{"id":1615,"date":"2025-06-03T12:00:23","date_gmt":"2025-06-03T12:00:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/tanzania\/job\/research-officer-intern-in-genomics-bioinformatics-x2-at-ifakara-health-institute\/"},"modified":"2025-09-12T00:50:10","modified_gmt":"2025-09-12T00:50:10","slug":"research-officer-intern-in-genomics-bioinformatics-x2-at-ifakara-health-institute","status":"expired","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/tanzania\/?post_type=job_listing&p=1615","title":{"rendered":"Research Officer (Intern in Genomics &amp; Bioinformatics) x2 at Ifakara Health Institute"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Job Summary<br \/>\nPosition: Research Officer (Intern in Genomics &amp; Bioinformatics) \u2013 2 posts<br \/>\nReports To: Project Leader \/ Principal Investigator<br \/>\nWork Station: Dar es Salaam<br \/>\nApply By: 16th June, 2025<br \/>\nInstitute Overview<br \/>\nIfakara Health Institute (IHI) is 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.<br \/>\nJob type Full-time Job<br \/>\nPosition Summary<br \/>\nIfakara Health Institute (IHI) is looking for highly motivated and skilled graduates to join our team as Research Officer Interns and train in genomics and bioinformatics. 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.<br \/>\nThe MSMT2 project is being implemented in collaboration with the Ministry of Health 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.<br \/>\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.<br \/>\nDuties and Responsibilities<br \/>\nThe Intern will receive training and become part of the team that is involved in performing routine and specialized tasks related to the execution of laboratory procedures for the MSMT2 project. The position entails dedication and commitment to follow the training program of the MSMT2 project.<br \/>\nThe training will cover areas such as sample collection, processing, analysis, and storage, as well as acquiring skills and experience in Good Clinical Laboratory Practices (GCLP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and professional and project standards and\/or guidelines. Overall, the training will enable the interns to obtain skills and experience in the entire process of generating and analyzing genomic data within the MSMT2 project.<br \/>\nThe duties and responsibilities of a successful candidate shall include theoretical and hands-on training in the following areas:<br \/>\nSample collection, processing, and analysis according to the project\u2019s needs and SOPs.<br \/>\nProcessing and recording all test results according to SOPs for all specimens delivered to the laboratory.<br \/>\nStorage and location of specimen records according to the SOPs of the project.<br \/>\nPlanning and performing routine and specialized technical procedures required by the project including troubleshooting during work.<br \/>\nMaintaining laboratory equipment standards and cleanliness according to the engineer\u2019s advice, guidelines, and equipment manual.<br \/>\nEffective communication within project, and with hospital staff, and field teams to get all the collected information for laboratory records.<br \/>\nQuality Control programs of the MSMT2 project as required by GCLP to ensure the reliability of testing procedures, proper functioning of laboratory equipment, and compliance with relevant regulations.<br \/>\nInternal and external regulatory authorities responsible for quality assurance and quality control of laboratory processes, health and safety, and inspection control practices.<br \/>\nScience communication, grant writing, manuscript development and other relevant skills such as epidemiology, biostatistics, genomics, bioinformatics, etc.<br \/>\nAttend and contribute to research meetings, discussions, and journal clubs.<br \/>\nDevelop skills in manuscript preparation for scientific publications.<br \/>\nAny other areas as may be determined by the Project Leader, Principal Investigator and other superiors.<br \/>\nQualification and Experience<br \/>\nBachelor\u2019s degree in either Medical Laboratory Science or Molecular Biology and Biotechnology received within the past 24 months.<br \/>\nPass in the first degree with a minimum GPA of 3.8 and with exceptional ability for science leadership development.<br \/>\nExperience in genomics and practical skills in different molecular biology techniques, and at least one (1) year of experience in a similar field will have an added advantage.<br \/>\nSkills and Competencies<br \/>\nThe position requires some practical and technical abilities as well as the potential for training to acquire key skills of high relevance to the MSMT2 project.<br \/>\nApplicant should have complex problem-solving skills, decision-making, independence, critical thinking, time management, and teamwork skills.<br \/>\nThe applicant must have the ability to work well with partial supervision.<br \/>\nApplicants must have good verbal and written communication skills; with good commands of both Kiswahili and English.<br \/>\nAdhere to IHI core values (Integrity, Initiative, Equity, Excellence, Accountability).<br \/>\nRemuneration<br \/>\nAn attractive and competitive remuneration package will be offered to successful candidates as per IHI salary scales.<br \/>\nEqual Opportunity<br \/>\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.Job search<br \/>\nSharing is Caring! 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