Ifakara Health Institute (IHI) continues to play a pivotal role in advancing public health research and implementation in Tanzania and beyond. Renowned for its strong scientific leadership, robust clinical research platforms, and close collaboration with national and international partners, IHI’s work directly informs health policy, improves clinical practice, and strengthens health systems. Through projects focusing on non-communicable diseases, infectious diseases, sepsis surveillance, data science, and laboratory sciences, the Institute remains at the forefront of evidence-based health innovation.
This latest recruitment round is particularly significant, as it supports multiple high-impact research initiatives including the Sacubitril Valsartan Study, CARECHAIN–NCD Project, MSMT2 Project, SEPSIS Study, Sub-Heart Study, and DM4M Project. In total, 7 vacancies are available across clinical, research, laboratory, field, and internship roles, with duty stations including Ifakara, Kilombero Valley, Bagamoyo District, and Dar es Salaam where explicitly stated. These positions are critical to strengthening clinical research delivery, expanding community-based interventions, and building the next generation of Tanzanian scientists and health professionals.
Employer: Ifakara Health Institute
Contract/Employment Type: Not specified
Role Notes:
Screening eligible patients at the Heart and Lung Clinic, St. Francis Regional Referral Hospital
Managing patients with chronic heart failure
Participating in quantitative data collection
Tracking follow-up visits in collaboration with community health workers
Following up laboratory and radiological investigations and recording data electronically
Performing other duties as assigned by the Project Principal Investigator
Employer: Ifakara Health Institute
Contract/Employment Type: Not specified
Role Notes:
Providing health education at individual, group, mass media, and community outreach levels
Participating in quantitative and qualitative data collection
Tracking patients who miss follow-up visits
Delivering health education and counseling for patients with non-communicable diseases
Supporting project activities as assigned by the Project Principal Investigator
Employer: Ifakara Health Institute
Location: Dar es Salaam
Contract/Employment Type: Internship
Role Notes:
Training in data management, analysis, interpretation, and presentation
Supporting malaria molecular surveillance through MSMT2 project data analytics
Applying statistical models such as linear regression, logistic regression, and survival analysis
Participating in mentorship, research meetings, journal clubs, and manuscript preparation
Contributing to statistical reports and maintaining project databases
Employer: Ifakara Health Institute
Contract/Employment Type: Not specified
Role Notes:
Screening and recruiting patients for the Sepsis Surveillance Study
Conducting quantitative data collection
Following up patients after hospital discharge
Recording laboratory investigation findings in electronic systems
Supporting additional study-related duties as assigned
Employer: Ifakara Health Institute
Contract/Employment Type: Not specified
Role Notes:
Screening and consenting patients for the Sub-Heart Study
Conducting quantitative and qualitative data collection
Transcribing audio-recorded data
Supporting research implementation under CARECHAIN–NCD
Performing other duties assigned by the Project Principal Investigator
Employer: Ifakara Health Institute
Location: Dar es Salaam
Contract/Employment Type: Internship
Role Notes:
Participating in sample collection, processing, analysis, and storage
Supporting preventive maintenance and quality control of laboratory equipment
Ensuring compliance with SOPs, GCP, and GCLP standards
Participating in training, research meetings, and manuscript preparation
Supporting laboratory quality, safety, and inspection practices
Employer: Ifakara Health Institute
Contract/Employment Type: Internship
Role Notes:
Executing data science, machine learning, AI, and mathematical modelling tasks
Supporting infectious disease modelling and mosquito study data analysis
Working on programming, database applications, and vector control optimization models
Participating in grant applications, report writing, and scientific publications
Assisting with project activities as directed by the Principal Investigator
All applications for these positions must be submitted through the official Ifakara Health Institute recruitment portal:
Online Application Portal: Click here to apply
Applicants are required to complete the online application process and upload all requested documents, including academic certificates and transcripts where specified in the individual job descriptions.
Opening Dates: Between 22 January 2026 and 30 January 2026 (depending on position)
Closing Dates:
05 February 2026 (selected intern positions)
12 February 2026 (clinical, field, and research officer positions)
Applicants are strongly advised to review each role carefully and submit applications well before the stated closing dates.
This recruitment drive represents an exceptional opportunity to join one of Africa’s leading health research institutions at a time of significant scientific and public health impact. Whether you are an experienced clinical professional, an early-career researcher, or a recent graduate seeking advanced training, these roles offer meaningful exposure to real-world health challenges and cutting-edge research initiatives.
By joining Ifakara Health Institute, successful candidates will contribute directly to improving health outcomes, strengthening research capacity, and shaping the future of evidence-based healthcare in Tanzania. Interested applicants are encouraged to act promptly, prepare complete applications, and take the next step toward a rewarding career in health research and innovation.
