Clinical Officer/Intern (2 posts)

Clinical Officer at Clinical Trial Facility in Ebola Vaccine Trial (EBL08).

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IHI is looking for a qualified and experienced individual to take the position of Clinical Officer in the EBL08 project. The Officer will;

• Treat patients according to National Guidelines for Clinical Management, Standard Treatment       Guidelines, and Local guidelines
• To attend internal and external meetings conducted at the facility during study conduct.
• To attend two Departmental Meetings in each financial year.
• To participate in the development of study standard operating procedure and study documents.
• To recruit, follow up as study scheduled as specified by each protocol and SOPs.
• To ensure that protocol standard operating procedures and all related study documents are well communicated and duly followed by all personnel involved in the trial.
• To ensure that all ethical concerns in the protocols approved by the review board are duly followed in the trial.
• Supervise study procedure and ensure ring that is all done well as per approved protocol ICH Guidelines and relevant local regulation (National Institute of Medical Research and Tanzania Food and Drug Authority).
• To work in professional and ethical manner accountability and integrity.
• To attend community sensitization meetings to recruit study volunteers.
• To write, present and publish research papers.
• Carry out additional duties as assigned by the project leader.

Qualification and Experience

• Diploma in Clinical Medicine

Experience working on clinical trials research

Important Dates and More

The deadline for receiving applications is 17:00hrs on 28/01/2022.

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Assistant Data Officer

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Ifakara Health Institute is looking for a qualified and experienced individual to fill the vacant position of Assistant Data Officer in the Ebola Vaccine Trial (EBL08). He/she will be responsible for data entry and supporting the management of the clinical trial databases at the Clinical Trials Facility.

Qualification and Experience

• Diploma in Computer Science/Information Technology/Health Informatics or Statistics
• Proficiency in the use of Excel, Access, and other databases will be a plus.
• Proven experience of performing compilation and entry of clinical trial-related data into clinical trial databases

Important Dates and More

The deadline for receiving applications is 17:00hrs on 14/12/2021.

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Data Officer – Clinical Trials Research (1 post)

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IHI is looking for a Data Officer to oversee and manage clinical trial data from design through to final delivery of clinical datasets to the sponsor. The officer will provide technical expertise in the management and processing of clinical data, within the trial to ensure that they are executed in an efficient, accurate and timely manner to the sponsor’s satisfaction.

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Research Scientist (Health Economist) (1 Post) – Dar

The role involves supporting the implementation of the DEEP Project, primarily focusing on managing and analyzing large datasets from national househ…

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Position Summary
Ifakara Health Institute seeks a qualified and experienced Research Scientist (Health Economist). The Researcher will join the Deep project which is funded through the Data and Evidence to End Extreme Poverty (DEEP) Challenge, and aims to study the dynamics of health and poverty and provide recommendations for improving population health and reducing poverty. The role involves supporting the implementation of the research project, which will primarily involve managing and analyzing large datasets from national household surveys, report writing, and dissemination of findings.

Qualifications and Experience
Applicants must hold a master’s degree in Health Economics or Economics specializing in health economics with experience in undertaking health-related research, particularly on health financing.

More info & How to apply
Apply by 17:00 hrs (EAT) on Friday, January 3, 2025. For more details and how to apply, read the job announcement: Research Scientist (Health Economist) – DEEP Project, Dar

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Office Assistant (1 Post) – MAP EA Node, Dar

This position requires a highly organized individual responsible for supporting the management, administration, and smooth running of the office.

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Position Summary
Ifakara Health Institute seeks a qualified and experienced Office Assistant.  The Office Assistant will play a critical role in maintaining a positive, welcoming, and productive environment. They will have the opportunity to interact with all levels of staff, as well as office guests.

Qualifications and Experience
Applicants should possess a certificate or diploma in Office Administration and Management (or an equivalent qualification) and have one to two years of experience in general office support. Proficiency in Kiswahili and English is required, and knowledge of French and/or Portuguese will be considered an added advantage.

More info & How to apply
Apply by 12:00 hrs on November 25, 2024. For more details and how to apply, read the job announcement: Office Assistant (1 Post) – MAP EA Node, Dar

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Senior Research Scientist – Postdoc in Geospatial Modelling (2 Posts) – Dar

The position of Senior Research Scientist – Postdoc in Geospatial Modelling reports directly to the Principal Investigator (PI) and is based in Dar e…

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Position Summary 

Ifakara Health Institute (IHI) is seeking PostDocs with advanced modelling skills will contribute to the Malaria Atlas Project (MAP) East Africa (EA) Node’s mission and objectives of developing and employing cutting-edge advanced geospatial analytical architectures to understand the risks and estimating the burden of Plasmodium falciparum and Plasmodium vivax malaria, assessing the impact of interventions across various levels and settings at global, regional and national to provide the National Malaria Control Programmes (NMCPs) with the quality evidence to guide optimal allocation of resources in malaria endemic countries. The post-docs are expected to follow coding and data-management standards, develop methodologies that can be utilized by others within the team and/or used in a complex analytical pipeline. As a scientific achievement, postdocs should take leadership in the preparation of scientific reports and journal articles for publication of research findings from their work in open access journals but also contribute to the team communication strategies. 

This role will also involve collaboration with a wide range of malaria stakeholders, translating model outputs to NMCPs and communicating the utility to the malaria decision, building and strengthening analytical skills to others through training, mentoring and supervision.

Qualification and Experience

Applicants must hold a PhD in biostatistics, mathematics, or a similar quantitative discipline with epidemiological knowhow. An understanding of the malaria epidemiology and public health surveillance is highly desireable. 

More info & How to Apply

Apply by 17:00hrs (EAT) on Friday, January 31st 2025. For more details on how to apply, read the job announcmenet: Senior Research Scientist – MAP EA Node, Dar

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Lab Technologist (3 posts) – Bagamoyo

The Lab Technologist will perform routine and experimental laboratory test- mainly in the fields Biochemistry, Haematology, Parasitology, Microbiolog…

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Position Summary
Ifakara Health Institute is seeking a qualified Lab Technologist to join the laboratory team in Bagamoyo. 

He/she will perform assigned lab Tests including lab analysis in Haematology, Biochemistry, parasitology, helminthology and microbiology according to respective SOPs, ISO 15189 requirement, Quality manual, Safety manual, Sample collection manual, GCP, GCLP and adherence to study protocols and ensure recording of accurate, precise and reliable test results.

Also, he/she will receive, label, and prepare samples for analysis, and storage ensuring proper documentation and tracking and Maintain sample integrity and traceability throughout the testing process and ensure all samples are processed on time and results are delivered on time

Qualifications and Experience
Applicants must possess a  Degree in Medical Laboratory or related field with equivalent education with 3 years working experience, proficiency in laboratory techniques and instrumentation and must have relevant Registration/Practicing License.

More info & How to apply
Apply by 17:00hrs on Tuesday, December 31st, 2024. For more details and how to apply, read the job announcement: Lab Technologist – Bagamoyo

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Laboratory Scientist (3 posts) – Bagamoyo

Laboratory scientists conduct routine and experimental tests in Molecular Biology, Immunology, and Serology, following SOPs and ISO 15189 standards.

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Position Summary
Ifakara Health Institute is seeking a qualified Laboratory scientist to join the laboratory team in Bagamoyo. 

He/she will perform assigned lab Tests including lab analysis in Molecular Biology, Immunology and Serology according to respective SOPs, ISO 15189 requirement, Quality manual, Safety manual, Sample collection manual, GCP, GCLP and adherence to study protocols and ensure recording of accurate, precise and reliable test results.

Also, he/she will take part in designing, preparing, carrying out or supervising studies involving laboratory techniques and perform routine maintenance on laboratory equipment and Recognize and report equipment malfunctions, and assist in troubleshooting and repairs.

Qualifications and Experience
Applicants must possess a  Bachelor of science in Biotechnology and Laboratory sciences or related fields with equivalent education, proficiency in laboratory techniques and instrumentation and must have Knowledge of ISO 15189:2022 standards and quality management systems.

More info & How to apply
Apply by 17:00hrs on Tuesday, December 31st, 2024. For more details and how to apply, read the job announcement: Laboratory Scientist – Bagamoyo.

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Research Scientist – Intern (2 Posts)

This role supports the project team with data collection, analysis, reporting, research tasks, and ensuring timely, high-quality deliverables.

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Position Summary
The Ifakara Health Institute seeks a Research Scientist Intern to support in managing project data, contributing to meetings and research tasks, preparing reports, and supporting the team with administrative and logistical tasks.

Qualifications and Experience
Applicants must hold a Master’s degree in a relevant field, basic knowledge of data analysis and reporting, proficiency in Microsoft Office, strong analytical skills with R or STATA, and interest in collaborative, diverse projects.

More info & How to apply
Apply by 17:00 hrs, Tuesday, 24 December 2024. For more details and how to apply, read the job announcement: Research Scientist (Intern) – Dar

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Lab Technician (Intern) – 1 post, Bagamoyo

The Lab Technician will be required to assist expert microscopists at Bagamoyo research laboratory in blood smear preparation for manual microscopy a…

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Position Summary

Ifakara Health Institute seeks a qualified Lab Technician intern to work in Open Flexure Microscope project.

The Lab Technician will be required to assist expert microscopists at Bagamoyo research laboratory in blood smear preparation for manual microscopy and digital microscope. The Intern will also be responsible in maintaining the digital microscope, digitizing and storing smear images in the long term storage server.

Qualifications and Experience

Applicants must hold a Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences, knowledge in malaria microscopy by optical microscope and knowledge of the digital microscope building will be an added advantage.

More info and How to Apply

Apply by 17:00 hrs on December 19, 2024. For more details and how to apply, read the job announcement: Lab Technician – Intern (OFM project)

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