The Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS) started as the Dar-es- Salaam Medical School in 1963. The School transformed into the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Dar-es-Salaam in 1968. The Faculty was merged with the Muhimbili hospital, to create the Muhimbili Medical Centre (MMC) in 1977. After separation with Muhimbili Hospital, the Faculty of Medicine was upgraded in 1991 through Parliament Act. No. 9 of 1991 to become a constituent college of the University of Dar-es-Salaam known as the Muhimbili University College of Health Sciences (MUCHS)

DARTMOUTH-BOSTON UNIVERSITY HIV-TB RESEARCH TRAINING FOR THE INFECTIOUS DISEASE INSTITUTE AT MUHIMBILI UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH AND ALLIED SCIENCES

JOB VACANCY (1 POST)

Job Title : Educational Coordinator
Time Effort:    6 calendar months or 50% FTE Duration:         April 2022-April 2024
Reports to:       Principal Investigator
Location:         MIDI Offices, 3rd Floor, CHPE Building. MUHAS


PROJECT OVERVIEW
Our Dartmouth-Boston University-Muhimbili (DBM) Fogarty HIV training program is building

upon our prior Fogarty-supported capacity building activities and train research faculty to conduct HIV and HIV/TB epidemiologic research and clinical trials at the planned for established Infectious Disease Institute (IDI) at Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS). We are establishing a collaborative mentoring program to ensure junior faculty are supported and successful in performing research and in obtaining independent funding as part of the MUHAS IDI’s (MIDI’s) research training program while also expanding MUHAS’ portfolio of funded HIV and HIV/TB research. This training program seeks to provide the expertise to establish IDI as the premiere self-ˇsustaining research and training institute for HIV and TB in East Africa.


DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Educational Coordinator based at MUHAS will work with the MIDI leadership team to support the goals of the MIDI Fogarty training grant. Specific duties will include:
    Assist with the development of a mentoring program for MUHAS faculty mentors including needs assessments, curriculum development, organizing sessions and any
follow up

    Provide in-person support for MIDI trainees in completing their applications to advanced degree and other training programs
    Identify and support applications to and participation by MIDI researchers in short-term training outside of Tanzania
    With the MIDI Program Manager at MUHAS, assist with management and proper utilization of the MIDI office space


KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Masters Degree in public health and/or education and At least 5 years’ experience in an academic institution. Prior teaching and/or advising experience a plus.


MODE OF APPLICATION
Qualified and interested applicants are required to send electronic application letters and current

CVs describing their experience, qualification and three reference contacts by email.

Emails should be sent to  muhas.idi2019@gmail.com

Application deadline: 30/01/2022, 5pm

Applicants should indicate in the email subject Educational Coordinator Position.


ONLY SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED