# RESEARCH ASSISTANT (MEDICINE) at Taasisi ya Chakula na Lishe Tanzania (TFNC)

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- Published: 2026-05-20T14:31:27+00:00
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## Job Overview

**Employer:** Taasisi ya Chakula na Lishe Tanzania (TFNC)

**Advert reference:** Ajira #13320

**Role:** RESEARCH ASSISTANT (MEDICINE)

**Open posts:** 2 positions

**Published:** 22 March 2026

**Deadline:** 04 April 2026

**Salary scale:** PRSS 1

## Duties and Responsibilities

 1.  To assist in the field data collection, Computer data entry, and analysis and 
     gathering of relevant literature under the close supervision of Senior Researchers;
 2.   To assist in disseminating food and nutrition information including Publications,
     Mass media, Interpersonal communication, educational programs, public service 
     announcements, preparation of printed materials and online resources;
 3.   To prepare and submit a technical report to the respective Supervisor;
 4.   To prepare and submit a draft manuscript, books, technical reports, training 
     materials, guidelines, and protocol for publication to the respective Supervisor
     for review;
 5.   To assist in drafting guidelines, data collection tools and protocols;
 6.   To make a presentation of the research findings at local seminars and workshops;
 7.   To conduct literature, search, and prepare research materials for writing research
     manuscripts, books, technical reports, training materials, guidelines, and protocol
     for publications;
 8.   To train and supervise other Junior Researchers;
 9.   To assist in preparing research progress reports according to the respective 
     work plans;
 10.  To assist in the planning of specific research projects;
 11. To assist in preparing fundable research proposals and Consultancies; and
 12.  To perform any other official duties as may be assigned by one’s supervisor

## Qualifications

Holder of a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of upper second class (or an overall
minimum pass of grade B+ for a classified Degree (Doctor of Medicine) in Medicine
from a recognized Institution.

## How to Apply

Submit your application through the official Ajira Portal. Use the advert reference
above if the portal opens at the vacancies list.