Tanzania Food and Nutrition Centre – TFNC Principal Research Officer II Job Vacancy in Tanzania

Position Description:
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.

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.

Qualifications and Experience
PhD in Biochemistry from a recognized institution

Vacancies Announcement

On behalf of Capital Development Authority(CDA), Tanzania Industrial Research
and Development Organization (TIRDO), The e-Government Agency (eGA), Marine
Parks and Reserves Authority, Tanzania Investment Centre, Tanzania Food and
Nutrition Centre, Tanzania Electrical, Mechanical and Electronics Services
Agency (TEMESA), College of African Wildlife Management – Mweka, Tanzania
Automotive Technology Centre (TATC), National Museum of Tanzania, Dar es Salaam
Institute of Technology (DIT), Institute of Social Work (ISW) and Tanzania
Tobacco Board (TTB) the Public Service Recruitment Secretariat invites
qualified Tanzanians to fill 36 vacant post in the above public institutions.

NB: GENERAL CONDITIONS

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.
Applicants must attach an up-to-date current Curriculum Vitae (CV) having
reliable contact postal address, e-mail address and telephone numbers.
Applicants should apply on the strength of the information given in this
advertisement.
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.

Applicants must attach their detailed relevant certified copies of Academic
certificates:
– Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma/Certificates.2
– 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.
FORM IV AND FORM VI RESULTS SLIPS ARE STRICTLY NOT ACCEPTED
Testimonials, Partial transcripts and results slips will not be accepted
Presentation of forged academic certificates and other information in the CV
will necessitate to legal action
Applicants for senior positions currently employed in the public service should
route their application letters through their respective employers.
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 30th November 2010.
Applicants who have/were retired from the Public Service for whatever reason
should not apply.
Applicants should indicate three reputable referees with their reliable
contacts.
Certificates from foreign Universities should be verified by Tanzania
Commission for Universities (TCU)

Application Instructions:
Dead line for application is 02nd July, 2013 at 3:30 p.m
Applicants with special needs/case (disability) are supposed to indicate
Women are highly encouraged to apply
Only short listed candidates will be informed on a date for interview
Application letters should be written in Swahili or English