6 JOBS OPPORTUNITIES at NIMR

Six Research Assistants are Needed at NIMR July, 2023 

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 the Policy Engagement Manager and Research Assistants for Parent App and Cyber Violence Studies at NIMR Mwanza Centre.

Job Position: Research Assistants (6 Posts)

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

 

          DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To contact and arrange interview appointments with study participants;
• To consent and interview study participants;
• To make follow-up physical visits to study participants who are not reachable by mobile phone;
• To write up summaries of interviews and other fieldwork activities;
• To transcribe and translate into English the qualitative data audio recordings; and
• To perform any other related duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor

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QUALIFICATION AND COMPETENCE:

1. Holder of Bachelor’s Degree in sociology, public health or any other related disciplines;
2. Some experience in conducting qualitative and quantitative data collection;
3. Excellent written and oral communication skills in Kiswahili and English; and
4. Aged below 30 years.

 

        DUTY STATION:

The successful candidate will be based at NIMR Mwanza Centre with regular visits to study sites.

          TERMS OF SERVICE:

Six Months contract which may be renewed on the basis of    performance and mutual agreement.

COMPENSATION:

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

MODE OF APPLICATION:

1. Application letters should be written in English;
2. Applicants must attach certified copies of Birth certificate, academic certificates    and other awards;
3. Application letters should be attached with curriculum vitae which includes not less than two relevant referees’ contacts  ;
4. 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,

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