Ifakara Health Institute (IHI) Seeks Qualified Professionals for Multiple Roles
The Ifakara Health Institute (IHI), a premier research organization in Africa, is hiring for several positions based in Dar es Salaam and Ifakara. IHI is dedicated to developing, testing, and validating health innovations through a broad spectrum of research, training, and services. The institute is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a fair and unbiased recruitment process based on job requirements and individual qualifications, in accordance with Tanzanian labor laws. Successful candidates will be offered an attractive and competitive remuneration package.
1. Field Worker (8 Posts)
- Project: Sub-TB project
- Work Station: Dar es Salaam
- Reports To: Principal Investigator
- Application Deadline: 30 August 2025
Position Summary: Responsible for following up with study participants at clinics and their homes.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Follow up with household members of patients at their homes.
- Take blood and sputum samples from participants.
- Handle the re-consenting of participants.
- Identify and manage adverse and severe adverse events.
- Contribute to the initial development of SOPs.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Diploma or Certificate in nursing, laboratory science, or medicine.
- Previous research experience.
- Ability to ride a motorbike.
Skills and Competencies:
- Patient management skills.
- Computer skills.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills.
2. Study Nurse (1 Post)
- Project: MTBVAC TB project
- Work Station: Dar es Salaam
- Reports To: Principal Investigator
- Application Deadline: 30 August 2025
Position Summary: Provide nursing care to patients involved in the study.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Collect and store samples.
- Administer vaccinations to patients.
- Complete specimen transfer forms.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Diploma in Nursing.
- Experience in research.
Skills and Competencies:
- Patient management skills.
- Computer skills.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
3. Clinical Officer (1 Post)
- Project: MTBVAC TB project
- Work Station: Dar es Salaam
- Reports To: Principal Investigator
- Application Deadline: 30 August 2025
Position Summary: Provide medical care to patients within the project.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Screen and enroll patients.
- Manage patient care.
- Identify and manage adverse and severe adverse events.
- Follow up with patients.
- Assist in the initial development of SOPs.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Diploma in clinical medicine.
- Experience in clinical research.
Skills and Competencies:
- Patient management skills.
- Computer proficiency.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills.
4. Research Officer (1 Post)
- Project: Anopheles Africa II Project
- Work Station: Ifakara
- Reports To: Project Leader - Anopheles Africa II Project
- Application Deadline: 25 August 2025
Position Summary: Conduct field and laboratory research to understand and exploit vulnerabilities in malaria vector species to suppress or eliminate their populations.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Investigate factors enabling suppression or elimination of malaria vectors.
- Develop and validate mosquito monitoring tools.
- Identify and target vulnerabilities in mosquito life stages.
- Test and adapt elimination strategies.
- Manage, analyze, and interpret data.
- Produce reports, manuscripts, and policy briefs, and present findings.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Entomology, Biology, Environmental Health, Biotechnology, Laboratory Sciences, Epidemiology, or related field.
- 2–3 years’ experience in vector control, entomological surveillance, or similar research.
- Proficiency in mosquito sampling and identification techniques.
- Experience with data analysis software (R, Python, Stata).
- Experience conducting fieldwork in challenging environments.
Skills and Competencies:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work independently and in a team.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Knowledge of malaria vector ecology and control methods.
Mode of Application
Interested candidates should submit an application letter, detailed CV with contact details (including email and phone number), and copies of academic and professional certificates via email to [email protected].
Please use the correct subject line and note the deadlines:
- Field Worker: 30 August 2025, 16:30 hrs (EAT). Subject: FIELD WORKER: SUB-TB PROJECT
- Study Nurse: 30 August 2025, 16:30 hrs (EAT). Subject: STUDY NURSE - MTBVac Project
- Clinical Officer: 30 August 2025, 16:30 hrs (EAT). Subject: CLINICAL OFFICER: SUB TB PROJECT
- Research Officer: 25 August 2025, 16:30 hrs (EAT). Subject: RESEARCH OFFICER - ANOPHELES AFRICA II PROJECT
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interviews.
Contact Information:
Senior Human Resources and Administration Manager
Ifakara Health Institute
Plot 463 Mikocheni
P.O. Box 78,373
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania