Director of Research Co-Ordination and Promotion at National Institute for Medical Research

Director of Research Co-Ordination and Promotion at National Institute for Medical Research
Position Description:
National Institute for Medical Research is a Parastatal Organization under the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare established by the Act of Parliament No. 23 of 1979 to carry out, control, coordinate, register, monitor, evaluate and promote health research in Tanzania.

Responsible to: Director General Duty Station: NIMR Headquarters

Qualification and Experience:
• A PhD in any of the Main Scientific/Medical disciplines
• Excellent Academic Qualifications and Administrative Experience/Capability• Excellent record and extensive experience in research at a senior level
• Publication, At least eighteen publications in peer reviewed journal (First Author in at least five of them).

Skills and Abilities:
• To interpret and promote NIMR’s key research purposes
• To influence, persuade and build research coalitions and networks.

Duties and Responsibilities
• Coordinate all research and publication activities at NIMR
• Coordinate development and periodical review of NIMR research policy including publications and submission to Scientific Board and Council for approval, Government for adoption and funding and ensure effective use of research funds so acquired and publication of the findings.
• Assist Centers in soliciting for research opportunities/resources from the Government, Private sector and Development Partners to facilitate the execution of major scientific research projects; • Coordinate in collaboration with Director of Finance preparation of research budget of NIMR for all Centers
• Facilitate dissemination of major research findings that may inform policy developments and practice.
• Provide leadership to senior management team responsible for research functions of NIMR and ensure that each performs to expected level of excellence.
• Provide leadership in monitoring, regulating and registration of medical research carried out in Tanzania.
• Carry out all other functions as may from time to time be assigned to him/her by the Director General.

Terms of Employment:
Permanent and Pensionable

Salary and Fringe Benefits:
Attractive Salary and fringe benefits will be offered and experience.

Application Instructions:
Interested applicants should submit their Cover Letter, CV accompanied by certified copies of academic and other relevant certificates, names & address of at least two reputable referees by post to:

Director General
National Institute for Medical Research
P.O. Box 9653
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

Area: Dar Es Salaam
Application Deadline: 06/04/2011