Saturday, May 19, 2012

Chief Research Scientist


Chief Research Scientist

Duty Station:NIMR Headquarters

Qualifications and Experience
  • PhD holders in Medical Entomology; Health systems Policy or Health Economics 
  • A working experience of at least eight (8) years in research work after PhD.
  • Must have published at least fifteen scientific publications after PhD


Duties and Responsibilities
  • To carry out research activities and ensure quality control
  • Writing and submitting applications and progress reports to funding bodies that support medical research
  • Leading Research teams in developing innovative products
  • Preparing presentations, and delivering these at national and International Scientific conferences.
  • Make recommendations on future projects
  • Spearheading the formulation of the Institute's scier ,tific policies and strategies.
  • Preparation of reports and technical/ scientific publications
  • Teaching and supervising students (in higher education)
  • Drawing up new research proposals and applying for funding and grants.


Application Mode:
Application letters accompanied by a typed CV, Certified copies of Academic Certificates, Names of Referees, Current postal address, phone Number and E-mail Address to the following address


Director General
National Institute for Medical Research
P.O. Box 9653
Dar es Salaam

Deadline:  May 31, 2012