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NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR MEDICAL RESEARCH JOB VACANCIES

The National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR)on behalf of the Mother off spring Malaria studies (MOMS) Project invites applications from qualified Tanzanians to fill in the following position available at Malaria Research project Muheza designated Hospital.

The Mother off spring Malaria Studies (MOMS) Project is a collaborative malaria research project between Morogoro Regional Hospital (MRH), National Institute for Medical research (NIM) Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA), and the National Institutes of Health USA (NIH) which are studying the causes of severe malaria and new treatments for malaria during pregnancy.

Position: Medical Officer or Assistant Medical Officer(1-Post)

Qualification and experience:

Holder of a degree in Medicine (MD) who has complited internship or holder of Advanced Diploma in Clinical Medicine (AMO) with a minimum of three years of working experience Willingness to leam and have special interest in clinical research will be an added advantage.

Duties and Responsibilities

Recruitment, clinical care and follow up of study participants including running mobile clinic teams under the supervision of the project leader or research physician

Keep accurate case report forms

Provide leadership and guidance to junior project staff Perform any other duties assigned by the project leadership

Position: Nurse (2 Posts)

Qualification and experience:

Holder of a trained Nurse/Nurse Midwife certificate coupled with at least two years of working experience at a recognized health institution. Interest to work in children and maternity/delivery wards and mobile clinics, and s/he must have good command of spoken and written English.

Duties and responsibilities:

Recruitment of study participants, provide general nursing care

Proper keeping of case report form and laboratory results

Assist clinicians in conducting follow up clinic including mobile clinic teams

Collect clinical samples from study from study participants.


Position: Data Entry Clerk(2 posts)

Qualification and experience:

Holder of Form IV/VI Plus possession of certificate of computer course (with a bias in computer applications, especially data entry) from recognized institution. S/he should be able to work independently or minimal supervision and must have good spoken and written English.

Duties and responsibilities:

Organize Case Report Forms on a daily basis Enter raw data from case report Forms Prepare participants visit schedule

Position: Driver(1 Post) Qualification and experience:

Holder of form IV national examination certificate with a clean class”C” Valid driving license.Must have a clean record in driving for at least three years.the candidate must also have undergone training and attained
“Trade Test “Grade II from recognized institution.

Duties and responsibilities:

Drive Project staff to mobile clinic

Maintain vehicle in a working order

Maintain driving and fuel consumption log-book

Collect project supply
Pay package
An attractive salary and fringe benefits shall be paid to the right candidates.

Term of Employment: One year contract (renewable by mutual understanding)

Deadlines for submission: Three weeks from the date of this advertisement. Only short listed applicants will be contacted.

HOW TO APPLY: Candidates who fully meet requirement should submit a letter along with detailed CV,photocopy of credentials a daytime telephone contact and three names of referees to:

The Director General,
National Institute for Medical Research

P.O.BOX 9653,
DAR ES SALAAM