Nafasi za Kazi 22 Taasisi ya Taifa ya Utafiti wa Magonjwa ya Binadamu (NIMR)
Job Role Insights
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Date posted
2026-10-07
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Closing date
2026-10-20
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Hiring location
Tanzania
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Career level
Middle
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree Certificate Master’s Degree
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Experience
1 - 2 Years
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Quantity
22 person
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Gender
both
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Job ID
147191
Job Description
The total number of job posts listed here for the National Institute for Medical Research (Taasisi ya Taifa ya Utafiti wa Magonjwa ya Binadamu - NIMR) is 22 posts in October 2026.
This medical and health sciences recruitment targets research professionals and quality assurance officers to develop proposals, conduct clinical and epidemiological studies, and monitor health research implementations. The specialized roles span across multiple public health and clinical disciplines, including epidemiology, occupational health, paediatrics, medical anthropology, biotechnology, geoinformatics, psychiatry, maternal health, medical rehabilitation, and health system administration.
| Job Title / Specialization | Posts |
| Research Assistant II (Medicine) | 3 |
| Research Officer Grade II (Epidemiology) | 2 |
| Research Officer Grade II (Occupational Health and Safety) | 2 |
| Research Officer II (Biotechnologist - Genetics) | 2 |
| Research Officer II (Geoinformatics) | 2 |
| Research Officer II (Mental Health / Psychology / Psychiatrist) | 2 |
| Research Officer II (Obstetrics / Gynaecologist / Maternal Health) | 2 |
| Research Officer II (Medical Rehabilitation Services) | 2 |
| Research Officer II (Paediatrics and Child Health) | 1 |
| Research Assistant (Medical Anthropologist) | 1 |
| Research Officer II (Medical Anthropologist) | 1 |
| Quality Assurance Officer Grade II (Health System Administration) | 1 |
| Quality Assurance Officer Grade II (Health Information Sciences) | 1 |
| TOTAL POSTS | 22 |
Taasisi ya Taifa ya Utafiti wa Magonjwa ya Binadamu (NIMR)
Vacancies: 22 | Latest closing: 20/10/2026
RESEARCH OFFICER GRADE II – EPIDEMIOLOGY
Posts: 2 | Closing: 20/10/2026 | Period: 07/10/2026 - 20/10/2026 | Scale: PRSS 2
Duties and Responsibilities
- To assist in developing of sound and fundable research proposals to attract donor funding;
- To ensure timely submission of study proposal to the relevant institutional review boards for approval (IRB);
- To conduct approved health research by collecting data;
- To assist in analyzing data and writing reports;
- To disseminate research findings in different forms including publishing in peer-reviewed journals and scientific conferences;
- To participate in local and international scientific forums for the exchange and sharing of health research information and networking;
- To identify opportunities for consultancies, respond to and implement the awarded contract to contribute to institutional sustainability;
- To engage in the commercialization of institutional research products for the improvement of human and social well-being;
- To assist registrations and monitoring of the implementation of approved health research in Tanzania where applicable; and
- To perform other relevant duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications
Holder of a Master’s Degree in Epidemiology and a Doctor of Medicine from a recognized institution with a minimum of an Upper Second Class or an overall minimum of Grade B+ for unclassified Degrees.
RESEARCH ASSISTANT II (MEDICINE)
Posts: 3 | Closing: 20/10/2026 | Period: 07/10/2026 - 20/10/2026 | Scale: PRSS 1
Duties and Responsibilities
- i. To participate in developing sound and fundable research proposals to attract donor funding;
- ii. To assist timely submission of study proposal to the relevant institutional review boards for approval (IRB);
- iii. To conduct approved health researches by collecting data,
- iv. To assist data analysis and report writing activities;
- v. To assist in identification of opportunity for consultancies, respond to and implement the awarded contract to contribute in institutional sustainability;
- vi. To assist registration and monitoring of implementation of approved health research in Tanzania; and
- vii. To perform other relevant duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications
Holder of a Bachelor's degree in Medicine from recognized institutions with an overall minimum of Grade B+ for unclassified Degrees.
RESEARCH OFFICER GRADE II – (OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY)
Posts: 2 | Closing: 20/10/2026 | Period: 07/10/2026 - 20/10/2026 | Scale: PRSS 2
Duties and Responsibilities
- i. To assist in developing of sound and fundable research proposals to attract donor funding;
- ii. To ensure timely submission of study proposals to the relevant institutional review boards for approval (IRB);
- iii. To conduct approved health research by collecting data;
- iv. To assist in analyzing data and writing reports;
- v. To disseminate research findings in different forms including publishing in peer-reviewed journals and scientific conferences;
- vi. To participate in local and international scientific forums for the exchange and sharing of health research information and networking;
- vii. To identify opportunities for consultancies, respond to and implement the awarded contract to contribute to institutional sustainability;
- viii. To engage in the commercialization of institutional research products for the improvement of human and social well-being;
- ix. To assist registrations and monitoring of the implementation of approved health research in Tanzania where applicable; and
- x. To perform other relevant duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications
Holder of a Doctor of Medicine degree (with a minimum of an Upper Second Class or an overall Grade B+ for unclassified degrees) and a Master’s Degree in Occupational Health and Safety from recognized institutions
RESEARCH OFFICER II (PAEDIATRICS AND CHILD HEALTH)
Posts: 1 | Closing: 20/10/2026 | Period: 07/10/2026 - 20/10/2026 | Scale: PRSS 2
Duties and Responsibilities
- To perform field data collection, computer data entry, analysis, and gathering relevant literature.
- To undertake specific research activities with less supervision from senior researchers or the team leader.
- To prepare and submit a manuscript draft to the respective supervisor for review.
- To train and supervise technicians;
- To prepare research progress reports according to respective work plans.
- To assist in the planning of specific research projects.
- To assist in preparing fundable research proposals and consultancy, and
- To perform any other official duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications
Holder of Master’s Degree in Paediatrics and Child Health from a recognized institution with minimum of an Upper Second Class or overall minimum of Grade B+ for unclassified Degrees.
RESEARCH ASSISTANT (MEDICAL ANTHROPOLOGIST)
Posts: 1 | Closing: 20/10/2026 | Period: 07/10/2026 - 20/10/2026 | Scale: PRSS 1
Duties and Responsibilities
- To assist in the field data collection, computer data entry, analysis, and gathering of relevant literature under the close supervision of Senior Researchers;
- To prepare and submit a technical report to the respective supervisor;
- To prepare and submit a draft manuscript to the respective supervisor for review;
- To train and supervise other Technicians;
- To assist in preparing research progress reports according to respective work plans;
- To assist in the planning of specific research projects;
- To assist in preparing fundable research proposals and consultancies; and
- To perform any other official duties as may be assigned by his supervisor.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Medical Anthropology from a recognized institution with minimum of an Upper Second Class or overall minimum of Grade B+ for unclassified Degrees.
RESEARCH OFFICER II (BIOTECHNOLOGIST- GENETICS)
Posts: 2 | Closing: 20/10/2026 | Period: 07/10/2026 - 20/10/2026 | Scale: PRSS 2
Duties and Responsibilities
- To perform field data collection, computer data entry, analysis, and gathering relevant literature;
- To undertake specific research activities with less supervision from senior researchers or the team leader;
- To prepare and submit a manuscript draft to the respective supervisor for review;
- To train and supervise technicians;
- To prepare research progress reports according to respective work plans;
- To assist in the planning of specific research projects;
- To assist in preparing fundable research proposals and consultancy, and
- To perform any other official duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications
Holder of Master’s Degree in Biotechnology (Genetics and Medical) from a recognized institution with minimum of an Upper Second Class or overall minimum of Grade B+ for unclassified Degrees.
RESEARCH OFFICER II (GEOINFORMATICS)
Posts: 2 | Closing: 20/10/2026 | Period: 07/10/2026 - 20/10/2026 | Scale: PRSS 2
Duties and Responsibilities
- To perform field data collection, computer data entry, analysis, and gathering relevant literature;
- To undertake specific research activities with less supervision from senior researchers or the team leader;
- To prepare and submit a manuscript draft to the respective supervisor for review;
- To train and supervise technicians;
- To prepare research progress reports according to respective work plans;
- To assist in the planning of specific research projects;
- To assist in preparing fundable research proposals and consultancy, and
- To perform any other official duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications
Holders of Master’s Degree in Geoinformatics, Geomatics from a recognized institution with minimum of an Upper Second Class or overall minimum of Grade B+ for unclassified Degrees.
RESEARCH OFFICER II (MEDICAL ANTHROPOLOGIST)
Posts: 1 | Closing: 20/10/2026 | Period: 07/10/2026 - 20/10/2026 | Scale: PRSS 2
Duties and Responsibilities
- To assist in the field data collection, computer data entry, analysis, and gathering of relevant literature under the close supervision of Senior Researchers;
- To prepare and submit a technical report to the respective supervisor;
- To prepare and submit a draft manuscript to the respective supervisor for review;
- To train and supervise other Technicians;
- To assist in preparing research progress reports according to respective work plans;
- To assist in the planning of specific research projects;
- To assist in preparing fundable research proposals and consultancies; and
- To perform any other official duties as may be assigned by his supervisor.
Qualifications
Holder of Master's Degree in Medical Anthropology from a recognized institution with minimum of an Upper Second Class or overall minimum of Grade B+ for unclassified Degrees.
RESEARCH OFFICER II (MENTAL HEALTH/PSYCHOLOGY/PSYCHIATRIST)
Posts: 2 | Closing: 20/10/2026 | Period: 07/10/2026 - 20/10/2026 | Scale: PRSS 2
Duties and Responsibilities
- To perform field data collection, computer data entry, analysis, and gathering relevant literature.
- To undertake specific research activities with less supervision from senior researchers or the team leader.
- To prepare and submit a manuscript draft to the respective supervisor for review.
- To train and supervise technicians;
- To prepare research progress reports according to respective work plans.
- To assist in the planning of specific research projects.
- To assist in preparing fundable research proposals and consultancy, and
- To perform any other official duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications
Holder of Master’s Degree in Psychiatry from a recognized institution with minimum of an Upper Second Class or overall minimum of Grade B+ for unclassified Degrees.
RESEARCH OFFICER II (OBSTETRICS /GYNOCOLOGIST/MARTENAL HEALTH)
Posts: 2 | Closing: 20/10/2026 | Period: 07/10/2026 - 20/10/2026 | Scale: PRSS 2
Duties and Responsibilities
- To perform field data collection, computer data entry, analysis, and gathering relevant literature.
- To undertake specific research activities with less supervision from senior researchers or the team leader.
- To prepare and submit a manuscript draft to the respective supervisor for review.
- To train and supervise technicians;
- To prepare research progress reports according to respective work plans.
- To assist in the planning of specific research projects.
- To asuusist in preparing fundable research proposals and consultancy, and
- To perform any other official duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications
Holder of Master’s Degree in Obstetrics and Gynaecology from a recognized Institution with minimum of an Upper Second Class or overall minimum of Grade B+ for unclassified Degrees.
RESEARCH OFFICER II (MEDICAL REHABILITATION SERVICES)
Posts: 2 | Closing: 20/10/2026 | Period: 07/10/2026 - 20/10/2026 | Scale: PRSS 2
Duties and Responsibilities
- To perform field data collection, computer data entry, analysis, and gathering relevant literature.
- To undertake specific research activities with less supervision from senior researchers or the team leader.
- To prepare and submit a manuscript draft to the respective supervisor for review.
- To train and supervise technicians;
- To prepare research progress reports according to respective work plans.
- To assist in the planning of specific research projects.
- To assist in preparing fundable research proposals and consultancy, and
- To perform any other official duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications
Holder of Master’s Degree in Medical Rehabilitation Services,Occupstional Thearpy from a recognized institution with minimum of an Upper Second Class or overall minimum of Grade B+ for unclassified Degrees.
QUALITY ASSURANCE OFFICER GRADE II (HEALTH SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION)
Posts: 1 | Closing: 20/10/2026 | Period: 07/10/2026 - 20/10/2026 | Scale: PGSS 6
Duties and Responsibilities
- i. To assist in receiving and reviewing documentation for submission with research protocols
- ii. To assist in compiling research protocols received for departmental quarterly and annual reports
- iii. To assist in the processing and preparation of general correspondence to researchers regarding the decisions of NatHREC.
- iv. To participate in the review and development of ethics processes/systems/policies/ procedures/guidelines
- v. To participate in reviewing health interventions in the country to determine the extent to which research findings have been incorporated.
- vi. To participate in tracking current events, legislation, and other issues of interest to the National Institute for Medical Research; and
- vii. To perform any other relevant duties as may be assigned by the supervisor
Qualifications
Holder of a Bachelor's degree in Health Administrstion Services from recognized institutions.
QUALITY ASSURANCE OFFICER GRADE II (HEALTH INFORMATION SCIENCES)
Posts: 1 | Closing: 20/10/2026 | Period: 07/10/2026 - 20/10/2026 | Scale: PGSS 6
Duties and Responsibilities
- i. To assist in receiving and reviewing documentation for submission with research protocols
- ii. To assist in compiling research protocols received for departmental quarterly and annual reports
- iii. To assist in the processing and preparation of general correspondence to researchers regarding the decisions of NatHREC.
- iv. To participate in the review and development of ethics processes/systems/policies/ procedures/guidelines
- v. To participate in reviewing health interventions in the country to determine the extent to which research findings have been incorporated.
- vi. To participate in tracking current events, legislation, and other issues of interest to the National Institute for Medical Research; and
- vii. To perform any other relevant duties as may be assigned by the supervisor
Qualifications
Holder of a Bachelor's degree in Health Information ScienceS from recognized institutions.
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