1. A. Background Information:



The National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR) is the largest public
 health research institution in Tanzania. It was established by the  Parliamentary Act No. 23 of 1979 as a parastatal organization under the Ministry of Health. The establishment of NIMR was in recognition by the government of the need to generate scientific information required in the development of better methods and techniques of enhancing disease managementJ prevention and control in the country.

1. B. Our Mission:
To conduct coordinate" regulate and promote scientifically and ethically sound, high quality health research and deliver evidence-based information that is responsive to the needs of human wellbeing.

1. C. Introduction:
Evaluation of cash transfers study will build off the Sauti. program (multi-level interventions at the individual) community, and health system levels). The Sauti program goal is to contribute to the improved  health status for all Tanzanians through a sustained reduction in new HIV infections in support of the commitment to HIV prevention and family planning by the Gover-nment of the United Republic of Tanzania CURT). This research aims to en~ance our understanding of how the cash transfers that the young girls and young women receive as part of the DREAMS initiative affect their relationship dynamics. Research will employ a) Longitudinal Quali tati ve In-depth Lnt er-v.i ews , b) Pho tovc i cc , and Behavioural economics approaches c) Immersion Research: d) EthnoLab.

Therefore the Institute is looking for qualified and experienced cash transfers study Mwanza centre.

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2. A. Duty Post: Research Coordinator (one Post) 
Duty station: Mwanza Nyamagana district

2.B. Required Qualifications:
  • Master of Arts in Sociology or related social sciences field.
  • At least one year experience in health research
  • Knowledge of basic computer skills;
  • Ability to work effectively with minimal supervisionJ adhere to set  priorities) standards and deadlines;
  • Good written and oral communication in English and Kiswahili;

2.C Job description:
Specific responsibilities
  • Participate in developing the capacity of junior project staff)  including training and recruitment of field research assistants
  • Provide administrative and logistical support for all study  activities
  • Organize study planning meeting and the analysis/final report  writing meeting
  • Coordinate by keeping track of all the field work activities to  ensure adherence to timeliness and achievement of agreed milestones
  • Assist the co-investigators to track down financial expenditure and  preparation of financial reports for review
  • Coordinate data transcription and provide timely feedback to the  local investigator Play an active role in the scientific life at  the NIMR Mwanza campus ,by presenting research progress and findings
  • Oversee the arc~iving important documents and electronic resources relevant to the study
  • In collaboration with local  collection~ processing, analysis
  • Contribute in the preparation investigators) oversee the and write-up of research data of final scientific report data

2.D Terms of employment:
The period of performance is Twelve Months after the start of the contract.
Extension, pending performance review. Employment benefits shall be  according to NIMR Scheme of Service.

3. A. Duty Post: Research Assistants (ten posts)
Duty station: Shinyanga district

3.B Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor degree of Arts in Sociology) Anthropology or related social sciences field.
  • At least one year experience in health research
  • Knowledge of basic computer skills;
  • Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision, adhere to set  prioritiesJ standards and deadlines;
  • Good written and oral communication in English and Kiswahili;

3. C. Job description
  • Support research coordinator in field activities and respond to any immediate challenges
  • Write field visit reports and share with the research coordinator  Attend daily meetings with the research coordinator to review  progress and provide feedback to accomplishment of planned daily  activities
  • Contribute to the preparation of progress and final evaluation  report(s)
  • Ensure proper utilization of the project resources and properties (including funds and vehicles)
  • Participate in qualitative data collection
  • Perform any other duties assigned by research coordinator relevant to the project.

4. A. Duty Post: live translators (six posts) 
Duty station: Shinyanga district

4.B. Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor degree of Arts in English Language.
  • At least one year experience in health research
  • Knowledge of basic computer skills;
  • Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision, adhere to set priorities, standards and deadlines;
  • Good written and oral communication in English and Kiswahili;

4. C.Job Description:
  • Live translation of interview proceedings
  • Support research coordinator in field activities and respond to any immediate challenges
  • Write field visit reports and share with the research coordinator.
  • Attend daily meetings wi th the research coordinator to review  progress and provide feedback to accomplishment of planned daily activities
  • Contribute to the preparation of progress and final evaluation report(s)
  • Ensure proper utilization of the project resources and  properties (including funds and vehicles)
  • Participate in qualitative data collection
  • Perform any other duties related duties as assigned by the  employer.

9.D. Knowledge, experience and skills
  • Experience conducting qualitative research (interviews and photo  voice)
  • EXperience working in the adolescents in rural settings 

4.E. Desirable qualities
  • Understanding of longitudinal qualitative research methods
  • Understanding of the behavioural economics approaches
  • Ability to communicate in Sukuma language

4.F.Terms of employment:
The period of performance is Six Months after the start of the contract.
Extension pending performance review. Employment benefits shall be  according to NIMR Scheme of Service.

5.A.General conditions:
  • Application letters should be written in English.
  • Applicants must attach their relevant certified copies of academic certificates.
  • All application letters should be printed in font 
  • Application letters should be attached with exceeding three pages A4 paper)
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 
  • Closing date for applications: 14th April> 2e17
  • A daytime mobile telephone number and e-mail contact details should be included size 12 (onsolas. curriculum vitae(not

Mode of Application:
Apply to:Centre Director~
NIMR, Mwanza Research Centre, 
Box 1462,
Mwanza.

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Or e-mail to:mwanza@nimr.or.tz

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