The Ifakara Health Institute (IHI) is one of Africa’s premier health research institutions, renowned for its commitment to advancing healthcare through high-quality research, training, and service delivery. Research Officer Nutritionist at Ifakara Health Institute May 2025, IHI’s multidisciplinary work encompasses biomedical and ecological sciences, health systems research, policy translation, and intervention studies, making a significant impact on public health across the continent.
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Position: Research Officer – Nutritionist (1 Post)
Reports to: Project Leader/Study Coordinator
Work Station: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Application Deadline: 30th May 2025
Position Summary
IHI is seeking a qualified and experienced Nutritionist to serve as a Research Officer based in Dar es Salaam at the Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS). The Nutritionist will support a clinical research project by overseeing all aspects of dietary data collection, review, coding, and processing, ensuring high data quality standards and smooth collaboration among team members.
Key Responsibilities
- Participate in the clinical research project in compliance with the research protocol, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and SOPs.
- Ensure the protection, rights, safety, and well-being of study participants.
- Train research nurses and assistants on proper dietary data collection techniques.
- Review all dietary data collection forms submitted from the field.
- Code dietary recall forms in preparation for data entry.
- Work closely with the data entry team to guarantee accurate and timely data entry.
- Ensure that all study-related forms are completed correctly and submitted daily in accordance with SOPs.
- Attend and actively participate in scheduled team meetings and updates.
- Foster and maintain effective working relationships between IHI and hospital personnel.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Human Nutrition or a related field.
- Demonstrated experience in dietary data coding within clinical research settings.
Skills and Competencies
- Proficiency in using laptops for MMS-MAP study data collection.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as collaboratively within a team.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Strong commitment to IHI’s core values: Excellence, Integrity, Equity, Accountability, and Initiative.
Remuneration
A competitive salary and benefits package will be offered in line with IHI’s salary scale and the candidate’s qualifications and experience.
Equal Opportunity Statement
IHI is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All hiring decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. The recruitment process complies with the Labour Laws of Tanzania, Research Officer Nutritionist at Ifakara Health Institute May 2025.
Application Instructions
To apply, send your application to:
IFAKARA HEALTH INSTITUTE
Plot 463, Mikocheni
P.O. Box 78,373
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Email: recruitment@ihi.or.tz,
Deadline: 30th May 2025
