Quality Assurance Officer at SUMAIT University January, 2020

The Abdulrahman Al-Sumait University (SUMAIT University) was built on the foundation of the former University College of Education Zanzibar (CEZ) established in 1998 by a Kuwait based charity organization, Direct Aid. As part of our expansion programme, SUMAIT University invites qualified Tanzanians and non Tanzanians to fill various academic and administrative vacant posts as follows:

Job title: Quality Assurance Officer

Duty station: SUMAIT University

Reporting to: DVC (Administration and Finance)

Quality Assurance Officer will lead the development, implementation and review of the University’s quality assurance systems and processes in taught courses and research degrees. QAO shall ensure that the University products and services meet and maintain set standards to achieve Mission and Vision of the university.

Roles & Responsibilities

To oversee active role in ensuring that quality assurance and enhancement activities and issues throughout the University.
To play an active role in ensuring that quality assurance and enhancement issues are appropriately considered throughout the University.
To devise procedures to inspect and report quality assurance issues
To supervise and guide inspectors, technicians and other staff
To appraise customers’ requirements and make sure they are satisfied
To report all malfunctions to production executives to ensure immediate action
To facilitate proactive solutions by collecting and analyzing quality data
To review current standards and policies

Knowledge, skills and abilities required

Holder of BSc/BA in Business Administration, Quality Assurance, Statistics, Project Management, IT or equivalent from a recognized Institution. Candidates with a Master degree could add value to the post.
Candidates with Quality Management certificates are encouraged to apply
Proven experience as a quality assurance staff or relevant role
Thorough knowledge of methodologies of quality assurance and standards
Excellent numerical skills and understanding of data collection and analysis/statistical methods
Good knowledge of MS Office and databases  Outstanding communication skills

Mode of Application

Applicants should submit their applications supported by detailed Curriculum Vitae (C.V.), certified copies of their certificates, names and addresses of three non-relative referees who can be contacted for references.

Salary and Remunerations

SUMAIT University offers very attractive salary and remunerations according to the University’s Salary Scales.

Deadline: 30/01/2020

Hand delivered application should reach Sumait University, Chukwani Street Zanzibar not later than 3:30hrs on 31 January, 2020. Or you can send your application through: Applications should be addressed to: