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Act of Parliament No. 23 of 1979 (CAP.59, R.E.2002) created the National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR), a parastatal body that started operations in 1980. One of the NIMR facilities in the Mwanza area is the NIMR Mwanza Research Centre. Currently, the center is working on research projects related to non-communicable diseases (NCDs), HIV/AIDS, TB, and other disorders of public health significance.

To fill the following roles, NIMR is seeking individuals who are qualified, experienced, and highly motivated:

Parent App for Early Years

In order to determine whether the Parent App for the Early Years is feasible, NIMR is working with the University of Oxford (UK), the University of Stellenbosch (South Africa), and REPSSI. Three related sub-studies that recruit parents of children in three age groups are part of this study:

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

The study’s objectives are to evaluate app usage trends and pinpoint participation barriers and enablers. It looks for ways to reach vulnerable families with parenting programs via digital platforms without requiring expensive resources or complicated logistics. The Dar es Salaam region will be the site of the study.

Project Coordinator (1 Post)

Reporting: The post holder will report to the Project Principal Investigator.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in developing research protocols, pretesting, and piloting data collection tools.
• Train and build the capacity of junior project staff, including data collectors.
• Plan and supervise data collection in the Dar es Salaam region.
• Conduct periodic quality checks on collected data.
• Liaise with the local PI and the data management team for data processing.
• Monitor data collection for saturation of salient themes.
• Write manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals.
• Prepare progress and final evaluation reports.
• Ensure proper utilization of project resources and properties, including funds and vehicles.
• Collaborate with the Accounts unit to complete financial reports.
• Supervise workshops and other project activities.
• Perform other relevant duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications and Competence:

• A master’s degree in early childhood development, epidemiology, or public health.
• Background in child development and research on digital interventions.
• Written and speaking proficiency in Kiswahili and English.
• Excellent organizational, managerial, and report-writing abilities.
• Peer-reviewed research publication experience.

Terms of Engagement: One-year employment contract, renewable based on performance.

Duty Station: NIMR Mwanza Centre with regular visits to Dar es Salaam.

Compensation: A competitive salary will be offered per the project budget.

Bright-SAM Research Project

NIMR, in collaboration with Rigshospitalet (Danish National Hospital), the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, and the University of Liverpool, is conducting a clinical trial to test novel ready-to-use therapeutic foods (RUTF) and a psychosocial stimulation program. The trial will assess cognitive and nutritional outcomes among malnourished children in the Mwanza region.

Clinical Officer (5 Posts)

Duties:

• Perform clinical assessments.
• Use authorized surveys to gather clinical data.
• Complete other study-related assignments given to you by your supervisors.

Qualifications:

• A valid medical license from the Medical Council of Tanganyika and a diploma in medicine from an accredited school.
• Two years or more of expertise in clinical research.
• Written and oral proficiency in English and Kiswahili.
• Training in Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and computer literacy.

Assistant Nursing Officer (6 Posts)

Duties:

I. Conduct clinical examinations and phlebotomy.
II. Take children’s blood pressure and anthropometric measurements.
III. Check children for malnutrition through nutritional screening.
IV. Use technological devices to administer data collection instruments.
V. Complete other study-related assignments as given.

Qualifications:

• A current nursing license and nursing education at the diploma level.
• Two years of clinical research or nursing experience.
• Knowledge of anthropometric measurements and blood collection in children.
• Written and oral proficiency in English and Kiswahili.
• Training in Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and computer literacy.

Terms of Service

• One-year contract, renewable based on performance and mutual agreement.
• Duty Station: NIMR Mwanza Centre with study site visits.
• Compensation: Competitive salary per the project budget.

Mode of Application

1. English is the required language for application letters.
2. Provide certified copies of your diplomas, birth certificates, and other honors.
3. Add a resume with the contact information for at least two references.
4. We will only get in touch with the shortlisted individuals.
5. Application submission is due on January 24, 2025.

Address applications to:

Director General,
C/O Centre Manager
National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR)
Mwanza Centre,
P.O. BOX 1462, Mwanza.
Email: mwanza@nimr.or.tz