Vacancy title:
Microbiology and Immunology

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Education, and Training, Category: Education, Science & Engineering, Healthcare]

Jobs at:
University of Medical Science and Technology

Deadline of this Job:
Thursday, January 20 2028

Duty Station:
Dar es Salaam | Dar es Salaam

Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, January 7 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Role Overview:

To lead teaching and research in Medical Microbiology, Immunology, Virology, and Infectious Diseases, focusing on local and global health challenges.

Key Responsibilities:

• Teach microbiology, immunology, and infectious diseases to medical, laboratory, and public health students.
• Conduct research in antimicrobial resistance, vaccine development, host-pathogen interactions, diagnostic methods, or immunopathology.
• Supervise graduate students and technical staff.
• Collaborate with clinical, public health, and reference laboratories.
• Participate in infection control committees and outbreak investigations.
• Develop laboratory manuals and biosafety protocols.

Requirements:

• PhD role: PhD in Microbiology, Immunology, or related field; strong research portfolio.
• Master’s role: Master’s in Microbiology or Immunology.
• Mandatory GPA: Master’s GPA ≥ 4.0; Bachelor’s GPA ≥ 3.5.
• Expertise in microbiological, serological, molecular, and immunological techniques.
• Record of peer-reviewed publications and grant acquisition.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: postgraduate degree

Job application procedure
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Interested applicants to fill these teaching vacant positions are invited to send merged PDF file which shall include application letters, up to date curriculum vitae, and certified copies of certificates and transcripts addressed to the Chairman, Board of Trustees, UMST, P. O. Box. 100035 Dar es Salaam. Applications may be submitted electronically or delivered in hard copy to the UMST campus. All applications must be received not later than 20th January, 2028. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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