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The Mwanza Intervention Trials 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 collaborating with other international research partners to conduct a cohort study of 500 HIV-infected adults and 500 HIV-negative adults. This five-year program of research aims to understand the relationship between sleep, autonomic nervous system activity and 24-hour blood pressure variability in the cohort. The Unit is now inviting applications from motivated and suitably qualified candidates to fill the following position.
Position #1: Research Assistant (multiple posts available)
We are looking for research assistants who will be members of MITU and based full-time in Mwanza. The post holders will closely work with and report to the study leadership team, including the Research Field Coordinator and the Research Program Coordinator.
Specific responsibilities:
- Explaining the study to potential participants.
- Consenting, screening and following-up study participants.
- Performing verbal interviews, including completing forms on tablet computers.
- Collecting clinical samples, performing point of care diagnostic tests and transport samples to NIMR/MITU for processing and storage.
- Performing medical examinations and investigations as required.
- To assist with cardiovascular measurements as needed.
- To regularly review and follow all standard operating procedures for study procedures.
- To facilitate clinical care for study participants.
- To assist in participant tracing as needed, including phone calls and physical follow-up of missing participants.
- To conduct verbal autopsies for participants who have died.
- To extract medical records for participants who have experienced a cardiovascular event or other serious illness.
- Participating in meetings and discussions regarding research progress and any other aspects of the study.
- Undertaking other duties as may be required by the Principal Investigators of the trial and the study leadership team.
- Promote MITU and its core values, and play a supportive role in the delivery of its day-to-day operations and strategic goals
Essential criteria for selection:
- A diploma or higher qualification in nursing clinical medicine, laboratory science, pharmacology, or diagnostic radiology with registration.
- Relevant experience working in clinical or epidemiological research.
- Experience performing surveys and conducting informed consent in Tanzania.
- Excellent inter-personal skills and a willingness to work with others to overcome problems as and when they arise.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in Swahili.
- Computer literate and able to use a tablet.
- Willingness to work in both urban and rural areas and to travel in the Lake Zone Regions as needed for participant tracking.
Desirable criteria for selection:
- Experience of working with people with HIV
- Experience working in hospitals or other health facilities
- Experience working within NIMR/MITU
- Commitment to working as part of a multidisciplinary and multicultural research team.
Position #2: Community Mobilizers and Tracers (multiple posts available)
We are looking for community mobilizers and tracers to contribute to this new research program in Tanzania. The community mobilizers and tracers will be members of MITU and based full-time in Mwanza. The post holder will closely work with and report to the study leadership team, including the Research Field Coordinator and the Research Program Coordinator.
Specific Responsibilities:
- Providing study information to patients and treatment supporters attending HIV clinics and guiding research team members to potential participants.
- Making monthly phone calls to study participants to track their health and movement.
- Locating participants in the community and guiding the research team members to participants.
- Working closely with local government and community leaders and health providers in the study area.
- To assist in conducting verbal autopsies for participants who have died as well as extraction of medical records for participants who have experienced a cardiovascular event or other serious illness.
- Assisting in managing participant follow-up visits where necessary, including maintaining follow-up registers to trace participants.
- Assisting field teams during participant visits as required.
- Participating in meetings and discussions regarding research progress and any other aspects of the study.
- Undertaking other duties as may be required by the Principal Investigators of the trial and the study leadership team.
- Promote MITU and its core values, and play a supportive role in the delivery of its day-to-day operations and strategic goals
Essential Qualifications:
- Have completed form six secondary education or higher.
- A candidate with certificate in health or community development will be preferred.
- Relevant experience in field research studies.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in Swahili.
- Commitment to working as part of a multidisciplinary and multicultural research team.
- Computer literate and able to use a tablet.
- Willingness to work in both urban and rural areas and to travel in the Lake Zone Regions as needed for participant tracking.
Desirable:
- Experience of working with people with HIV
- Experience working in hospitals or other health facilities
- Experience working within NIMR/MITU
- Commitment to working as part of a multidisciplinary and multicultural research team.
Mode of application:
- Interested applicants should submit their applications together with a letter of application, CV and copies of all relevant certificates, memberships and qualifications at recruitment@mitu.or.tz or via an online application portal (use the Apply Online button below) no later than 15th January 2022.
- The applicants should clearly state the job title for which they are applying in the subject line of the email.
- Paper applications will not be accepted.
Interviews will be held at the earliest available opportunity and only shortlisted candidates will be notified by email if selected for interview.
MITU is an equal opportunity organization, female applicants and people with disability are highly encouraged to apply.
A competitive remuneration package will be offered.
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. MITU is currently collaborating with other international research partners to implement a trial evaluating a single-dose of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine in males to reduce population prevalence of HPV. A large-scale community-based survey will be conducted as part of this trial, and the Unit is now inviting applications from highly motivated and suitably qualified candidates to fill the following position:
Position: Community Liaison and Engagement Officer (1 Position Available)
Specific responsibilities
- Working closely with local government and community leaders to obtain support for the trial.
- Arranging and attending meetings with community leaders.
- Establishing and liaising with Community Advisory Boards.
Essential qualifications
- At least a diploma in community development studies or related field.
- Extensive experience of working closely with community leaders as part of a health intervention or clinical trial.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and Swahili.
Mode of application:
Please see https://mitu.or.tz/career/ for more detailed requirements for these positions.
- Interested applicants should submit a letter of application together with their CV and copies of all relevant certificates, memberships and qualifications to recruitment@mitu.or.tz no later than 23 December 2021.
- The applicants should clearly state the job title for which they are applying in the subject line of the email.
- Paper applications will not be accepted.
- Successful applicants for all positions must be willing to be based in Mwanza for work activities and be willing to travel extensively in the Lake Zone Regions
Interviews will be held at the earliest available opportunity and only shortlisted candidates will be notified by email if selected for interview.
MITU is an equal opportunities organization, female applicants and people with disabilities are highly encouraged to apply.
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. MITU is currently collaborating with other international research partners to implement a trial evaluating a single-dose of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine in males to reduce population prevalence of HPV. A large-scale community-based survey will be conducted as part of this trial, and the Unit is now inviting applications from highly motivated and suitably qualified candidates to fill the following position:
Position: Community Mobilizers / Tracers (Multiple Positions Available)
Specific responsibilities
- Providing study information to community members.
- Working closely with local government and community leaders and health providers in the study area.
- Locating potential participants in the community.
Essential qualifications
- At least a certificate in health or community development studies or related field.
- At least one year’s experience in field research studies
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in Swahili.
Mode of application:
Please see https://mitu.or.tz/career/ for more detailed requirements for these positions.
- Interested applicants should submit a letter of application together with their CV and copies of all relevant certificates, memberships and qualifications to recruitment@mitu.or.tz no later than 23 December 2021.
- The applicants should clearly state the job title for which they are applying in the subject line of the email.
- Paper applications will not be accepted.
- Successful applicants for all positions must be willing to be based in Mwanza for work activities and be willing to travel extensively in the Lake Zone Regions
Interviews will be held at the earliest available opportunity and only shortlisted candidates will be notified by email if selected for interview.
MITU is an equal opportunities organization, female applicants and people with disabilities are highly encouraged to apply.
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. MITU is currently collaborating with other international research partners to implement a trial evaluating a single-dose of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine in males to reduce population prevalence of HPV. A large-scale community-based survey will be conducted as part of this trial, and the Unit is now inviting applications from highly motivated and suitably qualified candidates to fill the following position:
Position: Research Assistant (Multiple Positions Available)
Specific Responsibilities
- Explaining the study to potential participants and consenting, screening and following up study participants.
- Performing verbal interviews, including completing electronic case report forms.
- Collecting clinical samples.
Essential Qualifications
- A diploma or higher qualification in nursing or clinical medicine and registration.
- At least one year’s relevant experience working on clinical trials, or on a large epidemiological study.
- Experience performing surveys in rural populations.
Mode of application:
Please see https://mitu.or.tz/career/ for more detailed requirements for these positions.
- Interested applicants should submit a letter of application together with their CV and copies of all relevant certificates, memberships and qualifications to recruitment@mitu.or.tz no later than 23 December 2021.
- The applicants should clearly state the job title for which they are applying in the subject line of the email.
- Paper applications will not be accepted.
- Successful applicants for all positions must be willing to be based in Mwanza for work activities and be willing to travel extensively in the Lake Zone Regions
Interviews will be held at the earliest available opportunity and only shortlisted candidates will be notified by email if selected for interview.
MITU is an equal opportunities organization, female applicants and people with disabilities are highly encouraged to apply.
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. MITU is currently collaborating with other international research partners to implement a trial evaluating a single-dose of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine in males to reduce population prevalence of HPV. A large-scale community-based survey will be conducted as part of this trial, and the Unit is now inviting applications from highly motivated and suitably qualified candidates to fill the following position:
Position: Survey Team Leader (Multiple Positions Available)
Specific responsibilities
- Overseeing and supporting a small team of approximately 4-6 individuals as part of a large community-based survey.
- Providing study information to community members, including potential participants.
- Informing and liaising with local government and community leaders about the study
Essential qualifications
- Candidate should have relevant clinical training.
- Evidence of being clinically active within the past 3 years.
- Experience in leading field teams in field research studies.
Mode of application:
Please see https://mitu.or.tz/career/ for more detailed requirements for these positions.
- Interested applicants should submit a letter of application together with their CV and copies of all relevant certificates, memberships and qualifications to recruitment@mitu.or.tz no later than 23 December 2021.
- The applicants should clearly state the job title for which they are applying in the subject line of the email.
- Paper applications will not be accepted.
- Successful applicants for all positions must be willing to be based in Mwanza for work activities and be willing to travel extensively in the Lake Zone Regions
Interviews will be held at the earliest available opportunity and only shortlisted candidates will be notified by email if selected for interview.
MITU is an equal opportunities organization, female applicants and people with disabilities are highly encouraged to apply.
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. MITU is currently collaborating with other international research partners to implement a trial evaluating a single-dose of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine in males to reduce population prevalence of HPV. A large-scale community-based survey will be conducted as part of this trial, and the Unit is now inviting applications from highly motivated and suitably qualified candidates to fill the following position:
Position: Field Coordinator (1 Position Available)
Specific responsibilities
- Overseeing and supporting teams and team leaders conducting a large community-based survey.
- Providing overall clinical support to the survey teams, including advising and supporting clinical officers and nurses as required.
- Working closely with local government and community leaders in the study areas.
Essential qualifications
- Candidate must be a fully-registered medical doctor, with a medical degree from a recognised university.
- Clinically active within the past 3 years with evidence of current registration to practice medicine in Tanzania.
- At least 3 years of medical research experience.
Mode of application:
Please see https://mitu.or.tz/career/ for more detailed requirements for these positions.
- Interested applicants should submit a letter of application together with their CV and copies of all relevant certificates, memberships and qualifications to recruitment@mitu.or.tz no later than 23 December 2021.
- The applicants should clearly state the job title for which they are applying in the subject line of the email.
- Paper applications will not be accepted.
- Successful applicants for all positions must be willing to be based in Mwanza for work activities and be willing to travel extensively in the Lake Zone Regions
Interviews will be held at the earliest available opportunity and only shortlisted candidates will be notified by email if selected for interview.
MITU is an equal opportunities organization, female applicants and people with disabilities are highly encouraged to apply.
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. MITU is currently collaborating with other international research partners to implement a trial evaluating a single-dose of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine in males to reduce population prevalence of HPV. A large-scale community-based survey will be conducted as part of this trial, and the Unit is now inviting applications from highly motivated and suitably qualified candidates to fill the following position:
Position: Registration Clerk (Multiple Positions Available)
Specific responsibilities
- Keeping records of recruited participants.
- Working with clinical team to manage participant flow and follow-up visit appointments.
- Checking all documents and samples are completed and labelled accurately.
Essential qualifications
- Completion of secondary school education and at least a certificate in health or community development studies or a related field.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in Swahili.
- Experience in record keeping within a clinical trial setting.
Mode of application:
Please see https://mitu.or.tz/career/ for more detailed requirements for these positions.
- Interested applicants should submit a letter of application together with their CV and copies of all relevant certificates, memberships and qualifications to recruitment@mitu.or.tz no later than 23 December 2021.
- The applicants should clearly state the job title for which they are applying in the subject line of the email.
- Paper applications will not be accepted.
- Successful applicants for all positions must be willing to be based in Mwanza for work activities and be willing to travel extensively in the Lake Zone Regions
Interviews will be held at the earliest available opportunity and only shortlisted candidates will be notified by email if selected for interview.
MITU is an equal opportunities organization, female applicants and people with disabilities are highly encouraged to apply.
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. MITU is currently collaborating with other international research partners to implement a trial evaluating a single-dose of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine in males to reduce population prevalence of HPV. The Unit is now inviting applications from highly motivated and suitably qualified candidates to fill the following position:
Position: Deputy Trial Manager
The successful applicant will ideally have a post graduate qualification in public health or other field related to health research; proven technical expertise in the quality management of clinical trials related to infectious diseases and/or vaccines; experience in clinical/laboratory procedures in research and collaborative research involving human clinical, epidemiological or laboratory outcomes; proven skills and experience in multicentre research.
Specific Responsibilities
- Assisting the Trial Manager with the day-to-day management of the clinical trial in the Lake Zone regions of Tanzania.
- Assisting the Trial Manager in dealing with queries, reviewing case report forms, and other relevant study documentation, and maintaining Study Master Files.
- Assisting with communication between MITU/NIMR, the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM), the trial sponsor and the other trial partners.
- Recruiting, coordinating, training and supervising the field team staff in order to ensure that the trial is conducted to GCP and other international trial standards.
- Participating in meetings and discussions regarding the research progress, findings and any other aspects of the study.
- Assisting in submission of trial documents to ethics and regulatory committees as required.
- Assisting in coordination of trial monitoring visits, including preparation of responses to monitoring reports.
- Participating in writing up the trial findings in reports and publications.
- Assisting with preparation of reports for the trial governance bodies (eg. Trial Steering Committee, Data and Safety Monitoring Board) and the funding agency.
- Travel to progress and coordination meetings as required.
- Frequent travel to field sites to ensure the smooth running of all areas of trial activities.
- Undertaking other duties, including support to other studies, as may be required by the Principal Investigator of the trial and the Trial Manager.
Essential Qualifications
- Post graduate qualification in public health or other field related to health research
- At least one year’s relevant experience working on clinical trials, preferably in a coordination role, based in sub-Saharan Africa.
- Evidence of having practical experience in the management of research teams.
- Evidence of having practical experience of assisting with leading or coordinating GCP compliant studies, including familiarity of study monitoring visits.
- Evidence of experience of submitting documents to ethics boards and/or regulatory authorities.
- Evidence of having worked effectively both independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary scientific team.
- Excellent inter-personal skills and a willingness to work with others to overcome problems as and when they arise.
- Evidence of having worked effectively in a multicultural environment.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and Swahili.
- Living in Mwanza or able to re-locate for this position.
- Willingness to travel extensively in the Lake Zone regions, in order to oversee study procedures.
Desirable Qualifications
- Experience of working on vaccine-related research studies.
- Experience of working in East Africa.
- A postgraduate qualification in epidemiology, public health, or equivalent experience demonstrated through publications.
Mode of application:
- Interested applicants should submit their applications together with a letter of application, CV and copies of all relevant certificates, memberships and qualifications at recruitment@mitu.or.tz or via an online application portal (use the Apply Online button below) no later than 16th December 2021.
- The applicants should clearly state the job title for which they are applying in the subject line of the email.
- Paper applications will not be accepted.
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.
Downloadable Version: Deputy Trial Manager Vacancy Announcement
The Mwanza Intervention Trials 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 collaborating with other international research partners to conduct a cohort study of 500 HIV-infected adults and 500 HIV-negative adults. This five-year program of research aims to understand the relationship between sleep, autonomic nervous system activity and 24-hour blood pressure variability in the cohort. The Unit is now inviting applications from motivated and suitably qualified candidates to fill the following position.
Position: Research Program Coordinator
The successful applicant will have a medical degree as well as a masters degree or PhD in medicine, public health, or epidemiology, substantial clinical research experience in project management, managerial and organizational skills, and excellent written and oral communication skills in English. They will ideally have experience in HIV care, experience working in hospitals, and evidence of authoring peer reviewed articles.
Specific Responsibilities
- Plan, manage and supervise the research operations, ensuring that the program is carried out to the highest international standards
- Obtain all ethical clearances for the research
- Develop and maintain an excellent consultative relationship with government health officials at national, regional and district level, ensuring that all necessary local permissions are obtained
- Lead the field research team in close collaboration with the Field Coordinator including:
- working with NIMR laboratory personnel to ensure that all sample processing, testing and shipping is conducted according to the study protocol and
- working with the Senior Research Assistant for Cardiovascular Measurements to ensure that all measurements and event diagnoses are conducted according to the study protocol
- Manage the project budget and other project resources, liaise with administration staff in setting and reviewing budgets, monitoring expenditure and completing financial reports
- Develop research tools, oversee data entry and management and participate in the analysis
- Plan and implement the study to meet all study objectives
- Contribute in the preparation of scientific reports and publications, and their presentation at national and international meetings
- Participate in developing the capacity of junior project staff
- Promote MITU and its core values, and play a supportive role in the delivery of its day-to-day operations and strategic goals
- Play an active part in promoting the scientific life at the NIMR Mwanza campus
- Undertake such other tasks as may reasonably be expected by the line manager
- Report regularly to the line manager on the progress of the research
Essential Qualifications
- A medical degree (MD)
- A postgraduate qualification in medicine, public health or epidemiology (Masters or PhD level)
- Substantial experience in conducting epidemiological field studies in a developing country
- Practical experience of project management in a developing country setting
- Excellent organizational skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English
- Commitment to working as part of a multidisciplinary research team
- Ability to work in a multicultural environment
- Willingness to work in both urban and rural areas
Desirable
- Experience in HIV and cardiovascular disease care
- Experience working in hospitals
- Experience in conducting longitudinal studies in a developing country setting
- Evidence of authoring peer reviewed articles
- Certified in Good Clinical Practice (GCP) for the conduct of human research
Mode of application:
- Interested applicants should submit their applications together with a letter of application, CV and copies of all relevant certificates, memberships and qualifications at recruitment@mitu.or.tz or via an online application portal (use the Apply Online button below) no later than 20th December 2021.
- The applicants should clearly state the job title for which they are applying in the subject line of the email.
- Paper applications will not be accepted.
Interviews will be held at the earliest available opportunity and only shortlisted candidates will be notified by email if selected for interview.
MITU is an equal opportunity organization, female applicants and people with disability are highly encouraged to apply.
A competitive remuneration package will be offered.
Downloadable Version: Research Program Coordinator – Announcement – HIV&HTN
