Job Summary<\/p>\n
Position: \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0
\nResearch Officer (Intern in Biostatistics) \u2013 1 post<\/p>\n
Reports To:\u00a0
\nProject Leader \/ Principal Investigator<\/p>\n
Work Station:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0
\nIfakara<\/p>\n
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\n16th\u00a0June, 2025<\/p>\n
Institute Overview\u00a0
\nIfakara Health Institute (IHI)\u00a0is a leading research organization in Africa with a strong track record in developing, testing and validating innovations for health. Driven by a core strategic mandate for research, training and services, the Institute\u2019s work now spans a wide spectrum, covering biomedical and ecological sciences, intervention studies, health-systems research, service delivery and policy translation.\u00a0
\nJob type\u00a0Full-time Job
\nPosition Summary\u00a0
\nIfakara Health Institute (IHI)\u00a0is looking for highly motivated and skilled graduates to join our team as\u00a0Research Officer Interns\u00a0and train in biostatistics. Selected candidates will receive specialized training while contributing to a cutting-edge research project titled Molecular Surveillance of Malaria in Mainland Tanzania (MSMT2). The project aims to strengthen capacity for malaria molecular surveillance in Tanzania and beyond.
\nThe MSMT2 project is being implemented in collaboration with the Ministry of Health (MoH) through the National Malaria Control Programme (NMCP), the President\u2019s Office \u2013 Regional Administration and Local Government (PO-RALG), and the National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR). The project is currently in its second phase of implementation.
\nThe MSMT2 team, in close collaboration with multidisciplinary researchers, public health professionals, and local and international stakeholders, will appropriately train the successful candidates. The training will be part of the ongoing efforts to strengthen and scale up local capacity for molecular, genetic, genomic, and serological laboratory and data analytics to support malaria molecular surveillance and other requirements based on the project\u2019s objectives. The project endeavors to ultimately support policy change and informed decision-making for malaria control and elimination in Tanzania.
\nDuties and Responsibilities
\nThe Intern will receive training and become part of the team that is involved in performing routine and specialized tasks in the implementation of the MSMT2 project. Generally, he\/she will have the opportunity to obtain training support and contribute to data analysis for the project.
\nThe Internship will provide hands-on training in data management, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of findings of different studies to be conducted by the project. The duties and responsibilities of a successful candidate shall include theoretical and hands-on training in the following areas:<\/p>\n
Familiarizing with data management strategies and procedures of the MSMT2 project.
\nSupporting the management (cleaning, processing, and analysis) and appropriate storage of the data generated by the project.
\nFamiliarizing with data-analytics to support the MSMT2 project deliver its milestones.
\nPreprocessing and cleaning raw data for statistical analysis.
\nAnalyzing real-world biomedical data focusing on malaria molecular surveillance.
\nDeveloping statistical computing skills in one of the programming languages (R, STATA, python or SAS).
\nDeveloping oral and written presentation skills.
\nUnderstanding and identifying options for higher studies or developing a career in biostatistics.
\nObtaining training in and applying statistical models (e.g., linear regression, logistic regression, survival analysis) to research questions.
\nGenerating statistical reports and presentations for research teams.
\nAttending and contributing to research meetings, discussions, and journal clubs.
\nDevelop skills in manuscript preparation for scientific publications.
\nAny other areas as may be determined by the Project Leader, Principal Investigator and other superiors.<\/p>\n
Qualification and Experience<\/p>\n
Bachelor\u2019s degree in either Mathematics and Statistics, Biostatistics, Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science or any related qualifications received within the past 24 months.
\nPass in the first degree with a minimum GPA of 3.8 and with exceptional ability for science leadership development.
\nExperience in bioinformatics and practical skills in mathematical\/statistical modelling will have an added advantage.<\/p>\n
\u00a0Skills and Competencies<\/p>\n
The position requires some practical and technical abilities as a potential for training to acquire key skills of high relevance to the MSMT2 project.
\nApplicants should have complex problem-solving skills, decision-making, independence, critical thinking, time management, and teamwork skills.
\nThe applicant must have the ability to work well with partial supervision.
\nHave good verbal and written communication skills; with good commands of both Kiswahili and English.
\nAdhere to IHI core values (Integrity, Initiative, Equity, Excellence, Accountability).<\/p>\n
Remuneration \u00a0
\nAn attractive and competitive remuneration package will be offered to successful candidates as per IHI salary scales.
\nEqual Opportunity
\nIHI is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit intentional biases or discrimination and harassment of any kind at the work place and during recruitment. All employment decisions are based solely on job requirements and individual qualifications, and our recruitment process is governed by the labour laws of Tanzania.
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