Ifakara Health Institute has published five vacancies across its clinical research and laboratory platforms, reinforcing its commitment to advancing high-quality health research and strengthening service delivery in Tanzania. These roles are positioned within ongoing research initiatives, including Sacubitril Valsartan Study, CARECHAIN – NCD Project, Sub – heart study, SEPSIS study, and laboratory-based research operations at the Bagamoyo Branch.
This recruitment round is significant as it supports critical research in non-communicable diseases, infectious diseases, clinical trials, and laboratory-based experimental studies. The openings span clinical operations, field coordination, and research execution, with positions linked to the Heart and Lung Clinic, CDCI, Emergency department, IMC-SFRH, St. Francis Regional Referral Hospital, Kilombero valley, Bagamoyo District, and the Bagamoyo Branch. A total of 5 positions are available.
Below is a detailed overview of all available positions included in the job description.
Employer: Ifakara Health Institute
Number of Posts: 1 Position(s)
Job Summary
Ifakara Health Institute through Sacubitril Valsartan Study is looking a qualified and competent Clinical Officer. The Clinical Officer is expected to work within the existing clinical research platform of Heart and Lung Clinic, CDCI, Emergency department, and IMC-SFRH in the implementation of Sacubitril Valsartan study activities at Ifakara. This position is open for internal applicants, if you meet the desired criterial you are encouraged to apply this role.
Responsibilities
Screening of eligible patients for the studies done at the heart and lung clinic, St. Francis regional referral hospital.
Attend and manage patients with chronic heart failure at the heart and lung clinic
Participate in quantitative data collection
Tracking of patients who do not come for their follow up visit in collaboration with the community health workers
Follow up of lab and radiological investigation findings for the study participants and record them in the electronic system
Be ready to work on any other relevant duties allocated by the project principal investigator/ project leader
Desired Skills
Interest in doing both clinical and research work.
Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative management style.
Capable of building and sustaining relationships with colleagues.
Result oriented.
Professional attitude to work and clear work ethics.
Essential Qualifications
Holder of Diploma in clinical medicine with experience in quantitative data collection.
Required Experience
Minimum 1-year experience in attending and managing critically ill patients or patients with Non-communicable diseases.
Competent and certified on good clinical practice (GCP).
Prefered Language
Fluent in both Swahili and English.
Application Method
Apply through the official Ifakara Health Institute recruitment portal:
Submit your application via the IHI recruitment system
Employer: Ifakara Health Institute
Number of Posts: 1 Position(s)
Job Summary
Ifakara Health Institute through CARECHAIN – NCD Project is seeking Assistant Field Officer. The Assistant Field Officer will work in collaboration with the existing team within the clinical research platform of Heart and Lung Clinic, CDCI, Emergency department, and IMC-SFRH in the implementation of the CARECHAIN – NCD project in Kilombero valley and Bagamoyo District. This position is open for internal applicants, if you feel you meet the required criterial of this role you are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
Provide health education to individual patient, group of people, in mass media and during community outreach events.
Participate in quantitative and qualitative data collection in studies conducted at Heart and Lung Clinic.
Tracking of patients who do not come for their follow up visit in collaboration with the community health workers.
Be ready to work on any other relevant duties allocated by the project principal investigator/ project leader.
Provide health education and counselling services to patients with Non-communicable diseases at the different facilities in Kilombero valley and Bagamoyo District.
Desired Skills
Interest in doing both clinical and research work.
Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative management style.
Capable of building and sustaining relationships with colleagues
Result oriented
Professional attitude to work and clear work ethics
Essential Qualifications
Holder of Diploma in community development, social work or any other related field with experience in quantitative data collection.
Competent and certified on good clinical practice (GCP).
Required Experience
Minimum of 1-year experience in providing health education and counseling to patients with Non-communicable diseases
Prefered Language
Fluent in both Swahili and English.
Application Method
Apply through the official Ifakara Health Institute recruitment portal:
Submit your application via the IHI recruitment system
Employer: Ifakara Health Institute
Number of Posts: 1 Position(s)
Job Summary
Ifakara Health Institute through CARECHAIN – NCD is looking for a qualified and competent Clinical Officer. The Clinical Officer is expected to collaborate within the existing clinical research platform of Heart and Lung Clinic, CDCI, Emergency department, and IMC-SFRH in the implementation of the Sub – heart study activities. This position is open for internal applicants , if you meet the required criterial you are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
Screening of eligible patients to be recruited in the Sub heart study at the heart and lung clinic of St. Francis regional referral hospital.
Participate in consenting procedure of patients to be recruited in Sub heart study.
Participate in quantitative and qualitative data collection.
Perform transcription of the audio – recorded data.
Be ready to work on any other relevant duties allocated by the project principal investigator/ project leader.
Desired Skills
Interest in doing both clinical and research work.
Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative management style.
Capable of building and sustaining relationships with colleagues
Result oriented
Professional attitude to work and clear work ethics
Essential Qualifications
Minimum of Diploma in clinical medicine with experience in quantitative data collection.
Competent and certified on good clinical practice (GCP).
Required Experience
Minimum 1-year experience in attending and managing patients with Non communicable disease.
Desired Language
Fluent in both Swahili and English
Application Method
Apply through the official Ifakara Health Institute recruitment portal:
Submit your application via the IHI recruitment system
Employer: Ifakara Health Institute
Number of Posts: 1 Position(s)
Job Summary
Ifakara Health Institute through SEPSIS study is looking a qualified and competent Clinical Officer. The Clinical Officer is expected to collaborate within the existing clinical research platform of Heart and Lung Clinic, CDCI, Emergency department, and IMC-SFRH in the implementation of Sepsis surveillance study activities. This position is open for internal applicants, If you meet the required criterial you are encouraged to apply this role.
Responsibilities
Screening of eligible patients to be recruited in the Sepsis surveillance study at IMC and Emergency room (ER) of St. Francis Regional Referral Hospital.
Participate in quantitative data collection.
Conduct follow up of patients after their discharge from the hospital.
Follow up of lab investigation findings for the study participants and record them in the electronic system.
Be ready to work on any other relevant duties allocated by the project principal investigator/ project leader.
Desired Skills
Interest in doing both clinical and research work.
Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative management style.
Capable of building and sustaining relationships with colleagues.
Result oriented.
Professional attitude to work and clear work ethics.
Essential Qualifications
Holder of Diploma in clinical medicine with experience in quantitative data collection.
Competent and certified on good clinical practice (GCP)
Required Experience
Minimum 1-year experience in attending and managing critically ill patients or patients with infectious diseases.
Prefered Language
Fluent in both Swahili and English
Application Method
Apply through the official Ifakara Health Institute recruitment portal:
Submit your application via the IHI recruitment system
Employer: Ifakara Health Institute
Number of Posts: 1 Position(s)
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 the procedures specified in the study plan are followed, assess and document the impact of any deviations from the study plan on the quality and integrity of the study and take appropriate corrective action if necessary; acknowledge deviations from SOPs during the conduct of the study.
Ensure that all raw data generated are fully documented and recorded.
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)
Application Method
Apply through the official Ifakara Health Institute recruitment portal:
Submit your application via the IHI recruitment system
All applications must be submitted through the official Ifakara Health Institute recruitment portal:
Access the official IHI online recruitment system
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.
CLINICAL OFFICER (Sacubitril Valsartan Study)
Job Opening date : 30-Jan-2026
Job closing date : 12-Feb-2026
ASSISTANT FIELD OFFICER
Job Opening date : 30-Jan-2026
Job closing date : 12-Feb-2026
CLINICAL OFFICER (CARECHAIN – NCD / Sub – heart study)
Job Opening date : 30-Jan-2026
Job closing date : 12-Feb-2026
CLINICAL OFFICER (SEPSIS study)
Job Opening date : 30-Jan-2026
Job closing date : 12-Feb-2026
RESEARCH OFFICER
Job Opening date : 11-Feb-2026
Job closing date : 24-Feb-2026
These five positions at Ifakara Health Institute present valuable opportunities for qualified professionals seeking to contribute to clinical research, disease surveillance, and laboratory-based scientific studies. Each role plays a direct part in strengthening research integrity, improving patient follow-up systems, advancing non-communicable disease care, and ensuring compliance with Good Clinical Practice and GLP standards.
Interested internal applicants are encouraged to review the job descriptions carefully and submit their applications through the official recruitment portal before the stated deadlines. Early submission is recommended to ensure full consideration.
