NIMR Mwanza Employment Opportunities

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT 28/03/2017

1. A. Background Information:

The National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR) is the largest public
health research institution in Tanzania. It was established by the
Parliamentary Act No. 23 of 1979 as a parastatal organization under the
Ministry of Health. The establishment of NIMR was in recognition by the
government of the need to generate scientific information required in
the development of better methods and techniques of enhancing disease
management_J prevention and control in the country.

1. B. Our Mission:

To conduct coordinate" regulate and promote scientifically and
ethically sound, high quality health research and deliver evidence-based
information that is responsive to the needs of human wellbeing.

1. C. Introduction:

Evaluation of cash transfers study will build off the Sauti. program
(multi-level interventions at the individual) community, and health
system levels). The Sauti program goal is to contribute to the improved
health status for all Tanzanians through a sustained reduction in new
HIV infections in support of the commitment to HIV prevention and family
planning by the Gover-nment of the United Republic of Tanzania CURT).
This research aims to en~ance our understanding of how the cash
transfers that the young girls and young women receive as part of the
DREAMS initiative affect their relationship dynamics. Research will
employ a) Longitudinal Quali tati ve In-depth Lnt er-v.i ews , b) Pho tovc i cc ,
and Behavioural economics approaches c) Immersion Research: d) EthnoLab.

Therefore the Institute is looking for qualified and experienced
cash transfers study Mwanza centre.

2. A. Duty Post: Research Coordinator (one Post)
Duty station: Mwanza Nyamagana district

2.         B. Required Qualifications: ·                 Master of Arts in Sociology or related social sciences field. ·                 At least one year experience in health research ·                 Knowledge of basic computer skills; ·                 Ability to work effectively with minimal supervisionJ adhere to set priorities) standards and deadlines; ·                 Good written and oral communication in English and Kiswahili;

2. C Job description:

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Specific responsibilities

1.       Participate in developing the capacity of junior project staff) including training and recruitment of field research assistants 2.       Provide administrative and logistical support for all study activities 3.       Organize study planning meeting and the analysis/final report writing meeting 4.        Coordinate by keeping track of all the field work activities to ensure adherence to timelines and achievement of agreed milestones 5.       Assist the co-investigators to track down financial expenditure and preparation of financial reports for review 6.       Coordinate data transcription and provide timely feedback to the local investigator Play an active role in the scientific life at the NIMR Mwanza campus ,by presenting research progress and findings 7.        Oversee the arc~iving important documents and electronic resources relevant to the study 8.       In collaboration with local collection~ processing, analysis 9. Contribute in the preparation investigators) oversee the and write-up of research data of final scientific report

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2.        D Terms of employment: ·                  The period of performance is Twelve Months after the start of the contract.

·                Extension, pending performance review. Employment benefits shall be
according to NIMR Scheme of Service.

3. A. Duty Post: Research Assistants (ten posts)
Duty station: Shinyanga district

3.        B Required Qualifications:

·                Bachelor degree of Arts in Sociology) Anthropology or related

social sciences field.

·                At least one year experience in health research

·                Knowledge of basic computer skills;

·                Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision, adhere to set
priorities_J standards and deadlines;

·                Good written and oral communication in English and Kiswahili;

3. C. Job description

1.       Support research coordinator in field activities and respond to
any immediate challenges

2.       Write field visit reports and share with the research coordinator
Attend daily meetings with the research coordinator to review
progress and provide feedback to accomplishment of planned daily
activities

3.       Contribute to the preparation of progress and final evaluation
report(s)

4.       Ensure proper utilization of the project resources and properties
(including funds and vehicles)

5.       Participate in qualitative data collection

6.       Perform any other duties assigned by research coordinator relevant
to the project.

3. D. Terms of employment:

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• -rne period"aT perFormanceTs sIx MonffiSafter 'Th-e start Qf-U)e coritr-ac t .

·                Extension_J pending performance review. Employment benefits shall be
according to NIMR Scheme of Service.

4. A. Duty Post: live translators (six posts)
Duty station: Shinyanga district

4.         B. Required Qualifications:

·        Bachelor degree of Arts in English Language.

·        At least one year experience in health research

·        Knowledge of basic computer skills;

·        Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision, adhere to set
priorities, standards and deadlines;

·        Good written and oral communication in English and Kiswahili;

4. C.Job Description:

1.       Live translation of interview proceedings

2.       Support research coordinator in field activities and respond to
any immediate challenges

3.       Write field visit reports and share with the research
coordinator.

4. Attend daily meetings wi th the research coordinator to review
progress and provide feedback to accomplishment of planned daily
activities

5.       Contribute to the preparation of progress and final evaluation
report(s)

6.       Ensure proper utilization of the project resources and
properties (including funds and vehicles)

7.       Participate in qualitative data collection

8.       Perform any other duties related duties as assigned by the
employer.

9.         D. Knowledge, experience and skills

·        Experience conducting qualitative research (interviews and photo
voice)

--; 'EXperience workingw·i th adolescents in rural settings

4.         E. Desirable qualities

·        Understanding of longitudinal qualitative research methods

·        Understanding of the behavioural economics approaches

·        Ability to communicate in Sukuma language

4.        F.Terms of employment: ·        The period of performance is Six Months after the start of the contract. ·        Extension> pending performance review. Employment benefits shall be according to NIMR Scheme of Service.

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5.        A.General conditions: Application letters should be written in English. Applicants must attach their relevant certified copies of academic certificates. All application letters should be printed in font Application letters should be attached with exceeding three pages A4 paper) Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Closing date for applications: 14th April> 2e17 A daytime mobile telephone number and e-mail contact details should be included

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Mode of Application: Apply to:                            Centre Director~ NIMR, Mwanza Research Centre, Box 1462, Mwanza.

Or e-mail to:mwanza@nimr.or.tz