MUKUBA UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

The University is inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following positions.

SCHOOL OF MATHEMATICAL AND NATURAL SCIENCES LECTURERS (05 positions)

Job Purpose: The job purpose for each of the lecturing positions below shall be: to design, develop and produce learning and teaching material and to ensure the efficient and effective delivery of teaching programmes to undergraduate and postgraduate students and undertake research activity in the university in accordance with the University’s strategy, policy and procedures.
  1. A. LECTURER IN BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES (01)
Requirements
  • Must have a Grade 12 Certificate with Five (05) Credits or better that must include English Language, Mathematics and Science.
  • Must have a BSc in Biomedical Sciences
  • Must have an MSc in Biomedical Sciences
  • Having a PhD in Biomedical Sciences or related field is an added advantage
  • Must have a valid practicing license from the appropriate professional body

  1. B. LECTURER IN PUBLIC HEALTH (01)
Requirements
  • Must have a Grade 12 Certificate with Five (05) Credits or better that must include English Language, Mathematics and Science.
  • Must have a BSc in Public Health
  • Must have an MSc in Public Health
  • Having a PhD in Public Health or related field is an added advantage
  • Must have a valid practicing license from the appropriate professional body

  1. C. LECTURER IN CLINICAL SCIENCES (01)
Requirements
  • Must have a Grade 12 Certificate with Five (05) Credits or better that must include English Language, Mathematics and Science.
  • Must have a BSc in Clinical Medicine/Sciences or Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB)
  • Must have an MSc in Clinical Medicine/Sciences
  • Having a PhD in Clinical Medicine/Sciences or related field is an added advantage
  • Must have a valid practicing license from the appropriate professional body

  1. D. LECTURER IN ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH (01)
Requirements
  • Must have a Grade 12 Certificate with Five (05) Credits or better that must include English Language, Mathematics and Science.
  • Must have a BSc in Environmental Health
  • Must have an MSc in Environmental Health
  • Having a PhD in Environmental Health or related field is an added advantage
  • Must have a valid practicing license from the appropriate professional body.

  1. E. LECTURER IN PHARMACY (01)
Requirements
  • Must have a Grade 12 Certificate with Five (05) Credits or better that must include English Language, Mathematics and Science.
  • Must have a Bachelor of Pharmacy
  • Must have an MSc in Pharmacy
  • Having a PhD in Pharmacy or related field is an added advantage
  • Must have a valid practicing license from the appropriate professional body

SCHOOL OF APPLIED SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (01 Position)

Job purpose: To ensure that the relevant machines and apparatus are available for use in the laboratory. They also carry out research into highly specialised matters and record their findings.

Main duties:

  • Ensuring the functionality and safety of the laboratory.
  • Carrying out experiments and research projects.
  • Recording the results of any experiments that take place.
  • Assisting students with research projects
  • Demonstrating methods and experiments to students
  • Controlling the materials kept in stock
  • Ensuring that machines and materials are ready for use.
  • Managing the lab timetable and scheduling machine use.

Minimum Qualification and Experience

  • Grade Twelve (12) or Form five (V) School Certificate with 5 “O” Levels including Mathematics and English.
  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Textile Science or its equivalent
  • At least 2 years related experience working in a textile and clothing industry, or skills training centre.

PROCUREMENT (01 Position)

Job Purpose: Responsible for advising and guiding the university in sourcing and ensuring supply of optional and cost-effective goods and services to the University.

Duties and Key Performance Areas (KPAS)

  • To prepare Purchase Orders and follow up Order processing and delivery.
  • Liaising with Internal Departments/Sections in determining needs and timelines.
  • Maintaining proper supplier, material and pricing costs
  • Maintaining proper supplier relationship, quality control and evaluating supplier performance.
  • Provide strategic input on procurement initiatives.
  • Ensure the Tender process is handled effectively and efficiently.
  • Ensuring the University complies at all times with statutory provisions of Zambia Public Procurement Authority (ZPPA) Act governing procurement and disposal of goods and services.
  • Attends relevant ad hoc Committees as directed.
  • Performs any other duties as may be delegated by the supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience Required

  • Grade 12 certificate with 5 “O” levels
  • Diploma in Procurement and Supply or (CIPS Level 4)
  • Member of the Zambia Institute of Purchasing and Supply (ZIPS)
  • Valid Practicing Certificate.
  • At least 2 years’ related experience.

 Key Skills and Competencies Required

  • Comprehensive knowledge of University vision, core values, policies, procedures and other regulations.
  • Integrity and honest.
  • Strong communications skills
  • Good interpersonal skills, public relations and negotiation skills
  • Demonstrable exposure to a computerised working environment and proficiency in computers.

Procedure for Application Submission

Interested persons who meet the stated requirements for any of the positions should submit their applications enclosing detailed curriculum vitae, certified copies of academic and professional certificates and names of three (3) traceable referees, two (2) of whom must be professionally acquainted with the applicant to: 

The Registrar,

Mukuba University,

Itimpi, off Chingola Road,

P.O. BOX 20382,

KITWE.

E-mail: registrar@mukuba.edu.zm  

Closing date for receipt of applications is Friday, 26TH January, 2024

NB: – THE APPLICANTS MUST ENSURE THAT ALL THEIR ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS ARE VALIDATED BY ZAMBIA QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY (ZAQA)5