Research Officer (MD) Job Vacancy at Ifakara Health Institute

Position: Research Officer (Medical Doctor)

Organization: Ifakara Health Institute (CDCI Unit)

Key Qualification: MD degree, 1+ year experience in HIV/TB management

Deadline: 23-Sep-2025

Apply: Official Portal

Job Summary

Ifakara Health Institute is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Research Officer (Medical Doctor) to work under the CDCI unit. The Medical Doctor is expected to play vital role in evaluate, diagnose, treat and manage patients with HIV and or Tuberculosis in the in- and outpatient facilities of SFRH.

Key Responsibilities

  • Treat PLHIV and/or Tuberculosis according to National Guidelines for Clinical Management of HIV/AIDS and TB, Standard Treatment Guidelines, and Local guidelines.
  • Diagnose and treat opportunistic infections (OI) and/or referral to appropriate departments.
  • Maintain proper patient documentation, filling of case report forms (CRF) including CTC ½.
  • Consultation and ward rounds to PLHIV admitted to different departments at SFDRH.
  • Working in full agreement with the job descriptions; CDCI, Hospital, and government (MOHSW) regulations.
  • Provide health education and adherence counseling to PLHIV and clients attending CDCI.
  • Attend all compulsory meetings such as every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 7.45/8.00-9.00 at CDCI and Friday 07.45-9.00 at SFDRH clinical hall.
  • Attend scientific meetings at Ifakara Health Institute (IHI).
  • Contribution in planning, coordination, and performance of research activities/studies organized by IHI and other partners.
  • Any additional task by the PL and/or site director of IHI and/or director of SFDRH when necessary.

Desired Skills

  • Interest in TB/HIV.
  • High motivation for research activities.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative management style.
  • Capable of building and sustaining relationships with senior professionals.
  • Planning and organizing.
  • Professional attitude to work and clear work ethics.
  • Result orientated.

Essential Qualification

  • Degree of Doctor of Medicine (MD).
  • Certificate of Internship.
  • MCT Registration and Retention.
  • At least 1 year of experience in similar role.

Preferred Language

Fluent in both Swahili and English.

How to Apply

Submit applications via the official portal by 23-Sep-2025:

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