Website Ifakara Health Institute (IHI)
Ifakara Health Institute (IHI) is one of Africa’s most eminent health research organisations. With a history of more than 50 years, IHI is an independent non-profit organisation, registered in Tanzania and led by Tanzanians.
The Ifakara Health Institute (IHI) is a leading independent, non-profit health research organization based in Tanzania with over 50 years of experience. Its mission is to improve the health and well-being of the population through research, innovation, and capacity strengthening. The institute is particularly known for its extensive work on malaria, but its research portfolio covers a wide spectrum of public health challenges.
Job Summary
Ifakara Health Institute is seeking Data Officer – Intern, this role will be based at Bagamoyo Branch to support the Vector Control and Product Testing Unit (VCPTU), ensuring the management of high-quality data across laboratory and field-based studies. The role involves overseeing data collection, entry, cleaning, analysis, storage, and security to support research integrity and operational efficiency. The officer will be expected to implement and maintain systems that adhere to Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) standards, ensuring data traceability, reliability, and regulatory compliance
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain data management systems and databases (e.g., REDCap, ODK, SQL)
- Oversee data entry, validation, cleaning, and deduplication processes
- Conduct regular data quality audits and implement improvement measures
- Ensure data integrity, security, and confidentiality
- Develop digital data collection tools (e.g., using ODK, KoboToolbox, Survey CTO)
- Train and supervise field teams on proper data collection procedures and tool usage
- Monitor incoming data in real-time and provide feedback to data collectors
- Perform descriptive and inferential statistical analyses using Stata, R, SPSS, or Python
- Generate dashboards, summaries, and analytical reports for internal and external Stakeholders
- Contribute to donor reports, publications, and presentations through data support
- Maintain documentation of data workflows, metadata, codebooks, and analysis scripts
- Support system backups, server/database maintenance, and version control
- Provide ongoing support and training to project staff on data management procedures
- Liaise with IT and M&E teams to ensure data-related needs are met
Desired Skils
- Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Java, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, PHP, SQL
- Proficiency in data analysis packages, e.g., Python, STATA, R, MATLAB
- Proficiency in statistical software (R is a plus)
- Familiarity with cloud-based platforms (e.g., Google Cloud, AWS)
- Strong data management and data analysis skills
- Understanding of data protection regulations and ethical data handling practices
- Experience in developing mobile applications
- Experience in publishing in international peer-reviewed journals is a plus
- Must have the ambition to join the MSc and PhD programs in a related field
Qualification Required:
- Holder of a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Data Science, Health Informatics, or related field
Desired Experience
- At least 2–3 years of experience in data management or M&E, preferably in the health, research, or development sectors
Prefered Language
- Ability to communicate effectively in spoken and written English, with good presentation skills
Job closing date : 06-Oct-2025
