Nafasi ya kazi :- Research assistant veterinary medicine at TAWIRI, June 2026

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Research assistant (veterinary medicine)

Organization

Tanzania Wildlife Research Institute (TAWIRI)

Position details

  • Position title: Research assistant (veterinary medicine)
  • Number of positions: 1 position
  • Application period: 13 June 2026 to 26 June 2026

Duties and responsibilities

The Research Assistant will be responsible for performing the following duties:

  • Assist Research Officers in setting up experiments and collecting data related to veterinary issues and wildlife management.
  • Assist in gathering relevant literature and information on diseases, surveillance, diagnosis, and preparation of technical and research reports.
  • Assist Senior Research Officers in collecting, processing, and analyzing data related to veterinary issues and wildlife management.
  • Assist in preparing protocols for wildlife immobilization and handling for disease investigation, rescue from snares, collaring, and translocations.
  • Supervise veterinary and laboratory students during their field practical training.
  • Provide wildlife veterinary services to researchers in different ecosystems in protected and open areas of Tanzania.
  • Immobilize wild animals for translocation, restocking, or problem animal control.
  • Perform any other related duties as may be assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Qualifications and experience

Applicants must be holders of a Bachelor Degree in Veterinary Medicine from a recognized institution.

The applicant must have attained at least:

  • A minimum of an Upper Second Class, or
  • An overall minimum of Grade B+ for unclassified degrees.

Remuneration

The successful candidate will be paid according to the PRSS 1 salary scale.

How to Apply:

Job type Full-time Job, To submit your application, please follow the link provided below.

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