6 Research Assistant Job Opportunities at NIMR

6 Research Assistant Job Opportunities at NIMR

NIMR

BACKGROUND

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 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 the qualified, experienced and well-motivated personnel to fill the Policy Engagement Manager and Research Assistants for Parent App and Cyber Violence Studies at NIMR Mwanza Centre.

Job Position: Research Assistants (6 Posts)

REPORTING: The post holder will report to the Project Principal Investigator

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To contact and arrange interview appointments with study participants;
• To consent and interview study participants;
• To make follow-up physical visits to study participants who are not reachable by mobile phone;
• To write up summaries of interviews and other fieldwork activities;
• To transcribe and translate into English the qualitative data audio recordings; and
• To perform any other related duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor

QUALIFICATION AND COMPETENCE:

• Holder of Bachelor’s Degree in sociology, public health or any other related disciplines;
• Some experience in conducting qualitative and quantitative data collection;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in Kiswahili and English; and
• Aged below 30 years.

DUTY STATION:

The successful candidate will be based at NIMR Mwanza Centre with regular visits to study sites.

TERMS OF SERVICE:

Six Months contract which may be renewed on the basis of performance and mutual agreement.

COMPENSATION:

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

MODE OF APPLICATION:

• Application letters should be written in English;
• Applicants must attach certified copies of Birth certificate, academic certificates and other awards;
• Application letters should be attached with curriculum vitae which includes not less than two relevant referees’ contacts
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted; and
• A daytime mobile telephone number and e-mail contact details should be included in the application

All applications should be addressed to:

Centre Manager,

National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR) Mwanza Centre,

P.O.BOX 1462,

Mwanza. Or through email: mwanza@nimr.or.tz

The deadline for submitting the application is 10 August 2023.