AFRICA ACADEMY FOR PUBLIC HEALTH

Africa Academy for Public Health, (AAPH) is a Non for Profit Organization focusing on health research, training and practice related activities in Tanzania. AAPH collaborates with public health and training institutions based here in Tanzania as well as abroad on research and training activities around, infectious diseases, non-communicable diseases, nutrition, maternal and child health related interventions. AAPH and partner institutions undertake initiatives that advance public health, the lives of people in Tanzania and other developing countries. The organization is now looking for 2 competent persons to fill the under-mentioned vacant positions.

Job Position : Clinical Trials & Regulatory Affairs Coordinator (CTRA)
Location : Ifakara and Dar es Salaam
Reports to : Manager Clinical Trials and Operational Research Unit

The Clinical Trials and Regulatory Affairs Coordinator is a self-motivated individual who will provide support to NEOVITA project. He/ she will oversee the Efficacy of newborn Vitamin A supplementation in improving child survival in Tanzania.

QUALIFICATIONS :

• Bachelor Degree (s) in Medicine and/ or Nursing; Master’s in Public Health is an added advantage

• Not less than 3 years’ experience in coordinating tightly regulated international clinical trials as well as large scale field trials that involve women and children in African setting

• Excellent written and oral communication, with fluency in English as a working language. Should have good knowledge of computer software applications such as Ms Word, Excel and the Internet.

• Ability to work under pressure and timely meeting deadline, ability to plan, develop and work both independently as part of the team.

HOW TO APPLY:

Interested candidates should submit an application letter, a copy of their CV and names and contact information (e-mail addresses and telephone numbers) of three references; Applications should be submitted to:-

The Human Resource Manager

P.O.Box 79810

Dar es Salaam

Or through e –mail : mdh@mdh-tz.org indicating clearly, in the application letter, the position applied for.

Deadline of Application is 30^th Aug, 2012