Research Coordinator – Dar es salaam – Ministry Of Health And Social Welfare

Purpose of the Job
• To coordinate all TB, TB/HIV and Leprosy related researches in the country

Duties, Responsibilities and Tasks
• To take lead in identifying key TB, TB/HIV and Leprosy priority operational and basic research agenda
• Take lead in the formulation of TB, TB/HIV and Leprosy research agenda
• To coordinate research and academic institutions and implementing partners in implementing the TB, TB/HIV and Leprosy research agenda
• To monitor and keep inventory of all relevant TB, TB/HIV and Leprosy researches in the country
• To keep track and inform the program on new technologies in the control of TB, TB/HIV and Leprosy globally
• To take lead in representing the MoHSW/NTLP in collaborating with research and academic institutions and implementing partners in the conduct of research
• To coordinate the dissemination of research findings both nationally and internationally
• To take lead in the translation of research findings into policy and policy into practice
• To mobilise resources for the conduct of TB, TB/HIV and Leprosy researches through the development of proposals
• Any other duties as assigned by the programme manager

Academic Qualifications and Experience
• Medical doctor
• Master’s degree in Epidemiology, Field Epidemiology or Public Health. Master’s Degree in Statistics is added advantage
• At least three-years experience in the field of Research
• A good knowledge of statistical software package ( STATA, SPSS, Excel, Epi Info, Epi data)
• Good command of English and Kiswahili both in writing and speaking
• Sound computer skills: Microsoft office applications

All applications enclosed with certified photocopies of relevant certificates a Send your application to the:

Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Health and Social Welfare
6 Samora Machel Avenue 11478
Dar -es-Salaam

Attn: Programme Manager
National TB and Leprosy Programme

Source: Daily News 11th November, 2015

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