43 Research and Project Jobs at MUHAS – October 2026
Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS)
Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS) has announced a new recruitment opportunity for qualified Tanzanian professionals to join a two-year, full-time project-based contractual research study under the University's Department of Paediatrics and Child Health.
The recruitment is part of the Probiotic Study, a Hybrid Type II effectiveness-implementation research study led by MUHAS. The study will assess whether multistrain probiotic supplementation can be safely and effectively delivered through routine neonatal care for low birth weight (LBW) late-preterm and term infants across nine health facilities in Dar es Salaam.
The study will operate across three districts and nine health facilities:
- Temeke: Temeke Regional Referral Hospital, Mbagala Rangi Tatu District Hospital and Yombo Vituka Health Centre
- Ilala: Amana Regional Referral Hospital, Kivule District Hospital and Buguruni Health Centre
- Kinondoni: Mwananyamala Regional Referral Hospital, Mabwepande District Hospital and Sinza Health Centre
A total of 43 positions are available across six categories.
Available Positions
1. Project Coordinator – 1 Post
The Project Coordinator will oversee the overall implementation of the study across all nine participating facilities and coordinate the three district teams.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing the overall study implementation throughout the 24-month study period.
- Supervising District Coordinators and coordinating field activities.
- Ensuring compliance with the study protocol and approved amendments.
- Overseeing the supply chain of the probiotic product across participating facilities.
- Working with the Data Manager to monitor data quality.
- Coordinating between-visit adherence monitoring activities.
- Managing Serious Adverse Event (SAE) escalation to the Principal Investigator.
- Performing other related duties assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications and Experience:
Applicants must hold a Doctor of Medicine (MD) or equivalent Bachelor of Surgery qualification from a recognized university, together with a one-year Internship Certificate.
Applicants must also:
- Be registered with the Medical Council of Tanganyika.
- Possess a valid practising licence.
- Have a valid Good Clinical Practice (GCP/ICH-E6 R2) certificate or be willing to obtain one before the study begins.
- Have at least three years of clinical or research experience in maternal, newborn or child health.
- A relevant Master's degree will be an added advantage.
Position: 1
2. District Coordinators – 1 Post
The District Coordinator will lead implementation within an assigned district covering one hub and two spoke facilities.
Key responsibilities include:
- Coordinating study implementation within the assigned district.
- Conducting monthly supervisory visits.
- Supervising and mentoring Research Nurses.
- Monitoring probiotic stock and product integrity.
- Ensuring REDCap data quality.
- Coordinating cold-chain documentation for laboratory samples.
- Ensuring Adverse Events and Serious Adverse Events are reported on time.
- Maintaining effective working relationships with facility leadership.
Qualifications and Experience:
Applicants must hold a Bachelor's Degree in:
- Doctor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery
- Nursing
- Midwifery
Applicants must have an Internship Certificate, relevant professional registration and a valid practising licence.
A minimum of two years' relevant experience in clinical research, public health research or health programme coordination is required.
A valid GCP certificate is required, or the applicant must be willing to undergo GCP training before commencement of the study.
Position: 1
3. District Assistant Coordinators – 2 Posts
District Assistant Coordinators will support the implementation of the study at district level, including supervision of participating facilities and Research Nurses.
Main responsibilities include:
- Supporting district-level study implementation.
- Conducting supervisory visits to participating facilities.
- Supervising and mentoring Research Nurses.
- Monitoring probiotic stock levels.
- Supporting REDCap data quality control.
- Coordinating cold-chain documentation.
- Ensuring timely reporting of Adverse Events and Serious Adverse Events.
- Maintaining working relationships with facility management.
Qualifications and Experience:
Applicants must hold a Diploma in:
- Clinical Medicine
- Nursing
- Midwifery
Applicants must be professionally registered and possess a valid practising licence.
At least two years' relevant experience in clinical research, public health research or health programme coordination is required.
Applicants must have a valid GCP certificate or be willing to undergo GCP training.
Positions: 2
4. Research Data Collection Officers – 14 Posts
Research Data Collection Officers will play a key role in identifying, enrolling and following up eligible low birth weight neonates participating in the study.
Key responsibilities include:
- Identifying eligible neonates from daily delivery records.
- Conducting screening and enrolment procedures.
- Obtaining informed consent from parents or guardians.
- Administering the first dose of the study probiotic.
- Training caregivers on home administration and diary completion.
- Conducting scheduled follow-up visits.
- Screening enrolled neonates for signs of serious bacterial infection.
- Collecting stool and blood samples where required.
- Conducting ASQ-3 neurodevelopmental assessments.
- Entering study data into REDCap accurately and in real time.
- Reporting Adverse Events and Serious Adverse Events.
- Attending study-related training and GCP refresher sessions.
Qualifications and Experience:
Applicants must hold a Bachelor's Degree in:
- Doctor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery
- Nursing
- Midwifery
An Internship Certificate is required.
Applicants must be professionally registered and possess a valid practising licence.
A minimum of two years' experience in clinical research, public health research or health programme coordination is required.
Applicants must have a valid GCP certificate or be willing to undergo GCP training.
Positions: 14
5. Research Data Collection Assistants – 13 Posts
Research Data Collection Assistants will support the collection of clinical and research data from participating facilities and follow up enrolled neonates.
Key responsibilities include:
- Identifying eligible low birth weight neonates.
- Supporting the informed consent and enrolment process.
- Administering the study probiotic as required.
- Educating caregivers on home administration and follow-up.
- Conducting scheduled follow-up visits.
- Screening neonates for signs of serious bacterial infection.
- Supporting collection and transportation of laboratory samples.
- Conducting ASQ-3 assessments where required.
- Completing REDCap data entry.
- Reporting Adverse Events and Serious Adverse Events.
- Participating in study training and clinical meetings.
Qualifications and Experience:
Applicants must hold a Diploma in:
- Clinical Medicine
- Nursing
- Midwifery
Applicants must be registered with the relevant professional council and possess a valid practising licence.
A minimum of two years' relevant experience in clinical research, public health research or health programme coordination is required.
A valid GCP certificate is required, or applicants must be willing to undergo GCP training.
Positions: 13
Summary of Available Vacancies
| Position | Number of Posts |
|---|
| Project Coordinator | 1 |
| District Coordinator | 1 |
| District Assistant Coordinators | 2 |
| Research Data Collection Officers | 14 |
| Research Data Collection Assistants | 13 |
| Total | 31 |
Employment Type
The positions are offered under full-time, project-based contractual employment for two years.
The successful candidates will work within the study's participating facilities in Temeke, Ilala and Kinondoni districts of Dar es Salaam.
General Application Requirements
All applicants should observe the following requirements:
- Must be Tanzanian citizens.
- Must not be above 45 years of age.
- Must submit an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV) with reliable contact details.
- Must attach relevant academic and professional certificates.
- Must attach Form IV and Form VI certificates where applicable.
- Must attach relevant professional registration certificates.
- Must provide a recent passport-size photograph and birth certificate.
- Must provide details of three reputable referees with reliable contacts.
- Foreign academic certificates must be verified by the relevant Tanzanian authorities.
- Women are highly encouraged to apply.
- Applicants must be willing to work shifts, including weekends, where required.
- Applicants should be comfortable with electronic data entry and basic tablet use.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
Form IV and Form VI result slips are not accepted.
How to Apply
Applicants should prepare a signed application letter, written either in English or Swahili, and address it to:
The Director of Administration and Human Resource Management
Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS)
P.O. Box 65001
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
All applications must be submitted through email:
📧 dhrma@muhas.ac.tz
Applicants are instructed to submit one merged PDF file containing the required application documents.
The title of the position applied for should be clearly indicated in the subject of the application email.
Application Deadline
📅 12 October 2026
Applicants are strongly advised to submit their applications before the deadline and ensure that their email addresses and telephone numbers are active and correctly written.
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Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS)
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