Tuesday, October 25, 2011

Medical Scientist

Job Title : Medical Scientist

Source : Daily News, October 25, 2011

Requirements :  Postgraduate qualification in Medicine, Public Health or related fields.  At least 3 years of progressive work experience in health care and health research.  Experience in proposals writing, quantitative and qualitative research methodologies and analytical skills.  Proven record of publications in peer-reviewed journals and development and delivery of professional reports within time and budget constraints.

Job Description :(i) Coordinate and promote health research in Tanzania. (ii) Keep an up-dated inventory of national scientific activities, research equipment and research scientists in R&D institutions, academia and industry related to health. (iii) Initiate the establishment of strong linkages with and between R&D Institutions undertaking research and technological activities on medical and public health. (iv) Promote public private partnerships in health research for socio-economic development of the country. (v) Carry out in depth analysis of research achievements and constraints in health.

Apply To : Director General

Full Address : Director General, Tanzania Commission for Science and Technology, P.O. Box 4302, Dar es Salaam

Closing Date : 7/Nov/2011