Vacancy title:
Research Officer (MD)

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Health Care, Category: Admin & Office]

Jobs at:
Ifakara Health Institute (IHI)

Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, September 23 2025

Duty Station:
Dar es Salaam | Dar es Salaam | Tanzania

Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, September 10 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Description

Job Summary

• Ifakara Health Institute is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Research Officer (Medical Doctor) to work under the CDCI unit. The Medical Doctor is expected to play vital role in evaluate, diagnose, treat and manage patients with HIV and or Tuberculosis in the in- and outpatient facilities of SFRH

Responsibility:

Responsibilities

• Treat PLHIV and/or Tuberculosis according to National Guidelines for Clinical Management of HIV/AIDS and TB, Standard Treatment Guidelines, and Local guidelines
• Diagnose and treat opportunistic infections (OI) and/or referral to appropriate departments
• Maintain proper patient documentation, filling of case report forms (CRF) including CTC ½
• Consultation and ward rounds to PLHIV admitted to different departments at SFDRH
• Working in full agreement with the job descriptions; CDCI, Hospital, and government (MOHSW) regulations
• Provide health education and adherence counseling to PLHIV and clients attending CDCI
• Attend all compulsory meetings such as every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 7.45/8.00-9.00 at CDCI and Friday 07.45-9.00 at SFDRH clinical hall. Attend scientific meetings at Ifakara Health Institute (IHI)
• Contribution in planning, coordination, and performance of research activities/studies organized by IHI and other partners
  Any additional task by the PL and/or site director of IHI and/or director of SFDRH when necessary

Skill :

Desired Skills

• Interest in TB/HIV
• High motivation for research activities
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative management style
• Capable of building and sustaining relationships with senior professionals
• Planning and organizing
• Professional attitude to work and clear work ethics
• Result orientated

Qualification Required:

Essential Qualification

• Degree of Doctor of Medicine (MD)
• Certificate of Internship
• MCT Registration and Retention
• At least 1 year of experience in similar role

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: bachelor degree

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