Project Coordinator job vacancy

Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS)
Dar es Salaam Full time Jobs

Position information

Job Details

Job LocationDar es Salaam

Job CategoryResearch, Monitoring & Evaluation

Job TypeFull time Jobs

Job PostedOctober 1, 2026

Job Description

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1.0 Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS)

The Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS) is a Tanzanian Premium Health and Allied Sciences University established in 2007 through Article 1 of the Charter of Incorporation in line with the Universities Act No 7 of 2005. Since its establishment, MUHAS has managed to have a range of programmes in biomedical, clinical and allied health sciences which necessitates increasing of number of staff to perform its intended function. In this context, MUHAS is inviting applications from suitable candidates for various posts as itemized below for teaching the programmes across seven Schools and one academic Institute of the University.

1.1 Job summary

The Probiotic Study is a Hybrid Type II effectiveness-implementation research study led by Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS), Department of Paediatrics and Child Health. The study will evaluate whether multistrain probiotic supplementation – Labinic Drops (containing B. infantis, L. acidophilus NCFM, and B. bifidum Bb-06), 0.2 ml once daily for 30 days – can be effectively and safely delivered within routine neonatal care for low birth weight (LBW) late preterm and term infants across nine health facilities in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

A total of 5,810 neonates will be enrolled across three hub-and-spoke clusters: Temeke RRH, Mbagala Rangi Tatu DH, Yombo Vituka HC | Amana RRH, Kivule DH, Buguruni HC | Mwananyamala RRH, Mabwepande DH, Sinza HC. The study will generate evidence to support national policy on probiotic supplementation for LBW neonates and contribute to reducing neonatal morbidity and mortality from serious bacterial infections in Tanzania and across sub-Saharan Africa.

1.1.1 District assignments

• Temeke – Temeke RRH, Mbagala Rangi Tatu DH, Yombo Vituka HC

• Ilala – Amana RRH, Kivule DH, Buguruni HC

• Kinondoni – Mwananyamala RRH, Mabwepande DH, Sinza HC

1.1.2 Type of employment

This is a full-time project-based contractual employment of two years.

2.1 Projec Coordinator – 1 post

2.1.1 Duties and responsibilities

i. To Manage overall study conduct across all 9 facilities in 3 districts (Temeke, Amana, Mwananyamala) throughout the 24-month study period;

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ii. To Supervise the 3 District Coordinators and coordinate all field-level study activities;

iii. To Ensure protocol fidelity, including correct application of protocol amendments – term babies (Amendment 1) and antibiotic-exposed neonates (Amendment 2);

iv. To Oversee supply chain management of Labinic Drops (probiotic product) across all 9 facilities;

v. To Work with the Data Manager to review monthly data quality reports and resolve open queries;

vi. To Coordinate the integration of study activities with the dispatch system for between-visit adherence monitoring;

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vii. To Manage serious adverse event (SAE) escalation to the Principal Investigator within required timelines and;

viii. To perform any other related duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

2.1.2 Qualification and experience