The National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR), Tanzania, is a government public health research institute under the Ministry of Health mandated to coordinate, promote and monitor health research in the Country. NIMR is part of a consortium known as Tackling Obstacles for Fighting Filarial infections and Podoconiosis (TAKeOFF). The consortium focuses on addressing barriers to Filarial (Lymphatic Filariasis and Onchocerciasis) infections and Podoconiosis elimination. NIMR through funding from German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) is implementing five research Tasks that address challenges that delays the elimination efforts of Lymphatic Filariasis and Onchocerciasis in Tanzania. In order to implement the proposed implementation research, the Institute is looking for well-trained, competent and selfmotivated candidates to fill the following vacant positions within the Project:
CLINICIAN – One (1) position
Job Location: NIMR headquarters, Dar es Salaam
Reports to: Project Principal Investigator
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Candidate shall be responsible for implementing research/trial activities including executing informed consenting processes, enrolment and monitoring of study participants. Will assist study investigators in preparing study data, literature reviews, analysis for meeting presentations and publications. He/she shall be responsible in conducting and disseminating scientifically and ethically sound health research that addresses the national health priorities to alleviate health problems for scientific advancement and human wellbeing.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- To participate in developing sound and fundable research proposals to attract donor funding;
- To assist timely submission of study proposal to the relevant institutional review boards for approval (IRB);
- To conduct approved health researches by collecting data; iv. To assist data analysis and report writing activities;
- To assist in identification of opportunity for consultancies, respond to and implement the awarded contract to contribute in institutional sustainability;
- To assist registration and monitoring of implementation of approved health research in Tanzania; and
- To perform other relevant duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Holder of Degree in Medicine or equivalent from recognized institutions. ii. At least one year working experiences in clinical setting;
- Valid professional license from the Medical Council of Tanganyika (MCT);
- Must have a thorough knowledge of clinical research concepts, practices, and regulatory and ICH GCP Guidelines regarding drug/vaccine development phases, clinical research and data management methods;
- Able to work under pressure and multi-tasking settings with high level of integrity
- Strong language skills fluency in written and spoken English and Swahili including presentation skills;
- Good analytical skills and ability to understand complex subjects extract and communicate relevant information from data and documents;
- Ability to prepare report using MS Office software, for internal and stakeholders’ communication;
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to organize time appropriately and effectively;
- Self-motivated, able to work independently under minimal supervision to complete tasks and respond to appropriate project authority requests and to collaborate with others;
- A team player with a strong organization, planning with ability to prioritize tasks for both self and team to meet requirements and deadlines; and
- Having ever worked with any research project under NIMR centres or Neglected Tropical Diseases Control programme, will be an added advantage.
Duration of Contract: One year, renewable subject to availability of funds.
Remuneration: Salary will be offered as per Project budget.
MODE OF APPLICATION:
- All applications should be enclosed with certified copies of relevant certificates, detailed curriculum vitae and names of at least two reliable referees.
- Applicants are also reminded to indicate reliable day time contact information.
- Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
- In case you do not hear from us in two weeks’ time after the closing date consider yourself unsuccessful.
Applications should be addressed to:
Director General
National Institute for Medical Research
3 Barack Obama Drive
P.O. Box 9653
11101 Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
The deadline for submitting the application is 16 August 2023.
