11 Vacancies at NIMR Mwanza

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. NIMR-Mwanza Research Centre is one of the NIMR Centers located in the Mwanza region. The Centre is currently conducting research on HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, non-communicable diseases (NCDs), as well as other diseases of public health importance. The National Institute for Medical Research is looking for qualified, experienced, and well-motivated personnel to fill various positions at NIMR Mwanza Centre.

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2. BRIGHT-SAM RESEARCH PROJECT

The Institute is collaborating with Rigshospitalet (Danish National Hospital), London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, and University of Liverpool to conduct a clinical trial to test the effects of novel Ready to Use Therapeutic Foods (RUTF) and a program of psychosocial stimulation on cognitive and nutritional outcomes among malnourished children in the Mwanza region. Therefore, the Institute is inviting applications from motivated and suitably qualified Tanzanian candidates to fill the following positions:

A. JOB POSITION: Clinical Officer (5 posts)

REPORTING TO: Project Principal Investigator

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
i. To perform clinical examinations;
ii. To collect clinical data using approved questionnaires; and
iii. To perform any other study-related duty as may be advised by supervisors.

QUALIFICATION AND COMPETENCE:
i. Diploma in Medicine from a recognized institution and holding a practicing license from the Medical Council of Tanganyika;
ii. At least two or more years of work experience in clinical research;
iii. Excellent written and oral communication skills in Kiswahili and English;
iv. Computer literacy; and
v. Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training.

B. JOB POSITION: Assistant Nursing Officer (6 posts)

REPORTING TO: Project Principal Investigator

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
i. To do phlebotomy for various tests;
ii. To do clinical examinations, blood pressure measurements of recruited children;
iii. To do anthropometric measurements among recruited children;
iv. To assist in conducting nutritional screening for malnourished children in communities served by a recruitment hospital/health centre;
v. To administer data collection tools using electronic devices; and
vi. To perform any other study-related duty as may be advised by supervisors.

QUALIFICATION AND COMPETENCE:
i. A Diploma-level training in nursing from a recognized training institution and holding a practicing license;
ii. At least two or more years of work experience in nursing or clinical research;
iii. Experience in drawing blood for investigations from children below five years of age;
iv. Experience in conducting anthropometric measurements in children including screening for Severe Acute Malnutrition;
v. Excellent written and oral communication skills in Kiswahili and English;
vi. Computer literacy; and
vii. Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training.

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TERMS OF SERVICE:

One-year contract which may be renewed on the basis of performance and mutual agreement.

DUTY STATION:
The successful candidate will be based at NIMR Mwanza Centre and regularly visit study sites.

COMPENSATION:
A competitive salary will be offered to the successful candidate as per project budget.

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MODE OF APPLICATION:

i. Application letters should be written in English;
ii. Applicants must attach certified copies of Birth certificate, academic certificates, and other awards;
iii. Application letters should be attached with a curriculum vitae which includes not less than two relevant referees’ contacts;
iv. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted; and
v. Closing date for applications will be 14 days after the first appearance of this advertisement.

A daytime mobile telephone number and e-mail contact details should be included in the application.

All applications should be addressed to:

Director General,
C/O Centre Manager
National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR)
Mwanza Centre,
P.O. BOX 1462,
Mwanza.
Or through email: [email protected]

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