Work station: Rufiji and Kibiti.
Ifakara Health Institute
Ifakara Health Institute (IHI) is a
leading research organization in Africa, with strong track records in
developing, testing and validating innovations for health. We are driven
by core strategic mandate for research, training and services. The
institute’s work spans across a wide spectrum of sciences including
biomedical and ecological sciences, intervention studies, health-systems
research, monitoring and evaluation and policy translation. IHI has a
history of more than 50 years. It is an independent non-profit
organisation registered in Tanzania.
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The beginning: A visit to Ifakara by zoologist Dr. Rudolf Geigy from
Switzerland in 1949 marked the beginning of over 50-year history of IHI.
Geigy [1920-1995], a scientist from the Swiss Tropical Institute in
Basel, sought a fieldwork location for researching on tropical diseases.
Eight years later, he opened the Swiss Tropical Institute Field
Laboratory (STIFL) there.
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The name “Ifakara” refers to “a place
you go to die”, a reflection of the historically high burden of disease
in the area, before major control efforts started.
Transformation: In the years after the 1961 independence, STIFL
played a central role in training medical officers who could serve the
country after independence. The government mandated STIFL to play the
role through the Rural Aid Centre, which was designed to undertake the
assignment.
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Field Workers (70 posts)
IHI is looking for qualified individuals to work as Field Workers in the Broad One Health Endectocide-Based Malaria Intervention in Africa (Bohemia) project. The project will evaluate the potential of Ivermectin on reducing malaria transmission.The Field Workers will collect data/demographic information on census from households in Rufiji and Kibiti.
Qualifications
- Form Four/Six leavers, certificates or Diploma in Community health, Social Sciences, Demography, Public Health, Environmental Sciences, Project Management, Information Systems, Business Administration, and Human Resource Management, Clinical Medicine, or any related fields.
- Certificate or Diploma in Nursing from recognized institution, registered with the Tanzania Nursing and Midwifery Council (TNMC).
- Prior experience of working in clinical research is an added advantage.
- Prior field experience or work in the Rufiji Health and Demographic Surveillance System will be an added advantage.
- Applicants from Rufiji and Kibiti will be given first priority.
Important dates and more details
The deadline for receiving applications is 17.00hrs (EAT) on Thursday October 31, 2019.
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Project Administrator (1 post)
IHI is looking for a qualified individual to work as Administrator in the the Broad One Health Endectocide-Based Malaria Intervention in Africa (Bohemia) project. The project will evaluate the potential of Ivermectin on reducing malaria transmission.The Project Administrator will be charged with management of supply chain and logistics, operational and administrative support for implementation of work plan activities of the project.
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Qualifications
Holders of advanced diplomas or bachelor degrees – in Public Administration, Business Administration, Human Resource Management, Project Management and Planning or related fields – with prior experience in project management/coordination or administration may apply.
Important dates and more details
The deadline for receiving applications is 17.00hrs (EAT) on Thursday October 31, 2019.
Download PDF here
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Assistant Demographer (1 post)
IHI is looking for a qualified individual to work as Assistant Demographer in the Broad One Health Endectocide-Based Malaria Intervention in Africa (Bohemia) project. The project will evaluate the potential of Ivermectin on reducing malaria transmission.The Assistant Demographer will assist in supervising all census activities in Rufiji and Kibiti.
Qualifications
- A Diploma or a Bachelor degree from recognized institution/university/college in demography, Information Systems, statistics/biostatistics and epidemiology, Social Science, public health, rural and
community development or similar field.
- Experience in the following is needed; supervising staff, health project management including report writing, organizing and facilitating participatory trainings, working with rural communities, working with health workers and/or local government officials.
- Prior field experience in Health and Demographic Surveillance System will be an added advantage.
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Important dates and more details
The deadline for receiving applications is 17.00hrs (EAT) on Thursday October 31, 2019.
Download PDF here
