This is a two weeks research methods course suitable for health researchers, social scientists and students undertaking professional training (MSc, MMed, MPH, and PhD). Facilitators for this course are highly experienced researchers from the Tanzania National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR) Mwanza Centre, Mwanza Intervention Trials Unit (MITU) and the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM). The course consists of eight introductory modules on Epidemiology, Medical statistics, Bioethics, Field methods, Laboratory methods and evaluation, Qualitative research methods, Clinical trials and Scientific critical reading and referencing.
The Course Objectives are:
- To introduce the main methods used in health research
- To develop expertise in the use of research methods introduced in the course
- To enable participants to implement their future research Projects using suitable research methods
Venue: National Institute for Medical Research, Mwanza Centre, Isamilo area, Mwanza city
Dates: Monday 8th March 2021 to Friday 19th March 2021
Requirements:
Applicants should have at least a master degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field of study and either working or doing post-graduate studies in health research environment.
Mode of Application:
If you are interested in this course, please submit your application letter outlining your current work/engagement(s) and how this course will benefit your work and career. Include with your application a CV and a letter of recommendation from your line manager or supervisor (where applicable). This should be submitted to the following address not later than Friday, 29th January, 2021, 5.00pm East African Time.
The Director,
NIMR Mwanza Centre
Attention: Research Methods Course Coordinator
P.O Box 1462, Mwanza, TANZANIA e-mail: rmcourse@mitu.or.tz
Evaluation:
At the end of the course, participant will have to write an examination and those who score above fifty percent will be awarded a certificate of performance. Participants scoring below 50% will be awarded a certificate of attendance.
NOTE:
International applicants who will be selected to attend the course are required to observe all travel guidelines on COVID 19 for their country and the United Republic of Tanzania.