The Mwanza Intervention Trials Unit (MITU) based at the National
Institute for Medical Research campus in Mwanza, Tanzania is a
collaborative research unit of the London School of Hygiene and Tropical
Medicine and the National Institute for Medical Research. The mission
of the Mwanza Intervention Trials Unit is to contribute to improving
health through the development and evaluation of interventions against
HIV and other health problems by conducting research, including clinical
trials, to the highest international standards; to enhance the capacity
to carry out such research in Tanzania and the East African region; and
to contribute to the translation of research findings into health
policy. MITU
is currently collaborating with other international research partners
to implement a trial evaluating a single-dose of the human
papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine in males to reduce population prevalence of
HPV. A large- scale community-based survey will be conducted as part of
this trial, and the Unit is now inviting applications from highly
motivated and suitably qualified candidates to fill the following
positions:
Position : Survey Team Leader (multiple positions available)
Specific responsibilities
- Overseeing and supporting a small team of approximately 4-6 individuals as part of a large community-based survey.
- Providing study information to community members, including potential participants.
- Informing and liaising with local government and community leaders about the study
Essential qualifications
- Candidate should have relevant clinical training.
- Evidence of being clinically active within the past 3 years.
- Experience in leading field teams in field research studies.
Mode of application:
- Interested applicants should submit a letter of application together
with their CV and copies of all relevant certificates, memberships and
qualifications to [email protected] no later than 23 December 2021. - The applicants should clearly state the job title for which they are applying in the subject line of the email.
- Paper applications will not be accepted.
- Successful applicants for all positions must be willing to be based
in Mwanza for work activities and be willing to travel extensively in
the Lake Zone Regions
Interviews will be held at the earliest available opportunity and
only shortlisted candidates will be notified by email if selected for
interview.
MITU is an equal opportunities organization, female applicants and people with disabilities are highly encouraged to apply.
