JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
Position: Gardener (1 Position)
Institute Overview
Ifakara Health Institute (IHI) is a leading research organization in Africa with a strong track record in developing, testing, and validating innovations for health. Driven by a core strategic mandate for research, training, and services, the Institute's work spans a wide spectrum, covering biomedical and ecological sciences, intervention studies, health systems research, service delivery, and policy translation.
Position Summary
Ifakara Health Institute is seeking a qualified Gardener who will be stationed at the Ifakara Branch. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of the assigned environment, providing administrative support, and ensuring the smooth running of day-to-day operations. Key responsibilities include cleaning and maintaining the grounds, maintaining office equipment, and providing general support to office staff.
This is an internal advertisement. Internal applicants are encouraged to apply for this role.
Key Responsibilities
- Regularly clean buildings to ensure they remain clean at all times.
- Remove waste and ensure it is disposed of in designated waste bins.
- Provide general support to office staff as required.
- Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor.
- Attend administrative duties meetings.
Desired Skills
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Knowledge of workplace health and safety practices.
- Teamwork and collaboration.
- Time management skills.
- Good communication skills.
Essential Qualifications
- Primary, secondary, or vocational school education.
Desired Experience
- Solid experience in gardening and landscaping.
Preferred Language
- Fluent in both written and spoken Swahili.
Number of Positions
- 1
Application Dates
- Opening Date: 08 July 2026
- Closing Date: 12 July 2026