Clinical Officer Intern at Ifakara Health Institute – August 2025

Location: Bagamoyo, Tanzania
Organization: Ifakara Health Institute (IHI)
Deadline: 20 August 2025 – 16:30 EAT
Apply to: recruitment@ihi.or.tz
Reports to: Project Leader

About Ifakara Health Institute

Ifakara Health Institute (IHI) is one of Africa’s leading health research organizations, with a proven track record in developing, testing, and validating innovations for health. IHI’s work covers biomedical sciences, ecological research, intervention studies, health systems, service delivery, and policy translation.

Position Summary

IHI is seeking Clinical Officer Interns to work at its Clinical Trials Facility in Bagamoyo. The role involves conducting participant recruitment, follow-up visits, and delivering clinical care to study participants in line with research protocols.

Key Responsibilities

• Attend community sensitization and retention meetings for study volunteers.

• Diagnose and treat patients according to national standard treatment guidelines.

• Review laboratory results and address related data queries.

• Participate in internal, external, and departmental meetings.

• Contribute to the development of SOPs and study documentation.

• Recruit, follow up, and retain study participants according to protocol and SOPs.

• Ensure compliance with approved protocols, SOPs, and ethical guidelines.

• Supervise study procedures in line with ICH-GCP, NIMR, and TFDA requirements.

• Support community engagement coordinators in outreach and stakeholder linkage.

• Assist in recruitment, sensitization, and other community-related activities.

• Perform other duties assigned by the Project Leader.

Qualifications & Experience

• Diploma in Clinical Medicine.

• Registered and licensed to practice by the Medical Council of Tanganyika.

Skills & Competencies

• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office, data management tools).

• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP).

• Strong communication skills in English & Swahili.

• Time management and ability to meet deadlines.

• Self-motivated, ethical, and collaborative mindset.

• Adherence to IHI core values: Integrity, Initiative, Excellence, Equity, Accountability.

Remuneration

Attractive and competitive package according to IHI salary scales.

Equal Opportunity Statement

IHI is an equal opportunity employer. Recruitment decisions are based solely on qualifications and job requirements.

Application Instructions

Email your application letter, CV, and copies of academic/professional certificates to: recruitment@ihi.or.tz

Email Subject: CLINICAL OFFICER INTERN – ACHIEVE

Deadline: Wednesday, 20 August 2025, at 16:30 EAT
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.