Field Workers (40 Posts) Job opportunties at Ifakara Health Institute (IHI) in Tanzania

Area: Dar Es Salaam

Application Deadline: 30/05/2011

Position Description:

Ifakara Health Institute (IHI) is a non-for profit research and training institute whose mission is to develop and sustain a district-based health research capable of generating new knowledge and relevant information for public health policy and actions.

IHI is looking for well experienced field workers to make interviews in various regions of Tanzania. Candidates who have experience in this area of work will be give priority.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Interview people in earmarked areas under study

• Inter data collected using PDA and paper

• Follow Standard operating procedures (SOPs) and protocol of the project

• Any other duty which may be assigned by the supervisor

Qualifications and Experience

• Ordinary secondary education and above

• Experience in field of research work

• Ability to communicate in English and Kiswahili

• A computer skill is an added advantage

• Certificate/Diploma in social/community development or related field will be an added advantage

Desired Qualities

• Willingness to work flexible hours

• Good team work ability to work well with members of the public

• Be able to travel extensively with long hour on the way

• May be required to work evenings or weekends

• Commitment to excellence in research

Remuneration

Attractive and competitive fee per day will be provided

Mode of Employment

A short term contract to cover the period of Survey will be provided

Application Instructions:

Interested candidates should send CV,Cover Letter , photocopy of Academic and Professional Certificates to the Email Link above or by post to:

The Human Resource Manager
Ifakara Health Institute
Kiko Avenue, Mikocheni
P.o.Box 78373
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania