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. NIMR-Mwanza Research Centre is one of the NIMR Centres 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. The Centre is looking for qualified, experienced and well-motivated personnel to fill the following vacant positions whose duty station will be in Mwanza Region.

NIMR is collaborating with the University of Oxford, UK and University of Cape Town, South Africa to conduct a two-arm cluster randomised controlled trial to test the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of ParentApp (an evidence-based parenting app for parents and caregivers of adolescents aged 10-18 years) on improving parenting, reducing violence and assessing processes and outcomes which address parenting skills that promote holistic adolescent development, specifically related to executive function and social integration using a learning through play approach. The study will be conducted in two regions – Mwanza and Shinyanga in Tanzania.

We have exciting and challenging opportunities for one PhD and one Master studentship, one Post-Doctoral fellowship and a Research Coordinator to join the NIMR research team, evaluating the impact of the ParentApp digital intervention. The post holders will be based in Mwanza, but with frequent visits and stays at the study sites and close collaboration with partner academic institutions, organisations and stakeholders.

JOB POSITION: RESEARCH COORDINATOR (1 Post)

PROJECT TITLE: Parent App for teens Tanzania

REPORTING: The Project Investigator

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

To assist the PI in developing research protocols and pretesting and piloting of data collection tools;
To participate in developing the capacity of junior staff, including training of local research enumerators;
To plan and supervise collection of all quantitative data in Mwanza and Shinyanga regions.
To coordinate data collection in the field;
Periodically conduct quality checks of the quantitative data;
To collect, transmit and process data; and
To perform any other related duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

QUALIFICATION AND COMPETENCE:

A holder of Master’s degree in one of the following specializations; Public Health, Education or Epidemiology.
Experience in conducting digital data collection;
Knowledge and experience in conducting randomized controlled trials is preferable;

A practical experience of project management;
Proven managerial, organizational and report-writing skills;
Excellent written and oral communication skills in both English and Kiswahili;
To work as part of a multidisciplinary research team; (viii) Ability to work in a multicultural environment; and
(ix) Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

TERMS OF SERVICE: One (1) year contract, which may be renewed on the basis of performance and mutual agreement.

DUTY STATION:

The successful candidate will be based at NIMR Mwanza Centre in Mwanza Region and regular study site visits in Shinyanga Region.

COMPENSATION:

A competitive salary will be offered as per project budget.

• Application letters should be written in English.
• Applicants should indicate three reputable referees with their reliable contacts.
• Applicants must attach their detailed relevant certified copies of academic certificates including form four and six certificates.



• Application letters should be attached with detailed curriculum vitae. (v) Closing date for applications is 11^th March 2022.