Intern Human Resource Officer Jobs at Ifakara Health Institute 2024

Ifakara Health Institute, or IHI, stands as one of Africa’s top research organizations, consistently working on health innovations that truly make a difference. IHI covers a broad spectrum of research areas, from biomedical sciences to health-systems research, intervention studies, and policy guidance.

Role Overview

Ifakara Health Institute is on the lookout for an energetic Human Resource Officer Intern to join our team. In this role, you’ll dive into various HR tasks like handling recruitment processes, managing leave and timesheets, coordinating health insurance, and much more.

Key Responsibilities

1. Managing the Staff Database

• Keep our staff records up-to-date, including details on temporary staff, collaborators, interns, and volunteers.
• Maintain personnel files, ensuring all critical documents are filed properly and securely.

2. HR Support Functions

• Coordinate with unit leaders and grants office before issuing contracts for temporary staff, collaborators, interns, and volunteers.
• Prepare staff contracts, ensuring they’re signed on time and filed correctly.
• Organize and facilitate the entire recruitment process – from advertising roles to shortlisting candidates, onboarding, and induction.
• Submit new staff details monthly to the Higher Education Students Loan Board.
• Address staff queries related to HR policies, benefits, and other related concerns.
• Review timesheet reports, following up where necessary.

3. Staff Welfare Responsibilities

• Ensure new staff members receive their health insurance cards promptly.
• Manage the Maafa fund processes for staff support in the case of death, and inform new employees about the fund.

4. Additional Duties

• Perform any HR-related duties assigned by your supervisor.

What You’ll Need

Qualifications

• A degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong administrative and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and people skills.
• High regard for confidentiality and professionalism.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility and eagerness to learn in a dynamic environment.
• Commitment to IHI’s values: Integrity, Initiative, Equity, Excellence, and Accountability.

What We Offer

We offer a competitive internship package in line with IHI’s salary scales. This role will provide real-world HR experience within a leading research institution, a fantastic opportunity for those looking to make a difference.

Equal Employment Opportunity

At IHI, we’re committed to an inclusive and supportive workplace. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment. Our hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications and job requirements, and our recruitment process complies with Tanzanian labor laws.

How to Apply

If you’re interested in this internship and meet the qualifications, send your application letter, CV (with your contact details), and copies of academic and professional certificates to the email address below. Be sure your email subject reads: "Human Resource Officer Intern."

Deadline: 5:00 PM on Thursday, October 17, 2024.

Contact Information
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

Apply today to join a team making impactful health innovations across Africa!