Nafasi za Kazi 4 Taasisi ya Chakula na Lishe Tanzania (TFNC)

The Tanzania Food and Nutrition Centre (TFNC) is a government research institution and parastatal organization under the Ministry of Health, established in 1973 to fight malnutrition. As the technical arm of the government, it leads national nutrition strategies, coordinates food security policies, conducts research, and provides technical support to reduce all forms of malnutrition.

The total number of job posts listed here for the Tanzania Food and Nutrition Centre (Taasisi ya Chakula na Lishe Tanzania - TFNC) is 4 posts in March 2026.

Taasisi ya Chakula na Lishe Tanzania (TFNC)

Vacancies: 4  |  Latest closing: 04/04/2026

RESEARCH OFFICER II (MONITORING AND EVALUATION)

Posts: 1  |  Closing: 04/04/2026  |  Period: 22/03/2026 - 04/04/2026  |  Scale: PRSS 2

Duties and Responsibilities

• To perform field data collection, Computer data entry, and analysis and in a gathering of relevant literature under close supervision of Senior Researchers;
• To assist in disseminating food and nutrition information including Publications, Mass media, Interpersonal communication, educational programs, public service announcements, preparation of printed materials and online resources;
• To undertake specific research activities with less supervision from Senior Researchers or Team Leaders;
• To prepare and submit a draft manuscript, books, technical reports, training materials, guidelines, and protocol for publication to the respective Supervisor for review;
• To train and supervise Junior Researchers;
• To assist in preparing research progress reports according to the 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 one’s supervisor.

Qualifications

Holder of a Master's Degree with a minimum of upper second class at a Bachelor's Degree in Monitoring and Evaluation from a recognized Institution.

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RESEARCH OFFICER II (FOOD SCIENCE)

Posts: 1  |  Closing: 04/04/2026  |  Period: 22/03/2026 - 04/04/2026  |  Scale: PRSS 2

Duties and Responsibilities

• To perform field data collection, Computer data entry, and analysis, and in a gathering of relevant literature under the close supervision of Senior Researchers;
• To assist in disseminating food and nutrition information, including Publications, Mass media, Interpersonal communication, educational programs, public service announcements, preparation of printed materials and online resources;
• To undertake specific research activities with less supervision from Senior Researchers or Team Leaders;
• To prepare and submit a draft manuscript, books, technical reports, training materials, guidelines, and protocol for publication to the respective Supervisor for review;
• To train and supervise Junior Researchers;
• To assist in preparing research progress reports according to the 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 one’s supervisor.

Qualifications

Holder of a Master's Degree with a minimum of upper second class at a Bachelor's Degree (or an overall minimum pass of grade B+ for a classified Degree such as Doctor of Medicine) in one of the following: Food Biotechnology, Food Engineering, Food Safety, Food Science, Food Science and Technology, Food-Technology from a recognized Institution.

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RESEARCH ASSISTANT (MEDICINE)

Posts: 2  |  Closing: 04/04/2026  |  Period: 22/03/2026 - 04/04/2026  |  Scale: PRSS 1

Duties and Responsibilities

• To assist in the field data collection, Computer data entry, and analysis and gathering of relevant literature under the close supervision of Senior Researchers;
• To assist in disseminating food and nutrition information including Publications, Mass media, Interpersonal communication, educational programs, public service announcements, preparation of printed materials and online resources;
• To prepare and submit a technical report to the respective Supervisor;
• To prepare and submit a draft manuscript, books, technical reports, training materials, guidelines, and protocol for publication to the respective Supervisor for review;
• To assist in drafting guidelines, data collection tools and protocols;
• To make a presentation of the research findings at local seminars and workshops;
• To conduct literature, search, and prepare research materials for writing research manuscripts, books, technical reports, training materials, guidelines, and protocol for publications;
• To train and supervise other Junior Researchers;
• To assist in preparing research progress reports according to the 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 one’s supervisor

Qualifications

Holder of a Bachelor's degree with a minimum of upper second class (or an overall minimum pass of grade B+ for a classified Degree (Doctor of Medicine) in Medicine from a recognized Institution.

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