The Mwanza Intervention Trials Unit (MITU) based at the National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR) campus in Mwanza, Tanzania is a collaborative research unit of NIMR and the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM). The Unit is now inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the below position that will be based at the NIMR campus, in Mwanza city.

Position: Finance Officer

We are seeking to appoint an ambitious and highly motivated finance officer with extensive experience in accounting and financial management. They will be responsible for developing financial plans for new research projects and core activities of the Unit, and in the day-to-day financial operations with minimal supervision. He/she will be supervised by the Senior Finance Officer as part of the finance team of the Unit.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Preparation of payment vouchers and statutory deductions.
• Filing of financial and other documents on weekly basis.
• Monitoring invoices issued to donors and funds received on weekly basis.
• Posting of imprest retirements received from various projects.
• Provide financial services for the Unit, and to communicate with project lead investigators and coordinators.
• Prepare and submit quarterly financial reports as well as ad hoc reports for donors/funders.
• Monitoring expenditures to ensure that the project remains within budget and develop and monitor systems to mitigate risk, fraud, and waste.
• Follow donor policies and procedures.
• Assisting in the preparation of year-end audit files
• Contribute to developing financial control systems and procedures, in consultation with the Senior Finance Officer.
• Hold regular meetings with project lead investigators and discuss any budgetary or financial issues for the projects he/she will be working with.

Person Specification:

Essential criteria for selection

1. A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (accounting, finance, business administration) and/or a professional accounting qualification (CPA/ACCA or equivalent).
2. Experience working in similar organisations.
3. Experience in managing grants from international donors such as the EU, NIH, UKRI, NIHR, MRC, USAID, etc.

1. In-depth knowledge of financial software applications, such as ERP Navision and other commercially available accounting softwares
2. Experience using Microsoft Office computer package.

6. Proven experience in preparing and monitoring budgets and financial projections.
7. Strong organisational skills with proven ability to work effectively within a team, assess priorities and manage workload with minimum supervision.
8. Self-motivation and effective time management skills.

Desirable criteria for selection

1. Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
2. Ability to coach, mentor, and develop the financial capacity of project staff.
3. Excellent diplomatic skills and a proven ability to establish and maintain interpersonal and professional

relationships with counterparts and representatives from other key stakeholders.

Mode of application

E-mail applications to recruitment@mitu.or.tz with the following:

• Detailed supporting statement/letter – describing your qualifications, experience, and skills related to the essential and desirable criteria within the person specification. Please provide one or more paragraphs addressing each criterion.  The supporting statement is an essential part of the selection process and thus a failure to provide this information will mean that the application will not be considered.  An answer to any of the criteria such as “Please see attached CV” will not be considered acceptable.
• Please include a daytime mobile telephone number and e-mail contact details.
• Curriculum vitae (CV) including names and addresses of two referees (one must be from your most recent employer or training institution). 

Closing Date for Application

• Applications received later than 21 April 2025 will not be considered.
• You will be informed by email if selected for an interview and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Interviews will be held at the NIMR Mwanza Centre, Isamilo, Mwanza, or remotely through Zoom or other online platform.

MITU is an equal opportunity organization, female applicants and people with disability are highly encouraged to apply.

MITU never asks for money at any stage of its recruitment process; this includes application fees, interview fees, processing fees, or any other form of payment. If you are ever contacted by someone claiming to be from the MITU staff and asking for money, it is a scam and should be reported immediately.
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The Mwanza Intervention Trials Unit (MITU) based at the National Institute for Medical Research campus in Mwanza, Tanzania is a collaborative research unit of the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine and the National Institute for Medical Research. The mission of the Mwanza Intervention Trials Unit 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.
The Unit is now inviting applications from highly motivated and suitably qualified candidates to fill the following position:

Position: Laboratory Sample Archivist

We are looking to appoint a diligent and detail-oriented Laboratory Sample Archivist to join our laboratory team. The ideal candidate will work closely with the Head of Laboratory and other laboratory staff to ensure effective and organized management of laboratory samples as part of MITU’s various research projects.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Oversee the day-to-day management and archiving of laboratory samples in accordance with Good Clinical Practices (GCP), Good Clinical Laboratory Practices (GCLP) and departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Ensure accurate tracking, storage, and retrieval of laboratory samples, ensuring they are handled according to project needs and regulatory standards.
• Work with the other laboratory archivist and research teams to maintain the database of archived samples and ensure that all relevant documentation is accurately recorded.
• Develop and implement data management plans specific to sample storage and tracking for assigned studies.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Accurately catalogue and store laboratory samples, ensuring all samples are correctly labelled and tracked in the laboratory database.
• Coordinate with the laboratory management team to ensure seamless data collection and data entry for samples into the system.
• Provide regular updates on the status of archived samples to the laboratory manager.
• Ensure proper maintenance and quality control procedures are followed for all archived samples.
• Assist in the retrieval of archived samples when needed and support audits or inspections related to sample management.
• Coordinate with the project team when preparing samples for shipment to external laboratories
• Maintain an accurate account of samples retrieved from the lab archive for any purpose. 

Essential Qualifications:

• Diploma in Laboratory Technology or related field.
• Good understanding of laboratory sample handling and management procedures.
• Experience with database management and tracking systems for laboratory samples.
• Strong organizational skills with an ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Good communication and organizational skills, with flexibility to travel when required.
• Experience with laboratory data management systems.

Desirable:

• Experience in clinical research sample management.
• Familiarity with laboratory data management software and tracking tools.
• Interest in clinical or public health research.
• Training on Good Clinical Practices (GCP) and Good Clinical Laboratory Practices (GCLP).
• Registered to practice with the appropriate board.

Mode of application:

• Interested applicants should submit a letter of application together with their CV and copies of all relevant certificates, memberships and qualifications recruitment@mitu.or.tz no later than 20^th February 2025.
• The applicants must clearly state the job title for which they are applying in the subject line of the email.
• Paper applications will not be accepted.
• All attached documents should be saved using the candidate’s name.

Interviews will be held at the earliest available opportunity and only shortlisted candidates will be notified by email if selected for interview. 

If you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date, please consider yourself unsuccessful.

MITU is an equal opportunity organization, female applicants and people with disability are highly encouraged to apply.

MITU never asks for money at any stage of its recruitment process; this includes application fees, interview fees, processing fees, or any other form of payment. If you are ever contacted by someone claiming to be from the MITU staff and asking for money, it is a scam and should be reported immediately.
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