Gardener Vacancy at Ifakara Health Institute
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 spans a wide spectrum, covering biomedical and ecological sciences, intervention studies, health-systems research, service delivery, and policy translation.
Position summary
Ifakara Health Institute is seeking a qualified Gardener who will be stationed at the Ifakara Branch.
The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of the assigned environment, providing administrative support, and ensuring the smooth running of day-to-day operations. Key responsibilities include cleaning and maintaining the grounds, maintaining office equipment, and providing general support to office staff.
This is an internal advert, and internal applicants are encouraged to apply for this role.
Responsibilities
The Gardener will be responsible for:
- Regular cleaning of buildings to ensure they are always clean.
- Removing waste and ensuring it is taken to the waste bin.
- Providing general support to office staff as needed.
- Performing any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
- Attending administrative duties meetings.
Desired skills
The ideal candidate should have:
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Knowledge of workplace health and safety practices.
- Teamwork and collaboration skills.
- Time management skills.
- Communication skills.
Essential qualification
Applicants should have:
- Primary, secondary, or vocational school education.
- Desired experience
Applicants should have:
- Solid experience in gardening and landscaping.
- Preferred language
The preferred language requirement is:
- Fluency in Swahili language, both written and verbal.
Job opening date: 08 July 2026
Job closing date: 12 July 2026
How to Apply:
