Duties and Responsibilities

• To assist in developing of sound and fundable research proposals to attract donor funding;
• To ensure timely submission of study proposals 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 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

• To assist in developing of sound and fundable research proposals to attract donor funding;
• To ensure timely submission of study proposals 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.

• Doctor of Medicine degree (with a minimum of an Upper Second Class or an overall Grade B+ for unclassified degrees)
• Master’s Degree in Occupational Health and Safety from recognized institutions