1. Position Title: Field Officers (18 Posts)
Reports to: Research Officer/Project Leader
Work station: Tanga District (Tanga Municipality), Kaliua District (Tabora) and
Sengerema District (Mwanza)
Position Summary
IHI is looking for qualified and experienced Field Officers to perform a pilot work in a project title
Tools for Integrated Management of Childhood Illnesses (TIMCI). This is a pragmatic cluster randomized
controlled trial of pulse oximetry and clinical decision support algorithms in primary care in Tanzania.
The Field Officers will be required to collect quantitative data on the interventions that affect patient
flow and patient-provider interactions, including change in care processes, consultation time, and
communication between caregivers and healthcare providers. They will also be required to collect data
on the impact of health and quality of care outcomes of sick children under specified age healthcare
facilities. The Field Officers are expected to have knowledge and skills on qualitative and quantitative
research methods and who are also quick to establish good relationships with workers in respective
selected health facilities.
Duties and Responsibilities
● Collect qualitative and quantitative data in healthcare facilities.
● Adopt the TIMCI protocol and procedures for better data collection.
● Support research implementations as per GCP the study areas.
● Participate in supervision of TIMCI data collection teams, health care workers and community
members.
● Participate in presentation/ communication of research status at district level.
Qualification and Experience
● Diploma in Sociology, Public Administration, Community Development, Nursing or Clinical Medicine;
or an Advanced Diploma in Clinical Medicine (AMO).
Read Also:
● Extensive experience in collection of qualitative and quantitative data.
● Experience in health and clinical research with focus in service provision assessment.
● Knowledge of good clinical practice (GCP).
● Excellent computer skills.
● Self-motivated individual who is able to work with minimal supervision.
● Effective team work.
● Effective communication, collaborative and problem-solving skills.
● Able to meet dead lines.
● Good oral communications in English and Swahili.
● Adhere to IHI core values (Transparency, Accountability, Respect, Integrity and Initiative.)
2. Position Title: Clinical Officer – Volunteer (2 Posts)
Reports to: Research Officer/Project Leader
Work station: Bagamoyo
Position Summary
IHI is looking for Clinical Officer - Volunteer to work in a phase III randomised controlled multi-
centre trial to evaluate the efficacy of the R21/ Matrix- M vaccine in African children against clinical
Malaria (VAC 078), to treat patients and communicate to the team the prospective study participants.
The Volunteer will participate in community sensitisation meetings and establish rapport to recruit study
participants; and will be required to work in a professional and ethical manner in line with approved trial
protocol within strategic objectives of IHI, and the public health needs.
Duties and Responsibilities
● Prepare the site and ensure that it has all the facilities which meet standards before conduct
study and qualified staff to support a vaccine trial.
● Treat patients according to national Guidelines for clinical management and local guidelines.
● Attend internal and external clinical trial team meetings conducted from time to time.
● Participate in updating of study standard operating procedures and study documents.
● Recruit study participants and conduct follow ups according to specified trial protocol and
standard operating procedures (SOPs) schedule.
● Ensure that, SOPs and related study documents are well communicated to the study team and
are duly followed by personnel involved in the trial.
● Adhere to ethical principals in human research during the implementation of the trial.
● Assist the research officer to supervise the study team to adhere to procedures, according to
approved protocol, ICH guidelines and any relevant local regulations.
● Assist the research officer to review the documents and perform clinical and physical examination
during study visit.
● Participate any adverse event and report to the research officer and compile clinical notes of the
study.
● Attend community sensitization meeting and attract study volunteers.
● Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the project leader.
Qualification and Experience
● Diploma in Clinical Medicine.
● At least 1 year of working experience.
Read Also:
Skills and Competencies
● Time management to establish priorities and planning the project timelines.
● Knowledge of good clinical practice (GCP).
● Excellent computer skills.
● Self-motivated individual who is able to work with minimal supervision.
● Effective team work.
● Effective communication, collaborative and problem-solving skills.
● Able to meet deadlines.
● Good oral communications in English and Swahili.
● Adhere to IHI core values (Transparency, Accountability, Respect, Integrity and Initiative.
. Position Title: Lab Technician – Volunteer (1 Post)
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
Reports to: Lab Manager/Project Leader
Work station: Bagamoyo
Position Summary
IHI is looking for Lab Technicians to volunteer in the laboratory to support processing of samples
from the Clinical Trials Facility and health facilities in Bagamoyo. The Technician will be required to work
in a professional and ethical manner in line with GCP, GCPL and approved trial protocol within strategic
objectives of IHI, and the public health needs.
Duties and Responsibilities
● Ensure that specimen collected and received are documented and managed properly before
analysis.
● Perform routine tests in assigned area of the laboratory according to Standard operating.
procedures (SOPs), Quality manual, Safety manual and sample handling manuals well as in line
with GCP, GCLP, and approved trial protocol.
● Adhere to safety procedure when collecting, laboring and storing all laboratory specimen.
● Ensure that all laboratory findings are recorded and stored as per study protocol.
● Perform isolation of peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC), perform separation and storage
of serum and plasma.
● Assist in hematological and clinical chemistry sample analysis.
● Document and report protocol deviation and implement CAPA for reported deviation.
● Perform malaria antibody ELISA, intracellular cytokine staining and ELISPOT assays to assess the
immunogenicity of candidate vaccines
● Ensure provision of high quality and accurate laboratory results.
● Ability to trace documents and archive samples.
● Carry out additional duties as may be assigned by the project leader.
Qualification and Experience
● Diploma in medical laboratory technology, registered.
● Working experience of 2 to 3 years.
Skills and Competencies
● Hard worker.
● Flexible on time schedules.
● Competent in operating microscope and other laboratory assays such as ELISA, ELISPOT, Flow
cytometry, Biochemistry, Hematology and microbiology.
● Time management to establish priorities and planning the project timelines.
● Adhere to IHI core values (Transparency, Accountability, Respect, Integrity and Initiative.
4. Position Title: Research Officer – Volunteer (1 Post)
Reports to: Project Leader/Principal Investigator
Work station: Bagamoyo
Position Summary
IHI is looking for a Research Officer - Volunteer to work in a phase III randomised controlled multi-
centre trial to evaluate the efficacy of the R21/ Matrix- M vaccine in African children against clinical
Malaria (VAC 078). The Volunteer will be required to recruit and make follow ups on study participants;
attend community sensitisation meetings and establish rapport to recruit study them. The Volunteer will
also be required to work in a professional and ethical manner and make presentations on progress
reports and participate to publish, write proposals and compete for research grants to address scientific
questions in line with strategic objectives of IHI, and the public health needs.
Duties and Responsibilities
● Prepare the site and ensure that it has all the necessary facilities to meet standards before
conduct of study and selected staff to support a vaccine trial.
● Respond to questions addressed in collaboration with the sponsor/ designee, submission of
documents and completions of checklist (updating).
● Attend weekly clinical trial team meetings and on-line sponsor meetings.
● Participate in updating of study standard operating procedures and study documents.
● Recruit study participants and conduct follow ups according to specified trial protocol and
standard operating procedures (SOPs) schedule.
● Ensure that, SOPs and related study documents are well communicated to the study team and
are duly followed by personnel involved in the trial.
● Adhere to ethical principals in human research during the implementation of the trial.
● Supervise the study team on adherence to procedures, according to approved protocol, ICH
guidelines and any relevant local regulations.
● Review the documents and perform clinical and physical examination during study visit.
● Attend any adverse event and review clinical notes compiled by study clinical officer.
● Attend community sensitization meeting and attract study volunteers
● Participate to write, present and publish research papers.
● Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the project leader.
Qualification and Experience
● Bachelor degree in Medicine/ MD.
Skills and Competencies
● Hard worker.
● Good scientific/investigational skills.
● Good writing, oral communication and presentation skills.
● Time management to establish priorities and planning the project timelines.
● Leadership and management skills to conduct meetings and conflict resolution skills (effective
decision making).
● Interpersonal skills to minimize conflict and performance review/ feedback.
● Adhere to IHI core
values (Transparency, Accountability, Respect, Integrity and Initiative).
5. Position Title: Nurse – Volunteer (3 posts)
Reports to: Project Leader/Supervisor
Work station: Bagamoyo
Position Summary
IHI is looking for Nurses to Volunteer in a phase III randomised controlled multi- centre trial to evaluate
the efficacy of the R21/ Matrix-M vaccine in African children against clinical Malaria (VAC 078). They will
be required to provide clinical care, medications and perform patient assessments during clinic visits and
ward observation to determine presence of adverse events and make follow ups of study participants.
The nurses also will attend community sensitisation meetings and will be required to work in a
professional and ethical manner in line with strategic objectives of IHI, and the public health needs.
Duties and Responsibilities
● Assist in the recruitment and follow up of study participant and provision of clinical.
● Care to study participants as specified by study protocol and applicable Standard Operating
Procedures (SOPs).
● Ensures compliance with each study’s protocol by providing thorough review and
● Documentation of each participant who visit study.
● Performs medical procedures, including, but not limited to, vital signs, blood collection and
anthropometric measurements.
● Administers investigational medications and performs patient assessments during clinic visits and
ward observation to determine presence of adverse events; notifies Principal Investigator/Study
physicians of findings/issues.
● Provides counselling, health education and medical information to study participant to ensure
understanding of scheduled follow up, proper medication dosage, administration, and disease
treatment.
● Documents medical data in patient chart to capture protocol requirements.
● Work as part of medical team by provide Standard Medical Care.
● Communicate with other study staff regularly at scheduled meeting and actively.
● Ensure the study is done according to the ICH Guidelines and Good Clinical Practice GCP).
● Support maintenance of study documents and planning of study schedules.
● Adhere to strict ethical and confidential standard.
● Prepare wards and sample room for participants follow up visits.
Qualification and Experience
● Diploma in Nursing registered level.
● Five (5) years of working experience.
Skills and Competencies
● Hard worker.
● Good communication skills writing, oral and presentation skills.
● Time management skills to establish priorities and planning the project timelines.
● Leadership and management skills to conduct meetings and conflict resolution skills (effective
decision making).
● Adhere to IHI core values (Transparency, Accountability, Respect, Integrity and Initiative).
REMUNERATION
An attractive and competitive volunteer package will be offered to successful candidates.
Read Also:
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.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS :
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:
NOTE: All e-mail application subject
lines should include title of the post: Such as ; Field Officer – TIMCI. (Indicate Region) OR Clinical Officer – Volunteer - Clinical Trials Facility. OR Lab Technician - Volunteer - Clinical Trials Facility. OR Research Officer - Volunteer – Clinical Trials Facility. OR Nurse - Volunteer - Clinical Trials Facility.
Please apply to:
Human Resources Manager
IFAKARA HEALTH INSTITUTE
Ifakara Street – Mikocheni
Dar es Salaam
Email: recruitment@ihi.or.tz
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview.
The deadline for this application is 17:00hrs on Friday April 23rd 2021.
