HEAD, TEACHING, REASEARCH AND CONSULTANCY COORDINATION UNIT

Muhimbili National Hospital is a super specialist referral and teaching hospital which was established by the
Act of Parliament No. 5 of 2000. The Hospital currently has a workforce of 2,850 employees and a capacity
of 1,259 beds, making it the largest health care organisation in Tanzania.
The Hospital’s vision is to become an internationally accredited tertiary level university teaching hospital
offering high quality affordable medical care, research and teaching. In order to ensure realization of this
vision, Muhimbili National Hospital is set to provide sustainable, effective, efficient and high quality tertiary
specialist medical services for referred and other patients from all areas of Tanzania. This is in support of
primary health care by using skilled, motivated, disciplined and experienced workforce. Furthermore, the
hospital is geared at fostering applied research that informs clinical practice and decisions and also
contributing to the training of medical and allied health personnel.
The Hospital has a significant number of objectives to be achieved as outlined in its Corporate Plan
2012/2013 2016/2017 which requires effective and efficient leadership and management. In order to pursue
its vision and mission, implement its overall objectives and carry out its functions, the Hospital is looking for
suitably qualified and experienced candidates that are committed, motivated and result-driven to fill the
following position

1. HEAD, TEACHING, REASEARCH AND CONSULTANCY COORDINATION UNIT (Job Reference
MNH/TRC/12/13)
Job Summary
The Head of Teaching, Research and Consultancy Coordination Unit will be responsible for generation of
revenue and soliciting donations in order to bridge the wide gap between actual institutional budget and the
government subventions as well as inculcating and sustaining a culture of quality health care delivery among
hospital staffs through evidence based information. He/she shall be expected to commit and involve
motivated staff in teaching, research and consultancy and shall report to the Executive Director.
Key Responsibilities
 Review Muhimbili National Hospital (MNH) research agenda/policy and makes recommendations
as appropriate;
 Assist in the development and delivery of advocacy initiatives based on research findings and
develop research projects for MNH;
 Coordinate and monitor research activities and consultancy works at MNH and ensure
dissemination of research findings where appropriate;
 Develop and oversee budgets and policies and procedures for the Research & Development
Department;
 Establish a research and publications centre, encourage MNH community to conduct research and
assist them in seeking for funds;
 Establish research links, partnerships and collaborations with other institutions and researchers
within and outside Tanzania and establish the MNH journal where research will be published; and
 Collaborate with the administration in the recruitment of appropriate number and quality staff to
provide technical assistance to the centre.
Qualifications and Experience
The ideal candidate for this position should possess:
 A Masters Degree in any medical field with an additional Masters Degree in Public Health from a
recognized Institution;
 Experience with quantitative research methods and statistics, and a sound knowledge of qualitative
research methods. The relevant experience includes; data collection, analysis, and interpretation;
strategic planning; project management and assessment; accreditation processes and
requirements for establishing MNH Institutional Review Board (IRB); and medical consultancy
works;
 A minimum of ten (10) years working experience four (4) of which should be in
managerial/leadership role and research and publications; and
 Experience in working with others in or establishing or developing a group/centre for research
especially in planning, organizing and coordinating research projects.
Skills and competencies
 Strong statistical and analytical skill set;
 Excellent oral and written communication skills;
 Effective management and organizational skills;
 The ability to work independently;
 Ability to attend to multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines;
 Experience with institutional assessment and effectiveness in research matters; and
 Experience in the use of microcomputers, spread sheets, and data base management in a hospital
environment.

Remuneration
Remuneration for all positions shall be offered commensurate with the MNH Scheme of Service.
Muhimbili National Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. 
If you believe you are the right candidate for
the above position, send your application, detailed curriculum vitae, photocopies of academic certificates,
and names and contact details of three referees to the address below, quoting the respective reference
number on both the application letter and envelope. Applications should be submitted to the address below
no later than Tuesday 24th December, 2013.
Applications for this position are open to only qualified local applicants. 
Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted.
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