Position: Clinical Officer - Ifakara (1 post)
The Institute runs a research platform in collaboration with St. Francis Referral Hospital (SFRH) and governmental authorities, the Kilombero and Ulanga Antiretroviral Cohort (KIULARCO). The Clinical Officer will be required to evaluate, diagnose, attend patients with HIV and or Tuberculosis in the in- and outpatient facilities at St. Francis Referral Hospital (SFRH) to deliver improved services.
The Institute runs a research platform in collaboration with St. Francis Referral Hospital (SFRH) and governmental authorities, the Kilombero and Ulanga Antiretroviral Cohort (KIULARCO). The Clinical Officer will be required to evaluate, diagnose, attend patients with HIV and or Tuberculosis in the in- and outpatient facilities at St. Francis Referral Hospital (SFRH) to deliver improved services.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Attend people living with HIV and/or tuberculosis according to
National Guidelines for Clinical Management of HIV/AIDS and TB, Standard
Treatment Guidelines and Local guidelines.
• Diagnose and treat opportunistic infections (OI) and/or referral to appropriate departments.
• Diagnose and treat opportunistic infections (OI) and/or referral to appropriate departments.
• Maintain proper patient documentation, filling of electronic case
report forms (CRF) within KIULARCO and paper forms according to
government guidelines, including CTC 1/2, STI and TB screening tool.
• Maintain patient information for KIULARCO and ongoing clinical studies.
• Maintain patient information for KIULARCO and ongoing clinical studies.
• Filling information into data system (paper and electronic).
• Working in full agreement with the job descriptions, CDCI, hospital and government (MOHSW) regulations.
• Attend all compulsory meetings as per schedule provided by project.
• Contribution in planning, coordination and performance of research activities/studies organized by IHI.
• Perform any other duties as instructed by supervisors.
Qualification and Experience
Diploma in Clinical Medicine (Clinical Officer)
Skills and Competencies
• Fluent in Swahili and English.
• Interest in TB/HIVgood clinical understanding of diseases and assessment of patients.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative management style.
• Capable of building and sustaining relationships with senior professionals.
• Planning and organizing.
• Professional attitude to work and a clear work ethics.
• Able to adhere to IHI core values, Integrity, Transparence, responsibility, Respect and initiative.
Remuneration An attractive and competitive remuneration package will be offered to successful candidates as per IHI technical schemes of service
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 address below. The deadline for this application is: September 27, 2019.
All e-mail application subject lines should read: CLINICAL OFFICER - CDCI.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview.
Human Resources Manager,*******************
Ifakara Health Institute,
Kiko Avenue, Mikocheni,
P. o. Box 78373,
Dar es Salaam
Email: recruitment@ihi.or.tz
Position: Research Officer - Dar (1 post)
Ifakara health institute (IHI) in collaboration with Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS) is undertaking a project titled “Using peer support in developing empowering mental health services (UPSIDES)”.
Ifakara health institute (IHI) in collaboration with Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS) is undertaking a project titled “Using peer support in developing empowering mental health services (UPSIDES)”.
The
major aim of UPSIDES is to replicate and scale-up peer support
interventions for people with severe mental illness, generating evidence
of sustainable best practice in high-, middle- and low- resource
settings. The project is being implemented in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
IHI
is looking for a Research Officer to work with a multidisciplinary team
of the UPSIDES project to coordinate implementation of research
activities in Dar es Salaam.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Liaise with project coordinator in supporting and supervising the overall implementation of the study.
• Liaise with project coordinator in supporting and supervising the overall implementation of the study.
• Assist the project team in the recruitment and selection of Peer Support Workers.
• Assist in orientation and training of Peer Support Workers.
• Perform day to day supervision of Peer Support Workers.
• Participate in team and consortium meetings.
• Undertake project implementation activities including data collection, analysis and report writing.
• Participate in the development and submission of grant proposals.
• Initiate scientific writing and contribute to papers for publication in peer reviewed journals.
• Assist with the submission of study protocol for institutional and national ethics approvals.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor
ualification and Experience
• Bachelor degree in Psychology / Clinical Psychology / Social Sciences / Public Health.
• Prior experience in working with people with mental illness.
• Prior experience in analysing quantitative and qualitative data is an added advantage.
Skills and Competencies
• Excellent verbal communication and active listening skills
• Attention to details.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Have passion in working with people with mental illness.
• Basic computer skills.
• Report writing skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and in teams, and in a multi-cultural work environment.
• Adhere to IHI core values (Transparency, Accountability, Respect, Integrity and Initiative).
Remuneration
An attractive and competitive remuneration package will be offered to a successful candidate 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 address below. The deadline for this application is 1700hrs, October 1, 2019.
All e-mail application subject lines should read: RESEARCH OFFICER (UPSIDES).
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview.
• Bachelor degree in Psychology / Clinical Psychology / Social Sciences / Public Health.
• Prior experience in working with people with mental illness.
• Prior experience in analysing quantitative and qualitative data is an added advantage.
Skills and Competencies
• Excellent verbal communication and active listening skills
• Attention to details.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Have passion in working with people with mental illness.
• Basic computer skills.
• Report writing skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and in teams, and in a multi-cultural work environment.
• Adhere to IHI core values (Transparency, Accountability, Respect, Integrity and Initiative).
Remuneration
An attractive and competitive remuneration package will be offered to a successful candidate 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 address below. The deadline for this application is 1700hrs, October 1, 2019.
All e-mail application subject lines should read: RESEARCH OFFICER (UPSIDES).
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview.
Human Resources Manager,
Ifakara Health Institute,
Kiko Avenue, Mikocheni,
P. o. Box 78373,
Dar es Salaam.
Email: recruitment@ihi.or.tz
