Research Scientist/PhD Student
2025-05-22T19:36:42+00:00
Ifakara Health Institute (IHI)
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Plot 463 Mikocheni P.O. Box 78,373
Zanzibar
Dar es Salaam
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Tanzania
Healthcare
Healthcare
2025-06-16T17:00:00+00:00
Tanzania
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Position Summary
Ifakara Health Institute seeks a qualified Research Scientist who will join as a PhD student to evaluate different interventions to reduce antibiotic prescription in primary care health facilities in Zanzibar. The interventions include a digital health CDSA, monthly antibiotic stewardship club meetings with healthcare providers, and implementation of CRP point-of-care tests.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Adapt a digital health clinical algorithm for primary care use in Tanzania.
- Support and coordinate two cluster RCTs, including study design, and implementation.
- Regularly visit primary care facilities to train, mentor, and support healthcare providers.
- Facilitate monthly antibiotic stewardship meetings to discuss challenges and solutions.
- Conduct qualitative research (interviews, focus group discussions).
- Perform statistical analyses of the RCT and analyze qualitative data.
- Publish at least three first-author peer-reviewed articles based on the PhD research.
Qualification and Experience
- Holds a medical degree (MBBS, MD, or equivalent).
- Possession of 1-2 first-author publications (pre-prints are acceptable).
- Experience in digital health tools and technologies.
- Experience managing research projects or clinical trials.
- An MSc in a similar field will be an added advantage.
Skills and Competencies
- Ability to work independently and in a multidisciplinary, international team.
- Ability to coordinate with clinical experts and stakeholders.
- Proficiency in data analysis software (R, Python, or Stata).
- Fluent in English and Swahili languages (written and spoken).
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Proficiency in motorcycle operation (for field visits).
- Adhere to IHI core values (Integrity, Initiative, Equity, Excellence, Accountability).
Remuneration
An attractive and competitive remuneration package will be offered to successful candidates as per IHI salary scales.
Adapt a digital health clinical algorithm for primary care use in Tanzania. Support and coordinate two cluster RCTs, including study design, and implementation. Regularly visit primary care facilities to train, mentor, and support healthcare providers. Facilitate monthly antibiotic stewardship meetings to discuss challenges and solutions. Conduct qualitative research (interviews, focus group discussions). Perform statistical analyses of the RCT and analyze qualitative data. Publish at least three first-author peer-reviewed articles based on the PhD research.
Ability to work independently and in a multidisciplinary, international team. Ability to coordinate with clinical experts and stakeholders. Proficiency in data analysis software (R, Python, or Stata). Fluent in English and Swahili languages (written and spoken). Strong organizational and communication skills. Proficiency in motorcycle operation (for field visits). Adhere to IHI core values (Integrity, Initiative, Equity, Excellence, Accountability).
Holds a medical degree (MBBS, MD, or equivalent). Possession of 1-2 first-author publications (pre-prints are acceptable). Experience in digital health tools and technologies. Experience managing research projects or clinical trials. An MSc in a similar field will be an added advantage.
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Vacancy title:
Research Scientist/PhD Student
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Healthcare, Category: Healthcare]
Jobs at:
Ifakara Health Institute (IHI)
Deadline of this Job:
Monday, June 16 2025
Duty Station:
Plot 463 Mikocheni P.O. Box 78,373 | Zanzibar | Dar es Salaam | Tanzania
Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, May 22 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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Position Summary
Ifakara Health Institute seeks a qualified Research Scientist who will join as a PhD student to evaluate different interventions to reduce antibiotic prescription in primary care health facilities in Zanzibar. The interventions include a digital health CDSA, monthly antibiotic stewardship club meetings with healthcare providers, and implementation of CRP point-of-care tests.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Adapt a digital health clinical algorithm for primary care use in Tanzania.
- Support and coordinate two cluster RCTs, including study design, and implementation.
- Regularly visit primary care facilities to train, mentor, and support healthcare providers.
- Facilitate monthly antibiotic stewardship meetings to discuss challenges and solutions.
- Conduct qualitative research (interviews, focus group discussions).
- Perform statistical analyses of the RCT and analyze qualitative data.
- Publish at least three first-author peer-reviewed articles based on the PhD research.
Qualification and Experience
- Holds a medical degree (MBBS, MD, or equivalent).
- Possession of 1-2 first-author publications (pre-prints are acceptable).
- Experience in digital health tools and technologies.
- Experience managing research projects or clinical trials.
- An MSc in a similar field will be an added advantage.
Skills and Competencies
- Ability to work independently and in a multidisciplinary, international team.
- Ability to coordinate with clinical experts and stakeholders.
- Proficiency in data analysis software (R, Python, or Stata).
- Fluent in English and Swahili languages (written and spoken).
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Proficiency in motorcycle operation (for field visits).
- Adhere to IHI core values (Integrity, Initiative, Equity, Excellence, Accountability).
Remuneration
An attractive and competitive remuneration package will be offered to successful candidates as per IHI salary scales.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 24
Level of Education: bachelor degree
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