Research Officer II at TAWIRI
Research Officer II at TAWIRI
Research Officer II (Veterinary Medicine)
About Tanzania Wildlife Research Institute (TAWIRI)
The Tanzania Wildlife Research Institute (Taasisi ya Utafiti wa Wanyamapori Tanzania – TAWIRI) is a parastatal public research institution under the Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism. Established to conduct, coordinate, and oversee wildlife research across Tanzania, TAWIRI provides critical scientific data, ecosystem health monitoring, and veterinary advisory services to support sustainable wildlife conservation and protected area management nationwide.
Position Overview
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Job Title: Research Officer II (Veterinary Medicine)
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Organization: Tanzania Wildlife Research Institute (TAWIRI)
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Duty Station: Arusha, Tanzania (with field operations across protected areas nationwide)
Key Roles and Responsibilities
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Wildlife Disease Surveillance & Diagnostics: Conduct systematic wildlife disease surveillance, gather scientific literature, perform diagnostic assessments, and produce comprehensive technical and research reports.
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Sample Collection & Ecosystem Health Analysis: Collect, process, and analyze biological and environmental samples related to wildlife pathogens and broader ecosystem health.
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Wildlife Immobilization, Rescue & Translocation: Prepare and execute specialized veterinary protocols for wildlife immobilization and handling—including disease investigation, snare rescue, radio-collaring, restocking translocations, and problem animal control.
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Field Veterinary Services: Provide expert wildlife veterinary support to researchers and conservation management authorities across Tanzania’s protected areas and wildlife corridors.
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Research Design, Fundraising & Publications: Design veterinary and wildlife management research experiments, develop grant-winning research proposals for fundraising, and publish scientific findings in peer-reviewed journals.
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Academic Mentorship: Supervise and mentor undergraduate veterinary and laboratory science students during their practical field and laboratory training.
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Additional Duties: Perform any other related official duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor.
Qualifications, Experience & Skills
Required Qualifications & Academic Standards:
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Education: Holder of both a Master’s Degree and a Bachelor’s Degree in Veterinary Medicine from recognized institutions.
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Academic Grade Requirement: Must have attained a minimum of an Upper Second Class degree, or an overall minimum of Grade B+ for unclassified undergraduate degrees.
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Accreditation & Registration: Degrees obtained from foreign institutions must be accredited by the Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU). Applicants must also be eligible for registration with the Veterinary Council of Tanzania (VCT).
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Experience: 1 to 2 years of relevant wildlife research or veterinary field experience is an added advantage.
Key Competencies & Technical Skills:
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Wildlife Veterinary Expertise: Practical knowledge of wildlife pharmacology, chemical immobilization, clinical diagnostics, and laboratory sample analysis.
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Scientific Research & Writing: Strong capability in experimental design, literature synthesis, grant proposal development, and peer-reviewed scientific manuscript writing.
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Field Readiness & Teamwork: Physical fitness and willingness to work in remote protected areas, paired with strong leadership, student mentorship, and cross-institutional collaboration skills.
Mode of Application
Interested and qualified Tanzanian applicants must submit their applications through the official Public Service Recruitment Portal (Ajira Portal) before the closing deadline.
Application Steps:
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Log in or register an account on the PSRS Ajira Portal (portal.ajira.go.tz).
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Ensure your personal profile is updated with a signed Application Letter, Curriculum Vitae (CV), certified copies of your Form IV/VI certificates, Bachelor’s and Master’s degree certificates and transcripts, TCU verification (where applicable), and your National ID (NIDA) or Birth Certificate.
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Search for Research Officer II (Veterinary Medicine) under Tanzania Wildlife Research Institute (TAWIRI) and submit your application on or before Wednesday, November 25, 2026.
(Disclaimer: All public service recruitment through TAWIRI and PSRS is conducted strictly on merit and is completely free of charge. Do not pay any money to individuals claiming to facilitate employment).
