Bindura University of Science Education (BUSE)
DUE: 18 MAR 2024
The Data Quality Assurance auditor reports to the Quality Assurance Director. The incumbent shall superintend and handle activities relating to Internal Quality Assurance Audits to improve all quality matters in the academic and support sectors of the University. He/she will work closely with quality assurance officers, analysts (Data and Monitoring and Evaluation) to collect, process/analyse quality assurance data and present findings for informed decision-making by management and enhancement of quality of service offered by the University.
Qualifications and Experience
The candidate should have:
- At least Master’s degree in the educational fields of Measurement, Assessment and Evaluation; Quality Management in Education; Curriculum and Instruction; Science Education or Master’s degree in Operational Research; Mathematics; Statistics; Natural Sciences, Accounting; Monitoring and Evaluation; ICTT;
- At least a second class Honours degree in related fields;
- Proficiency in data analysis software;
- A qualification in monitoring and evaluation would be an added advantage;
- A PhD in Education or related field would be an added advantage;
- At least three (3) years of relevant working experience;
- Experience working in a University set up would be an added advantage.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide quality assurance auditing services;
- Develop and/or reviews and manage quality assurance audits tools, procedures and systems;
- Revise and verify quality standards in line with the national, regional and international quality assurance frameworks;
- Establish and implement an internal quality assurance audit internal plan controls to enhance compliance regulatory requirements;
- Establish and/review quality assurance auditing structures;
- Conduct quality assurance formative and summative audits to ensure compliance with and adherence to both University and national standards;
- Generate audit reports;
- Follow up audit on implementation of audits recommendations;
- Investigate quality assurance issues through audits/spot-checks and verify the quality of services/products ;
- Study, evaluate and assess standards of equipment operations , product process specifications and other related issues to ensure better quality standards;
- Responsible for your own continuing self-development;
- Notify a more senior member of staff of any errors or concerns at the earliest opportunity;
- Undertake other duties not specifically stated above, which from time to time are necessary for the effective performance of the department’s business without altering the nature or level of responsibility involved;
- Perform any other related duties as may be assigned by the Director.
NB: Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
TO APPLY
Interested and qualified persons should send one set of their application merged in continuous pdf format to recruitment@buse.ac.zw consisting of the application letter, certified copies of educational certificates, transcripts, National ID, Birth Certificate and a Curriculum Vitae giving full personal details including full names, place and date of birth, qualifications, previous employment and experience, telephone number, present salary, date of availability, names, e-mail addresses and telephone numbers of at least three referees.
Only shortlisted candidates will be responded to. The closing date for the receipt of applications is Monday, 18 March 2024.