New Vacancies at University of Iringa September 2026

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New Vacancies at University of Iringa September 2026, In 1995 Tumaini University, Iringa University College was founded, originating as Iringa Lutheran College and Seminary. In 1997 it began offering University Certificate, Diploma, and Degree programmes. It operated as University College for eighteen years and was distinguished as being the first private university in Tanzania.

Graduates from this university have become prominent throughout the country in Lutheran ministry, law, and business. In addition, Tumaini is well represented in the national Ministries of Education, the Arts, and others.

Tumaini graduates figure with importance throughout Tanzanian industry. Many have continued on to post-graduate degrees in Europe, America, and other African nations and are distiguishing themselves internationally.

On 25th October 2013 Iringa University College became the full-fledged University of Iringa (UoI). The university has five faculties and offers multiple courses of study in each, certificates, diplomas, bachelors, and postgraduate degrees.

It is under the aegis of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Tanzania. The university boasts a highly trained and experienced academic staff from Tanzania and countries across the globe. It enjoys close ties and support from the USA, Finland, Germany, and various other foreign countries.

University of Iringa invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced Tanzanians for the position of Director of ICT Services.

Job Opportunity-DIRECTOR OF ICT SERVICES

1. JOB DESCRIPTION

The Director of ICT Services shall:

i. Be responsible to the Deputy Vice Chancellor for Planning, Administration and Finance;

ii. Be in charge of the ICT Directorate;

iii. Make proposals for the strategic direction on information technology and provide mechanisms for its implementation;

iv. Oversee security of systems, networks, and enterprise information;

v. Ensure adherence to established ICT standards;

vi. Analyse ICT infrastructure and systems performance to assess operating costs, productivity levels, upgrade requirements, and other metrics and needs;

vii. Recommend and supervise hardware/software specifications for ICT equipment;

viii. Facilitate ICT security audits or investigations;

ix. Prepare and submit ICT status reports;

x. Provide user support, including staff training, access and security of the system;

xi. Develop and maintain relationships with external ICT vendors and service providers;

xii. Keep updated with emerging ICT trends;

xiii. Perform any other duties assigned by superiors.

2. PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

The successful candidate will be assessed based on the following:

i. Ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams and large groups of technical and professional staff;

ii. Ability to manage ICT projects;

iii. Ability to think creatively and to implement leading-edge technology solutions;

iv. Ability to promote teamwork and to manage conflict;

v. Ability to manage change in the public sector.

3. ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

Holder of a Bachelor’s Degree and Master’s Degree in Information Technology (IT) or a related discipline from a recognised institution.

Candidates holding academic qualifications awarded by foreign institutions must attach TCU letters of verification for the respective qualifications.

4. WORK EXPERIENCE

At least six (6) years of relevant work experience.

5. MODE OF APPLICATION

Interested and suitably qualified candidates should submit the following documents:

i. Application letter;

ii. Curriculum Vitae (CV);

iii. Copies of academic certificates and transcripts;

iv. TCU letter(s) of verification for foreign academic qualifications, where applicable.

The application documents should be submitted as a single PDF document via email to:

uoi@uoi.ac.tz

Applications should be addressed to:

Vice Chancellor
University of Iringa
P.O. Box 200
IRINGA