JOB OPPORTUNITIES IN THE PHOTON TRIAL
Date: 31st July, 2026
Background
The National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR) is a corporate body established by an Act of Parliament No. 23 of 1979 with the mandate to carry out and coordinate medical research, promote the use of research findings, and support training of local personnel in conducting scientific research into health problems, among other responsibilities.
The Institute is collaborating with Rigshospitalet in Denmark and the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) in the United Kingdom to implement a cluster-randomised trial to test a novel nutritional intervention aimed at preventing tuberculosis among household contacts in Tanzania (the PHOTON Trial).
To facilitate the preparation and implementation of the trial, NIMR invites applications from interested and suitably qualified candidates for the following positions:
1. Lead Study Coordinator
Key Responsibilities
- Take the lead in coordinating the trial during preparation, implementation, and dissemination.
- Align local and external stakeholders and collaborators to support successful study implementation and dissemination.
Essential Qualifications
- Medical degree and a good Master's degree in Epidemiology, Clinical Trials, Public Health, or a related field from a recognized university.
- Experience coordinating cluster-randomised trials with a proven record of achieving recruitment targets and maintaining very high participant retention rates.
- Demonstrated experience in writing and publishing scientific work, including at least four quantitative research articles resulting from a Master's degree or other scientific work.
- Demonstrated experience presenting research findings to stakeholders and scientific platforms.
Desirable Qualifications/Attributes
- At least four years of working experience in health or health research.
- Licensed by the Tanganyika Medical Council to practice as a medical practitioner.
- Demonstrated commitment to scientific excellence, work efficiency, innovation, and teamwork.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with investigators and stakeholders.
- Highly motivated and able to work under tight deadlines.
2. Study Coordinator
Key Responsibilities
- Participate in coordinating trial preparation, implementation, and dissemination.
- Lead participant recruitment, administration of study interventions, and assessment of study outcomes.
- Lead stakeholder engagement activities to promote study uptake and maintain high participant retention.
Essential Qualifications
- Medical degree and a good Master's degree in Epidemiology, Clinical Trials, Public Health, or a related field from a recognized university.
- Experience coordinating clinical trials with a proven record of achieving recruitment targets and maintaining high retention rates.
- Demonstrated experience publishing scientific work, including at least two quantitative research articles resulting from a Master's degree or other scientific work.
- Demonstrated experience presenting research findings to stakeholders and scientific platforms.
Desirable Qualifications/Attributes
- At least two years of experience in health research.
- Licensed by the Tanganyika Medical Council.
- Demonstrated commitment to scientific excellence, efficiency, innovation, and teamwork.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Highly motivated and able to meet tight deadlines.
3. Clinical Trial Data Manager
Position Summary
The Clinical Trial Data Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day management of clinical trial data for assigned studies/projects under the guidance of the Data Management Lead. The role ensures that all data management activities comply with Good Clinical Practice (GCP), study protocols, regulatory requirements, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
The successful candidate will design, develop, validate, implement, and maintain Electronic Data Capture (EDC) systems using REDCap, while also developing and maintaining applications to support participant scheduling, workflow automation, visit management, and other operational processes. The role requires maintaining high standards of data quality, integrity, confidentiality, and regulatory compliance throughout the clinical trial lifecycle.
Reporting Relationships
- Reports to the Principal Investigator, Data Management Lead, or Project Coordinator.
- Collaborates with investigators, statisticians, clinicians, laboratory staff, IT teams, monitors, and sponsors.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop REDCap databases, eCRFs, longitudinal projects, surveys, and participant tracking modules.
- Translate study protocols into electronic data capture systems.
- Configure branching logic, calculated fields, validation rules, automated alerts, and user roles.
- Develop and validate databases using User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and change control procedures.
- Develop Python applications for participant scheduling, visit windows, reminders, rescheduling, and workflow automation.
- Integrate Python applications with REDCap APIs and external systems where appropriate.
- Develop dashboards, reports, and analysis-ready datasets.
- Perform routine data cleaning, discrepancy management, and quality assurance.
- Support monitoring visits, audits, database lock, and study close-out.
- Develop SOPs, user guides, and provide staff training.
- Provide regular reports to the Data Management Lead on completed work and planned activities.
- Perform any other trial-related duties assigned by the trial management team.
Regulatory Responsibilities
- Ensure compliance with ICH-GCP E6(R3), study protocols, institutional SOPs, and applicable data protection regulations.
- Maintain validation records, audit trails, and system documentation.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Health Informatics, or a related discipline.
- At least three years of clinical data management experience.
- Advanced experience in REDCap database development.
- Strong Python programming skills.
- Experience with SQL and Microsoft Excel.
- Knowledge of R and/or Stata is an added advantage.
- Strong communication, organizational, and attention-to-detail skills.
- Willingness and flexibility to travel when required.
- Demonstrated commitment to scientific excellence, innovation, efficiency, and teamwork.
- Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
4. Project Procurement Officer
Key Responsibilities
- Support project procurement activities under the guidance of the Centre Procurement Officer.
- Contribute to efficient procurement processes within the Centre.
- Support strategies that ensure compliance with national and institutional procurement regulations.
Essential Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Procurement and Supply Chain Management, Materials Management, Logistics Management, Business Management (Procurement and Supply), or a related field from a recognized university.
- Registered with the Procurement and Supplies Professionals and Technicians Board (PSPTB).
Desirable Qualifications/Attributes
- At least two years of procurement experience in projects within a public research or academic health institution.
- Experience using the National e-Procurement System of Tanzania (NeST) to procure laboratory equipment, consumables, and other supplies.
- Demonstrated commitment to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and efficiency.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Highly motivated and capable of meeting deadlines.
5. Human Resources/Administrative Officer
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with routine personnel and administrative functions.
- Support recruitment of project personnel.
- Maintain personnel records.
- Assist in validating staff payroll.
- Prepare appointment letters and employment contracts.
- Coordinate staff training and maintain training records.
- Ensure compliance with labour laws, institutional policies, and donor requirements.
- Assist in monitoring staff performance against project objectives.
Essential Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Human Resource Management, Human Resources Planning and Management, Industrial Relations, Business Administration (HRM), or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
Desirable Qualifications/Attributes
- At least two years of experience in an administrative role within NIMR projects.
- Demonstrated commitment to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and efficiency.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Highly motivated and able to work under pressure.
Remuneration
Salary will be offered in accordance with institutional guidelines.
General Conditions
- Application letters must be written in English.
- Applicants should provide the names and contacts of two reputable referees who will be contacted before recruitment.
- Applicants must attach certified copies of all relevant academic certificates, including Form IV and Form VI certificates.
- Academic certificates obtained outside Tanzania must be approved by the Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU).
- Application letters should be prepared using Times New Roman font, size 12.
- Applications must include a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- The closing date for applications is two weeks from the date of this advertisement.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
How to Apply
Applications should be addressed to:
Centre Manager
NIMR, Muhimbili Research Centre
P.O. Box 3436
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Email: [email protected]
All official correspondence should be addressed to:
Director General
National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR)
Headquarters
3 Capital Street
P.O. Box 2016
41115 Dodoma, Tanzania
Email: [email protected], [email protected]
Website: www.nimr.or.tz
Headquarters Sub-Office
3 Barack Obama Drive
P.O. Box 9653
11101 Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Phone: +255 22 212 1400