Ifakara Health Institute (IHI) is one of Tanzania’s leading health research organizations, internationally recognized for advancing scientific evidence to improve health outcomes. Through large-scale biomedical research, disease surveillance, and capacity-building programmes, IHI plays a central role in strengthening national and global responses to infectious diseases, public health challenges, and health systems development.
This recruitment round is particularly significant as it supports multiple high-impact projects, including the MSMT2 and DM4M projects, which focus on malaria molecular surveillance, data-driven health research, and advanced modelling. A total of five (5) positions are available across Dar es Salaam, Ifakara, and Morogoro, offering opportunities for early-career professionals and interns to gain hands-on experience while contributing directly to nationally relevant research initiatives.
Job Listings
BIOSTATISTICIAN INTERN
- Employer: Ifakara Health Institute
- Location: Dar es Salaam
- Number of Openings: 1
- Employment Type: Internship
- Role Notes:
- Training in statistical and analytical work related to the MSMT2 project
- Hands-on experience in data management, analysis, interpretation, and presentation
- Application of statistical models to malaria molecular surveillance data
- Participation in mentorship, research meetings, and manuscript preparation
FIELD INTERVIEWER
- Employer: Ifakara Health Institute
- Location: Ifakara
- Number of Openings: 1
- Employment Type: Contract / Research Support Role
- Role Notes:
- Counselling PLHIV and supporting HIV/TB patient care at CDCI clinic
- Performing U=U counselling and enhanced adherence counselling
- Supporting research activities and training students
- Collecting client feedback and participating in scheduled meetings
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
- Employer: Ifakara Health Institute
- Location: Ifakara, Morogoro
- Number of Openings: 1
- Employment Type: Project Support Role
- Role Notes:
- Day-to-day administrative and logistical support for biomedical research projects
- Coordination with Procurement and Human Resources units
- Organizing meetings, workshops, trainings, and managing payments
- Maintaining filing systems and ensuring compliance with GCP guidelines
LABORATORY SCIENTIST INTERN
- Employer: Ifakara Health Institute
- Location: Dar es Salaam
- Number of Openings: 2
- Employment Type: Internship
- Role Notes:
- Training in laboratory procedures under the MSMT2 project
- Sample collection, processing, analysis, and storage
- Participation in quality control, GCLP, and GCP compliance
- Collaboration with project scientists and field teams
RESEARCH OFFICER INTERN
- Employer: Ifakara Health Institute
- Number of Openings: 3
- Employment Type: Internship
- Role Notes:
- Data science, mathematical modelling, machine learning, and AI tasks
- Work on infectious disease modelling and mosquito studies
- Software programming and data management projects
- Contribution to reports, scientific manuscripts, and conferences
Application Instructions
All applications must be submitted through the official Ifakara Health Institute recruitment portal. Applicants should access the portal, select the specific job title they wish to apply for, and follow the detailed instructions provided within the system.
👉 Access the IHI recruitment portal
Important Dates
- Biostatistician Intern:
- Opening date: 22 January 2026
- Closing date: 05 February 2026
- Field Interviewer:
- Opening date: 21 January 2026
- Closing date: 26 January 2026
- Administrative Assistant:
- Opening date: 13 January 2026
- Closing date: 26 January 2026
- Laboratory Scientist Intern:
- Opening date: 22 January 2026
- Closing date: 05 February 2026
- Research Officer Intern:
- Opening date: 23 January 2026
- Closing date: 05 February 2026
Conclusion
These opportunities at Ifakara Health Institute represent more than just job placements—they are entry points into nationally and internationally relevant research that directly contributes to improving health outcomes in Tanzania and beyond. Whether you are building a career in biostatistics, laboratory sciences, data science, administration, or field research, these roles offer structured mentorship, real-world experience, and exposure to high-impact projects.
Interested candidates are strongly encouraged to apply early, as competition is expected to be high and deadlines are approaching quickly. Joining Ifakara Health Institute means becoming part of a mission-driven organization committed to scientific excellence, innovation, and public health impact.
