Job
Opportunity Research Officer - Insectary/ Job Vacancy at Ifakara Health
Institute (IHI)
Afisa Utafiti -/Nafasi ya Kazi katika Taasisi ya Afya ya Ifakara (IHI)
Ifakara Health Institute (IHI) is seeking a
qualified Research officer to join the insectary in Bagamoyo / Taasisi ya
Afya ya Ifakara (IHI) inatafuta afisa Utafiti.
Institute
Overview
Ifakara
Health Institute (IHI) is a leading research organization in Africa with a
strong track record in developing, testing and validating innovations for
health. Driven by a core strategic mandate for research, training and services,
the Institute’s work now spans a wide spectrum, covering biomedical and
ecological sciences, intervention studies, health-systems research and policy
translation.
Position
Summary
The
Ifakara Health Institute is looking for qualified Research Officer to join the
Insectary in Bagamoyo. He/she will ensure that the delegated phases of the
study are conducted in accordance with agreed protocols and that high-quality
data and reports are produced on time and to the satisfaction of the sponsor
where applicable following the principles of GLP. Providing leadership in the
ITF and Ensure GLP work in the testing area is completed following SOPs.
Duties and
Responsibilities.
Ø Assist in
developing study plan/protocol and any amendments to the study plan/protocol.
Ø Ensure that
study plans, amendments and SOPs are available to all involved study personnel and
that they are adhered to.
Ø Ensure that
the procedures specified in the study plan are followed inform the study
director and take appropriate corrective action if deviations from SOPs or
study plans occur during the conduct of the study.
Ø Ensure that
all raw data generated are fully documented and recorded accurately
Ø Assist in
writing the final report and ensure the validity of the data in compliance with
principles of GLP.
Ø Prepare and
present oral and written reports as required by Project leader or Test Facility
Manager.
Ø Ensure that
study plans, amendments and SOPs are available to all involved study personnel.
Ø Ensure that
the procedures specified in the study plan are followed and assess and document
the impact of any deviations from the study plan on the quality and integrity
of the study and take appropriate corrective action if necessary; acknowledge
deviations from SOPs during the conduct of the study.
Ø Ensure that
computerized systems used in the study have been validated and all equipment
are calibrated and fit for use.
Ø Ensure that
after completion (including termination) of the study, the study plan, the final
report, raw data and supporting material are archived.
Ø Ensure the
appropriate storage of equipment's, supplies and records in the testing area
Ø Ensure
different applicable data forms, logs and checklists are maintained and up to
date in the correct areas of the testing area.
Ø Set,
measure, document and track testing operational performance against goals.
Ø Ensure the
testing laboratory operates safely and efficiently, including routine
maintenance of equipment.
Ø Maintain
equipment records and follow up on testing activities as dictated by set of
SOPs.
Ø Support
development and delivery of internal training and internal communication to SD
Qualification
and Experience.
Ø Bachelor’s
degree of Science in Biology
Ø Experience
in Data analysis by using STATA
Ø Experience
in GLP studies and report writing
Ø Phase one
experiments
Skills and
Competencies
Ø Excellent
communication skills both written and verbal,
Ø Ability to
work as part of the team and independently,
Ø Computer
skills (Microsoft office (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint,). Skills on STATA, etc.
Remuneration
An
attractive and competitive remuneration package will be offered to successful candidates
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 email address below.
The
deadline for this application is 17:00hrs on Friday, June 21, 2024. All
e-mail application subject lines should include: [Research Officer – Insectary
Bagamoyo]. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview.
Human
Resources Manager
IFAKARA
HEALTH INSTITUTE
#5 Ifakara
Street Plot 463 Mikocheni
P.O. Box
78,373
Dar es
Salaam, Tanzania
Email:
recruitment@ihi.or.tz