RESEARCH ASSISTANT II (MEDICINE)

1.0 RESEARCH ASSISTANT II (MEDICINE)
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Posts
1.1 DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES
i. To participate in developing sound and fundable research proposals to attract donor
funding;
ii. To assist timely submission of study proposal to the relevant institutional review
boards for approval (IRB);
iii. To conduct approved health researches by collecting data,
iv. To assist data analysis and report writing activities;
v. To assist in identification of opportunity for consultancies, respond to and implement
the awarded contract to contribute in institutional sustainability;
vi. To assist registration and monitoring of implementation of approved health research
in Tanzania; and
vii. To perform other relevant duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.
1.2
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Holder of a Bachelor's degree in Medicine from recognized institutions with an overall
minimum of Grade B+ for unclassified Degrees.
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1.3 SALARY SCALE
PRSS 1

GENERAL CONDITIONS
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All applicants must be citizens of the United Republic of Tanzania and must not be
above 45 years of age. However, for vacancies within Paramilitary Institutions:
Applicants for non-degree posts must not exceed 25 years of age.
Applicants for degree posts must not exceed 30 years of age.
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Applicants should apply on the strength of the information given in this
advertisement.
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Applicants must attach their certified copies of the following certificates:
Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma/Certificates;
Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma transcripts;
Professional Registration and Training Certificates from respective Registration or
Regulatory Bodies (where applicable);
Birth certificate.
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Attaching copies of the following certificates is strictly not accepted:
Form IV and Form VI results slips;
Testimonials and all partial transcripts.
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An applicant must upload a recent Passport Size Photo in the Recruitment Portal.
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Applicants employed in the Public Service are strictly not allowed to apply; they
should adhere to Circular No.
CAC.45/257/01/D/140
of 30th November, 2010.
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An applicant who is retired from the Public Service for whatever reason should not
apply.
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An applicant should indicate three reputable referees with their reliable contacts.
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All foreign academic certificates MUST be recognised by relevant Authorities (TCU,
NECTA, and NACTVET). Applicants applying for posts with a GPA requirement
MUST attach their GPA calculation certificate from TCU.
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A signed application letter should be written either in Swahili or English and
addressed to:
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Secretary,
Presidents Office, Public Service Recruitment Secretariat,
P.O. Box 2320,
Mahakama Street, Tambukareli,
Dodoma.
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Deadline for application is
20th October, 2026
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Only shortlisted candidates will be informed of the date of the interview.
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Presentation of forged certificates and other false information will necessitate legal
action.
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All applications must be sent through the Recruitment Portal by using the following
address:
http://portal.ajira.go.tz
. (This address can also be found at the PSRS
Website by clicking on ‘
Recruitment Portal
’).
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Applications submitted through any other means will not be considered.
Released by:
SECRETARY
PUBLIC SERVICE RECRUITMENT SECRETARIAT
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