Vacancy title:
Lead Study Coordinator

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Healthcare, Category: Healthcare, Science & Engineering, Management, Business Operations]

Jobs at:
National Institute for Medical Research

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, August 9 2024

Duty Station:
Dar es Salaam | Dar es Salaam

Summary
Date Posted: Sunday, August 2 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR)

Responsibilities or duties

Take the lead in coordinating the trial during preparation, implementation, and dissemination.

Align local and external stakeholders and collaborators to support successful study implementation and dissemination.

Qualifications or requirements

Medical degree and a good Master's degree in Epidemiology, Clinical Trials, Public Health, or a related field from a recognized university.

Experience needed

• Experience coordinating cluster-randomised trials with a proven record of achieving recruitment targets and maintaining very high participant retention rates.
• Demonstrated experience in writing and publishing scientific work, including at least four quantitative research articles resulting from a Master's degree or other scientific work.
• Demonstrated experience presenting research findings to stakeholders and scientific platforms.

Desirable Qualifications/Attributes

• At least four years of working experience in health or health research.
• Licensed by the Tanganyika Medical Council to practice as a medical practitioner.
• Demonstrated commitment to scientific excellence, work efficiency, innovation, and teamwork.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with investigators and stakeholders.
• Highly motivated and able to work under tight deadlines.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 48

Level of Education: postgraduate degree

Job application procedure
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Application letters must be written in English.

Applicants should provide the names and contacts of two reputable referees who will be contacted before recruitment.

Applicants must attach certified copies of all relevant academic certificates, including Form IV and Form VI certificates.

Academic certificates obtained outside Tanzania must be approved by the Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU).

Application letters should be prepared using Times New Roman font, size 12.

Applications must include a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV).

The closing date for applications is two weeks from the date of this advertisement.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

How to Apply

Applications should be addressed to:

Centre Manager

NIMR, Muhimbili Research Centre

P.O. Box 3436

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

All official correspondence should be addressed to:

Director General

National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR)

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