•     Must be computer literate.

REGISTRAR’S UNIT

JOB TITLE: MANAGER, TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT (1 POSITION)

Purpose: Responsible for planning, coordination, implementation and monitoring of training and development activities in line with the Staff Development Policy of the University of Zambia.

Responsibilities:

•     Spearheads the preparation of work plans;
•     Prepares annual training plans and budgets;
•     Coordinates training and development activities;
•     Interprets the Staff Development Policy to employees;
•     Secures and disseminates information on scholarships to staff on the Staff Development Programmes;
•     Provides secretarial services to the Staff Development Committee and related Committees;
•     Enforces staff discipline in accordance with the provisions of the Higher Education Act and Disciplinary Code of Conduct;
•     Spearheads monitoring of the academic performance of staff on the Staff Development Programme;
•     Ensures that appropriate action about progress reports received on the performance of staff on the Staff Development
•     Programme is taken;
•     Coordinates timely preparation of the departmental budget;
•     Prepares quarterly and annual reports and submit them to the superior for appropriate action;

Qualifications:

•     Grade 12 Certificate or its equivalent;
•     Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration or Human Resource Management or related field;
•     Master’s degree in Public Administration or Human Resource Management or related field;
•     Minimum of five (5) years relevant work experience; and
•     Must be Computer literate.

JOB TITLE: MANAGER, CUSTOMER RELATIONS (1 POSITION)

Purpose: Responsible for planning, coordination, implementation and monitoring of customer relation activities at the University of Zambia.

Responsibilities:

•     Conducts customer satisfaction survey and ensures that customers are having quality interactions;
•     Ensures marketing of University of Zambia products and services to prospective and existing customers;
•     Ensures that accurate customer data is captured, and maintains customer records;
•     Maintains records of all customer interactions in form of requests complaints and inquiries;
•     Ensures that all challenges relating to the students information system are recorded, reported and resolved within the shortest possible time;
•     Ensures that all recorded customer complaints, inquires, requests and suggestions are resolved within acceptable timelines;
•     Ensures that customer service processes are reviewed to meet customer needs and expectations;
•     Oversees that students are correctly billed for registered courses and payments reflect on the system;
•     Ensures that all payments made for UNZA products and services at Customer Service Centre are accounted for;
•     Supervises that certificates are distributed efficiently to deserving Grandaunts;
•     Ensures that application forms sold and received are accurately recorded;
•     Coordinates the dispatch of admission letters to successful students;
•     Ensures that student registration processes and procedures are adhered to;
•     Manages the Academic Office website page;
•     Conducts regular training in customer service trends;
•     Implements guidelines and procedures on students’ complaints and appeals;
•     Prepares and participates in the preparation of daily activities and weekly reports.

Qualifications:

•     Grade 12 Certificate or its equivalent;
•     Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Education, Business Studies or any other related field;
•     Minimum of five (5) years relevant work experience;
•     Must be Computer literate.

VICE CHANCELLOR’S UNIT

JOB TITLE: ASSISTANT INTERNAL AUDITOR (3 POSITIONS)

Purpose: Responsible for carrying out audit assignments at the University of Zambia and highlighting variances in transaction recording and financial accounting for remedial action.

Responsibilities:

•     Prepares and participates in the preparation or review of work plans, policies, work manuals and procedures and related documentation;
•     Participates in determining whether schools/units/departments in the University are performing their planning, accounting, custodial or control activities in compliance with management policies, procedures and in a manner consistent with institutions objectivity’s high standards of administrative practices;
•     Participates in surveying functions and activities in assigned areas to determine the nature of operations and adequacy in the system;
•     Obtains, analyses and appraises data to make an informed opinion about the adequacy and effectiveness of the system, and efficiency of the performance of activities under review;
•     Participates in the preparation of Internal Audit Unit’s annual budget proposal, including estimates of costs associated with the Unit’s operations;
•     Participates in the preparation of quarterly and annual operational performance reports.

Qualifications:

•     Grade 12 School Certificate or its equivalent;
•     Level II ACCA, CIMA Management Level, ZICA Licentiate, Bachelor of Accountancy or its equivalent;
•     At least three (3) years relevant work experience;
•     Member of Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants (proof of valid membership to be attached); and
•     Must be Computer literate.

JOB TITLE: MANAGER QUALITY ASSURANCE- ACADEMIC (1 POSITION)

Purpose: Ensuring quality assurance in all academic functions of the University in conformity with national and international best practices

Responsibilities:

•     Preparing and participating in the preparation of work plans;
•     Participating in the formulation/review of policies and preparation /review of work manuals and procedures and related documentation;
•     Initiates the formulation of policies pertaining to quality assurance;
•     Designing quality assurance monitoring and evaluation plans;
•     Implementing quality assurance polices, and monitoring and evaluation plans;
•     Generating essential management documents such as annual and quarterly reports including financial reports (budget);
•     Conducting periodical evaluations to measure the level of adherence to quality assurance set standards;
•     Setting and or adaptation of best practices and international standards;
•     Analysing 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;
•     Benchmarking practices in the University with those for leading Universities in region in order to introduce best practices;
•     Reviewing 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;
•     Sensitising University staff on the importance of quality assurance;
•     Demanding compliance to national and international standards; and
•     Participating in the preparation of quarterly and annual operational performance reports.

Qualifications:

•     Grade 12 School Certificate or its equivalent;
•     Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field;
•     Master degree in a relevant field;
•     PhD in a relevant field;
•     At least five (5) years post qualification experience in teaching and research in a higher education institution.

CENTRE FOR INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES (CICT)

JOB TITLE: MANAGER, QUALITY ASSURANCY AND SECURITY (1 POSITION)

Purpose: To ensure that ICT/security control service provisions are commensurate with the requirements and standards of the various university stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

•     Defines systems, network, software and hardware standards for the University;
•     Brings together staff from different disciplines and drives the group to plan, formulate and agree on comprehensive quality procedures;
•     Installs and configures security policies in all communication devices to ensure the safety of both data and hardware resources;
•     Develops, maintains, communicates, enforces and publishes the Information and Security Policy.

Qualifications:

•     Grade 12 Certificate or its equivalent;
•     Bachelor’s degree in Computer Studies, Engineering or ICT related field;
•     Master’s degree in ICT or related filed would be an added advantage;
•     Must have Certification in CCNA, CCNP or MCSE;
•     Must have knowledge of Linux, Windows 2003 server, Virtualization, vLans configurations, Network monitoring, Routing, Switching and skills in Bandwidths Management;
•     At least five (5) years relevant work experience with firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems; and network, server, and desktop environments (e.g Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows Server 2003, AS/400 mainframe, Citrix, Cisco);
•     Member of the Computer Society of Zambia (proof of valid membership to be attached).Only candidates who meet the specified requirements need 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.

 

 

Applications to be sent to:

The Registrar
University of Zambia
P. O. Box 32379
Lusaka
Closing date: 30th April 2018.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

The University of Zambia is an Equal Opportunity Employer.