Nurses(2 post) at NIMR
Job Position Nurses(2 post) at National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR) August 2021
JOB ADVERTISEMENT Date: 20th/08/2021
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 (MMRC) is one of the NIMR Centers located in Mwanza. The Centre is currently conducting research on HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, non-communicable diseases (NCDs) as well as other diseases of public health importance. On behalf of the Director General of the National Institute for Medical Research, the Centre Director of NIMR Mwanza is looking for the qualified, experienced and well-motivated personnel to fill the following vacant positions in the Long-term health after Severe Acute Malnutrition in children and adults: the role of the Pancreas (SAMPA) study. SAMPA is a longitudinal study investigating the links between undernutrition and future diabetes risk and will be based in Mwanza city.
JOB POSITION: NURSES (2 POSTS)
JOB DESCRIPTION
Candidate shall be responsible for testing, clinical examination and measurement of the patient in the research study.
REPORTING: will report and work under Head of Clinical Research Department.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. To do phlebotomy for laboratory tests including glucose tests;
2. To do clinical examinations, blood pressure and body composition of the
participants;
3. To do anthropometric measurements to the participants;
4. To administer data collection tools using electronic device;
5. To attend the clinic of the participants; and
6. To perform other relevant duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.
QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCES:
1. Diploma in nursing from a recognized college/university;
2. At least five years working experience in clinical research setting;
3. Valid professional license from the nursing council;
4. Able to work under pressure and multi-tasking settings with high level of integrity;
5. Strong language skills fluency in written and spoken English and Swahili including presentation skills;
6. Computer literate;
7. The applicant should be a Tanzanian below 45 years old.
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TERMS:
Up to one-year employment contract which may be renewed on the basis of performance and mutual agreement.
DUTY STATION:
The successful candidate will be based at NIMR-Mwanza, Mwanza City.
COMPENSATION:
A competitive salary will be offered as per Government of Tanzania’s Salary Scale.
MODE OF APPLICATION
All applications should be enclosed with certified photocopies of relevant certificates and detailed curriculum vitae. Applicants are required to submit their applications not later than two weeks after the first appearance (see the date above) of this advertisement to the address below. Applicants are also reminded to indicate all contact information necessary with which information can reach them easily. Only shortlisted applicants will be notified. In case you do not hear from us in two weeks’ time after the closing date consider yourself unsuccessful.
The Centre Director,
NIMR, Mwanza Research Centre,
P.O. Box 1462,
Mwanza, Tanzania.
