Job Vacancies at Muhimbili University
Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS) continues to strengthen its role as a leading institution in research and consultancy, guided by policies aligned with national, regional, and global priorities. With the steady growth of research collaborations and sponsored projects, the University is enhancing its capacity to manage grants and related processes. In line with this, the Office of the Deputy Vice Chancellor for Research and Consultancy is inviting qualified applicants to apply for the position of Grant Administrator, with key duties and responsibilities outlined below.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
To assist in the pre-award management processes including:
1. Establish processes of exploring and dissemination of funding opportunities to staff,
2. Maintenance and dissemination of a quarterly calendar of known/expected funding opportunities and calls,
3. Adoption and dissemination of known funding cycles from known funders,
4. Formulation of writing teams when a specific call is identified,
5. Coordinate University-wide (multi-discipline) or inter-institutional grants applications,
6. Identify, document, and disseminate the required support for the grants’applications,
7. Be a go to person for clarifications on funding opportunity/application guidance where necessary,
8. Assist research teams to fill out proposal forms based on funder`srequirements,
9. Assist with the provision of required supporting documents for grants application,
10. Assist with submission of grant or consultancy proposals as per instructions, and
11. Perform any other specific roles as assigned by the University’s management.
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
i) Advanced degree in health-related disciplines, with PhD is of added advantage,
ii) Proven track record of working with academic or research institutions in areas related to sponsored research projects,
iii) Experience in leading health research or projects’ grant applications,
iv) Experience of leading implementation of research projects is of added advantage.
Commitment
Proposed Level of Effort: Full time employee (100% Level of Effort)
GENERAL CONDITIONS:
i. All applicants must be citizens of Tanzania,
ii. People with disability are highly encouraged to apply,
iii. Applicants must attach an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV) having reliable contacts; postal address/post code, e-mail and telephone numbers,
iv. Applicants should apply on the strength of the information given in this advertisement,
v. Applicants must attach their certified copies of the following certificates:
• Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma/Certificates,
• Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma transcripts,
• Form IV and Form VI National Examination Certificates,
• Professional Registration and Training Certificates from respective
Registration or Regulatory Bodies, and
• Birth certificate.
vi. A signed application letter should be written in English and Addressed to:
Deputy Vice Chancellor - Planning, Finance and Administration, Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences,
P. O. Box 65001,
9 United Nations Road;
Upanga West, Dar es Salaam.
Email: dvcpfa@muhas.ac.tz
vii. Deadline for application is 5th October, 2025.
viii. Only shortlisted candidates will be informed about the date for interview and,
ix. Presentation of forged certificates and other information will necessitate legal action.
