Human Resources/Administrative Officer

The Human Resources/ Administrative Officer will assist with all routine personnel and administrative functions for the PHOTON Trial, a cluster-randomised trial testing a novel nutritional intervention to prevent tuberculosis among household contacts in Tanzania. Key responsibilities include assisting in recruiting study personnel, maintaining project personnel records, validating staff payroll, coordinating and keeping records of staff training, ensuring compliance with labour laws and donor requirements, and monitoring staff performance against project objectives. The role requires working independently and collaboratively with investigators and stakeholders, demonstrating strong written and verbal communication skills, and a commitment to excellence, efficiency, innovativeness, and teamwork.

Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration, Human Resource Management, Human Resources Planning Management, Industrial Relations, Business Administration (HRM) or equivalent qualifications from recognised institutions; Working experience with NIMR projects of at least 2 years in an administrative position; Demonstrated commitment to excellence, work efficiency, innovativeness, and teamwork; Strong written and verbal communication skills; Ability to work independently and collaboratively with investigators and stakeholders; Applicants must attach detailed relevant certified copies of academic certificates including form four and six certificates; Academic certificates obtained outside the country should be approved by Tanzania Commission of Universities