OUT and Mzumbe University Jobs 2026: Six Vacancies | Deadline 31 August 2026
Public Service Recruitment Secretariat (PSRS), on behalf of The Open University of Tanzania (OUT) and Mzumbe University (MU), invites applications from qualified, hardworking, self-driven, results-oriented and professional Tanzanian citizens to fill six (6) vacant positions.
The available opportunities include Instructor II, Technician II, ICT Officer II and Launderer II positions.
Available Jobs at OUT and Mzumbe University
1. Instructor II – Special Education – 2 Posts
Employer: Open University of Tanzania (OUT)
Number of Posts: 2
Salary Scale: PUSS 4.1
Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Assisting in technical duties that require planning and designing competence in students’ practical activities and projects.
- Assisting in research and development activities.
- Assisting in the maintenance of special needs ICT facilities.
- Assisting in organizing student practical activities.
- Performing any other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications and Experience
Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education in Sign Language or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution. Applicants must also be computer literate.
2. Technician II – Air Conditioning and Refrigeration – 1 Post
Employer: Open University of Tanzania (OUT)
Number of Posts: 1
Salary Scale: PGSS 5.1
Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Inspecting cooling system components.
- Inspecting installations and recommending repairs of electrical works.
- Flushing out old contaminated coolant and replacing it with new coolant.
- Assisting in the repair and maintenance of electrical systems for laboratory or workshop facilities.
- Assisting senior staff in relevant areas of operation.
- Performing any other related duties assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications and Experience
Applicants must hold a Diploma (NTA Level 6) or Full Technician Certificate (FTC) in Marine and Refrigeration Engineering, or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
Mzumbe University (MU) Jobs
3. ICT Officer II – Audio Visual – 2 Posts
Employer: Mzumbe University (MU)
Number of Posts: 2
Salary Scale: PGSS 7.1
Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Assisting in keeping proper records of examination results, minutes, rules and regulations.
- Assisting in taking care of the TV room.
- Maintaining records of required audio-visual equipment.
- Assisting in carrying out repairs of audio-visual equipment and the TV centre.
- Assisting in shooting videos using video cameras according to different occasions.
- Assisting in setting up and adjusting audio-visual equipment.
- Performing any other duties assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications and Experience
Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in one of the following fields:
- Multimedia Technology and Animation
- Multimedia Content Development
- Instructional Design
- Instructional Design and Information Technology
An equivalent qualification from a recognized institution will also be considered.
4. Launderer II – 1 Post
Employer: Mzumbe University (MU)
Number of Posts: 1
Salary Scale: PMOSS 1.1
Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Collecting soiled hospital bed sheets and nets from wards.
- Maintaining laundry equipment in clean and safe working condition.
- Maintaining the laundry area in a safe condition.
- Providing clean bed sheets and bed nets to departments.
- Laundering and ironing hospital clothing items.
- Reporting worn-out or damaged laundry items, bed sheets and nets.
- Performing any other duties assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications and Experience
Applicants must hold a National Form IV Certificate of Secondary Education together with a certificate in Hospitality Management or an equivalent field from a recognized institution.
General Conditions for Applicants
Applicants should take note of the following important requirements:
- Applicants must be citizens of the United Republic of Tanzania and must not be above 45 years of age. Different age limits may apply to vacancies in paramilitary institutions.
- Applicants should apply based on the information provided in the official advertisement.
- Applicants must attach certified copies of relevant certificates, including:
- Postgraduate, Degree, Advanced Diploma, Diploma and Certificate awards.
- Academic transcripts.
- Professional registration and training certificates where applicable.
- Birth certificate.
- Form IV and Form VI result slips, testimonials and partial transcripts are not accepted.
- Applicants must upload a recent passport-size photograph through the Recruitment Portal.
- Public servants are strictly not allowed to apply and should observe the relevant government circular.
- Retired public servants should not apply.
- Applicants must provide three reputable referees together with their reliable contact details.
- Foreign academic certificates must be recognized by the relevant authorities, including TCU, NECTA and NACTVET, where applicable.
- Applicants for positions requiring a GPA must attach the relevant GPA calculation certificate from TCU.
- A signed application letter should be written in Swahili or English and addressed to:
Secretary,
President’s Office, Public Service Recruitment Secretariat,
P.O. Box 2320,
Mahakama Street, Tambukareli,
Dodoma.
Application Deadline
The deadline for submitting applications is 31 August 2026.
Only shortlisted candidates will be informed about the interview date.
Applicants are warned that submitting forged certificates or false information may result in legal action.
How to Apply for OUT and Mzumbe University Jobs
All applications must be submitted online through the official Recruitment Portal:
Applicants should ensure that all required documents are uploaded correctly before submitting their applications. Applications submitted through other means will not be considered.
Important Notice
Job seekers are encouraged to carefully read and follow all application instructions before applying. Make sure your academic certificates, transcripts, birth certificate, passport-size photograph and other required documents are available and properly certified where required.
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