Our client, The Abdulrahman Al-Sumait University (SUMAIT) Zanzibar/Tanzania seeks to recruit an University Imam and Student Affair from suitably qualified and competent individuals with excellent credentials.
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.
Duties and 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 counselling 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.
- Co-ordination of students’ activities and student welfare; and in this connection, shall have oversight responsibility for sports, games, entertainment, counselling, 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.
Academic Qualifications
- A minimum of Master’s Degree in Islamic Studies.
Work Experience
- At least three (3) years of professional ministry and/or leadership experience in a college, university, or similar program.
- Have three (3) years administrative experience, two (2) of which must be at the level of Administrative Officer or equivalent.
Skills and Competencies
- Appropriate Islamic background and/or chaplaincy training, including demonstrated skills in community and leadership development, preaching and worship leadership, religious education and programme development, Daawah care, service and social justice leadership, and interfaith engagement.
- 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.
How to Apply:
If you believe you meet the role specifications and can clearly demonstrate your abilities, please submit your application, including a cover letter, authentic certified copies of relevant academic and professional certificates and testimonials, your curriculum vitae, as well telephone contacts of three (3) referees who can speak of your competence, character and integrity.
Email your application to: recruitment@eaglehr.co.ke to be received by not later than May 1, 2025.
Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) committed to diversity, inclusion and gender equality. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification
Only shortlisted candidates who meet the requirements will be contacted.