Vacancy title:
Project 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 Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS) is a Tanzanian Premium Health and Allied Sciences University established in 2007 through Article 1 of the Charter of Incorporation in line with the Universities Act No 7 of 2005. Since its establishment, MUHAS has managed to have a range of programmes in biomedical, clinical and allied health sciences which necessitates increasing of number of staff to perform its intended function. In this context, MUHAS is inviting applications from suitable candidates for various posts as itemized below for teaching the programmes across seven Schools and one academic Institute of the University.

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.

District assignments

Temeke – Temeke RRH, Mbagala Rangi Tatu DH, Yombo Vituka HC

Ilala – Amana RRH, Kivule DH, Buguruni HC

Kinondoni – Mwananyamala RRH, Mabwepande DH, Sinza HC

Responsibilities or duties

• To Manage overall study conduct across all 9 facilities in 3 districts (Temeke, Amana, Mwananyamala) throughout the 24-month study period;
• To Supervise the 3 District Coordinators and coordinate all field-level study activities;
• To Ensure protocol fidelity, including correct application of protocol amendments – term babies (Amendment 1) and antibiotic-exposed neonates (Amendment 2);
• To Oversee supply chain management of Labinic Drops (probiotic product) across all 9 facilities;
• To Work with the Data Manager to review monthly data quality reports and resolve open queries;
• To Coordinate the integration of study activities with the dispatch system for between-visit adherence monitoring;
• To Manage serious adverse event (SAE) escalation to the Principal Investigator within required timelines and;
• To perform any other related duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications or requirements 

Holder of a Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Bachelor of Surgery from a recognized university, with a one-year Internship Certificate, and registered with the Medical Council of Tanganyika with a valid practising licence. The applicant must possess a Good Clinical Practice (GCP/ICH-E6 R2) certificate or be willing to obtain the certification before the commencement of the study. A Master’s degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage.

Experience needed

A minimum of three (3) years of clinical or research experience in maternal, newborn, or child health.

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: 36

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.

Women are highly encouraged to apply.

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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