Project Procurement Officer

The United Republic of Tanzania

Ministry of Health

National Institute for Medical Research

Date: 31st July, 2026

Job Opportunities in PHOTON Trial

Background

The National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR) is a corporate body established by an Act of Parliament No.23 of 1979 with a mandate to: carry out and coordinate medical research, promote the use of research findings and support training of local personnel for carrying out scientific research into health problems, among other things.

The Institute is collaborating with Rigshospitalet in Denmark and the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine in the UK to implement a cluster-randomised trial to test a novel nutritional intervention to prevent tuberculosis among household contacts in Tanzania (the PHOTON Trial).

To facilitate preparation and implementation of the trial, the Institute is inviting interested and suitably qualified persons to apply for the following post:

Project Procurement Officer

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting the project procurement process under the guidance of the Centre Procurement Officer.
• Contributing to ensuring efficiency in the procurement process at the Centre.
• Supporting strategies to ensure adherence to national and institutional regulations to foster efficiency and compliance.

Essential Qualifications

• Holding a Bachelor’s Degree in Procurement and Supply Chain Management, Materials Management, Logistics Management, Business Management (Procurement and Supply) or related field from a recognised university.
• Must be registered with PSPTB.

Desirable Qualifications/Attributes

• Working experience in projects in a procurement position for at least two years in a public research/academic health institution.
• Demonstrated experience in efficiently procuring goods and supplies including lab equipment and consumables using the National e-procurement system of Tanzania (NeST).
• Demonstrated commitment to excellence, work efficiency, innovativeness, and teamwork in implementing project work.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with investigators and stakeholders.
• Passionate and highly motivated and able to meet tight deadlines.

Remuneration

Salary will be provided according to institutional guidelines.

General Conditions

• Application letters should be written in English.
• Applicants should indicate two reputable referees who will be contacted before recruitment.
• Applicants must attach their detailed relevant certified copies of academic certificates including form four and six certificates.
• Academic certificates obtained outside the country should be approved by Tanzania Commission for Universities.
• All application letters should be written in font size 12 Times New Roman.
• Application letters should be attached with a detailed curriculum vitae.

Application Method

Apply to:

Centre Manager
NIMR, Muhimbili Research Centre
Box 3436
Dar es Salaam

E-mail: muhimbili@nimr.or.tz

Closing date for applications: 2 weeks from the date of this advert.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.