Human Resources and Administration Officer (based in Tanzania)

Established in 1983, Aga Khan University School of Nursing (AKU-SON) was the first academic component of the University. Since its inception, AKU-SON has played a pivotal role in changing public perceptions towards the nursing profession and has established in Pakistan, an internationally acceptable model for nursing education and practice. At present, AKU-SON conducts four academic programmes: General Nursing (RN) Diploma (three years), BScN (four years), Post-RN BScN (two years) and MScN (two years). Its nursing programmes are recognised worldwide and AKU-SON graduates are working in leadership positions nationally, regionally as well as internationally in UK, USA, Canada, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Afghanistan, Tajikistan, Syria, etc.

Advanced Nursing Studies (ANS) Programme, East Africa
AKU-SON’s ANS programme was developed in consultation with the nursing councils and the Ministries of Health and Education of the governments of East Africa (Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda), to improve the managerial and clinical practices of nurses currently working throughout the region. The programme provides career advancement opportunities for nurses generally and for women in particular. It is a collaborative endeavour, underpinned by a range of formal and informal partnerships with government and private hospitals, nursing leaders and local faculty in each country, as well as linkages with prestigious international organisations such as the Royal College of Nursing of the United Kingdom.

Aga Khan University invites applications for the position of Human Resources and Administration Officer (based in Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania).

Responsibilities
Reporting to the Academic Head, the incumbent will be responsible for the administrative functions at the Tanzania campus. The following are the specific duties for this position:

Administration:

• Implement administrative policies and procedures in consultation with the Supervisor;
• Responsible for purchasing function in coordination with the Supervisor and the finance office;
• Responsible for the proper documentation and record-keeping of all the goods and services acquired;
• Implement safety and security measures at the campus level as per policy guidelines;
• Ensure proper maintenance and upkeep of facilities and equipment at the campus level;
• Ensure provision of housing assistance services to faculty and staff, in line with AKU policies;
• Maintenance of the campus facilities including the grounds;
• Manage the travel function at the campus level, and also maintenance of the motor vehicles;
• Provide logistical support for all the educational activities.

Human Resources:

• Assist in the logistics for employee recruitment process as well as in acquiring of work permits where necessary;
• Maintain leave records;
• Coordinate employee training and development activities at the campus level

Requirements
To qualify, you should have:

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent;
• 5 years of relevant working experience;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
• Excellent computer skills;
• Excellent organisational skills.

Salary and benefits are competitive and commensurate with qualifications and level of responsibilities.

To Apply
Candidates meeting the above requirements and seeking professional growth and an excellent work environment should  forward their applications, curriculum vitae, and copies of academic and professional certificates and addresses (postal and email) of three referees to the Academic Head, Aga Khan University Advanced Nursing Studies Programme, P.O. Box 38,129, Dar-es-Salaam. Email: info@aku.ac.tz. Tel: 2122740/4, Fax: 2122764.

The closing date for receipt of applications will be September 26, 2008.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.