Summary
Date Posted: Monday, September 09 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
BACKGROUND
The National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR) is a Parastatal Organization under the Ministry of Health established by an Act of Parliament No. 23 of 1979 (CAP.59, R.E.2002) and became operational in 1980. The Institute is mandated to carry out, control, coordinate, register, monitor, evaluate, and promote health research in Tanzania. The Institute is looking for qualified, experienced, and well-motivated employees to fill the positions of Library Officer II, Library Assistant, and Driver II who will work at NIMR Headquarters, NIMR Amani, and NIMR Tanga Centres.

POSITION: Library Officer (One Post).
REPORTING TO: Head of Research Information and Regulatory Affairs (NIMR Head Quarters)

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Holder of a Bachelor’s Degree in one of the following fields; Library studies, Librarianship, Library Information Studies, Documentation and Information Management or equivalent qualification from recognized Institutions.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. To organize and instruct the use of books in the Library and guidance in reading and research;
2. To coordinate all book selections, newspapers, periodicals, etc.;
• To catalog and classify the new arrival as well as the backlog materials;
1. To issue and recall borrowed books
2. To coordinate the ordering and accessing of documents; and
3. To perform any other relevant duties assigned by the supervisor.

TERMS OF SERVICE:
One-year contract which may be renewed on the basis of performance and mutual agreement.

DUTY STATION
The successful candidate will be based at NIMR Amani Hill Research Station.

COMPENSATION
Remuneration to the successful candidates shall be paid as per NIMR Scales and payment guidelines

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
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1. Application letters should be written in English;
2. Applicants must attach certified copies of birth certificates, academic certificates, and any other relevant documents;
• Application letters should be attached with curriculum vitae which includes not less than two relevant referees’ contacts;
1. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted; and
2. The closing date for applications will be 14 days after the first appearance of this advertisement.

Note: A daytime mobile telephone number and e-mail contact details should be included in the application.
All applications should be addressed to:
Director General
National Institute for Medical Research
3 Barack Obama Drive,
P.O. Box 9653
11101 Dar es Salaam
Email submissions are encouraged. Use the following email address

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