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: THE OFFICE ASSISTANT (1 POST)

REPORTING TO: HEAD OF HUMAN RESOURCES

QUALIFICATIONS:

Holder of Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (CSEE) with passes in English and Kiswahili with working experience of at least four (4) years in related fields.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
To clean offices, equipment, and compound of the Institute’s offices;
To prepare office tea/refreshments for staff and official visitors;
To open doors and windows in the morning, check and switch off electrical equipment, close windows and lock office doors at the end of office hours;
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To make photocopy on official documents; and
To perform other relevant duties as may be 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.