Project Accounts Officer II
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NIMR seeks a Project Accounts Officer II for the DIMENSION study in Dar es Salaam. The role involves budget management, accounting records, payments, financial reporting, and compliance. Requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance and at least 3 years of relevant project finance experience.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or Business Administration required
- Minimum 3 years project finance experience in a public research/health institution
- Part of NIMR-Denmark DIMENSION study on digital mental health in Tanzania
- Application must be headed 'Application for an Accounts Officer Position'
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Original source description
National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR) - Project Accounts Officer II
The United Republic of Tanzania
Ministry of Health
National Institute for Medical Research
Date:
31st July, 2026
PhD Attachment and Employment Positions Background
The National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR) is a corporate body established by an Act of Parliament No. 23 of 1979. Its mandate includes carrying out and coordinating medical research, promoting the use of research findings, and supporting the training of local personnel for scientific research into health problems.
NIMR is currently collaborating with the Centre for Psychiatric Care in Copenhagen, Denmark, to implement the DIMENSION study (Digital Empowerment for Mental Health in Tanzania). Mental health disorders are a significant global health concern, particularly in low-income countries like Tanzania where they are often overlooked and underdiagnosed. Common mental disorders, especially depression, affect a large proportion of the population, with prevalence rates up to five times higher among people living with HIV due to biological, psychological, and social factors, including stigma and reduced access to care.
Tanzania Job Market Context
With fewer than 70 psychiatrists nationwide and limited mental health training for healthcare workers, many patients remain undiagnosed and untreated. The DIMENSION study, to be implemented in Dar es Salaam and Mwanza, aims to address this gap by developing and testing a digital training platform to enhance the capacity of healthcare workers in identifying and managing mental health disorders. This will be achieved through a stepped-wedge randomised controlled trial design. The study will operate within HIV clinics at the primary care level, utilizing existing healthcare infrastructure to deliver scalable and sustainable mental health interventions.
Project Accounts Officer II Position
As part of its training mandate, NIMR invites interested individuals to apply for an Accounts Officer position.
Key
Responsibilities
- Prepare and monitor the Project budget.
- Maintain accurate accounting records, file, and safeguard financial documents.
- Process payments and ensure all payments are properly authorised.
- nafasi za kazi
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
- Ensure compliance with donor regulations, organisational policies, and national financial regulations.
- Provide financial guidance to project staff on budgeting and expenditure.
- Essential Qualifications:
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or Business Administration (Accountancy or Finance) from a recognised institution.
- Desirable Qualifications/Attributes:
- Working
Experience
- in projects in a financial position for at least three years in a public research/academic or health institution.
- Demonstrated
- in efficiently managing financial transactions using electronic systems, e.g., MUSE.
- 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, highly motivated, and able to meet tight deadlines.
- General Conditions for Application
- Application letters should be written in English.
- Applications should be headed:
- Application for an Accounts Officer Position
- .
- 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, Form Six, and Degree certificates.
- Academic certificates obtained outside the country must be approved by the Tanzania Commission of Universities.
- All application letters should be written in font size 12, Times New Roman.
- Application letters should be attached with a detailed curriculum vitae.
- Closing Date for Applications:
- 2 weeks from the date of this advert
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- Application Method:
- Apply to:
- Centre Manager
- NIMR, Muhimbili Research Centre
- Box 3436
- Dar es Salaam
- Email:
- muhimbili@nimr.or.tz