The National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR) is a not for profit Parastatal Organization under the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Tanzania that was enacted by the Parliament Act No. 23 of 1979. Through the Joint Malaria Programme (JMP) collaborative network between NIMR and other partners within Tanzania and Europe, NIMR has been conducting Biomedical Research all over Tanzania and beyond. Through the JMP collaborative network we are pleased to announce suitably qualified applicants for a PhD position. The successful PhD candidate will be registered at the Kilimanjaro Christian Medical University College from February 2014 and conduct his/her field work in Korogwe.