SJUT Jobs: Open vacancies Apply Now, July 2025

St John’s University of Tanzania (SJUT), though relatively young, is a vibrant institution committed to becoming a globally recognized center for higher learning. Owned by the Anglican Church of Tanzania, the university emphasizes excellence, quality, and unwavering integrity, all grounded in Christian values. To strengthen its leadership and academic mission, SJUT is inviting applications from qualified and motivated individuals. The main campus—Chief Mazengo—is situated in the Kikuyu area of Dodoma, about 3.5 kilometers from the town center. Additional details can be found on the university’s official website.

Available Positions:

Faculty of Commerce and Business Studies (FOCB)

Assistant Lecturer (Health Services Management) – 3 Posts (Re-advertised)

• Reports to: Dean, Faculty of Commerce and Business Studies (FOCB)
• Duty Station: SJUT Chief Mazengo Campus – Dodoma
• Job Summary: With guidance of senior staff, conduct teaching, research, and public services such as consultancy.
• Qualifications:
  • Holder of a Master of Health Services Management; Master of Science in Public Health; Master of Epidemiology and Biostatistics; Master of Science in Health Systems Management or related courses.
  • A Bachelor of Health Services Management; Bachelor of Health Systems Management; or business-related subjects.
  • Must have a minimum GPA of 3.5 on a 5-point scale in undergraduate degree and a minimum GPA of 4.0 on a 5-point scale for a Master’s degree.
• Salary Scale: Staff salary rank according to SJUT Scheme of Service.
• Tenure: Fixed term contract of four (4) years renewable on satisfactory performance.

Lecturer (Human Resource Management) – 1 Post (Re-advertised)

• Reports to: Dean, Faculty of Commerce and Business Studies (FOCB)
• Duty Station: SJUT Chief Mazengo Campus – Dodoma
• Job Summary: Conduct teaching, research, and public services such as consultancy.
• Qualifications:
  • Holder of a PhD in Human Resource Management.
  • A Master of Science or Master of Business Administration specialization in Human Resource Management (HRM).
  • A Bachelor of Business Administration specialization in Human Resource Management (HRM).
  • Must have a minimum GPA of 3.5 on a 5-point scale in undergraduate degree and a minimum GPA of 4.0 on a 5-point scale for a Master’s degree or equivalent.
• Experience: Working experience in tertiary education institutions will be an added advantage.
• Salary Scale: Staff salary rank according to SJUT Scheme of Service.
• Tenure: Fixed term contract of four (4) years renewable on satisfactory performance.

Faculty of Natural and Applied Sciences (FaNAS)

Assistant Lecturer (Physics) – 1 Post

• Reports to: Dean, Faculty of Natural and Applied Sciences (FaNAS)
• Duty Station: SJUT Chief Mazengo Campus – Dodoma
• Job Summary: With guidance of senior staff, conduct teaching, research, and public services such as consultancy.
• Qualifications:
  • Holder of a Master of Science in Physics.
  • A Bachelor degree in Science with Education (specialization in Physics).
  • Must have a minimum GPA of 3.5 on a 5-point scale in undergraduate degree and a minimum GPA of 4.0 on a 5-point scale for a Master’s degree or equivalent.
• Salary Scale: Staff salary rank according to SJUT Scheme of Service.
• Tenure: Fixed term contract of four (4) years renewable on satisfactory performance.

School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences (SoPH)

Lecturers (Pharmacy) – 3 Posts (Re-advertised)

• Reports to: Dean, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences (SoPH)
• Duty Station: SJUT Chief Mazengo Campus – Dodoma
• Job Summary: Conduct teaching, research, and public services such as consultancy. Specifically, for teaching Unit Processes and Pharmaceutical Calculations; OR Pharmacotherapy; OR Pharmacognosy.
• Qualifications:
  • Holder of a PhD in Pharmacy.
  • A Master of Science or Master of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutics.
  • A Bachelor of Pharmacy.
  • Must have a minimum GPA of 3.5 on a 5-point scale in undergraduate degree and a minimum GPA of 4.0 on a 5-point scale for a Master’s degree or equivalent.
• Experience: Working experience in tertiary education institutions will be an added advantage.
• Salary Scale: Staff salary rank according to SJUT Scheme of Service.
• Tenure: Fixed term contract of four (4) years renewable on satisfactory performance.

Assistant Lecturer – 2 Posts (Re-advertised)

• Reports to: Dean, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences (SoPH)
• Duty Station: SJUT Chief Mazengo Campus – Dodoma
• Job Summary: With guidance of senior staff, conduct teaching, research, and public services such as consultancy. Specifically, for teaching Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Medicinal Chemistry, and Drug Design.
• Qualifications:
  • Holder of a Master of Science or Master of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutics.
  • A Bachelor of Pharmacy.
  • Must have a minimum GPA of 3.5 on a 5-point scale in undergraduate degree and a minimum GPA of 4.0 on a 5-point scale for a Master’s degree or equivalent.
• Salary Scale: Staff salary rank according to SJUT Scheme of Service.
• Tenure: Fixed term contract of four (4) years renewable on satisfactory performance.

Terms of Employment:

All positions are full-time and based at the SJUT Chief Mazengo Campus in Dodoma. Appointments are on four-year renewable contracts, contingent on performance. Compensation is aligned with the university’s salary scale as per the SJUT Scheme of Service.

Application Procedure:

Applicants should submit a complete application including a cover letter, a detailed CV with three referees, certified copies of academic certificates and transcripts, and relevant secondary school certificates. The deadline for applications is Friday, 15th August 2025 at 4:00 PM. Applications can be sent either by mail or email to:

Vice Chancellor
St John’s University of Tanzania
1 St John Road, Kikuyu North
P.O. Box 47, Dodoma, Tanzania
Tel: 0677-086095
Email: admin@sjut.ac.tz or hr@sjut.ac.tz

Important Notes:

• Results slips, provisional results, and testimonials are not accepted.
• Applicants with foreign qualifications must provide proof of recognition by Tanzanian authorities such as TCU, NACTE, or NECTA.
• When applying via email, include the job title in the subject line and attach only two documents: one for the cover letter and CV, and another for academic certificates.