Vacancy title:
District Coordinator

[Type: CONTRACTOR, Industry: Healthcare, Category: Healthcare,Management,Business Operations]

Jobs at:
Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS)

Deadline of this Job:
Monday, October 12 2026

Duty Station:
Dar es Salaam | Dar es Salaam

Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, October 1 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

The Probiotic Study is a Hybrid Type II effectiveness-implementation research study led by Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS), Department of Paediatrics and Child Health. The study will evaluate whether multistrain probiotic supplementation – Labinic Drops (containing B. infantis, L. acidophilus NCFM, and B. bifidum Bb-06), 0.2 ml once daily for 30 days – can be effectively and safely delivered within routine neonatal care for low birth weight (LBW) late preterm and term infants across nine health facilities in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. A total of 5,810 neonates will be enrolled across three hub-and-spoke clusters: Temeke RRH, Mbagala Rangi Tatu DH, Yombo Vituka HC | Amana RRH, Kivule DH, Buguruni HC | Mwananyamala RRH, Mabwepande DH, Sinza HC. The study will generate evidence to support national policy on probiotic supplementation for LBW neonates and contribute to reducing neonatal morbidity and mortality from serious bacterial infections in Tanzania and across sub-Saharan Africa.

Responsibilities or duties

• To serve as the primary operational lead for study implementation within the assigned district, covering one hub and two spoke facilities;
• To conduct monthly supervisory visits to all 3 facilities within the district and complete the monthly Implementation Tracker and Fidelity Checklist;
• To supervise, mentor, and support Research Nurses at all 3 district facilities on a day-to-day basis;
• To monitor Labinic Drops stock levels, conduct product integrity checks, and initiate replenishment requests to the Overall Coordinator;
• To ensure REDCap data quality at all district facilities – review monthly data quality reports and resolve open queries with Research Nurses;
• To coordinate cold-chain documentation for laboratory sample dispatch from spoke facilities to the MUHAS central laboratory;
• To ensure all Adverse Events (AEs) and Serious Adverse Events (SAEs) at district facilities are reported within required timelines;
• To maintain working relationships with Medical Officers-in-Charge at all 3 district facilities; and
• To perform any other related duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications or requirements 

Holder of a Bachelor’s Degree in one of the following fields: Doctor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery, Nursing, or Midwifery from a recognized institution, with a Certificate of Internship. The applicant must be registered with the Medical Council of Tanganyika or the Tanzania Nursing and Midwifery Council, as applicable, and possess a valid practising licence. The applicant must have a minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience in clinical research, public health research, or health programme coordination, and possess a valid Good Clinical Practice (GCP) certificate or be willing to undergo GCP training before the commencement of the study.

Experience needed

A minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience in clinical research, public health research, or health programme coordination.

This is a full-time project-based contractual employment of two years. A competitive remuneration package will be offered to the successful candidate. All applicants must be citizens of Tanzania of an age not above 45 years. An applicant with special needs/case (disability) is supposed/advised to indicate for the MUHAS attention. Women are highly encouraged to apply. Ability to work shifts including weekends where required by the facility roster. Comfortable with electronic data entry and basic tablet use.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure
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All applicants must be citizens of Tanzania of an age not above 45 years;

An applicant with special needs/case (disability) is supposed/advised to indicate for the MUHAS attention;

Applicants must attach an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV) including a reliable contact postal address, Post code,mail address and telephone numbers;

Applicants must apply on the strength of the information given in this Advertisement;

The title of the position applied for shall be written in the subject of the application letter and marked on the envelope;

Applicants must attach relevant copies of the following certificates.

• Postgraduate/First Degree/Advanced Diploma, Diploma/Certificates.
• Postgraduate/First Degree/Advanced Diploma, Diploma/Transcripts.
• Form IV and Form VI National Examination Certificates.
• Computer Certificates where applicable.
• Professional Certificates from respective councils where applicable.
• One recent passport size picture and copy of birth certificate.

Form IV and Form VI result slips are strictly not accepted.

Applicants shall indicate three reputable referees with their reliable contacts.

Certificates from foreign Countries should be verified by Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU) – {Degree Level} or National Accreditation Council for Technical Education (NACTE) – {Diploma Level} or National Examination Council of Tanzania (NECTA) – {Secondary Education}.

Applicants must consider that their Colleges/Universities are recognized and registered by Government Authorities.

Only shortlisted candidates will be informed about the date of the interview.

Applicants who have/were retired from the public service for whatever reason should not apply

Presentation of forged certificates and other information will necessitate legal action.

A signed application letter should be written either in Swahili or English and addressed to The Director of Administration and Human Resource Management Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Science (MUHAS) P.O. Box 65001 Dar es Salaam

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