NIMR - Mbeya Medical Research Centre (MMRC) is one of the NIMR centers located in Mbeya within the Mbeya Zonal Referral Hospital compound. The centre is currently conducting research on HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis as well as other diseases of public health importance.
NIMR Mbeya Medical Research Centre is looking for qualified, experienced and motivated persons to fill the below vacant positions whose duty station will be in Mbeya City:

Job Position: MEDICAL OFFICER (3 posts)
Within the framework of the NIMR – MMRC objectives his/ her mission is to perform efficiently and effectively clinical and supervision work related to HIV and/or TB studies.
Job Description
· Conduct medical examination/ investigation and provide appropriate treatment.
· Identify problems occurring in the clinical setting and determine possible solutions and implement them.
· Conduct counseling to the HIV Studies participants/TB Participants
· Maintain strict confidentiality with regards to information obtained from the patients and results obtained from investigations
· Assist the Principal Investigator to organize and conduct training, coaching and mentoring to health personnel working in the study.
· Prepare and conduct presentations at both national and international levels of conferences and meetings regarding the study as requested by your superior.
· Participate in study design, filling of case report forms; ensure proper documentation and filling of forms, report writing, and publication of study results.
· Organize appointments and presentations with other health and non-health sectors such as community advisory board members, relevant to the study.
· Recommend the purchase of drugs and medical equipment.
· Other related duties assigned to you from time to time by your superior.

QUALIFICATION
· Registered Doctor of Medicine

· At least one year experience in medical field including research work

· MMed, MPH, MSc or equivalent qualification in a health-related field is an added advantage.

Terms: One-year renewable Contract.

Attractive remuneration package will be offered to the successful candidates.