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Ifakara Health Institute
Vacancy Announcement: Research Officer Intern (3 Positions)
Organization
Ifakara Health Institute
Duty Station
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Project
Malaria Atlas Project (MAP) – African Regional Node
Job Summary
Ifakara Health Institute (IHI) is seeking qualified Research Officer Interns to support the Malaria Atlas Project (MAP) African regional node. This office responds to the increasing demand for country-specific and subnational malaria risk mapping, enhanced technical support to National Malaria Programs (NMPs), and strengthened leadership, research & development (R&D), and advanced analytical capacity for endemic-country modelers and institutions across Africa.
The internship provides hands-on experience in research dissemination, data analysis, modelling, and collaboration with malaria control stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
Research & Analytical Support
- Practice and strengthen research dissemination and analytical skills while responding to technical questions from National Malaria Programs (NMPs) and other malaria stakeholders in endemic African countries.
- Enhance analytical and programming skills through practical research activities.
- Perform data gathering, extraction, management, and visualization.
- Support development of dashboards, analytical tools, and research outputs.
- Design and implement small, time-bound research projects contributing to the overall objectives of MAP initiatives.
Collaboration & Capacity Building
- Participate in conferences, technical meetings, and research dissemination forums.
- Collaborate with researchers, analysts, and program stakeholders across regions.
Compliance, Safety & Ethics
- Abide by IHI institutional policies, procedures, and core values.
- Take reasonable care of personal health and safety and avoid actions that may endanger others.
- Identify and assess workplace hazards and apply appropriate control measures.
- Report all workplace injuries, illnesses, or near-miss incidents promptly.
Desired Skills
- Ability to examine, analyze, and process data using tools such as R, Python, and QGIS.
- Experience or interest in dashboard development, machine learning tools, and a strong willingness to expand technical skills.
- Strong attention to detail, self-review discipline, and effective time management skills.
- Commitment to IHI core values and ethical research conduct.
Essential Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Data Science, or other relevant quantitative disciplines.
- Knowledge of public health, disease epidemiology, vector-borne diseases, and ecology is an added advantage.
Preferred Language Skills
- Multilingual proficiency is an advantage:
- English
- Swahili
- French
- Portuguese
Application Timeline
- Job Opening Date: 18 February 2026
- Job Closing Date: 28 February 2026
To apply for this job please visit recruitment.ihi.or.tz.