The National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR) has announced 22 job vacancies in Tanzania for October 2026, offering opportunities for qualified candidates in medical research, epidemiology, medicine, biotechnology, geoinformatics, mental health, maternal health, paediatrics, medical anthropology, rehabilitation, and health quality assurance. The recruitment is being conducted through the Public Service Recruitment Secretariat (PSRS), and interested Tanzanians are encouraged to review the qualifications, prepare the required documents, and submit their applications through the official Ajira Portal before 20 October 2026.
RESEARCH OFFICER GRADE II – EPIDEMIOLOGY
Duties and Responsibilities
- To assist in developing of sound and fundable research proposals to attract donor funding;
- To ensure timely submission of study proposal to the relevant institutional review boards for approval (IRB);
- To conduct approved health research by collecting data;
- To assist in analyzing data and writing reports;
- To disseminate research findings in different forms including publishing in peer-reviewed journals and scientific conferences;
- To participate in local and international scientific forums for the exchange and sharing of health research information and networking;
- To identify opportunities for consultancies, respond to and implement the awarded contract to contribute to institutional sustainability;
- To engage in the commercialization of institutional research products for the improvement of human and social well-being;
- To assist registrations and monitoring of the implementation of approved health research in Tanzania where applicable; and
- To perform other relevant duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications
Holder of a Master’s Degree in Epidemiology and a Doctor of Medicine from a recognized institution with a minimum of an Upper Second Class or an overall minimum of Grade B+ for unclassified Degrees.
RESEARCH ASSISTANT II (MEDICINE
Duties and Responsibilities
- i. To participate in developing sound and fundable research proposals to attract donor funding;
- ii. To assist timely submission of study proposal to the relevant institutional review boards for approval (IRB);
- iii. To conduct approved health researches by collecting data,
- iv. To assist data analysis and report writing activities;
- v. To assist in identification of opportunity for consultancies, respond to and implement the awarded contract to contribute in institutional sustainability;
- vi. To assist registration and monitoring of implementation of approved health research in Tanzania; and
- vii. To perform other relevant duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications
Holder of a Bachelor’s degree in Medicine from recognized institutions with an overall minimum of Grade B+ for unclassified Degrees.
RESEARCH OFFICER GRADE II – (OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY)
Duties and Responsibilities
- i. To assist in developing of sound and fundable research proposals to attract donor funding;
- ii. To ensure timely submission of study proposals to the relevant institutional review boards for approval (IRB);
- iii. To conduct approved health research by collecting data;
- iv. To assist in analyzing data and writing reports;
- v. To disseminate research findings in different forms including publishing in peer-reviewed journals and scientific conferences;
- vi. To participate in local and international scientific forums for the exchange and sharing of health research information and networking;
- vii. To identify opportunities for consultancies, respond to and implement the awarded contract to contribute to institutional sustainability;
- viii. To engage in the commercialization of institutional research products for the improvement of human and social well-being;
- ix. To assist registrations and monitoring of the implementation of approved health research in Tanzania where applicable; and
- x. To perform other relevant duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications
Holder of a Doctor of Medicine degree (with a minimum of an Upper Second Class or an overall Grade B+ for unclassified degrees) and a Master’s Degree in Occupational Health and Safety from recognized institutions
RESEARCH OFFICER II (PAEDIATRICS AND CHILD HEALTH)
Duties and Responsibilities
- To perform field data collection, computer data entry, analysis, and gathering relevant literature.
- To undertake specific research activities with less supervision from senior researchers or the team leader.
- To prepare and submit a manuscript draft to the respective supervisor for review.
- To train and supervise technicians;
- To prepare research progress reports according to respective work plans.
- To assist in the planning of specific research projects.
- To assist in preparing fundable research proposals and consultancy, and
- To perform any other official duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications
Holder of Master’s Degree in Paediatrics and Child Health from a recognized institution with minimum of an Upper Second Class or overall minimum of Grade B+ for unclassified Degrees.
RESEARCH ASSISTANT (MEDICAL ANTHROPOLOGIST)
Duties and Responsibilities
- To assist in the field data collection, computer data entry, analysis, and gathering of relevant literature under the close supervision of Senior Researchers;
- To prepare and submit a technical report to the respective supervisor;
- To prepare and submit a draft manuscript to the respective supervisor for review;
- To train and supervise other Technicians;
- To assist in preparing research progress reports according to respective work plans;
- To assist in the planning of specific research projects;
- To assist in preparing fundable research proposals and consultancies; and
- To perform any other official duties as may be assigned by his supervisor.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Anthropology from a recognized institution with minimum of an Upper Second Class or overall minimum of Grade B+ for unclassified Degrees.
RESEARCH OFFICER II (BIOTECHNOLOGIST- GENETICS)
Duties and Responsibilities
- To perform field data collection, computer data entry, analysis, and gathering relevant literature;
- To undertake specific research activities with less supervision from senior researchers or the team leader;
- To prepare and submit a manuscript draft to the respective supervisor for review;
- To train and supervise technicians;
- To prepare research progress reports according to respective work plans;
- To assist in the planning of specific research projects;
- To assist in preparing fundable research proposals and consultancy, and
- To perform any other official duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications
Holder of Master’s Degree in Biotechnology (Genetics and Medical) from a recognized institution with minimum of an Upper Second Class or overall minimum of Grade B+ for unclassified Degrees.
RESEARCH OFFICER II (GEOINFORMATICS)
Duties and Responsibilities
- To perform field data collection, computer data entry, analysis, and gathering relevant literature;
- To undertake specific research activities with less supervision from senior researchers or the team leader;
- To prepare and submit a manuscript draft to the respective supervisor for review;
- To train and supervise technicians;
- To prepare research progress reports according to respective work plans;
- To assist in the planning of specific research projects;
- To assist in preparing fundable research proposals and consultancy, and
- To perform any other official duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications
Holders of Master’s Degree in Geoinformatics, Geomatics from a recognized institution with minimum of an Upper Second Class or overall minimum of Grade B+ for unclassified Degrees.
RESEARCH OFFICER II (MEDICAL ANTHROPOLOGIST)
Duties and Responsibilities
- To assist in the field data collection, computer data entry, analysis, and gathering of relevant literature under the close supervision of Senior Researchers;
- To prepare and submit a technical report to the respective supervisor;
- To prepare and submit a draft manuscript to the respective supervisor for review;
- To train and supervise other Technicians;
- To assist in preparing research progress reports according to respective work plans;
- To assist in the planning of specific research projects;
- To assist in preparing fundable research proposals and consultancies; and
- To perform any other official duties as may be assigned by his supervisor.
Qualifications
Holder of Master’s Degree in Medical Anthropology from a recognized institution with minimum of an Upper Second Class or overall minimum of Grade B+ for unclassified Degrees.
RESEARCH OFFICER II (MENTAL HEALTH/PSYCHOLOGY/PSYCHIATRIST)
Duties and Responsibilities
- To perform field data collection, computer data entry, analysis, and gathering relevant literature.
- To undertake specific research activities with less supervision from senior researchers or the team leader.
- To prepare and submit a manuscript draft to the respective supervisor for review.
- To train and supervise technicians;
- To prepare research progress reports according to respective work plans.
- To assist in the planning of specific research projects.
- To assist in preparing fundable research proposals and consultancy, and
- To perform any other official duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications
Holder of Master’s Degree in Psychiatry from a recognized institution with minimum of an Upper Second Class or overall minimum of Grade B+ for unclassified Degrees.
RESEARCH OFFICER II (OBSTETRICS /GYNOCOLOGIST/MARTENAL HEALTH)
Duties and Responsibilities
- To perform field data collection, computer data entry, analysis, and gathering relevant literature.
- To undertake specific research activities with less supervision from senior researchers or the team leader.
- To prepare and submit a manuscript draft to the respective supervisor for review.
- To train and supervise technicians;
- To prepare research progress reports according to respective work plans.
- To assist in the planning of specific research projects.
- To asuusist in preparing fundable research proposals and consultancy, and
- To perform any other official duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications
Holder of Master’s Degree in Obstetrics and Gynaecology from a recognized Institution with minimum of an Upper Second Class or overall minimum of Grade B+ for unclassified Degrees.
RESEARCH OFFICER II (MEDICAL REHABILITATION SERVICES)
Duties and Responsibilities
- To perform field data collection, computer data entry, analysis, and gathering relevant literature.
- To undertake specific research activities with less supervision from senior researchers or the team leader.
- To prepare and submit a manuscript draft to the respective supervisor for review.
- To train and supervise technicians;
- To prepare research progress reports according to respective work plans.
- To assist in the planning of specific research projects.
- To assist in preparing fundable research proposals and consultancy, and
- To perform any other official duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications
Holder of Master’s Degree in Medical Rehabilitation Services,Occupstional Thearpy from a recognized institution with minimum of an Upper Second Class or overall minimum of Grade B+ for unclassified Degrees.
QUALITY ASSURANCE OFFICER GRADE II (HEALTH SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION)
Duties and Responsibilities
- i. To assist in receiving and reviewing documentation for submission with research protocols
- ii. To assist in compiling research protocols received for departmental quarterly and annual reports
- iii. To assist in the processing and preparation of general correspondence to researchers regarding the decisions of NatHREC.
- iv. To participate in the review and development of ethics processes/systems/policies/ procedures/guidelines
- v. To participate in reviewing health interventions in the country to determine the extent to which research findings have been incorporated.
- vi. To participate in tracking current events, legislation, and other issues of interest to the National Institute for Medical Research; and
- vii. To perform any other relevant duties as may be assigned by the supervisor
Qualifications
Holder of a Bachelor’s degree in Health Administrstion Services from recognized institutions.
QUALITY ASSURANCE OFFICER GRADE II (HEALTH INFORMATION SCIENCES)
Duties and Responsibilities
- i. To assist in receiving and reviewing documentation for submission with research protocols
- ii. To assist in compiling research protocols received for departmental quarterly and annual reports
- iii. To assist in the processing and preparation of general correspondence to researchers regarding the decisions of NatHREC.
- iv. To participate in the review and development of ethics processes/systems/policies/ procedures/guidelines
- v. To participate in reviewing health interventions in the country to determine the extent to which research findings have been incorporated.
- vi. To participate in tracking current events, legislation, and other issues of interest to the National Institute for Medical Research; and
- vii. To perform any other relevant duties as may be assigned by the supervisor
Qualifications
Holder of a Bachelor’s degree in Health Information ScienceS from recognized institutions.
GENERAL CONDITIONS
1. All applicants must be citizens of the United Republic of Tanzania and must not be above 45 years of age. However, for vacancies within Paramilitary Institutions:
Applicants for non-degree posts must not exceed 25 years of age.
Applicants for degree posts must not exceed 30 years of age.
2. Applicants should apply on the strength of the information given in this advertisement.
3. Applicants must attach their certified copies of the following certificates:
Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma/Certificates;
Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma transcripts;
Professional Registration and Training Certificates from respective Registration or
Regulatory Bodies (where applicable);
Birth certificate.
4. Attaching copies of the following certificates is strictly not accepted:
Form IV and Form VI results slips;
Testimonials and all partial transcripts.
5. An applicant must upload a recent Passport Size Photo in the Recruitment Portal.
6. Applicants employed in the Public Service are strictly not allowed to apply; they should adhere to Circular No. CAC.45/257/01/D/140 of 30th November, 2010.
7. An applicant who is retired from the Public Service for whatever reason should not apply.
8. An applicant should indicate three reputable referees with their reliable contacts.
9. All foreign academic certificates MUST be recognised by relevant Authorities (TCU,
NECTA, and NACTVET). Applicants applying for posts with a GPA requirement
MUST attach their GPA calculation certificate from TCU.
10. A signed application letter should be written either in Swahili or English and addressed to:
Secretary,
Presidents Office, Public Service Recruitment Secretariat,
P.O. Box 2320,
Mahakama Street, Tambukareli,
Dodoma.
11. Deadline for application is 20th October, 2026.
12. Only shortlisted candidates will be informed of the date of the interview.
13. Presentation of forged certificates and other false information will necessitate legal action.
14. All applications must be sent through the Recruitment Portal by using the following address:
