Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, August 26, 2021 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Job Summary
Position: Research Officer (1 post)
Reports To: GLP Coordinator
Work Station: Bagamoyo
Apply By: August 30th 2021

Institute Overview
Ifakara Health Institute (IHI) is a leading research organization in Africa with a strong track record in developing, testing and validating innovations for health. Driven by a core strategic mandate for research, training and services, the Institute’s work now spans a wide spectrum, covering biomedical and ecological sciences, intervention studies, health-systems research and policy translation.

Position Summary
Ifakara is looking for a qualified and experienced individual to fill a vacant position of Research Officer in the Vector Control Product Testing Unit. The Officer will coordinate all GLP implementation plans, including SOP organization, Quality Manual preparation and amendments.

Duties and Responsibilities
• Support the SD and TFM in coordination of all GLP implementation plans including SOP organization, Quality Manual preparation and amendments.
• Prepare and organize SOPs and approve relevant SOPs on behalf of SD.
• Ensure that relevant SOPs, logs and data sheets are available to all staff in all areas of the facility.
• Ensure that the procedures specified in the SOP are being followed adequately and ensure approved SOPs are available to all appropriate personnel.
• Ensure that all raw data generated during GLP studies is fully documented and recorded.
• Work within the laboratory to provide hands-on support, training, guidance and mentorship to laboratory-based personnel.
• Ensure all equipment is calibrated and fit for use as per schedule.
• Upload environmental data to the server.
• Assist the SD to plan, organize and supervise activities to make sure resources are used efficiently and effectively to achieve organizational goals.
• Performs routine housekeeping checks on a daily, weekly and monthly basis, to ensure high standards of regulatory compliance and cleanliness of the laboratory.
• Coordinate the procurement of consumables, reagents and materials and takes responsibility for ensuring effective stock control and that spend is kept in-line with budget.
• Lead process improvements within the GLP facilities to improve quality and performance.
• Ensure health and safety audits are performed and reported on a biannually basis.
• Prepare and present oral and written reports as required by supervisors.

Qualification and Experience
• Bsc. Degree in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology or equivalent qualification.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months:

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

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Job application procedure
Submit your CV and Academic documents to :

Human Resources Manager
IFAKARA HEALTH INSTITUTE
#5 Ifakara Street Plot 463 Mikocheni
P.O. Box 78,373
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Email: recruitment@ihi.or.tz 

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