RESEARCH OFFICER GRADE II – (OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY) at Taasisi ya Taifa ya Utafiti wa Magonjwa ya Binadamu (NIMR)

Job Overview

Employer: Taasisi ya Taifa ya Utafiti wa Magonjwa ya Binadamu (NIMR)

Advert reference: Ajira #14350

Role: RESEARCH OFFICER GRADE II – (OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY)

Open posts: 2 positions

Published: 07 October 2026

Deadline: 20 October 2026

Salary scale: PRSS 2

Duties and Responsibilities

i. To assist in developing of sound and fundable research proposals to attract donor funding;

ii. To ensure timely submission of study proposals to the relevant institutional review boards for approval (IRB);

iii. To conduct approved health research by collecting data;

 iv. To assist in analyzing data and writing reports;

v. To disseminate research findings in different forms including publishing in peer-reviewed journals and scientific conferences;

 vi. To participate in local and international scientific forums for the exchange and sharing of health research information and networking;

vii. To identify opportunities for consultancies, respond to and implement the awarded contract to contribute to institutional sustainability;

 viii. To engage in the commercialization of institutional research products for the improvement of human and social well-being;

ix. To assist registrations and monitoring of the implementation of approved health research in Tanzania where applicable; and

x. To perform other relevant duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

Holder of a Doctor of Medicine degree (with a minimum of an Upper Second Class or an overall Grade B+ for unclassified degrees) and a Master’s Degree in Occupational Health and Safety from recognized institutions

How to Apply

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