Ifakara Health Institute, a leading health research organization, has announced a new recruitment round featuring 9 vacancies across multiple research and field-based roles. These opportunities span laboratory science, medical research, data analytics, and public health modeling, reinforcing the institute’s commitment to advancing research on mosquito-borne diseases and strengthening malaria control initiatives across Tanzania.
This recruitment drive covers positions based in Bagamoyo Branch and Dar es Salaam, supporting projects such as the Transmission Zero Project, ViALLIN Project, and the Malaria Atlas Project (MAP) Node. The openings are significant as they contribute directly to vector surveillance, epidemiological research, advanced modeling, and national program support for malaria-endemic regions. The positions range from field-level research to specialized scientific and internship roles, offering both experienced professionals and emerging researchers the opportunity to contribute to high-impact public health initiatives.
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/Researc.h 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 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.
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 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)
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, an African-based regional office for MAP responding to the growing demand for country-specific subnational risk mapping analyses, the necessity to bolster the technical support provided to national programs, and enhancing leadership, R&D in advanced modelling and analytical capacity for endemic-country modelers and institutions.
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.
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 that contribute to the overall objective and scope of the two projects.
Abide by institutional policies and procedures.
Attend conferences and meetings.
Take reasonable care for your own safety and health and avoid harming the safety and health of others through any act or omission at work.
Identify and assess workplace hazards and apply hazard controls.
Report every workplace injury, illness or near miss, no matter how insignificant they seem.
Abide by institutional policies and procedures.
Desired Skills
Ability in using tools to examine, analyse and process data such as R, Python, QGIS; developing dashboards, machine learning tools and eagerness to expand those skills.
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
Job Summary
Ifakara Health Institute is looking a qualified Research Scientist Intern who will be based in Dar es Salaam to support Malaria Atlas Project (MAP) Node, an African-based regional office for MAP responding to the growing demand for country-specific subnational risk mapping analyses, the necessity to bolster the technical support provided to national programs, and enhancing leadership, R&D in advanced modelling and analytical capacity for endemic-country modelers and institutions.
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.
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 that contribute to the overall objective and scope of the two projects.
Abide by institutional policies and procedures.
Attend conferences and meetings.
Take reasonable care for your own safety and health and avoid harming the safety and health of others through any act or omission at work.
Identify and assess workplace hazards and apply hazard controls.
Report every workplace injury, illness or near miss, no matter how insignificant they seem.
Abide by institutional policies and procedures.
Desired Skills
Ability in using tools to examine, analyse and process data such as R, Python, QGIS; developing dashboards, machine learning tools and eagerness to expand those skills.
Ability to keep attention to details, self-scrutiny, and with time management abilities.
Must adhere to IHI core Values.
Essential Qualifications
Master’s 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
All applications should be submitted through the official Ifakara Health Institute recruitment portal:
Ifakara Health Institute Online Application 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.
11-Feb-2026 – Job Opening date (RESEARCH OFFICER – BSc in Microbiology)
17-Feb-2026 – Job Opening date (FIELD WORKER; RESEARCH OFFICER (MD))
18-Feb-2026 – Job Opening date (RESEARCH OFFICER INTERN; RESEARCH SCIENTIST INTERN)
24-Feb-2026 – Job closing date (FIELD WORKER; RESEARCH OFFICER (MD); RESEARCH OFFICER (BSc))
28-Feb-2026 – Job closing date (RESEARCH OFFICER INTERN; RESEARCH SCIENTIST INTERN)
These 9 vacancies at Ifakara Health Institute provide structured opportunities to contribute to nationally and regionally significant health research initiatives. From vector surveillance and GLP-compliant laboratory studies to advanced malaria risk modeling and analytical research, each position plays a defined role in strengthening scientific evidence and supporting public health decision-making.
Interested applicants are encouraged to review the detailed requirements and submit their applications before the stated deadlines. Early submission is advisable to ensure full consideration within this competitive February 2026 recruitment cycle.
