Dismas Matovelo
Dismas Matovelo is a specialist medical doctor at Bugando Medical Centre and a Senior Lecturer at the Bugando Catholic University of Health and Allied Sciences (CUHAS). He holds a degree in Medicine from the Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences and a Master of Medicine degree in obstetrics & gynecology from Saint Augustine University of Tanzania. As part of this training programme, Dr. Matovelo is pursuing his PhD training at CUHAS. His PhD project is focused on examining vaginal and placental bacteria colonization among HIV-infected and uninfected pregnant women, and pregnancy outcomes at Bugando Medical Centre.
Tulla Masoza
Tulla Masoza is a specialist medical doctor at Bugando Medical Centre and a Lecturer at the Bugando Catholic University of Health and Allied Sciences (CUHAS). She holds a degree in Medicine from the Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences and a Master of Medicine degree in pediatrics and child health from CUHAS. As part of this training programme, Dr Masoza is pursuing her PhD training at CUHAS. Her PhD project aims to assess cardiovascular abnormalities, clinical correlates and modifiable risk factors among HIV-Infected adolescents in Mwanza, Tanzania.
Jane Maganga
Jane Maganga is a Research Scientist at the National Institute for Medical Research Mwanza centre. She holds a degree in Medicine from the Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences and a Master of Public Health degree from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. As part of this training programme, Jane is pursuing her PhD training at the Leiden University Medical Centre. Jane’s PhD research interests include work on female genital schistosomiasis (FGS), including insights into optimal treatment strategies for FGS and HIV prevention.
Brenda Kitilya
Brenda Kitilya is a Research Scientist at the National Institute for Medical Research Mwanza centre. She holds a Master of Public Health degree from Staffordshire University. As part of this training programme, she is pursuing her PhD training in a joint program between the University of Copenhagen and the Bugando Catholic University of Health and Allied Sciences. Brenda’s PhD project is focused on the relationship between physical activity and the risk of occurrence of diabetes among HIV-infected and uninfected adults.
Benson Issarow
Benson Issarow is a fully registered medical doctor working at the Mwanza Intervention Trials Unit as a Research Coordinator on a trial aiming to assess the role of social worker intervention in reducing post-hospital mortality among HIV-infected adults. As part of this training programme, Dr. Issarow is pursuing a Master of Epidemiology training by distance learning at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. His research interests are in areas of infectious diseases and adolescent health.
Bazil Kavishe
Bazil Baltazar Kavishe is a Senior Research Scientist at the National Institute for Medical Research Mwanza centre. He holds a degree in Medicine from the University of Dar es salaam and a Master of Public Health degree from the University of London. His primary research focus is on non-communicable diseases (NCD), including the investigation of the relationships between infectious diseases and NCDs. As part of this training programme, Dr Kavishe is enrolled in a PhD training in a joint program at the Bugando Catholic University of Health and Allied Sciences and the University of Copenhagen. His PhD project aims to assess the burden of sub-clinical atherosclerosis and risk factors for cardiovascular diseases among HIV-infected patients in Mwanza.
The Mwanza Intervention Trial Unit (MITU) is a collaborative research Unit based at the National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR) campus in Mwanza, Tanzania. The mission of MITU is to contribute to improving health through the development and evaluation of interventions against HIV and other health problems by conducting research, including clinical trials to the highest international standards; to enhance the capacity to carry out such research in Tanzania, and the East African Region; and to contribute to the translation of research findings into health policy.
MITU is currently running several research projects in the Lake Zone including Mwanza, Geita, Shinyanga and Simiyu regions. The implementation of the ongoing research projects involves data collection from study participants residing in these regions and MITU projects’ staff members usually stay in the field in rural areas for several weeks. Due to high demand of vehicles to cater for current project activities, we are inviting interested companies and individuals to submit their bid to provide vehicle and driver services for the duration of 6 months.
Bids for supply of cars
We are inviting bids for supply of cars as specified below:
- The bidder to provide a vehicle and a driver to offer transport services from MITU offices in Mwanza city to rural districts in Mwanza, Geita, Shinyanga and Simiyu regions.
- The vehicle should be a station Wagon with a capacity of carrying a minimum of eight passengers excluding the driver.
- The vehicle should be fully insured by a comprehensive insurance policy.
- The vehicle should be in good condition with all necessary safety measures (seat belts, first aid kit etc) in place.
- The bidder will meet cost for vehicle repair and periodic scheduled vehicle maintenance.
- The bidder will ensure the vehicle is clean and comfortable for the passengers.
MITU will cover costs for fuel following its strict fuel control system, and road and ferry tolls where applicable.
Terms and Conditions
We request bidders to indicate the following in their bids:
- Monthly rental fees under these conditions specified.
- Number of cars available and when cars will be made available.
How to apply
Interested bidders should submit their expression of interest with the title “Supply of vehicle and a driver” preferably through email address recruitment@mitu.or.tz or the address below:
The Mwanza Intervention Trials Unit
P.O Box 11936
Mwanza
The application should be submitted before 22nd January 2023.
About the course
This is a two-week, practical research methods course suitable for health researchers, social scientists and students undertaking professional training (MSc, MMed, MPH, and PhD). Facilitators for this course are highly experienced researchers from the local and international research institutions. The course consists of eight introductory modules on Epidemiology, Medical statistics, Bioethics, Field methods and Implementation Research, Laboratory methods and evaluation, Qualitative research methods, Clinical trials and Scientific critical reading and referencing.
For full course details and how to apply, please download the printable course advert using the download button below.
Application deadline
Applications close on Friday, 13th January 2023 at 05:00 pm East Africa Time.
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Immunogenicity and safety of one-dose human papillomavirus vaccine compared with two or three doses in Tanzanian girls (DoRIS): an open-label, randomised, non-inferiority trial.
Watson-Jones D, Changalucha J, Whitworth H, Pinto L, Mutani P, Indangasi J, Kemp T, Hashim R, Kamala B, Wiggins R, Songoro T, Connor N, Mbwanji G, Pavon MA, Lowe B, Mmbando D, Kapiga S, Mayaud P, de SanJosé S, Dillner J, Hayes RJ, Lacey CJ, Baisley K.
Lancet Glob Health. 2022 Oct;10(10):e1473-e1484.
DOI: 10.1016/S2214-109X(22)00309-6.
PMID: 36113531.
Comparing one dose of HPV vaccine in girls aged 9-14 years in Tanzania (DoRIS) with one dose of HPV vaccine in historical cohorts: an immunobridging analysis of a randomised controlled trial.
Baisley K, Kemp TJ, Kreimer AR, Basu P, Changalucha J, Hildesheim A, Porras C, Whitworth H, Herrero R, Lacey CJ, Schiller JT, Lucas E, Mutani P, Dillner J, Indangasi J, Muwonge R, Hayes RJ, Pinto LA, Watson-Jones D.
Lancet Glob Health. 2022 Oct; 10(10):e1485-e1493.
DOI: 10.1016/S2214-109X(22)00306-0.
PMID: 36113532.
