TFDA JOBS MARCH 2013

TANZANIA FOOD AND DRUGS AUTHORITY (TFDA)
The Tanzania Food and Drugs Authority (TFDA) is an Executive Agency under the
Ministry of Health and Social Welfare which is responsible for the control of quality and
safety of food, drugs, cosmetics and medical devices for the purpose of protecting
public health. It is established under Section 4 (1) of the Tanzania Food, Drugs and
Cosmetics Act, 2003 and became operational on 1st July, 2003.

PRINCIPAL PLANNING OFFICER – 1 POST - (RE-ADVERTISED)
18.1.1 DUTY STATION; TFDA - HQ, DSM
18.1.2 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• To coordinate and supervise TFDA planning activities and ensure their
implementation
• To supervise planning and development of project record systems
• To compile project reports
• To review project performance annually
• To prepare long and medium development plans for TFDA
18.1.3 QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
• Masters/Postgraduate Diploma or its equivalent in economics, planning, statistics
or Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness from a recognized institution with
training in use of computer applications and twelve (12) years work experience.
18.1.4 REMUNERATION
Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the TFDA salary’s scale.

 PRINCIPAL ASSISTANT DRUG INSPECTOR– 1 POST - (RE-ADVERTISED)
18.2.1 DUTY STATION: TFDA Northern Zone
18.2.2 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• To conduct inspection and prepare inspection reports
• To check and verify import, export, license and permit applications
• To maintain database
• To supervise and give guidance to subordinates
18.2.3 QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
• Diploma in pharmaceutical science or veterinary sciences from a recognized
institution and ability to use office computer applications with ten (10) years
experience.
18.2.4 REMUNERATION
Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the TFDA salary’s scale.

Ref. Na EA.7/96/01/D/24 26th March, 2013

NB: GENERAL CONDITIONS

i. All applicants must be Citizens of Tanzania and not above 45 years old, however,

should also observe the age limit for each position where indicated.

ii. Applicants must attach an up-to-date current Curriculum Vitae (CV) having

reliable contact postal address, e-mail address and telephone numbers.

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iii. Applicants should apply on the strength of the information given in this

advertisement.

iv. The title of the position and institution applied for should be written in the

subject of the application letter and marked on the envelope; short of which

will make the application invalid.

v. Applicants must attach their detailed relevant certified copies of Academic

certificates:

- Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma/Certificates.

- Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma transcripts.

- Form IV and Form VI National Examination Certificates.

- Computer Certificate

- Professional certificates from respective boards

- One recent passport size picture and birth certificate.

vi. FORM IV AND FORM VI RESULTS SLIPS ARE STRICTLY NOT ACCEPTED

vii. Testimonials, Partial transcripts and results slips will not be accepted.

viii. Presentation of forged academic certificates and other information in the

CV will necessitate to legal action

ix. Applicants for senior positions currently employed in the public service should

route their application letters through their respective employers.

x. Applicants for entry levels currently employed in the Public Service should

not apply, they have to adhere to Government Circular Na. CAC.

45/257/01/D/140 dated 30th November, 2010.

xi. Applicants who have/were retired from the Public Service for whatever reason

should not apply.

xii. Applicants should indicate three reputable referees with their reliable contacts.

xiii. Certificates from foreign Universities should be verified by Tanzania

Commission for Universities (TCU)

xiv. Dead line for application is 9th April, 2013 at 3:30 p.m

xv. Applicants with special needs/case (disability) are supposed to indicate

xvi. Women are highly encouraged to apply

xvii. Only short listed candidates will be informed on the date for interview

xviii. Application letters should be written in Swahili or English

xix. APPLICATION LETTERS SHOULD BE POSTED TO THE FOLLOWING

ADDRESS. HAND DELIVERY IS NOT ACCEPTABLE:

Secretary OR Katibu

Public Service Recruitment Sekretarieti ya Ajira katika

Secretariat, Utumishi wa Umma

P. O. Box 63100 S. L. P 63100,

DAR ES SALAAM. DAR ES SALAAM.