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. Mabibo Traditional Medicine Centre is one of the NIMR Centres located in Dar es Salaam, at Mabibo External near TMDA premises. The Centre has established a modern herbal product manufacturing facility to manufacture various herbal products. The Centre is looking for qualified, experienced, and well-motivated personnel to fill the following vacant position whose duty station will be in Dar es Salaam.

JOB POSITION: MECHANICAL TECHNICIAN (1 POST)  

REPORTING TO: CENTRE DIRECTOR

QUALIFICATIONS:

Holder of Ordinary Diploma or Full Technician Certificate (FTC) in the field of mechanical engineering or equivalent qualification from recognized institution. Experience of working in production of herbal medicines factory and skills in computer operations will be added advantages.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• To undertake maintenance of motor vehicle;
• To maintain workshop machinery and plants;
• To service refrigerator and air conditioning facilities;
• To service mechanical handling equipment and ancillary plants;
• To maintain maintenance records; and
• To perform any other relevant duties assigned by the supervisor.

TERMS: One (1) year contract which may be renewed based on performance and mutual agreement.

COMPETENCIES:

All applicants should possess skills of:

• Team player with high integrity.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational skills.
• Able to work under pressure in a multi-tasking setting. (iv) Ability to work under minimal supervision.

COMPENSATION:

Salary will be offered as per Government of Tanzania’s Salary Scale.