Research Officers at National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR. The National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR) is a Parastatal Organization established by an Act of Parliament No. 23 of 1979 (CAP.59, R.E.2002) and became operational in 1980,
3 Research Officers at National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR)
On behalf of National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR), Public Service Recruitment Secretariat (PSRS) invites dynamic and suitable qualified Tanzanians to fill three (3) vacant posts as mentioned below;
RESEARCH OFFICER II – 3 POSTS
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
i. To assist in developing sound and fundable research proposals to attract donor funding;
ii. To ensure timely submission of study proposal to the relevant Institutional review boards for approval (IRB)
iii. To conduct approved health research by collecting data;
iv. To assist analyzing data and writing reports;
v. To disseminate research findings in different forms including publishing in peer-reviewed journals and scientific conferences;
vi. To participate in Local and International Scientific forums for the exchange and sharing of health research information and networking;
vii. To Identify opportunities for consultancies, respond to and implement the awarded contract to contribute to Institutional sustainability;
viii. To engage in the commercialization of Institutional research products for the improvement of human and social wellbeing
ix. To assist registration and monitoring of implementation of approved Health Research in Tanzania where applicable;
x. To perform other relevant duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Holder of Master’s and Bachelor’s Degree in Medicine and must have scored at least an Upper Second class at Bachelor’s degree or an overall minimum pass of grade B+ for unclassified degrees.
REMUNERATION salary scale PRSS 2.
GENERAL CONDITIONS:
i. All applicants must be Citizens of Tanzania with an age not above 45 years of age;
ii. People with disabilities are highly encouraged to apply and should indicate clearly in the portal for Public Service Recruitment Secretariat attention;
iii. Permanent and Pensionable employees should not apply;
iv. Applicants must attach an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV) having reliable contacts; postal address/post code, e-mail and telephone numbers;
v. Applicants should apply on the strength of the information given in this advertisement;
vi. Applicants must attach their certified copies of the following certificates: –
• Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma/Certificates;
• Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma transcripts;
• Form IV and Form VI National Examination Certificates;
Professional Registration and Training Certificates from respective Registration or Regulatory Bodies, (where applicable);
Birth certificate;
v. Attaching copies of the following certificates is strictly not accepted:-
• Form IV and form VI results slips;
• Testimonials and all Partial transcripts;
vi. An applicant must upload recent Passport Size Photo in the Recruitment Portal;
vii. An applicant employed in the Public Service should route his application letter through his respective employer;
viii. An applicant who is retired from the Public Service for whatever reason should not apply;
ix. An applicant should indicate three reputable referees with their reliable contacts;
x. Certificates from foreign examination bodies for Ordinary or Advanced level education should be verified by The National Examination Council of Tanzania (NECTA).
xi. Professional certificates from foreign Universities and other training institutions should be verified by The Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU) and National Council for Technical Education (NACTE);
xii. An applicant with special needs/case (disability) is supposed/advised to indicate;
xiii. A signed application letter should be written either in Swahili or English and Addressed to Secretary,
Presidents Office, Public Service Recruitment Secretariat,
P.O. Box 2320, Utumishi Building at University of Dodoma – Dr. Asha Rose
Migiro Buildings – Dodoma.
xiv. Deadline for application is 15th November, 2023;
xv. Only shortlisted candidates will be informed on a date for interview and;
xvi. Presentation of forged certificates and other information will necessitate to legal action;