Various Jobs at Ifakara Health Institute (IHI)

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Various Jobs at Ifakara Health Institute (IHI) 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: Clinical Officer (2 posts)
Reports To: Project Leader
Work Station: Dar es Salaam
Apply By: June 26, 2023

Position Summary

Ifakara seeks qualified and experienced Clinical Officers. The Officers will be required to work in a selected health facility where they will recruit and conduct follow-up on study participants, including providing clinical care for any medical conditions presented by the study participants. Additionally, they will supervise community health workers and ensure the smooth recruitment of study participants. Therefore, they must possess excellent collaborative skills to work with health facility staff and the community.

Duties and Responsibilities

Recruit, follow up with and provide daily clinical care to all study participants.
Ensure that all study-related forms are properly and accurately filled out and that data is entered into electronic data-capturing tools on a daily basis.
Respond to queries, concerns, and issues raised by the Supervisor/Principal Investigator (PI) or a Monitor.
Ensure that participants’ privacy and confidentiality are maintained.
Oversee all field activities conducted at the site.
Regularly communicate with other study staff at scheduled meetings and actively participate in all meetings.
Ensure that the study is conducted according to the working protocol and adheres to the ICH Guidelines of Good Clinical Practice (GCP).
Maintain a close professional relationship with government officials in the study area.
Work with the Study Coordinator and PI to ensure that study-specific Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are complete and updated regularly.
Supervise clinical activities at the respective health facility.
Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Qualification and Experience

Holder of a diploma in Clinical Medicine.

Registration with Tanganyika Medical Council is required.
Valid practising license.
At least one year of experience working in a research organization or other regulatory.

Skills and Competencies

GCP qualifications and experience in clinical research, including coordinating recruitment, office organization, and minimal financial skills.
Moderate computer skills, including Microsoft Office tools such as Word and Excel.
Excellent collaborative skills.
Work in a professional and ethical manner with competence, accountability, and integrity.
Ability to work in a team.
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.

Position: Statistician (1 post)
Reports To: Project Leader
Work Station: Dar es Salaam
Apply By: June 26, 2023

Position Summary

Ifakara seeks a qualified and experienced Statistician. The role entails collaborating with the clinical research team to design and plan clinical trials and develop statistical analysis plans and randomization schemes. The Statistician will also provide ongoing statistical support throughout the study, ensuring adherence to data quality standards and regulatory requirements, conducting comprehensive statistical analyses, and effectively communicating findings. Familiarity with regulatory guidelines, adeptness in managing multiple projects within tight timelines, and critical thinking capabilities. Adherence to protocol and the principles of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) is of utmost importance.

Duties and Responsibilities

Collaborate with the clinical research team to design and plan clinical trials.
Develop statistical analysis plans (SAPs) and statistical sections of study protocols.
Develop randomization schemes and sample size calculations.
Provide statistical support throughout the study, including data analysis, interpretation, and reporting.
Contribute to the development of clinical trial reports and publications.
Ensure that study data meets regulatory requirements and is of high quality.
Work with the clinical research team to identify study endpoints and develop statistical methods to analyze the data.
Conduct sample size calculations and power analyses to ensure that the study has sufficient statistical power to answer research questions.
Develop and implement statistical analysis plans and programming code for data analysis.
Conduct statistical analyses of study data and interpret the results.
Work with data management teams to ensure that data collection and cleaning processes are of high quality.
Contribute to the writing and review of clinical study reports, regulatory submissions, and scientific publications.
Communicate statistical findings to study teams and other stakeholders.

Qualification and Experience

Holder of a degree in Statistics
Three years (3) of experience working in a research organization.

Skills and Competencies

Strong statistical knowledge and expertise in clinical trial design and analysis.
Proficiency in statistical software (such as SAS or R) and programming.
Strong communication skills to explain complex statistical concepts to non-statisticians.
Ability to work collaboratively with other members of the clinical research team.
Attention to detail to ensure that data is of high quality and accurate.
Knowledge of regulatory requirements for clinical trials and familiarity with industry standards and best practices.
Ability to work under tight timelines and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Ability to think critically and creatively to solve statistical challenges that may arise during the course of a clinical trial.
Ensure the study is done according to the working protocol and adherence to the ICH Guidelines of Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
Adhere to IHI core values (Transparency, Responsibility, Integrity, Respect and Initiative).

Position: Research Officer (MD) – 2 posts
Reports To: Project Leader
Work Station: Dar es Salaam & Bagamoyo
Apply By: June 26, 2023

Position Summary

Ifakara seeks qualified and experienced Research Officers (MD). The role entails ensuring compliance, document submission, and staff qualification for Clinical Trial Site preparation. The Medical Doctor will be responsible for developing study procedures, recruiting participants, documenting adverse events, resolving queries, and enforcing protocol adherence. Additional tasks include community engagement, writing research papers, and training junior staff on GCP and SOPs.

Duties and Responsibilities

Prepare the site that has the standard facilities and qualified staff for the Clinical Trial.
Ensure the site meets the standards required before conducting of study (Submission of documents completion of checklist (updating) and responding to questions addressed in collaboration with the sponsor /designee.
Participate in the development of study standard operating procedures and study documents.
Recruit, and follow up as study scheduled as specified by each protocol and SOPs.
Ensure the documentation of follow-up of adverse events and serious adverse events until completion.
Respond to and resolve all queries related to the study procedures.
Ensure that protocol, standard operating procedures and all related study documents are well communicated and duly followed by all personnel involved in the trial.
Ensure that all ethical concerns in the protocols are approved by the review board are duly followed in the trial.
Attend community sensitization meeting(s) to recruit study volunteer(s).
Write, present and publish research papers.
Train GCP and SOPs to other junior staff.

Qualification and Experience

Holder of a degree in Medicine from a recognized institution.
Registered and allowed to practice as a Medical Doctor.

At least one year of experience working in a research organization will be an added advantage.
Trained GCP with a certificate will be an added advantage.

Skills and Competencies

Time management to establish priorities and plan the project timeline.
Leadership and Management skills to run meetings and conflict resolution; be effective in decision-making.
Interpersonal skills to minimize conflict and performance review/feedback.
Be hardworking and flexible with time schedules
Possess good communication skills (oral and written).
Work in a professional and ethical manner accountability and integrity.
Adhere to IHI core values (Transparency, Responsibility, Integrity, Respect and Initiative)

Position: Pharmacist (1 post)

Reports To: Project Leader

Work Station: Dar es Salaam

Apply By: June 26, 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 seeks a qualified and experienced Pharmacist who will be responsible for coordinating, collaborating and providing expertise in support of clinical investigational drug trials. The Pharmacist will also perform education responsibilities, provide accurate and efficient dispensing of medication; perform administrative responsibilities; provide direct and/or functional supervision and maintain overall responsibility for pharmacy operations.

Duties and Responsibilities

Coordinate and implement GMP for IMPs Requirements.
Conduct and maintain drugs/vaccine procedures as required (investigational medicinal product) accountability).
Ensure drug storage and dispensing as per protocol instructions.
Participate in the preparation and formulation of drug vaccine.
Ensure proper handling of drug vaccine to other staff.
Frequently monitoring and reporting study drug/vaccine supplies to the Project Leader.
Ensure compliance with drugs and vaccine importation as per the regulatory procedure.
Ensure compliance with study drugs/vaccine disposal procedures as per guild line.
Initiate export and import permit applications and follow-up to ensure the availability of study drug/vaccine at the clinical trial.
Adhere to and maintain protocol standards set during study implementation.

Qualification and Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy.
Working experience in Bioequivalence of Drugs and Assessment of Bioequivalence Data.
Three (3) years of demonstrated experience as a pharmacist with a valid license and working with regulatory authorities and/or a research institute.

Skills and Competencies

Experience with formulation-Medicines and vaccine procedures.
Experience in dispensing procedures.
Able to ensure cold chain management process.
Ability to work under pressure.
A good team player.
A hardworking person.
Preparation of submission package for regulatory authority i.e., request of extension of shelf life and drug destruction approval, as well as drug import and export permit.
Adhere to IHI core values (Transparency, Responsibility, Integrity, Respect and Initiative).

Position: Asst. Nursing Officer (4 posts)

Reports To: Project Leader

Work Station: Dar es Salaam Apply By: June 26, 2023

Institute Overview

Position Summary

Ifakara seeks qualified and experienced Assistant Nursing Officers. The Nursing Officers will play a key role in the provision of research nursing services, day-to-day planning and execution of clinical study activities, and act as team players for a clinical study team consisting of research nurses and study physicians.

Duties and Responsibilities

Participate and contribute to the design of data collection tools such as source documents and case report forms.
Educate volunteers on the study by using approved study information tools.
Obtain informed consent from the study participants or their parents/guardians.
Performs and document vital sign and anthropometry assessments.
Collect and label blood, serum, urine and other specimens from study participants for analyses as described in the protocol or as requested by study clinicians.
Assist senior study nurses in developing workflow procedures and duty rosters during clinical trial implementation.
Assist in resolving problems relating to volunteer care and acts as a volunteer advocate.
Give counsel to volunteers with respect to medical conditions and provides appropriate guidance related to research activities.
Collect and document data as defined in the study protocols.
Assess patient needs in order to diagnose, plan and implement appropriate nursing care for participants in clinical trials in accordance with the treatment guidelines.
Track vital signs and carry out regular checks on the patient’s wellbeing.
Monitor treatment plans, evaluate, advise and make appropriate recommendations to the Medical Officer or relevant officer as required, to generate and draft nursing reports as may be required from time to time.
Ensure all study participants are aware of their rights and have signed consent forms.
Maintain relevant medical records on participants, treatment etc. as may be required
Performs other duties as assigned by Study Coordinator and Project Leader.

Qualification and Experience

Diploma in Nursing and Midwifery.
Proven experience in working in a clinical trial setting.
Registered and allowed to practice as ANO by the TNMC.
At least one year of working experience in a research organization will be an added advantage.

Skills and Competencies

Proficient IV and phlebotomy skills.
Excellent diagnostic skills and fine manual dexterity for repetitive tasks.
Attentive to detail with a strong follow-through ability.
Proactive and confident with strong ethics and the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
Able and willing to take and follow instructions and to learn.
Ability to work with high integrity and minimal supervision.
Strong organizational skills and hardworking.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written).
Team worker, able to work in a multicultural environment.
Well groomed; neat and clean appearance.
Experience with computer programs at least intermediate level with Microsoft Office products.
Excellent customer service and communication skills.
Ability to work flexible hours including on weekends.
Ensure the study is done according to the working protocol and adherence to the ICH Guidelines of Good Clinical Practice (GCP).
Adhere to IHI core values (Transparency, Responsibility, Integrity, Respect and Initiative).

Position: Laboratory Technologist (2 post)
Reports To: Project Leader
Work Station: Bagamoyo
Apply By: June 26, 2023

Position Summary

Ifakara seeks qualified and experienced Laboratory Technologists. The role entails working at the IHI Clinical Trials Facility in Bagamoyo and will support the processing of the immunological and molecular biology samples collected during clinical trials conducted at the facility.

Duties and Responsibilities

Perform routine tests in assigned areas of the laboratory according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Quality manual, Safety manual and Sample collection manual as well as in line with GCP, GCLP and approved trial protocols.
Ensure specimens collected and received are documented or managed properly before analysis.
Ensure that all safety procedures are adhered to when collecting, labelling and storing all laboratory specimens.
Ensure that laboratory data including laboratory findings are recorded as per protocol and stored appropriately.
Perform peripheral blood mononuclear cell (PBMC) isolation procedures and storage of cells according to SOP.
Perform serum and plasma separations and storage according to SOP.
Perform immunoassays such as ELISAs for evaluation of immune responses against various vaccine interventions.
Performing Flow cytometer assays for immune cell phenotypes.
Perform qPCR for diagnosis of various pathogens at a molecular level.
Document and report protocol deviations and implement CAPA for the reported deviations.
Perform any other relevant duties assigned by the Principal Investigator (PI).
Ensure the provision of high-quality and accurate lab results.
Maintain trial documents database for sample biobanks and archived samples.

Qualification and Experience

Holder of a degree in Medical Laboratory Technology/ Sciences, Biotechnology, Molecular Biology or other related fields.
At least 1 year of extensive working experience on laboratory sample manipulations such as PBMC isolations, ELISpot, and ELISAs assays.
If you are registered and allowed to practice as a Medical Laboratory Technologist it will be added advantage.

Skills and Competencies

Hard working and flexible on time schedules.
Competency in microscopy and other laboratory assays such as ELISA, ELISPOT, Flow cytometry,
Biochemistry, Hematology and Microbiology.
Competency in computer Microsoft Word, Excel and any data analysis software such as R, STATA or GraphPad Prism will be added advantage.
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.

Position: Research Officer (Social Worker) – 1 Post

Reports To: Project Leader

Work Station: Dar es Salaam

Apply By: June 26, 2023

Institute Overview

Position Summary

Ifakara seeks a qualified and experienced Social Worker. The Social Worker will conduct quantitative and qualitative research, manage data collection and analysis, engage with the community, and provide support in study coordination. The Social Worker will establish and nurture relationships with healthcare facilities and stakeholders, deliver staff training, display cultural sensitivity, adapt to different environments, and demonstrate effective time management. Strict adherence to protocols and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) is paramount while upholding the core values of IHI.

Duties and Responsibilities

Conduct quantitative and qualitative research.
Conduct data collection, analysis, and management.
Enhance protection and benefits; create legitimacy, and share the responsibility that is facilitated through the incorporation of a community’s views and its participation in research.
Engaging the community in discussions that will increase everyone’s level of awareness, allow individuals to advocate for their ideas, and offers a format to gather advice or guidance based on the community’s expertise and experiences.
Engage the community at the beginning and throughout the project, to be more receptive to the outcome, implement change, and maintain long-term partnerships with the community.
Support study and field coordinators in planning, organizing, and coordinating study work including establishing and maintaining linkages with participating health facilities in the field and other key community stakeholders.
Assist the study coordinator in maintaining the site investigator’s file.
Support in sensitization and recruitment of the intended clinical trials and any other activities related to the community engagement process.
Provide support to the project leader on proposal development, data collection, analysis, and management.
Monitor participants’ satisfaction and complaints through the systematic collection of their views using customized feedback forms and liaise with the relevant study staff to address any concerns.

Qualification and Experience

Holder of a degree in Social Work.
At least three years of working experience in a research organization will be an added advantage.

Skills and Competencies

Knowledge and experience in conducting quantitative and qualitative research.
Strong data collection, analysis, and management skills.
Experience in community engagement and working with diverse groups of people.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate study work.
Ability to establish and maintain linkages with participating health facilities and other key community stakeholders.
Ability to provide support in training staff involved in research.
Empathy, sensitivity, and understanding of social and cultural issues affecting the community.
Flexibility and adaptability to work in different environments and with different teams.
Good organizational and time management skills to ensure that work is completed on time and to a high standard.
Ensure the study is done according to the working protocol and adherence to the ICH Guidelines of Good Clinical Practice (GCP).
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

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, June 26^th 2023. All e-mail application subject lines should include: RESEARCH OFFICER (SOCIAL WORKER) – BimVac01 DAR. 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

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