PRINCIPAL RESEARCH OFFICER II – BIOCHEMISTRY

Tanzania Food and Nutrition Centre (TFNC) is a Government Institution under the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare. The Centre is responsible for spreading nutrition activities in the country with the objectives of controlling and reducing all forms of malnutrition.

6.1 PRINCIPAL RESEARCH OFFICER II – BIOCHEMISTRY 6.1.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

·         To design and conduct research;

·         To prepare project progress reports;

·         To participate in monitoring and evaluation of projects;

·         To participate in adopting new analytical methods in biochemistry;

·         To perform any other duties assigned.

·         To promote research collaboration in Biochemistry with national and international organizations;

·         To design, monitor and evaluate analytical methods in Biochemistry;

·         To advise on adoption of new analytical methods in Biochemistry;

·         To prepare project proposals;

·         To provide consultancy services;

·         To perform any other duties assigned.

6.1.2   QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

·   PhD in Biochemistry from a recognized institution

6.1.3   REMUNERATION

·         Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the Institution’s salary scale

PRSS 11 – 12.

·         Entry point for a PhD holder with two (2) years research experience and three (3) publications after attaining PhD will be PRSS 12.

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.

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.

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

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

ix.     Presentation of forged academic certificates and other information in the CV will necessitate to legal action

x.       Applicants for senior positions currently employed in the public service should route their application letters through their respective employers.

xi.     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 30^th November 2010.

xii.    Applicants who have/were retired from the Public Service for whatever reason should not apply.

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

xiv.   Certificates from foreign Universities should be verified by Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU)

xv.    Dead line for application is 02^nd July, 2013 at 3:30 p.m

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

xvii. Women are highly encouraged to apply

xviii.      Only short listed candidates will be informed on a date for interview

xix.    Application letters should be written in Swahili or English

xx.    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.