JOB ADVERTISEMENT  

 BACKGROUND

The National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR) is a Parastatal Organization established by an Act of Parliament No. 23 of 1979 (CAP.59, R.E.2002) and became operational in 1980.  NIMR-Mwanza Research Centre is one of the NIMR Centers located in Mwanza region.   The Centre is currently conducting research on HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, non-communicable diseases (NCDs) as well as other diseases of public health importance. The National Institute for Medical Research is looking for the qualified, experienced and well-motivated personnel to fill various positions into different projects at NIMR Mwanza Centre.

RAFT PROJECT:

The Institute is collaborating with the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine to conduct a study on Resilience Against Future Threats (RAFT) through Vector Control, generating new research evidence to inform malaria control programmes and global LLIN-buying agencies to ensure that national mosquito control strategies are increasingly effective and appropriate in the face of new and changing mosquito-borne disease threats, particularly in Africa. The Institute is inviting applications from motivated and suitably qualified Tanzanian candidates to fill the following position;

JOB POSITION: ASSISTANT DATA OFFICER (1 POST)

The post holder will be responsible for developing, overseeing, organizing, storing, summarizing data and data systems. 

REPORTING: The post holder will report to the Project Principal Investigator 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To design, implement and maintain database objects (tables, views, indexes and database security;
• To troubleshoot performance and reliability issues and investigate anomalous behavior in the Database environment;
• To repair and ICT equipments and associated peripherals;
• To maintain safety and security to ICT systems and equipments;
• To support the applications by handling Large Volume of Data; and
• To perform any other job-related duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

QUALIFICATION AND COMPETENCE:

• Holder of Diploma or FTC in one of the following fields; Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, Telecommunication or equivalent computer qualifications from recognized Institutions;
• Commitment to working as part of a multidisciplinary research team;
• Ability to work in multicultural environment;
• The candidate must demonstrate in-depth knowledge and understanding of Database concepts for developing new and supporting existing applications;
• The Census and Survey Processing System (CSPro) development experience is a must; and
• Must be below 35 years of age.

TERMS OF SERVICE:   

One year contract which may be renewed on the basis of performance and mutual     agreement.

 DUTY STATION:

The successful candidate will be based at NIMR Mwanza Centre and regularly visits at study sites.

 COMPENSATION: 

A competitive salary will be offered to the successful candidate as per project budget.

   MODE OF APPLICATION:

• Application letters should be written in English;
• Applicants must attach certified copies of Birth certificate, academic certificates   and other awards;
• Application letters should be attached with curriculum vitae which includes not less than two relevant referees’ contacts;
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted; and
• A daytime mobile telephone number and e-mail contact details should be included in the application

All applications should be addressed to:

Centre Manager,
National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR) Mwanza Centre,
P.O.BOX 1462,
Mwanza. Or through email: [email protected]

The deadline for submitting the application is 24 October, 2023.