Internship Opportunity: Assistant Supply Chain Intern (2 Posts) – Ifakara Health Institute, August 2025
Position: Assistant Supply Chain Intern (2 Posts)
Reports to: Senior Procurement and Supplies Manager
Locations: Dar es Salaam & Bagamoyo
Application Deadline: 7th September 2025
About Ifakara Health Institute (IHI)
The Ifakara Health Institute (IHI) is one of Africa’s leading health research organizations, with decades of experience in developing, testing, and validating health innovations. Guided by its mandate of research, training, and services, IHI’s work spans biomedical and ecological sciences, health systems research, intervention studies, and policy translation.
Role Overview
IHI is seeking two Assistant Supply Chain Interns to support its procurement and supply chain operations. The interns will play a key role in maintaining strong vendor relationships, overseeing ordering and delivery processes, and ensuring goods and services are delivered efficiently, on time, and in compliance with IHI procedures.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Procurement Support
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Assist with preparing and processing purchase requisitions, RFQs, and purchase orders.
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Maintain accurate procurement records for compliance and audits.
Vendor Management
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Support supplier due diligence, onboarding, and performance tracking.
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Update and maintain the approved supplier database.
Materials and Inventory Coordination
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Verify materials requested and ensure timely issuance.
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Liaise with the stores team to track incoming and outgoing goods.
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Support the timely processing of vendor invoices.
Storage and Stock Management
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Ensure proper storage of items according to type and condition.
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Assist in stock counts, discrepancy reconciliation, and reporting.
Procurement Tracking & Reporting
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Maintain daily procurement status reports.
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Keep updated registers of all awarded contracts.
Administrative Support
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Organize procurement records and documents.
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Assist the team with general administrative duties.
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Follow up on approvals to ensure timely processing.
Qualifications and Experience
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Diploma in Procurement and Supply Management or Procurement and Logistics Management.
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Prior experience in a health-related research sector is an added advantage.
Skills and Competencies
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Proficiency in English and Swahili.
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Strong computer skills.
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Ability to build positive vendor relationships.
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Customer service–oriented mindset.
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Good problem-solving and teamwork skills.
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Strong communication and professional demeanor.
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High integrity, results-driven, and able to meet deadlines.
Remuneration
IHI offers an attractive and competitive package aligned with its internship and salary scales.
Equal Opportunity Employer
IHI is an equal opportunity employer. Discrimination or harassment of any kind is not tolerated. Recruitment and employment decisions are based solely on job qualifications and requirements, in line with Tanzanian labor laws.
Application Process
Interested candidates should submit:
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A detailed cover letter
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An updated curriculum vitae (CV)
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Copies of academic and professional certificates
Applications should be submitted via email with the subject line:
Assistant Supply Chain Intern – Dar es Salaam
Submission Address:
Senior Human Resources & Administration Manager
Ifakara Health Institute (IHI)
Plot 463, Mikocheni
P.O. Box 78,373
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Email: recruitment@ihi.or.tz
Deadline: 7th September 2025, 16:30 hrs EAT
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
