Ifakara Health Institute (IHI) has published a new round of recruitment opportunities aimed at strengthening malaria research, vector surveillance, epidemiology, and advanced modelling capacity in Tanzania. As one of Africa’s leading health research institutions, IHI plays a critical role in advancing scientific evidence to support national and regional disease control programs, particularly in malaria-endemic countries. This recruitment cycle reflects the Institute’s continued commitment to high-quality research, laboratory excellence, and advanced data-driven public health solutions.
A total of 6 vacancies have been announced across Bagamoyo Branch and Dar es Salaam, spanning field operations, laboratory research, data analytics, modelling science, and internship development pathways. These roles support key initiatives including the Transmission Zero Project and the Malaria Atlas Project (MAP) East Africa Node. The positions are essential for enhancing surveillance systems, strengthening National Malaria Control Programmes (NMCPs), and advancing global understanding of Plasmodium falciparum and Plasmodium vivax transmission dynamics.
Below is a detailed overview of all available positions included in the job description.
Employer: Ifakara Health Institute
Location: Bagamoyo Branch
Number of Posts: 1
Job Summary:
Ifakara Health Institute is looking a Field Worker who will be based at Bagamoyo Branch to support Transmission Zero Project in conducting research activities on mosquito borne diseases and its surveillance.
Responsibilities:
To conduct research based on mosquito borne diseases and its surveillance.
Ensure all data and samples collected from the experiments are properly recorded and stored.
To comply with adherence to mosquito borne diseases and surveillance project implementation protocol.
To support M&E teams on generating summaries and reports emanating from mosquito surveillance implementation data for guiding operations.
To ensure systematic and proper handling and management of data.
To support Field Supervisor/Research Officer in data analysis and report writing.
To assist with any other duties as directed by project investigator.
Required Skills:
Good in laboratory and semi-field rearing of mosquito colonies.
Mosquito sorting using identification keys.
Mosquito dissection by using kits.
Field mosquito trapping using different traps.
Familiarity with research conducted at IHI based on malaria vector control will be an added advantage.
Computer skills (Microsoft office (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Skills on STATA, R Studio etc. will be an added advantage.
Essential Qualification:
Holder of Secondary Education or Certificate or Diploma of sciences in Laboratory Technology or any other related field.
Required Experience:
A candidate must have 2 years’ research experience in vector control and biology and rearing laboratory mosquito colonies.
Preferred Language:
Fluent both writting and verbal (English & Swahili)
Job Opening date: 17-Feb-2026
Job closing date: 24-Feb-2026
Employer: Ifakara Health Institute
Location: Bagamoyo Branch
Number of Posts: 1
Job Summary:
Ifakara Health Institute is looking an experienced Research Officer (MD) who will be stationed at Bagamoyo Branch under ViALLIN Project to ensure the delegated phases of the study are conducted in accordance with agreed protocols and that high quality data and reports are produced on time and to the satisfaction of the sponsor where applicable following the principles of GLP.
Responsibilities:
Ensure that the procedures specified in the study plan are followed inform the study director and take appropriate corrective action if deviations from SOPs or study plans occur during the conduct of the study.
Participate in the writing of the study protocol and respond to comments if any.
Participate in the planning of the conduct of the study experiments and its necessary arrangements.
Ensure that all raw data generated are fully documented and recorded accurately.
Assist in writing the final report and ensure the validity of the data in compliance with principles of GLP.
Prepare and present oral and written reports as required by Project partners or Test Facility Manager.
Ensure that computerized systems used in the study have been validated and all equipment are calibrated and fit for use.
Ensure that after completion (including termination) of the study, the study plan, the final report, raw data and supporting material are archived.
Any other reasonable duty that maybe assigned by the supervisor.
Required Skills:
Demonstrated ability to supervise projects across diverse geographical settings.
Familiarity with conducting studies in accordance with OECD GLP principles.
A team player with flexibility and the ability to work in a highly demanding, high-pressure environment will be an added advantage.
Essential Qualifications:
Medical Doctor (MD) or a relevant science degree.
A Master of Science in Public Health with a proven record of accomplishment will be an added advantage.
Required Experience:
Experience in data analysis using Stata software.
Experience in conducting and supervising laboratory experiments in medical entomology.
Preferred Language:
Fluent both writting and verbal (English & Swahili)
Job Opening date: 17-Feb-2026
Job closing date: 24-Feb-2026
Employer: Ifakara Health Institute
Location: Bagamoyo Branch
Number of Posts: 1
Job Summary:
Ifakara Health Institute is looking a qualified Research Officer to be stationed at Bagamoyo Branch to ensure ensure the delegated phases of the study are conducted in accordance with agreed protocols and that high quality data and reports are produced on time and to the satisfaction of the sponsor where applicable following the principles of GLP.
Responsibilities:
Ensure that the procedures specified in the study plan are followed inform the study director and take appropriate corrective action if deviations from SOPs or study plans occur during the conduct of the study.
Participate in the writing of the study protocol and respond to comments if any.
Participate in the planning of the conduct of the study experiments and its necessary arrangements.
Assist in writing the final report and ensure the validity of the data in compliance with principles of GLP.
Prepare and present oral and written reports as required by Project partners or Test Facility Manager.
Ensure that computerized systems used in the study have been validated and all equipment are calibrated and fit for use.
Ensure that after completion (including termination) of the study, the study plan, the final report, raw data and supporting material are archived.
Any other reasonable duty that maybe assigned by the supervisor.
Desired Skills:
Good communication skills
Data analytics skills
Essential Qualifications:
BSc in Microbiology or relevant qualification
Desired Experience:
Experience in Data analysis by using STATA
Lab experiments for phase one studies
GLP phase conduct of experiment
Prefered Language:
Fluent in verbal and writting (English & Swahili)
Job Opening date: 11-Feb-2026
Job closing date: 24-Feb-2026
Employer: Ifakara Health Institute
Location: Dar es Salaam
Number of Posts: 3
Job Summary:
Ifakara Health Institute is looking a qualified Research Officer Intern who will be based in Dar es Salaam to support Malaria Atlas Project (MAP) Node.
Responsibilities:
Practice dissemination and research skills and capacities while actively responding to the questions from the malaria control programs (NMPs) and other malaria stakeholders from endemic countries in Africa.
Enhance their analytical, programming.
Perform data gathering and extraction.
Perform data management, and visualization.
Have opportunity to design and implement small projects with time-bound deliverables.
Abide by institutional policies and procedures.
Attend conferences and meetings.
Identify and assess workplace hazards and apply hazard controls.
Desired Skills:
Ability in using tools such as R, Python, QGIS; developing dashboards, machine learning tools.
Ability to keep attention to details, self-scrutiny, and with time management abilities.
Must adhere to IHI core Values.
Essential Qualifications:
Bachelor degree in relevant fields including statistics, mathematics, data science, or similar quantitative disciplines.
Knowledge of public health, disease epidemiology, vector-borne diseases and ecology is desirable.
Preferred Language:
Multilingual – English, Swahili, French, Portuguese.
Job Opening date: 18-Feb-2026
Job closing date: 28-Feb-2026
Employer: Ifakara Health Institute
Location: Dar es Salaam
Number of Posts: 3
Essential Qualifications:
Master’s degree in relevant fields including statistics, mathematics, data science, or similar quantitative disciplines.
Job Opening date: 18-Feb-2026
Job closing date: 28-Feb-2026
Employer: Ifakara Health Institute
Number of Posts: 2
Essential Qualifications:
PhD in biostatistics, mathematics, or a similar quantitative discipline with epidemiological knowhow.
Required Experience:
Expertise in Bayesian modelling using Gaussian processes.
Experience of multi-metric analysis and covariate selection in modelling large and complex data.
Experience of statistical software libraries such as INLA, TMB or similar packages.
Experience of working with national disease programmes.
Track record of scientific publications in high quality peer-reviewed journals.
Job Opening date: 23-Feb-2026
Job closing date: 06-Mar-2026
Interested candidates should submit their applications through the official Ifakara Health Institute recruitment portal:
Apply via Ifakara Health Institute Career Portal
Applicants should open the provided application link to access the complete submission requirements and full job details.
All key deadlines and date-related information are summarized below.
Opening Dates: 11-Feb-2026 to 23-Feb-2026
Closing Dates: 24-Feb-2026, 28-Feb-2026, 06-Mar-2026
This recruitment round presents a significant opportunity for professionals and emerging researchers to contribute to malaria surveillance, epidemiological modelling, and advanced public health analytics. From field-based vector control roles to high-level statistical modelling and doctoral-level research leadership, these positions play a direct role in supporting National Malaria Control Programmes and strengthening scientific evidence across malaria-endemic regions.
Qualified applicants are encouraged to submit their applications before the respective deadlines. Early submission is advisable given the competitive nature of these research-focused roles. Joining Ifakara Health Institute offers an opportunity to engage in impactful, globally recognized research while contributing to disease control and public health advancement in Africa.
