Apply Now! Vacancies Available At Midlands State University

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Apply Now! Vacancies Available At Midlands State University

ihararejobs — Apply Now! Vacancies Available At Midlands State University

POST: ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

A holder of a Bachelor’s degree.
Minimum of 2 years working experience in a University or related environment.
The candidate must have good communication and interpersonal skills.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To act as the first point of contact for enquiries to the office from students, staff and the public, either in person or by telephone and to help in the recruitment of new students. This includes advising students and staff on regulatory and procedural matters.
Processing and preparing sessional examination results for the Faculty Board of Examiners and the Academic Board.
Acts as Secretary to Faculty and University committees as well as board of associate colleges in the faculty.
Maintains administrative procedures in relation to student registration, teaching and assessment, using the University student database as appropriate.
The faculty administrator reports to the Executive Dean/ Director and provides administrative support to the academic activities of the Faculty.
To act as a first point of contact for faculty staff and student seeking advice on regulatory and procedural matters.
The Executive Dean of the Faculty, Registrar, and Directors of Registry Departments may direct carrying out of any other administrative duties.

*NB: Midlands State University is an equal opportunities employer. In the interest of promoting gender parity, female candidates are encouraged to apply.

APPLICATIONS

Applicants must submit copies of applications with the following: application letter, certified certificates and curriculum vitae giving full details of names, place and date of birth, experience, present salary, date of availability, contact telephone number (s) and names and email addresses of three referees to:

The Deputy Registrar (Human Resource)

Midlands State University

vacancies@staff.msu.ac.zw

Application documents must be in a single scan pdf format.

This advert will remain active until all the advertised posts have been filled.

Applicants should clearly state the post being applied for in the subject line. It should also be noted that non-adherence to any of the above instructions will automatically cause the application to be disqualified.

Department of Applied Physics and Telecommunications

Post A: Technician (1 post)

Qualifications and Experience

A National Diploma in Instrumentation and Control or equivalent.
A Higher National Diploma / B.Tech / B.Eng / BSc Honours Degree in Instrumentation and Control or equivalent would be an added advantage.
At least three (3) years relevant working experience in a tertiary institution, research institute or relevant industry.
Certification in PLCs and DCS systems is an added advantage.
Should be familiar with of VSDs programming and deployment.
Proficiency in use of packages such as: Matlab, Comsol and Maple.

Duties and Responsibilities

The successful candidate would be required, among other duties, to:

Develop laboratory policies, strategies and new laboratory test procedures.
Upgrade laboratory technologies, techniques, skills and protocols whenever required as well as to maintain, calibrate and repair laboratory equipment.
Prepare annual progress reports of the laboratory and implement laboratory safety and quality control.
Maintain laboratory inventory and coordinate purchasing of all laboratory supplies and equipment.
Assist students’ practical and offering technical assistance to students during their projects.
Offer techicinal assistance to students and lecturers in cutting edge research work.
Do any other duties as assigned by superiors.

Post B: Senior Technician (1 post)

Qualifications

National Diploma in Applied Biological Technology or equivalent.
An HND or Degree in a relevant area is an added advantage.
At least one year of post-qualifying working experience as a technician.

Duties and Responsibilities

Preparing and running practicals for Biological Sciences and Biotechnology undergraduate modules.
Procurement of reagents, equipment and services for the department.
Calibration and maintenance of laboratory equipment.
General maintenance of laboratories in the department.
Participation in community engagement projects.
Any other business assigned by the department.

Post C: Laboratory Assistant (1 post)