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Background : We are seeking to employ Research Fellow to support project efforts in Fiji on a full-time basis. Optional part-time appointment can be considered. The project will end on 30/06/2027. This will include, but not limited to: Leading the policy reviews and gap maps in their relevant country Assisting with the ethics application process in their relevant country Assisting with/ leading/ supervising scoping reviews/ evidence synthesis in their relevant country Assisting with/ facilitating co-design workshops with young people in their relevant country Contributing to all reports, briefs, and publication/s in their relevant country Person Specification : Essential:   Degree/Honours/Masters qualification in Science or related discipline.  6+ years of expertise gained from a combination of experience, training or professional accreditation. Demonstrated capacity to work independently and...

Background : This position is responsible for assisting in the Hostel supervisors of accommodation facilities, the welfare and supervision of students in the Halls of Residence and the provision of related support services that will enhance the residents’ studies and enable them to develop a foster scene of belonging to a diverse community characterized by tolerance, respect and understanding. Ensure that all developments of specific areas is carried out to the standard required in line with safety and best practice requirements and providing an enhanced and responsive level of service, resulting in improvement to the environment within Hostels (and surrounding areas).   The key function will be to undertake all related activities in order to meet the needs of the University and to ensure that the Hostel is maintained to an excellent standard and to provide a good impression to all visitors to the school, parents, students and staff. Person...

Background : To operate effectively as part of a team of academic, technical, and administrative colleagues in order to facilitate learning and the advancement of knowledge through teaching, research/publication, consultancy and administration, The Research Fellow is also expected to lead the design, development, and reporting of research studies for CMNHS. The incumbent is also expected to undertake (primary and secondary) research and administer research projects, mentor mid-career researchers. and support research publications. Scope of Work:   Provide advice to students and staff choice of statistical analysis strategies, reliability of measurements and interpretation and presentation of statistical results. Support students and staff on using a variety of advanced statistical software, methods, and techniques to gather, analyze, and interpret research data to derive useful information for research data. Provide training on...

Background : A Senior Instructor a fully qualified TVET academic in a particular discipline which is taught to Level 6 Diploma and Higher Education programmes up to level (FQF Level 8). A Senior Instructor will develop new curricula and supervise junior staff. They should be well engaged with industry and demonstrate Leadership in teaching and be involved in administrative duties at least at Department/School level. Person Specification : Essential : Masters in the relevant field (FQF Level 9). 3 – 4 years of industry/teaching experience. Administrative duties. Industry engagement. Academic and/or industrial collegiality. Can teach proficiently at undergraduate level (FQF Level 8). University Service (administration). Community Service (contributions to the wider profession). Desirable :   Published in peer reviewed ranked journals and may also publish other appropriate bodies (trade...

Background : Technical Assistant will be reporting to Head of Training Construction. The incumbent will be required to provide academic assistants to all TVET staff of the technical training division of NTPC by performing teaching or non-teaching related duties such as conducting practical, developing teaching materials, maintenance and repairs of training equipment and preparing and giving assessments and examinations. He/she is responsible for ensuring that all activities associated with practical training and assessments are in readiness, with application of OHS principles constantly at work. Person Specification :  Essential :   Trade Certificate in Cabinet Making/Carpentry & Joinery. 3 years’ relevant work experience Applicants also need to hold Cert IV in TAE OR Certificate in Teaching of TVET (Level 5) AND TOTS 1-4. Note:  Applicants who do not hold this qualification should be willing to upgrade....

Background:   Assistant lecturers may publish research papers and present their work at conferences, but the primary research activity will be directed to completing their Masters’ or doctoral requirements. They will be able to teach units, develop teaching materials but are normally not required to develop curriculum. Assistant Lecturers are full members of their department and should be starting to take on limited administrative tasks. Person Specification:     Essential : Qualification   Bachelor’s in Nursing and Postgraduate Certificate/ Diploma in Midwifery or any Nursing field.   OR   Bachelor’s in Nursing and PG Diploma in any related health discipline.   OR   Bachelor’s in Nursing with Graduate Certificate in Tertiary teaching.   Registration   Must be Registered by the Fiji...

Background : A Senior Instructor is a fully qualified TVET academic in a particular discipline which is taught proficiently up to teach up to level 6 Diploma / level 4 Certificate (for areas that fall in this category). A Senior Instructor will develop new curricula and supervise junior staff. They should be well engaged with industry and demonstrate Leadership in teaching and be involved in administrative duties at least at Department/School level.  Person Specification : Essential :   Diploma/Advanced Diploma (Level 6) and/or with 10 years of industry with supervisory or senior management experience in industry and/or teaching experience. Plus, License or Professional Certification. Plus, Certificate in Teaching TVET (level 5)/ Cert IV in Training & Assessment/ National Certificate/ Diploma in Tertiary Teaching/ International Diploma in Tertiary Teaching). Note:  Applicants who do not hold the specified teaching...

Background : A Senior Instructor a fully qualified TVET academic in a particular discipline which is taught to Level 6 Diploma and Higher Education programmes up to level (FQF Level 8). A Senior Instructor will develop new curricula and supervise junior staff. They should be well engaged with industry and demonstrate Leadership in teaching and be involved in administrative duties at least at Department/School level.  Person Specification : Essential :    Masters in the relevant field  3 - 4 years of industry/ teaching experience  Administrative duties Industry engagement Academic and/or industrial collegiality Can teach proficiently at undergraduate level (FQF Level 8) University Service (administration) Community Service (contributions to the wider profession)     Desirable :      Published in peer reviewed ranked journals and may also publish...

Background: Assistant lecturers may publish research papers and present their work at conferences, but the primary research activity will be directed to completing their Masters’ or doctoral requirements. They will be able to teach units, develop teaching materials but are normally not required to develop curriculum. Assistant Lecturers are full members of their department and should be starting to take on limited administrative tasks.   Person Specification: Essential :   Postgraduate and Bachelor’s qualifications in the closely related field. Minimum of two (2) years of relevant work experience, such as secondary-level teaching experience.    Desirable :     At least 5 years of teaching experience in secondary schools will be an added advantage.      Salary:   FJD32,874.00 gross per annum plus 10% superannuation To explore the post...

The Opportunity The University of the South Pacific invites suitably qualified applicants for the  Supervisor of Cleaners  position based at the  University Library . The appointee will be responsible for the overall cleanliness and presentation of the University Library and its environs and for the supervision of seven cleaning staff . In order to effectively and efficiently manage the overall responsibility of the position, s/he must have experience in supervising a team of cleaners; arrange annual work timetable for cleaners; control stocks of cleaning materials including their issue and replacement; organise laundering of hand-towels; organise monthly sanitation and fumigation services; arrange and sort out back-up for cleaners who are absent due to - sick, annual, compassionate leave, etc.; keep track of Library maintenance needs - lights, ceiling & floor, window, elevator, etc.; prepare periodic reports for the University Librarian or...

The Opportunity The University of the South Pacific invites suitably qualified applicants for the  LIBRARY ATTENDANT  position based at the  University Library .     The appointee will be responsible for: maintaining the general appearance and neatness of the library collection by shelving library materials and ensuring the neat presentation of all sections of the library collection, ensure the provision of quality customer service such as photocopying and assisting with displays, responding to directional queries and looking after the library resources.   Position Description - LLB031 The incumbent is expected to operate under the direct supervision of the Library Assistant/Senior Staff Customer Services. He/She whilst ultimately reporting to the University Librarian is expected to be efficient in the performance of the stated responsibilities within USP Library procedures with the following required...

The Opportunity The University of the South Pacific (USP) is seeking an outstanding senior leader to serve as  Country Director (USP Kiribati) , based at the USP Kiribati Campus. Reporting as the University’s most senior representative in-country, the Country Director acts as the strategic and diplomatic interface between USP and the national environment, including government, development partners, and key stakeholders. The role provides executive leadership for the campus, ensuring delivery of the University’s strategic priorities while strengthening partnerships and advancing USP’s visibility and impact in Kiribati. This position forms part of USP’s regional leadership architecture, which strengthens in-country strategic leadership through the establishment of Country Director roles across all regional member country campuses. It reflects a deliberate shift to elevate national engagement while professionalising campus operations through...

The Opportunity The University of the South Pacific (USP) is seeking an outstanding senior leader to serve as  Country Director (USP Solomon Islands) , based at the USP Campus in Honiara. Reporting as the University’s most senior representative in-country, the Country Director acts as the strategic and diplomatic interface between USP and the national environment, including government, development partners, and key stakeholders. The role provides executive leadership for the campus, ensuring delivery of the University’s strategic priorities while strengthening partnerships and advancing USP’s visibility and impact in the Solomon Islands. This position forms part of USP’s regional leadership architecture, which strengthens in-country strategic leadership through the establishment of Country Director roles across all regional member country campuses. It reflects a deliberate shift to elevate national engagement while...

The Opportunity The University of the South Pacific (USP) is seeking an outstanding senior leader to serve as  Country Director (USP Vanuatu) , based at the USP Emalus Campus. Reporting as the University’s most senior representative in-country, the Country Director acts as the strategic and diplomatic interface between USP and the national environment, including government, development partners, and key stakeholders. The role provides executive leadership for the campus, ensuring delivery of the University’s strategic priorities while strengthening partnerships and advancing USP’s visibility and impact in Vanuatu. This position forms part of USP’s regional leadership architecture, which strengthens in-country strategic leadership through the establishment of Country Director roles across all regional member country campuses. It reflects a deliberate shift to elevate national engagement while professionalising campus operations...

The Opportunity The appointee will be responsible for the management of all the Engineering Laboratories under the Discipline of Civil Engineering. The person will be required to train Laboratory Technicians, support school staff, and supervise the day-to-day organization and running of the Civil Engineering laboratories. The person will be required to coordinate and setup practical classes for undergraduate students, provide technical assistance to postgraduate students and maintenance of Civil equipment. The appointee will also be required to assist academic staff on technical matters and assist in research work and consultancy. He/She will also be required to monitor and maintain the laboratory OHS standards. He/she should be highly experienced with all laboratory procedures in civil engineering. Other duties include basic repair and maintenance of equipment used for teaching and research in Civil Engineering. He/ She should be familiar with procurement...

Position Title:  Lecturer/Senior Lecturer in Electrical & Electronic Engineering Position Number:  LSP065 The Opportunity The University of the South Pacific seeks to appoint a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in the Discipline of Electrical and Electronic Engineering in the School of Information Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Physics (STEMP). The appointee will be required to contribute to the  areas of Analog control engineering, Digital control engineering, and Advanced control engineering  in the Electrical and Electronic Engineering discipline. They will be required to coordinate and teach, organize laboratory, and tutorial classes, mark, assist in administration duties, and counsel students at the undergraduate/postgraduate level, deliver a high standard of teaching, research and postgraduate student supervision.    Position Description - LSP065 Nature and Scope The School of Information...

Position Title:  Lecturer in Remote Sensing Position Number:  LSO018 The Opportunity The University of the South Pacific seeks to fill the Lecturer in  Remote Sensing  position in the Discipline of Geography, Earth Science and Environment (DGESE) in the School of Agriculture, Geography, Environment, Ocean and Natural Sciences (SAGEONS). The position is of importance to the university’s teaching and research activities relating to Geospatial Science courses and programs. The SAGEONS offers the Bachelor of Geospatial Science as a prescribed program (two pathways) at USP. Geospatial Science (GS) is also offered as a major under USP’s Bachelor of Science program.    Position Description - LSO018 Nature and Scope This position is essential for the continued delivery and expansion of the Geospatial Science program within SAGEONS. The appointee should be an expert in remote sensing. Without this...

Position Title:  Lecturer in Geographical Information Systems Position Number:  LSO012 The Opportunity The University of the South Pacific seeks to fill the Lecturer in Geospatial Science position in the Discipline of Geography, Earth Science and Environment (DGESE) in the School of Agriculture, Geography, Environment, Ocean and Natural Sciences (SAGEONS). The position is of importance to the university’s teaching and research activities relating to Geospatial Science courses and programs. The SAGEONS offers the Bachelor of Geospatial Science as a prescribed program (two pathways) at USP. Geospatial Science (GS) is also offered as a major under USP’s Bachelor of Science program. Position Description_LSO012 Nature and Scope This position is essential for the continued delivery and expansion of the Geospatial Science program within SAGEONS. The appointee should be an expert in Geographical Information Systems....

Background:  The Secretariat Officer supports and facilitates the effective operation of the secretariat section, especially the provision of efficient and effective secretariat support to all assigned committees. S/he is responsible for managing procedures associated with writing and editing minutes and preparing meeting papers and actively supporting committee chairs in managing University business. S/he assists the Governance Manager – Senate with the daily operations of the Department, including document management. S/he will be servicing committees on rotational basis in consultation with the Senior Manager Secretariat.    Person Specification:  Essential:   A Bachelors Degree in Management, Public Administration, English or any other related field from a recognised university with at least 2-years’ experience in committee management, and experience related to minute taking, reviewing and vetting...