Vacancy title:
Research Officer (Medical Doctor)

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Health Care, Category: Healthcare]

Jobs at:
Ifakara Health Institute (IHI)

Deadline of this Job:
Wednesday, September 17 2025

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

Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, September 9 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Job Summary:
The Research Officer (MD) will work under the CDCI unit at IHI. The Medical Doctor will play a critical role in diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with HIV and/or Tuberculosis while contributing to research and clinical activities at SFDRH.

Key Responsibilities:

• Diagnose and treat PLHIV and TB patients according to national and local guidelines.
• Provide health education and adherence counseling.
• Maintain proper patient documentation and reports.
• Participate in ward rounds, consultations, and scientific meetings.
• Contribute to IHI and partner-led research activities.

Desired Skills:

• Strong interest in TB/HIV research.
• Excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills.
• Professional work ethic and results-oriented mindset.
• Ability to plan, organize, and build relationships with senior professionals.

Qualification Required:

• Degree of Doctor of Medicine (MD).
• Certificate of Internship.
• MCT Registration and Retention.
• At least 1 year of relevant experience.

Preferred Language:

• Fluent in both Swahili and English.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: bachelor degree

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