The National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR) is recruiting for 22 posts across 13 different job vacancies in Tanzania, with applications scheduled to close on 20 October 2026.
The recruitment covers a broad range of medical, scientific and public health specializations, including medicine, epidemiology, genetics, occupational health and safety, geoinformatics, medical anthropology, mental health, maternal and child health, medical rehabilitation, and health quality assurance.
Three posts are available for Research Assistant II (Medicine), while several specialized Research Officer II positions offer two posts each. Applications are being handled through the Public Service Recruitment Secretariat (PSRS) Ajira Portal.
The following 13 positions account for all 22 advertised posts at NIMR. The application deadline for every position is 20 October 2026.
Number of Posts: 1
NIMR is recruiting one Research Officer II in Paediatrics and Child Health. The position falls within the institute’s medical research recruitment and focuses on a specialized area of child health.
Number of Posts: 3
Three posts are available for Research Assistant II (Medicine), making this the position with the highest number of advertised posts in the current NIMR recruitment.
The role involves supporting health research activities, including research proposal development, data collection, analysis and report preparation, in accordance with the official job description.
Number of Posts: 2
NIMR is recruiting two Research Officers Grade II in Occupational Health and Safety. This vacancy is among the specialized research positions included in the recruitment.
Number of Posts: 2
Two posts are available for Research Officer Grade II in Epidemiology, representing an important public health research specialization within the advertised vacancies.
Number of Posts: 1
One Research Assistant position is advertised in Medical Anthropology. This is a separate vacancy from the Research Officer II (Medical Anthropologist) position, which is also included in the recruitment.
Number of Posts: 2
NIMR is recruiting two Research Officers II in Biotechnology and Genetics, adding a specialized biological science component to its advertised research positions.
Number of Posts: 2
Two posts are available for Research Officer II in Geoinformatics, another specialized scientific field represented in the current recruitment.
Number of Posts: 1
One Research Officer II position is available in Medical Anthropology. Applicants should distinguish this vacancy from the separate Research Assistant (Medical Anthropologist) position when selecting a job through Ajira Portal.
Number of Posts: 2
NIMR is advertising two Research Officer II posts under the Mental Health, Psychology and Psychiatrist specialization.
Number of Posts: 2
Two Research Officer II posts are available under this maternal health and obstetrics-related specialization. Applicants should use the official vacancy title when locating the advertisement and consult its detailed qualification requirements.
Number of Posts: 2
NIMR is recruiting two Research Officers II in Medical Rehabilitation Services as part of its specialized medical and health research vacancies.
Number of Posts: 1
One Quality Assurance Officer Grade II position is available in Health System Administration. This is one of two distinct quality assurance positions included in the NIMR recruitment.
Number of Posts: 1
NIMR is also advertising one Quality Assurance Officer Grade II position in Health Information Sciences, completing the institute’s 13 vacancy listings.
The National Institute for Medical Research is a Tanzanian public institution under the Ministry of Health, responsible for conducting, coordinating, regulating and promoting health research.
Its work supports the generation of scientific evidence relevant to disease prevention, medical care, public health policy and the improvement of health services across Tanzania.
The current recruitment brings together medical professionals, scientific researchers, technical specialists and health administration professionals across different areas of health research.
Applicants must review the specific qualifications and eligibility conditions attached to their chosen position on the official Ajira Portal.
Because the vacancies cover different professional disciplines, candidates should pay particular attention to the required academic qualifications, professional specialization and any additional conditions stated in the relevant job description.
The official vacancy details should be consulted before submitting an application.
Applications for the advertised NIMR positions are handled through the official Public Service Recruitment Secretariat (PSRS) Ajira Portal.
To apply:
Applicants should ensure they select the correct vacancy, particularly where positions have similar professional specializations but different job titles or grades.
Official Application Portal: https://portal.ajira.go.tz/vacancies
The application deadline for all 13 advertised NIMR vacancies is 20 October 2026.
Candidates intending to apply should review the relevant job descriptions and complete the official application process within the advertised period.
