- Full Time
- Mwanza
Website NIMR
National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR)
Multiple Vacancies at NIMR ,Mwanza (November 2025)
JOB ADVERTISEMENT: LINK-CVD Research Project
Date: 21st November, 2025
🏢 1. Background
The National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR) is a Parastatal Organization established by an Act of Parliament. NIMR-Mwanza Research Centre is one of the NIMR Centers located in Mwanza region. The Centre currently conducts research on HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, non-communicable diseases (NCDs) as well as other diseases of public health importance.
🔬 2. LINK-CVD Research Project
NIMR, in collaboration with Rigshospitalet and the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM), is conducting the LINK-CVD study. This study aims to understand the links between infections, malnutrition, and the early onset of cardiovascular diseases in Tanzania. This study will involve adults who participated in previous cohorts conducted between 2016 and 2025.
The institute is inviting applications from motivated and suitably qualified Tanzanian candidates to fill the following positions based on the funding for this study.
A. JOB POSITION: Clinical Officer (2 posts)
Reporting To: Principal Investigator
Duty Station: NIMR Mwanza Centre (with regular visits to study sites)
Duties and Responsibilities
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To perform clinical examinations.
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To collect clinical data using approved questionnaires.
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To provide results to the participants of the laboratory tests where necessary.
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To oversee timely laboratory testing of study samples.
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To provide clinical care or referral of study participants when necessary.
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To perform any other job-related duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.
Qualification and Competence
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Diploma in Medicine from a recognized institution and holding a practicing license from the Medical Council of Tanganyika.
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At least two years’ work experience in clinical research.
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Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training.
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Excellent written and oral communication skills in Kiswahili and English.
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Computer literacy.
B. JOB POSITION: Medical Officer (1 post)
Reporting To: Principal Investigator
Duty Station: NIMR Mwanza Centre (with regular visits to study sites)
Duties and Responsibilities
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To perform clinical examinations.
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To collect clinical data using approved questionnaires with electronic devices.
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To provide laboratory results to the participants where necessary.
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To perform spirometry tests and interpret the test results.
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To provide clinical care or referral of study participants when necessary.
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To perform any other job-related duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.
Qualification and Competence
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Degree in Medicine from a recognized institution and holding a practicing license from the Medical Council of Tanganyika.
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At least two years’ work experience in clinical research.
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Excellent written and oral communication skills in Kiswahili and English.
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Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training.
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Computer literacy.
C. JOB POSITION: Assistant Nursing Officer (2 posts)
Reporting To: Principal Investigator
Duty Station: NIMR Mwanza Centre (with regular visits to study sites)
Duties and Responsibilities
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To conduct phlebotomy for various tests.
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To conduct clinical examinations of recruited participants.
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To conduct anthropometric measurements among recruited participants.
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To administer data collection activities using electronic devices.
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To perform any other job-related duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.
Qualification and Competence
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A Diploma-level training in nursing from a recognized training institution, and holding a practicing license.
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At least two years’ work experience in nursing or clinical research.
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Experience in drawing blood for investigations.
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Experience in conducting anthropometric measurements.
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Excellent written and oral communication skills in Kiswahili and English.
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Computer literacy.
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Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training.
D. JOB POSITION: Nutritionist (1 post)
Reporting To: Principal Investigator
Duty Station: NIMR Mwanza Centre (with regular visits to study sites)
Duties and Responsibilities
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To conduct anthropometric measurements on study participants.
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To conduct a diet assessment among recruited participants.
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To perform any other job-related duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.
Qualification and Competence
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A Bachelor’s degree in clinical human nutrition or a related subject from a recognized institution.
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At least two years’ work experience in nursing or clinical research.
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Experience in conducting anthropometric measurements.
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Excellent written and oral communication skills in Kiswahili and English.
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Computer literacy.
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Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training.
E. JOB POSITION: Sonographers (3 posts)
Reporting To: Principal Investigator
Duty Station: NIMR Mwanza Centre (with regular visits to study sites)
Duties and Responsibilities
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To conduct cardiovascular measurements, including but not limited to: pulse-wave velocity, electrocardiogram, and echocardiogram.
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To regularly review and follow all standard operating procedures of the study, particularly those for all cardiovascular measurements.
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To perform verbal interviews, including completing electronic case report forms.
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To perform medical examinations and investigations where necessary.
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To facilitate clinical care for study participants.
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To assist in participant tracing as needed, including phone calls and tracking of missing participants where necessary.
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To participate in meetings and discussions regarding research progress and any other aspects of the study.
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To perform any other job-related duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.
Qualification and Competence
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A diploma holder in diagnostic radiology and must be registered.
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At least three years’ relevant experience performing echocardiography and working in a research project involving human subjects.
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Excellent inter-personal skills and willingness to work as a team.
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Certified in Good Clinical Practice (GCP) for the conduct of human research.
F. JOB POSITION: Research Assistant (1 post)
Reporting To: Principal Investigator
Duty Station: NIMR Mwanza Centre (with regular visits to study sites)
Duties and Responsibilities
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To conduct data collection from approved health research projects.
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To assist with data analysis and report writing activities.
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To assist registration and monitoring of implementation of approved health research in Tanzania.
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To participate in developing sound and fundable research proposals.
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To perform any other job-related duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.
Qualification and Competence
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Holder of a bachelor’s degree in health or health-related fields (Medical sociology, nursing, and microbiology, or equivalent qualifications) from a recognized institution.
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Must have a minimum of an upper second class or an overall minimum grade B+ for unclassified degree.
📅 Terms of Service and Application
| Detail | Information |
| Terms of Service | One-year contract which may be renewed based on performance and mutual agreement. |
| Compensation | A competitive salary will be offered as per the project budget. |
| Closing Date | 14 days after the first appearance of this advertisement. |
Mode of Application
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Application letters should be written in English.
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Applicants must attach certified copies of their Birth certificate, academic certificates, and other awards.
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Application letters should be attached with a curriculum vitae which includes not less than two relevant referees’ contacts.
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A daytime mobile telephone number and e-mail contact details should be included in the application.
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Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
All applications should be addressed to:
Director General,
National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR),
P.O.BOX 2016,
Dodoma.
Online submission can be sent through: registry.hq@nimr.or.tz.
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