Jobs at NIMR, Data Manager

Data manager

The National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR), Mwanza Centre in collaboration with the Imperial College, London, The Natural History Museum, London, and the Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia, have received funding from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC), UK, to implement a three year research project entitled “WISER: Water Infrastructure for Schistosomiasis Endemic Regions“. The project’s major objective is to determine the effectiveness of water treatment processess in removing or inactivating schistosome cercariae in water samples collected from schistosomiasis endemic regions in Ethiopia and Tanzania. The project is currently looking for suitably qualified, highly motivated young Tanzanians to fill the following vacant posts:



1. Required qualifications:

• University degree in mathematics, computer science, biostatistics or related field of study. A master’s degree in the same field will be an added advantage.

• At least two years experience in a similar position in a reputable academic/research institution



2 Duties and responsibilities

• Assist the research team in preparation of data collection tools

• Assist the research team in supervision of field data collection, data entry and quality control of data collected

• Create and manage project database, perform data cleaning and data analysis

• To write project progress reports from time to time as requested by the project leader

• Any other related duties as assigned by the team leader



GENERAL CONDITIONS

• Application letters should be written in English.

• Applicants must attach their relevant certified copies of academic transcripts and certificates.

• Application letters should be accompanied by curriculum vitae (maximum 3 pages)

• At least two names of reliable referees including their contact details i.e. telephone , email addresses.

• Employed applicants should channel their applications through their employers

• A daytime mobile telephone number and e-mail address of the applicant should be included

• Closing date for applications: 14 days since first appearance of this advert

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

• Cover letters should be labelled "WISER project" on top left



Duration of employment contract and remuneration

• Remuneration will be according to NIMR scheme of service.

• The incumbent shall hold the position for one year renewable subject to annual performance review.



Apply to:

The Centre Director,

National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR), Mwanza Centre,

Isamilo Road,

P. O. Box 1462,

MWANZA 

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