Research Officers (2 Positions) at Ifakara Health Institute – August 2026

Research Officers (2 Positions) at Ifakara Health Institute – August 2026

Research Officers (2 Positions) – Ifakara Health Institute (IHI)

Organization Overview

Ifakara Health Institute (IHI) is a world-renowned health research organization in Africa with a strong track record in developing, testing, and validating health innovations. Driven by a strategic mandate for research, training, and services, IHI’s work spans biomedical and ecological sciences, intervention studies, health-systems research, service delivery, and policy translation.

Position Summary

• Job Title: Research Officer (Map EA Node Project)

• Organization: Ifakara Health Institute (IHI)

• Job Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

• Job ID: 140855

• Quantity: 2 Positions

• Posting Date: August 10, 2026

• Application Deadline: August 23, 2026

Job Purpose

The Research Officer (RO) will enhance the project’s data science capabilities by developing analytical models, processing complex input data, deploying analytical workflows, and disseminating findings through peer-reviewed journals, reports, and posters. Additionally, ROs will design and execute independent small-scale research projects that contribute to the overall scope of the MAP project.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities

• Data Management, Analytics & GIS:

  • Obtain, wrangle, manage, and analyze diverse datasets using R, Python, STATA, Excel, and GIS tools (ArcGIS/QGIS).

  • Extract required modeling metrics from published literature and official public health reports.

  • Create data visualizations, graphs, spatial maps, interactive dashboards, and analytical reports.

  • Develop custom code scripts and packages in R-Studio.

• Research Dissemination & Project Execution:

  • Lead, design, and implement targeted small research projects that support MAP project objectives.

  • Contribute to writing technical reports, peer-reviewed scientific publications, and conference poster presentations.

  • Collaborate with regional and international research partners.

• Data Governance & IT Standards:

  • Maintain general IT housekeeping, data backups, protocol documentation, and review procedures to promote best practices in data management.

  • Adhere strictly to institutional safety, health, hazard assessment, and workplace incident reporting policies.

Candidate Qualifications & Requirements

Educational Background:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Data/Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related quantitative discipline.

Work Experience & Technical Competencies:

• 3 to 5 years of experience managing, wrangling, and analyzing quantitative data.

• Essential Tool: Hands-on proficiency with R software / R-Studio is mandatory.

• Programming & GIS: Experience with Python, STATA, GIS tools (handling spatial data and geometry files), and dashboard development.

• Epidemiological Knowledge: Understanding of vector-borne disease epidemiology (particularly malaria and infectious diseases) and public health concepts.

• Languages: Professional fluency in English (verbal and written) is required. Proficiency in French, Spanish, or Portuguese is an added advantage.

Desired Career Interest:

• Strong interest in personal career advancement, including pursuing an MSc or PhD in advanced disease modeling.

Remuneration & Workplace Commitment

• Remuneration: An attractive and competitive salary package will be offered in accordance with IHI salary scales.

• Equal Opportunity: IHI prohibits discrimination of any kind during recruitment and employment, basing decisions strictly on merit and Tanzanian labor laws.

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⚠️ Disclaimer: Ifakara Health Institute does NOT charge any fees at any stage of its recruitment process. Applicants should disregard any suspicious or fee-based job requests.

How to Apply

Qualified candidates meeting the specified criteria should submit their application before the deadline:

• Station Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

• Closing Deadline: August 23, 2026

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