Research Officer Intern at Ifakara Health Institute

Organization: Ifakara Health Institute (IHI)

Position: Research Officer-Intern (Genomics & Transgenesis)

Project: Transmission Zero (T0) – Malaria control research

Deadline: 23-Sep-2025

Essential Qualification: Degree in Statistics/Economics or related field

About the Role

Ifakara Health Institute (IHI) is looking for highly motivated and skilled graduates to join our team as Research Officer-Intern and train in genomics and transgenesis. Selected candidate will receive specialized training while contributing to a cutting-edge research project titled Transmission zero (T0). The built capacity and contribution under this internship will significantly propel the progress of transgenesis research at IHI and in Tanzania at large toward malaria control and elimination. Transmission Zero is a global malaria research programme at IHI working to develop innovative genetic tools to stop transmission of malaria in Africa.

Key Responsibilities

  • Apply statistical and econometric methods to analyze data on malaria transmission, intervention impacts, and community-level economic implications
  • Assist in synthesizing scientific literature on malaria elimination strategies, particularly gene-drive and vector control interventions, to inform program activities
  • Prepare summary reports, graphs, and dashboards that translate complex data into clear insights for researchers, policymakers, and community stakeholders
  • Contribute to field activities by supporting surveys, monitoring socio-economic indicators, and engaging with communities to capture contextual data relevant to malaria control
  • Work closely with multidisciplinary teams (entomologists, social scientists, modelers) within the Transmission Zero program, and contribute to internal knowledge-sharing and capacity-building initiatives

Desired Skills

  • Ability to work as part of the team and independently
  • Well understanding of molecular biology and parasitology techniques is an added advantage
  • Practical skills in different molecular biology and parasitology techniques

Requirements

Essential Qualification

Applicants must hold a degree preferably in Statistics or Economics or Statistics and Economics

Preferred Language

Excellent communication skills both written and verbal

Application Details

Opening date: 10-Sep-2025

Closing date: 23-Sep-2025

How to Apply

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