Research Officer (1) - ViaLLIN at Ifakara Health Institute (IHI)
Job Summary
Position: Research Officer (1 Post)
Reports To: Project Leader
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Work Station: Bagamoyo
Apply By: April 17th 2023
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 now spans a wide spectrum, covering biomedical and ecological sciences, intervention studies, health-systems research, service delivery and policy translation.
Position Summary
Ifakara is seeking a qualified and experienced Research Officer. The Officer will coordinate the study implementation in the field to ensure that the implementation of the project is attained as per project expectations.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Ensure study nets are labeled and all study materials are prepared before the field activities start.
- Act as the primary person of contact between the community and the project team, hence demonstrate a positive image for the institution at all times when working with the community.
- Ensure the villager and leaders understand the project objectives and work with them to implement the study in their areas.
- Lead household enrollment and conduct household surveys during the study period.
- Ensure data collected are clean and free from error before uploading to the IHI server.
- Work with Field Interviewers to correct entry errors before data are sent to the share point.
- Provide feedback to the Project Leader weekly to ensure progress is in line with the implementation plan.
- Ensure project equipment such as tablets and data forms are safely stored away from any form of risks such as damage or theft.
- Inspect data from all field data collectors on a daily basis to ensure no entry errors.
- Work with community leaders to ensure the project is accepted by the community members.
- Assist in writing the final study report and ensure that the data are collected timely.
- Coordinating between the Field Interviewers and the Project Leader or Administration office in Bagamoyo.
- Conducting image collection and segmentation as delegated by the Project Leader.
- Present project progress in weekly project meetings as necessary.
Qualification and Experience
• Bachelor of Science in Applied Geology, Geography or related field with at least three (3) years of relevant experience.
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Skills and Competencies
• Excellent communication skills both in English and Kiswahili.
• Knowledge of working with Excel and Microsoft Word.
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience leading field research teams at a regional level.
• Strong team player, high interpersonal skills and problem-solving skills.
• Flexible to work on multiple projects with minimum supervision.
• Adhere to IHI core values (Transparency, Responsibility, Integrity, Respect and Initiative).
Remuneration
An attractive and competitive remuneration package will be offered to successful candidates as per IHI salary scales.
Equal Opportunity
IHI is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit intentional biases or discrimination and harassment of any kind at the work place and during recruitment. All employment decisions are based solely on job requirements and individual qualifications, and our recruitment process is governed by the labour laws of Tanzania.
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 Monday, April 17th, 2023. All e-mail application subject lines should include: RESEARCH OFFICER – ViaLLIN. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview.
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
Job Summary
Position: Research Officer/MD (1 Post)
Reports To: Project Leader
Work Station: Ifakara
Apply By: April 25th 2023
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 now spans a wide spectrum, covering biomedical and ecological sciences, intervention studies, health-systems research, service delivery and policy translation.
Position Summary
Ifakara is seeking a qualified and experienced Research Officer (Medical Doctor). The Medical Doctor will attend to and manage critically ill patients in the intermediate care unit (High dependency unit) of St Francis Referral Hospital (SFRH), Ifakara. Additionally, the MD will work at The Heart and Lung Clinic and will manage patients with respiratory and cardiac diseases.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Attend to patients in the Intermediate Care Unit (IMC) and at The Heart and Lung Clinic.
- Deliver improved services in collaboration with the hospital, governmental authorities, and health implementing partners to make the IMC at SFRH functional.
- Collaborate within the existing clinical research platform of The Chronic Disease Clinic in Ifakara (CDCI), IMC-SFRH and The Heart and Lung Clinic.
Collaborate in clinical research projects and community outreach activities.
- Daily follow-up of patients related care activities, for all patients in the IMC.
- Be available for patient consultations upon request of clinicians from the hospital to assess IMC admission criteria.
- Ensure the management of patients according to the ministry guidelines and hospital guidelines.
- Ensure good communication with the team and the specialists involved and maintain a high standard of interdisciplinary care.
- Support and conduct research activities within the IMC.
- Perform any other tasks as may be assigned by a supervisor.
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Qualification and Experience
- Degree of Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Master of Medicine Internal Medicine/Critical care/anesthesiology.
- Experience in clinical care for patients with chronic diseases (e.g. HIV, TB, heart and lung diseases) and critically ill patients.
Skills and Competencies
• Fluent in both Swahili and English languages.
• Interest in the management of critically ill patients.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative management style.
• Capable of building and sustaining relationships with junior and senior professionals.
• Interested in training younger staff.
• Able to be involved in fieldwork activities like data collection, health camps, and education community.
• Interested in being sent for training in cardiology, respiratory medicine and critical medicine.
• Planning and organizing skills.
• Result oriented.
• Professional attitude to work and clear work ethic.
• Adhere to IHI core values (Transparency, Responsibility, Integrity, Respect and Initiative).
Remuneration
An attractive and competitive remuneration package will be offered to successful candidates as per IHI salary scales.
Equal Opportunity
IHI is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit intentional biases or discrimination and harassment of any kind at the work place and during recruitment. All employment decisions are based solely on job requirements and individual qualifications, and our recruitment process is governed by the labour laws of Tanzania.
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.
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The deadline for this application is 17:00hrs on Tuesday, April 25th, 2023. All e-mail application subject lines should include: RESEARCH OFFICER (MD) – Ifakara. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview.
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
Position: Clinical Officer (4 Posts)
Reports To: Project Leader
Work Station: Dar es Salaam & Pwani
Apply By: April 20th 2023
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 now spans a wide spectrum, covering biomedical and ecological sciences, intervention studies, health-systems research, service delivery and policy translation.
Position Summary
implementation.
- Management of the patients.
- Follow up on the patients.
- Initial development of SOPs.
Qualification and Experience
- Diploma in Clinical Medicine.
Skills and Competencies
- Patient Management skills
- Computer skills
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Adhere to IHI core values (Transparency, Responsibility, Integrity, Respect and Initiative).
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Remuneration
An attractive and competitive remuneration package will be offered to successful candidates as per IHI salary scales.
Equal Opportunity
IHI is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit intentional biases or discrimination and harassment of any kind at the work place and during recruitment. All employment decisions are based solely on job requirements and individual qualifications, and our recruitment process is governed by the labour laws of Tanzania.
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.
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The deadline for this application is 17:00hrs on Friday, April 20th, 2023. All e-mail application subject lines should include: CLINICAL OFFICER – HYBRID STUDY. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview.
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
Job Summary
Position: Field Interviewer (5 Posts)
Reports To: Project Leader
Work Station: Dar es Salaam & Pwani
Apply By: April 20th 2023
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 now spans a wide spectrum, covering biomedical and ecological sciences, intervention studies, health-systems research, service delivery and policy translation.
Position Summary
Ifakara is seeking qualified and experienced Field Interviewers. The Field Interviewers will work in the HYBRID project to consent and conduct interviews with participants in the course of project implementation.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Perform screening and enrollment of participants in the study.
- Safekeeping, maintenance and return of project equipment given to him/her for the purpose of the survey.
- Conduct interviews with respondents as assigned by a Supervisor or Project Leader.
- Behave in good manners and interact well with other team members, the interviewees and the community at large.
- Perform any other task as required by the supervisor.
Qualification and Experience
- Secondary school education or Diploma in Community Development, Social Work, Sociology or any other related field.
- Experience in conducting research in clinical settings is an added advantage.
Skills and Competencies
- Qualitative interview skills.
- Ability to use computer application programs, and tablets for data collection.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills.
- Adhere to IHI core values (Transparency, Responsibility, Integrity, Respect and Initiative).
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Remuneration
An attractive and competitive remuneration package will be offered to successful candidates as per IHI salary scales.
Equal Opportunity
IHI is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit intentional biases or discrimination and harassment of any kind at the work place and during recruitment. All employment decisions are based solely on job requirements and individual qualifications, and our recruitment process is governed by the labour laws of Tanzania.
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, April 20th, 2023. All e-mail application subject lines should include: FIELD INTERVIEWER – HYBRID STUDY. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview.
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
