Clinical Officer

About this role

Ifakara Health Institute (IHI) is seeking an experienced Clinical Officer to support clinical trial implementation in Tanzania. The role bridges patient care and diagnostics by managing laboratory investigations to support accurate diagnosis and treatment. Reporting to the Trial Coordinator, the Clinical Officer will be responsible for ensuring protocol compliance across all trial activities, managing participant recruitment and follow-up, performing clinical procedures according to study protocols, maintaining accurate documentation of all trial-related activities, reporting safety events, engaging with communities, and contributing to research outputs and team capacity building. Candidates must hold a Diploma in Clinical Medicine or a related field and possess current Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training with substantial clinical trial experience.

Familiarity with ethical guidelines and regulatory requirements for research with human participants is essential, along with strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective community engagement. Preferred qualifications, while not explicitly enumerated in the source, may include prior experience in a research hospital or academic health institution setting. Ifakara Health Institute is a leading Tanzanian health research organization operating as a registered charitable institution under the Income Tax Act. The Institute conducts clinical trials, health systems research, and training across multiple disease areas, contributing to evidence-based health policies in Tanzania and the wider region.

This is a full-time position based in Tanzania with a contract duration aligned to the programme cycle. No specific salary or benefits information is provided in the source. Applications must be submitted online through the Ifakara Health Institute Recruitment Portal by 16:30 hours East Africa Time on 14 August 2026.