Job Opportunities at the National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR)

About NIMR:
The National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR) is a government-established parastatal organization operating under Act No. 23 of 1979 (CAP.59, R.E.2002). It has been operational since 1980 and is a leading institution in medical research. The NIMR Mwanza Research Centre, located in Mwanza, specializes in research on HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, non-communicable diseases (NCDs), and other critical public health issues.

NIMR invites qualified, motivated, and experienced individuals to apply for the following positions:

1. Project Coordinator – Parent App for Early Years (1 Position)

Collaborative Study Details:
This project, conducted with the University of Oxford (UK), the University of Stellenbosch (South Africa), and REPSSI, is a feasibility trial on delivering parenting programs through digital platforms to support vulnerable families. The study focuses on caregivers and their children in three age groups:

  • Third trimester of pregnancy to 9 months.
  • 10 months to 4 years and 11 months.
  • 5 years to 9 years.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and pilot data collection tools.
  • Train and mentor junior staff, including data collectors.
  • Supervise data collection in Dar es Salaam.
  • Conduct regular quality checks on data.
  • Collaborate with the principal investigator (PI) and the data team for data processing.
  • Monitor data for key patterns and insights.
  • Draft manuscripts for publication in academic journals.
  • Prepare progress and evaluation reports.
  • Ensure efficient use of project resources.
  • Oversee project workshops and activities.
  • Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements:

  • Master’s degree in Public Health, Epidemiology, or Early Childhood Development.
  • Proven experience in digital intervention research and child development.
  • Fluency in English and Kiswahili (written and spoken).
  • Strong managerial, organizational, and report-writing skills.
  • Track record of publishing research in peer-reviewed journals.

Contract Terms:

  • One-year contract, renewable based on performance.
  • Duty Station: NIMR Mwanza Centre, with travel to Dar es Salaam.
  • Compensation: Competitive and aligned with the project budget.

2. Clinical Officer – Bright-SAM Project (5 Positions)

Project Overview:
In collaboration with Rigshospitalet (Denmark), the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, and the University of Liverpool, NIMR is conducting a trial to evaluate new ready-to-use therapeutic foods (RUTF) and a psychosocial stimulation program for malnourished children in Mwanza.

Responsibilities:

  • Conduct clinical examinations.
  • Collect clinical data using standardized tools.
  • Perform additional study tasks as directed.

Requirements:

  • Diploma in Medicine from a recognized institution with a practicing license.
  • Minimum two years of clinical research experience.
  • Proficiency in Kiswahili and English (spoken and written).
  • Computer literacy and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training.

3. Assistant Nursing Officer – Bright-SAM Project (6 Positions)

Responsibilities:

  • Perform phlebotomy and clinical assessments.
  • Collect anthropometric and blood pressure data.
  • Conduct nutritional screening for children.
  • Use electronic devices to administer data collection tools.
  • Undertake other assigned study tasks.

Requirements:

  • Diploma in Nursing with a valid practicing license.
  • At least two years of experience in clinical or research settings.
  • Skilled in pediatric blood sampling and anthropometric assessments.
  • Proficiency in Kiswahili and English (spoken and written).
  • Computer literacy and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training.

Application Details:

  • Contract Terms: One-year contract, renewable based on performance.
  • Duty Station: NIMR Mwanza Centre with site visits as needed.
  • Compensation: Competitive, based on the project budget.

Application Procedure:
Interested candidates should submit the following documents:

  1. A cover letter written in English.
  2. Certified copies of academic certificates, birth certificate, and other relevant documents.
  3. An updated CV with contact details of at least two referees.

Submission Deadline: Applications must be submitted by 4:00 PM on 24 January 2025.

Submit Applications to:
Director General
C/O Centre Manager
National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR)
Mwanza Centre,
P.O. Box 1462, Mwanza, Tanzania.

Email Applications to: mwanza@nimr.or.tz (Subject Line: Job Title – Application)

Note:

  • Applications must be submitted in English.
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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