Vacancies
Ifakara Health Institute (IHI) is one of Africa's most eminent health research organizations. With a history of more than 50 years, IHI is an independent, non-profit organization, registered in Tanzania and led by Tanzanians. IHI conducts a wide range of health-related research, including biomedical and environmental studies, trials of drugs, vaccines and diagnostics, health-systems research, and monitoring and evaluation.

IHI invites applications from interested, suitable and qualified Tanzanians to fill the following positions.
STORES OFFICERS – (2 POSTS –DAR)
POSITION SUMMARY
Ifakara Health Institute (IHI) seeks exceptional individuals to strengthen the stores in Finance & Accounts department to meet standards of excellence required of a world-class research institute. Stores Officer reports to Senior Stores Officer will be responsible for day to day running of store unit within the portfolio of receiving of stores recording and issuing.
DUTIES OF STORES OFFICER.
• Initiation of purchase requisitions for stock items.
• Receiving and issuing of stores
• Prepare accountability of stores received, transfers and issues.
• Check inventory records for accuracy.
• Processing suppliers invoices for payment.
• Follow up to ensure advance payments have been received and properly accounted for.
• Calculating minimum and maximum stock levels so as to ensure efficient use of stock.
• Participate in the annual stock taking.
• Insure store items are well arranged and the store Unit is clean.
Ensure that stores records are well safeguarded
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE.
• First Degree or Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supplies or equivalent. 
MODE OF APPLICATION:
Candidates meeting the above job requirements should send:
- letter of application
- detailed CV including contact details and referees
- scan/photocopy of academic and professional certificates to the following address:-
Apply to:
Chief Human Resources Officer, 
Ifakara Health Institute,
Kiko Avenue, Mikocheni,
P.O.Box 78373,
Dar es Salaam.
E mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
The dead line for submission of application is 05th July 2015, only successful candidates will be contacted
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Vacancies
Ifakara Health Institute (IHI) is one of Africa's most eminent health research organizations. With a history of more than 50 years, IHI is an independent, non-profit organization, registered in Tanzania and led by Tanzanians. IHI conducts a wide range of health-related research, including biomedical and environmental studies, trials of drugs, vaccines and diagnostics, health-systems research, and monitoring and evaluation.
IHI invites applications from interested, suitable and qualified Tanzanians to fill the following positions.
ACCOUNTING OFFICER- (2 POST DAR)
POSITION SUMMARY
Ifakara Health Institute (IHI) seeks exceptional individuals to strengthen the stores in Finance & Accounts department to meet standards of excellence required of a world-class research institute Accounting officer will reporting to the Senior  Accountant, the accountant  is responsible for day to day management of projects within the portfolio, Review project budgets, initiate/process payments approved by project leaders, keep records of daily movement of project transaction, reporting and follow up on clearance of advance payments
DUTIES OF ACCOUNTS OFFICER.
• Prepare projects report as per the donor requirements
• Provide monthly project financial status  reports to projects leaders  ( and whenever needed)
• Prepare and submit monthly cash and budget balances  to Project Management Accountant
• Prepare annual project cash flow report  and submit the same to project leaders
• Prepare and submit quarterly projects reconciliation report to the Project Management accountant for review.
• Provision of information requested by donors with liaison with Project Management Accountant. 
(Financial Report, Projections, Copies of Vouchers etc) 
• Initiate payments and  process payments
• Keep records of daily movements of project transactions ( Project subsidiary ledger)
• Verify imprest retirement
• Keep track and record all projects fixed assets – in the respective project fixed assets register
• Keep copies of donor contracts ( soft and hard copies) and all project reports 
• (custodian of project documents) 
• Work with project leaders to review budgets before submitting the same to the project budget team
• Control project expenditure v/s budget 
• Manage TGs transaction and reports
• Control of TGs budgets 
QUALIFICATIONS QUALITIES AND EXPERIENCE.
• First degree or advanced Diploma in Accounts, a certification in Accounts will be an added advantage. 
• Project Management skills will be an added advantage. 
MODE OF APPLICATION:
Candidates meeting the above job requirements should send:
- letter of application
- detailed CV including contact details and referees
- scan/photocopy of academic and professional certificates to the following address:-
Chief of Human Resources Officer,
Ifakara Health Institute,
Kiko Avenue, Mikocheni,
P.O.Box 78373,
Dar es Salaam.
E mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
The dead line for submission of application is 05th July 2015.Only successful candidates will be called for Interviews.
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Vacancies
Ifakara Health Institute (IHI) is one of Africa's most eminent health research organizations. With a history of more than 50 years, IHI is an independent, non-profit organization, registered in Tanzania and led by Tanzanians. IHI conducts a wide range of health-related research, including biomedical and environmental studies, trials of drugs, vaccines and diagnostics, health-systems research, and monitoring and evaluation.
IHI invites applications from interested, suitable and qualified Tanzanians to fill the following positions.
SENIOR ACCOUNTANT - ERP IMPLEMENTATION AND SUPPORT- (1POST –DAR)
POSITION SUMMARY
Ifakara Health Institute (IHI) seeks exceptional individuals to strengthen the Finance & Accounts department to meet standards of excellence required of a world-class research institute 
Senior Accountant ERP implementation and support reports to Chief Finance Officer will be responsible for the successful financial implementation of new systems initiatives with financial impact and the day to day operational support of the financial systems across IHI. 
DUTIES OF SENIOR ACCOUNTANT - ERP IMPLEMENTATION AND SUPPORT.
• Strong technical accountant able to pick up quickly on IHI’s systems and processes in order to train other staff 
• Understand IHI internal and external reporting needs such as statutory, donor and management reporting
• Document IHI’s processes and needs to translate into system requirements
• Determine essential go live needs and communicate these to CFO on an ongoing basis 
• Highlight problem areas that need urgent attention in order to remain on tight go live dates for projects and within the day to day operations of the businesses.
• Learn how to set up and use the ERP system at each site to be able to operationally support, extend and maintain.
• Liaise with other senior accountants and each site to develop and maintain IHI’s new chart of accounts
• Monitoring the upload of approved budget for multi-cost center in the accounting software.
• Closely follow-up on the system enhancement on the budgetary control processes in each cost centre as well as total budget,
• Provide written update report to the project owner on a monthly basis tracking spend, achievement and risks and a weekly project highlight on report identifying achievement and risks. 
• Strong technical accountant able to pick up quickly on IHI’s systems and processes in order to train other staff. 
• Understand IHI internal and external reporting needs such as statutory, donor and management reporting
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE.
• University degree in accounting and finance, professional accounting qualification such as ACCA, CA, CPA or equivalent will be an added advantage. 
• Applicants will ideally have experience in systems implementations and will have super user capability. With experience  of more than 5 years at the senior level in the complex accounting environment, including leadership role in a business strategy, planning or analytics. 
MODE OF APPLICATION:
Candidates meeting the above job requirements should send:
- letter of application
- detailed CV including contact details and referees
- scan/photocopy of academic and professional certificates to the following address:-
Chief of Professional Development
Ifakara Health Institute,
Kiko Avenue, Mikocheni,
P.O.Box 78373,
Dar es Salaam.
E mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
The dead line for submission of application is 05th July 2015.Only successful candidates will be called for Interviews.
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Vacancies
Ifakara Health Institute (IHI) is one of Africa's most eminent health research organizations. With a history of more than 50 years, IHI is an independent, non-profit organization, registered in Tanzania and led by Tanzanians. IHI conducts a wide range of health-related research, including biomedical and environmental studies, trials of drugs, vaccines and diagnostics, health-systems research, and monitoring and evaluation.
IHI invites applications from interested, suitable and qualified Tanzanians to fill the following positions.
SENIOR STORES OFFICER- (1 POST DAR)
POSITION SUMMARY
Ifakara Health Institute (IHI) seeks exceptional individuals to strengthen the stores in Finance & Accounts department to meet standards of excellence required of a world-class research institute
Senior Stores officer will report to the Chief Finance officer and undertake the day to day supervision of the stores and staff to deliver a customer focused services in accordance with the laid done procedures..
DUTIES OF SENIOR STORES OFFICER.
• To insure that purchase requisition for store standard stock stores is based on time to avoid stock out thus frustrating the operations of the institute.
• To insure arrangement for delivery or collection agreed time from suppliers is undertaken and monitored against performance criteria and where suppliers do not meet the correct standards be proactive in resolving the issues.
• To ensure the integrity and security of the stores is maintained at all time.
• To insure accurate accountability of all transactions (receipts and issues) to and from the stores.
• To facilitate periodic test checks of quantities held in stock.
• To insure audit queries rose concerning store accounting and operations are attended to promptly.
•  Lease with the management to insure that trends are accommodated with in minimum 
– maximum criteria and insure the effective use of imprest stocks providing regular performance reports to management.
•  Ensure the stores area is kept clean and tidy and free from hazards.
• Guide the management for further improvement in processes and in stores management.
QUALIFICATIONS QUALITIES AND EXPERIENCE.
• First degree or Advanced Diploma in Materials Management or equivalent qualification and a holder of CPSP who is registered by a Professional body. 
• A holder of Master’s Degree will be an added advantage
• At least 5 years work experience including 2+ years in senior position.
• Understanding of modern IT accounting Systems.
• Leadership and management experience, including ability to communicate effectively with senior management.
• Master’s Degree will add advantage 
MODE OF APPLICATION:
Candidates meeting the above job requirements should send:
- letter of application
- detailed CV including contact details and referees
- scan/photocopy of academic and professional certificates to the following address:-
Chief of Professional Development
Ifakara Health Institute,
Kiko Avenue, Mikocheni,
P.O.Box 78373,
Dar es Salaam.
E mail: recruitment@ihi.or.tz
The dead line for submission of application is 05th July 2015.Only successful candidates will be called for Interviews.
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