VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Job Summary
Position: Research Officer (1 post) Reports To: Project Leader
Work Station: Ifakara
Apply By: June 16th 2023
Institute Overview
Ifakara Health Institute (IHI) – simply Ifakara – 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
CARECHAIN-NCD is a new project implemented by Ifakara with the aim of strengthening health systems and management of non-communicable diseases in rural Tanzania. Ifakara is seeking for a Research Officer with a medical background to implement the Project activities within Kilombero. The Scientist will deliver improved services in collaboration with the hospital, governmental authorities, and health implementing partners collaborating with the Project.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Attend to patients in the Intermediate Care Unit (IMC) and the Heart and Lung Clinic.
• Conduct community outreach activities in Kilombero.
• Participate in the Project activities at the hospital, dispensary and health center levels.
• Participate in training and education programs for the general population and health care workers.
• Support the team in integrating the Project into the existing government NCD care strategy.
• Daily follow up of clinical and research activities for patients in the IMC, Heart and Lung Clinic and the CARECHAIN-NDC project.
• Ensure management of patients according to the Ministry and hospital guidelines.
• Ensure good communication with the team and the specialists involved, maintaining a high standard of interdisciplinary care of patients with NCDs.
• Perform any other related duties assigned by the Supervisor.
Qualification and Experience
• Holders of a degree of Doctor of Medicine (MD) may apply.
• Demonstrated experience in clinical care for patients with chronic diseases (HIV, TB, cardiovascular, respiratory diabetes and critically ill patients)
• Demonstrated ability to participate in field work activities such as data collection, health camps, and community education.
Skills and Competencies
• Training, management and leadership skills.
• Fluent in both Swahili and English.
• Interest in doing both clinical and research work.
• Attending to critically ill patients.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative management style.
• Capable of building and sustaining relationships with junior and senior professionals.
• Interested in knowledge transfer.
• Result oriented.
• Planning and organizing.
• Professional attitude to work and a clear work ethic.
• Adhere to IHI core values.
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.
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 hours on Friday June 16th 2023. All e-mail application subject lines should include: RESEARCH OFFICER – CARECHAIN-NCD. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview.
Human Resources Manager
IFAKARA HEALTH INSTITUTE
#5 Ifakara Street Plot 463 Mikocheni
P.O. Box 78,373
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Email: [email protected]
