Project Procurement Officer
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NIMR is hiring a Project Procurement Officer for the PHOTON Trial in Dar es Salaam. The role supports procurement processes and requires a relevant bachelor's degree and PSPTB registration. Applications are by email to muhimbili@nimr.or.tz within two weeks.
- Public medical research institute in Tanzania.
- Bachelor's degree in procurement/supply chain or related field required.
- Must be registered with PSPTB.
- Desirable: 2+ years project procurement experience in a public health institution.
- Experience with NeST e-procurement system is an advantage.
- Apply via email: muhimbili@nimr.or.tz.
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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.
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- Desirable Qualifications/Attributes
- Working
Experience
- in projects in a procurement position for at least two years in a public research/academic health institution.
- Demonstrated
- 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.