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.
