Research Officer at Ifakara Health Institute

Ifakara Health Institute is looking an experienced Research Officer (MD) who will be stationed at Bagamoyo Branch under ViALLIN Project to ensure 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.

Responsibility:

• 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.
• Participate in the writing of the study protocol and respond to comments if any.
• Participate in the planning of the conduct of the study experiments and its necessary arrangements.
• Ensure that all raw data generated are fully documented and recorded accurately.
• Assist in writing the final report and ensure the validity of the data in compliance with principles of GLP.
• Prepare and present oral and written reports as required by Project partners or Test Facility Manager.
• Ensure that the procedures specified in the study plan are followed, 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.
• Ensure that all raw data generated are fully documented and recorded.
• Ensure that computerized systems used in the study have been validated and all equipment are calibrated and fit for use.
• Ensure that after completion (including termination) of the study, the study plan, the final report, raw data and supporting material are archived.
• Any other reasonable duty that maybe assigned by the supervisor.

Skill :

• Demonstrated ability to supervise projects across diverse geographical settings.
• Familiarity with conducting studies in accordance with OECD GLP principles.
• A team player with flexibility and the ability to work in a highly demanding, high-pressure environment will be an added advantage.

Qualification Required:

• Medical Doctor (MD) or a relevant science degree.
• A Master of Science in Public Health with a proven record of accomplishment will be an added advantage.

Experience :

• Experience in data analysis using Stata software.
• Experience in conducting and supervising laboratory experiments in medical entomology.

Preferred Language Skill :

• Fluent both writting and verbal (English & Swahili)

Job Opening date : 17-Feb-2026

Job closing date : 24-Feb-2026