Ifakara Health Institute (IHI) is a Tanzania-based non-governmental
Institute with a mission
of developing and sustaining Health Research and Resource Institute capable of generating new knowledge and relevant information for public health policy and action.
IHI is one of the leading research outfits in Africa maintaining collaboration with several other research Institutes in the world.
Ifakara Health Institute (IHI) in collaboration with Zanzibar Malaria Elimination Programme (ZAMEP), Tulane University, and the Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute will conduct a malaria research study to evaluate the currently implemented surveillance-response strategy in Zanzibar.
This project aims at contributing to the elimination of malaria in Zanzibar by providing evidence to improve the surveillance response strategy. Specifically, the project will address the following objectives;
1) To determine the effective coverage of the surveillance-response system; 2) To evaluate the surveillance-response system and identify potential improvements; and 3) To estimate the cost and cost-effectiveness of the system. Therefore, IHI is looking for qualified personnel to cover for the posts of Field Supervisors.
Position: Field Supervisor (2)
Report to: Study Coordinator
Work station: Unguja (1), Pemba (1)
Duties and Responsibilities:
To introduce the field team to shehia/village leaders and District Malaria Surveillance Officers (DMSO) where necessary.
Identifying sample of households for the household survey using procedures outlined in the sampling guidelines.
Locate households and obtain consent for subsequent interview.
Check each interviewer has a well-functioning kit.
Review data compiled every day for quality assurance.
Re-interview 1-2 households each day for quality control assessment.
Inform the Project Coordinator of any problems as soon as possible.
Report to the Field Coordinator about progress of activities in the evening of each working day.
Conduct meeting with interviewers for feedback and way forward.
Collect information using tablets.
To ensure protection, rights, safety and well-being of the study participants.
To ensure the study is done according to the research ethical guidelines.
To ensure that participant’s privacy and confidentiality are maintained.
To ensure the availability and safety of necessary equipment for data collection.
Retain high level of public and community support and trust, e.g. in relation to research ethics and effective communication.
Respond to queries, concerns and issues raised by the Coordinator/Principal Investigator/Investigators.
Undertake any other tasks that the Coordinator/Principal Investigator/Investigators shall reasonably
require from time to time.
Qualifications and experience:
Form IV/VI and Diploma in Social Science or any related field.
Prior field experience and supervision experience is an added advantage.
Skills and competence:
Ability to work successfully in a team.
Fluent in both Swahili and English.
Position: Field Interviewers (4)
Report to: Field Supervisors
Work station: Unguja (2), Pemba (2)
Duties and Responsibilities:
To work in the survey team where he/she will be required to undertake amount of work ascribed by the supervisor each day.
To conduct interviews with the selected type of interviewees according to the type of tool(s) allocated to him/her.
To ensure the availability of necessary equipment for data collection.
Responsible for safe keeping, maintenance and return of project equipment rented to him/her for the purpose of the survey.
To collect information using tablets.
To ensure protection, rights, safety and well-being of the study participants.
To ensure the study is done according to the research ethical guidelines.
To ensure that participant’s privacy and confidentiality are maintained.
To communicate with other study staff regularly at scheduled meetings and participate actively in all meetings.
Retain high level of public and community support and trust, e.g. in relation to research ethics and effective communication.
Respond to queries, concerns and issues raised by the supervisors/coordinator/Principal Investigator/Investigators.
Undertake any other tasks that the Supervisors/Coordinator/Principal Investigator/Investigators shall reasonably require from time to time.
Qualifications and experience:
Form IV/VI and Certificate/Diploma in Social Science or any related field.
Prior field experience is an added advantage.
Skills and competence:
Ability to work successfully in a team.
Fluent in both Swahili and English.
personnel to cover for the posts of Medical Attendants.
Position: Medical Attendant (4)
Report to: Study Coordinator/Supervisor
Work station: Unguja (2), Pemba (2)
Duties and Responsibilities:
To collect finger-prick blood samples from research participants according to study protocol.
Conduct interviews with the selected type of interviewees according to the type of tool(s) allocated.
Test for malaria to the consented research participants using mRDT.
To ensure all study related forms are properly and accurately filled and data is entered daily according to the standard operating procedures (SOPs) to all enrolled participants.
Collect information using tablets.
To ensure protection, rights, safety and well-being of the study participants.
To ensure the study is done according to the research ethical guidelines.
To ensure that participant’s privacy and confidentiality are maintained.
Communicate with other study staff regularly at scheduled meetings and participate actively in all meetings.
To ensure the availability and safety of necessary equipment for data collection.
Retain high level of public and community support and trust, e.g. in relation to research ethics and effective communication.
Respond to queries, concerns and issues raised by the Supervisors/Coordinator/Principal Investigator/Investigators.
Undertake any other tasks that the Supervisor/Coordinator/Principal Investigator/Investigators shall reasonably require from time to time.
Qualifications and experience:
Certificate in Pre Nursing/Laboratory assistant.
Prior experience working in clinical research is an added advantage.
Prior experience in collecting research data.
Skills and competence:
Ability to work successfully in a team.
Fluent in both Swahili and English.
Remuneration and Mode of Application
An attractive and competitive remuneration package will be offered to successful candidates as per IHI salary scales.
Mode of Application
All candidates meeting the above job requirements should channel their application letters with detailed curriculum vitae (CVs) showing contact address, e-mail, telephone numbers, and photocopies of academic and professional certificates to the address below. Please indicate position in the subject of the email.
Chief Human Resources Officer
Ifakara Health Institute,
Kiko Avenue, Mikocheni,
P.O.Box 78373,
Dar es Salaam.
APPLY ONLINE THROUGH
E mail: recruitment@ihi.or.tz
The dead line for this application is 3rd March 2017
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