TAWIRI Job: Research Officer II (Veterinary Medicine)

Research Officer II (Veterinary Medicine) at Tanzania Wildlife Research Institute (TAWIRI)

 invites applications from qualified candidates for the position of Research Officer II (Veterinary Medicine) (1 post). The vacancy is advertised via the Ajira Portal (Public Service Recruitment Secretariat) and the closing date for applications is 25 November 2026.

Duties and Responsibilities

i. To set up experiments and data collection related to veterinary issues as well as wildlife management;

ii. To gathering relevant literatures and information on diseases, surveillances, diagnosis and writing up technical and research reports;

iii. To carry disease surveillance and producing technical reports;

iv. To collect, process and analyse samples related to wildlife diseases and ecosystem health;

v. To prepare protocols for wildlife immobilization and handling for disease investigation, rescue from snares, collaring and translocations;

vi. To supervise veterinary and laboratory students during their practical training;

vii. To provide wildlife veterinary services to researchers and management authorities in in protected areas and any other areas with wildlife in Tanzania;

viii. To immobilize wild animals for translocation for restocking or problem animal control;

ix. To develop a research proposal for fundraising;

x. To publish research results in peer-reviewed journals/publishers; and

xi. To perform any other related duties as may be assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Qualifications and Experience

Holder of Master and Bachelor Degree in Veterinary Medicine from recognized institutions with minimum of an Upper Second Class or overall minimum of Grade B+ for unclassified undergraduate Degrees.

Salary Scale

PRSS 2

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