Job opportunity at Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS)-RESEARCH FELLOW TRAINEE (3YRS) – MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY,Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS);The Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS) started as the Dar es salaam medical school in 1963. The school then transformed into the faculty of medicine of the university of Dar es salaam that in 1991 was upgraded and became a college–the Muhimbili University College of Health Sciences (MUCHS).
In 1996, the Faculty of Medicine that was upgraded to a constituent College of the University of Dar es Salaam, with the aim of nurturing it to a full-fledged university later on was merged with the Muhimbili hospital to create the Muhimbili Medical Centre (MMC).
Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS)
Over the years MUCHS made significant achievements in terms of increased student enrollment and development of several new academic programmes. The Parliament Act No 9 of 1991 that established MUCHS was repealed in 2005 through the universities Act no 7 of 2005.Subsequently, in 2007Article 1 of the Charter of Incorporation established MUHAS; in line with the Universities act no 7 of 2005.
MUHAS has other facilities including the Bagamoyo Teaching Unit in Bagamoyo district. This facility was established for the purpose of training students during field studies. The unit has a total area of 46,085.7 square metres which has been developed by construction of residential houses, classroom, laboratory, hostel and canteen.
MUHAS has a range of programmes in biomedical, clinical and allied health sciences. These programmes are taught in the five Schools and one academic Institute of the University.
The office of Deputy Vice Chancellor Academics, Research and Consultancy coordinates teaching of all academic programmes. The Directorate of Information Communication Technology (ICT) and Library Services provide cross-cutting support to all University units in information, communication and technology information management.
The objectives of the University are the advancement of knowledge, diffusion and extension of technology and learning, the provision of higher education and research and, so far as is consistent with those objectives, the nurturing of the intellectual, aesthetic, social and moral growth of the students at the University. MUHAS has one campus Muhimbili Campus situated in Ilala Municipality, in upanga along United Nations Road.
JOB POST
RESEARCH FELLOW TRAINEE (3YRS) – MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY – 1 POST.
APPLICATION TIMELINE
2022-08-10 2022-08-23.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
i.This is training post; the staff is required to undergo a Master’s Degree training programme;
ii.To undergo an induction course in pedagogic skills for those who had none before;
iii.To understudy senior members, including attending lectures and seminars, tutorials and practical training;
iv.To conduct tutorials, seminars and practical;
v.To assist in research, consultancy and outreach activities; and
vi.To perform any other duties that may be assigned by the relevant authorities.
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
Must be a holder of Bachelor of Chemistry or its equivalent with a minimum GPA of 3.8 out of 5 from a recognized and reputable University and has scored a B+ in the relevant subjects.
REMUNERATION
Salary Scale PUTS 1.1