Descriptions

SUMMARY

OVERVIEW

- The National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR) is a corporate body established by an Act of Parliament No. 23 of 1979 with a mandate to carry out and coordinate medical research, promote the use of research findings, and support the training of local personnel for carrying out scientific research into health problems.

- The Institute is currently collaborating with the Centre for Psychiatric Care in Copenhagen, Denmark, in implementing the DIMENSION study (Digital Empowerment for Mental Health in Tanzania).

- The DIMENSION study seeks to address the gap in mental health disorders in Tanzania by developing and testing a digital training platform to strengthen the capacity of health care workers in identifying and managing mental health disorders.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

- Prepare and monitor the Project budget.

- Maintain accurate accounting records, file and safeguard financial documents.

- Process payments and ensure all payments are properly authorised.

- Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports.

- Ensure compliance with donor regulations, organisational policies and national financial regulations.

- Provide financial guidance to project staff on budgeting and expenditure.

REQUIREMENTS

- Holding a Bachelor’s Degree in one of the following fields: Accounting, Finance, Commerce or Business Administration (Accountancy or Finance) from a recognised institution.

- Working experience in projects in a financial position for at least three years in a public research/academic or health Institution.

- Demonstrated experience in efficiently managing financial transactions using electronic Systems, e.g., MUSE.

- Demonstrated commitment to excellence, work efficiency, innovativeness, and teamwork in implementing project work.

- Strong written and verbal communication skills.

- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with investigators and stakeholders.

- Passionate, highly motivated and able to meet tight deadlines.

BENEFITS

- No information provided.

DEADLINE

- 2 weeks from the date of this advert.

JOB TYPE

- Full-time position.

HOW TO APPLY

DIMENSION will work in HIV clinics at the primary care level, leveraging existing healthcare infrastructure to deliver scalable and sustainable mental health intervention. As part of its training mandate, the Institute invites interested individuals to apply for an Accounts Officer position. Application letters should be written in English. Applications should be headed: All application letters should be written in font size 12 Times New Roman. Application letters should be attached with a detailed curriculum vitae. Use the instructions inside the job description to apply. Applications can be sent to [email protected].