Vacancy title:
University Imam and Student Affairs

[Type: , Industry: Education, and Training, Category: Education]

Jobs at:
SUMAIT University

Deadline of this Job:
Sunday, March 30 2025

Duty Station:
Within Tanzania, zanzibar, East Africa

Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, March 26 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:
In pursuit of its vision and mission to provide excellent University education, training, and research through fostering knowledge and innovation into quality programs to suit the needs of society, Umma University invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the position of University Imam.

Essential Duties, Tasks & Responsibilities:

• The University Imam shall be responsible to the Registrar (Academics, Research, and Student Affairs) and is responsible for the spiritual care of all students and staff.
• The Imam meets relevant spiritual needs of the Muslim students and staff community at Umma University.
• The University Imam shall provide counseling on moral values to the students and staff of the University.
• The University Imam shall provide services to all campuses and colleges of the University.
• Coordination of students’ activities and student welfare; and in this connection, shall have oversight responsibility for sports, games, entertainment, counseling, student organizations, Student Council, student advisory services, career development services, and students’ personal development.
• Be the Returning Officer during elections of office-bearers of the Student Council/Association.
• Provide guidance to professional and social clubs and societies formed by students.
• Inculcate the moral values as contained in the mission and vision of the University.
• Performing such other functions as may be directed by the University Council and the Vice-Chancellor.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of a Master’s in Islamic Studies.
• At least three years of professional ministry and/or leadership experience in a college, university, or similar program.
• Appropriate Islamic background and/or chaplaincy training, including demonstrated skills in community and leadership development, preaching and worship leadership, religious education and program development, Dawah care, service and social justice leadership, and interfaith engagement.
• Have 3 years’ administrative experience, 2 of which must be at the level of Administrative Officer or equivalent.
• Certified for practice by the relevant certifying religious and Government authorities and affiliated to a Religious Islamic equivalent.
• Have strong ICT and communication skills.
• Excellent professional judgment and discretion; ability to work as part of a team; maintains appropriate confidentiality; models integrity, honesty, trust, and professional ethics.
• Demonstrated experience working in spiritually and culturally diverse settings.

Work Hours: 8

Experience: 3 years

Level of Education: Master’s degree

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District: Dar es Salaam

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