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 now spans a wide spectrum, covering biomedical and ecological sciences, intervention studies, health-systems research and policy translation.
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JOB TITTLE:Field Interviewer (2 posts) – Heart & Lung Clinic/SFRH, Ifakara
Ifakara is looking for three (3) qualified and experienced individuals to take the position of Field Interviewer and work as Community Health Workers (CHWs) in the Heart and Lung Clinic and the St. Francis Referral Hospital (SFRH) in Ifakara.
Qualification and Experience
• Form IV or form VI, preferably with Certificate in community health
worker, Community based health training in any medical discipline.
• Experience in clinical care for heart and lung disease, HIV and TB.
Important Dates and More
The deadline for receiving applications is 17:00hrs June 11th, 2021.
Ifakara is looking for a qualified and experienced individual to take the position of Laboratory Technician who will work as insectary technician. The Insectary technician will be required to work at our branch in Bagamoyo to provide technical assistance and coordinate all aspects of rearing and maintenance of Anopheles gambiae (An. gambiae) s.s (IFAKARA) mosquito colony.
Qualification and Experience
• Diploma in medical laboratory, clinical medicine or health laboratory sciences.
• Relevant experience of working within a research laboratory.
• Previous experience of working with live insects.
Important Dates and More
The deadline for receiving applications is 17:00hrs June 11th, 2021.
Ifakara is looking for a qualified and experienced ndividual to fill a vacant position of Intern in the ICT unit, Dar es Salaam. The Intern will be charged with ensuring proper service and maintenance of Ifakara ICT equipment/tools. Also, they will perform daily activities of ICT unit – mainly support to the staff and collaborators.
Qualification and Experience
• Must be a holder of Diploma in ICT / Computer Science.
Important Dates and More
The deadline for receiving applications is 17:00hrs June 11th, 2021.
IHI seeks a qualified and experienced Research Scientist to work with a project on Data Science which is mandated to develop and strengthen the required capacity for local scientists as well as to work on mathematical modelling, machine learning, Artificial Intelligence (AI), software programming, and in data management & analysis related projects. The project is funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. The Scientist will be based at the Zanzibar Malaria Elimination Program (ZAMEP) in Zanzibar. The Scientist will support and build capacity of ZAMEP staff in the implementation of mosquito database management system for routine entomological monitoring (across different mosquito species) and the integration of malaria related surveillance systems.
Qualification and Experience
• Holder of MSc in Health Informatics, computer science, Mathematics, Statistics or any other related discipline.
• Knowledge on malaria transmission including control and elimination strategies.
• Having previous experiences supporting a malaria control/elimination program or a similar national program a plus.
Important Dates and More
The deadline for receiving applications is 17:00hrs June 19th, 2021.
Mode of Application
All candidates who meet the above job requirements should send their application letters together with their detailed curriculum vitae (CVs) showing contact addresses including email, telephone/cell phone numbers and copies of academic and professional certificates to the email address below.
The deadline for this application is 17:00hrs on Friday 11th June,2021. All e-mail application subject lines should include: Field Interviewer – Heart and Lung Clinic and SFRH.
Human Resources Manager
IFAKARA HEALTH INSTITUTE
#5 Ifakara Street Plot 463 Mikocheni
P.O. Box 78,373
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Email: recruitment@ihi.or.tz
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview.
