Location: Ifakara, Tanzania
Organization: Ifakara Health Institute (IHI)
Deadline: 25 August 2025 – 16:30 EAT
Apply to: recruitment@ihi.or.tz
Reports to: Project Leader – Anopheles Africa II Project
About Ifakara Health Institute
Ifakara Health Institute (IHI) is a leading African research organization with expertise in biomedical and ecological sciences, intervention studies, health systems research, service delivery, and policy translation. IHI focuses on developing, testing, and validating innovations to improve health outcomes.
Position Summary
IHI seeks a Research Officer to contribute to field and laboratory research under the Anopheles Africa II Project. The role focuses on understanding and exploiting vulnerabilities in malaria vector populations to achieve significant suppression or local elimination in targeted areas.
Key Responsibilities
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Investigate environmental, ecological, and operational factors influencing malaria vector suppression or elimination.
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Develop and validate tools for measuring mosquito populations from high to critically low densities.
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Identify and target vulnerabilities across mosquito life stages for control interventions.
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Test and adapt elimination strategies for various ecological and operational contexts.
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Manage, analyze, and interpret field and laboratory data.
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Produce reports, manuscripts, policy briefs, and present findings to scientific and stakeholder audiences.
Qualifications & Experience
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Bachelor’s degree in Entomology, Biology, Environmental Health, Biotechnology, Laboratory Sciences, Epidemiology, or related field.
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2–3 years of experience in vector control, entomological surveillance, or related research.
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Proficiency in mosquito sampling techniques and species identification.
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Experience in data analysis using R, Python, Stata, or equivalent.
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Fieldwork experience in challenging environments.
Skills & Competencies
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
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Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
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Knowledge of malaria vector ecology and control methods.
Remuneration
Competitive salary and benefits according to IHI salary scales.
Equal Opportunity
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: RESEARCH OFFICER – ANOPHELES AFRICA II PROJECT
Deadline: Monday, 25 August 2025, 16:30 EAT
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
