The Executive Director of Liwale District Council, in collaboration with the non-governmental organization Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), which provides maternal and child healthcare services, announces six-month contract job opportunities in the health sector for the following positions:
1. Assistant Nursing Officer Grade II – 15 Posts
A. Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide nursing services
- Collect vital health statistics
- Supervise nurses under their care
- Educate patients and communities about health issues
- Offer preventive and reproductive health services
- Perform other duties as assigned based on education, experience, and skills
B. Qualifications:
- Diploma in Nursing from a government-recognized institution
- Valid Nursing License and registration with the Tanzania Nurses and Midwives Council
C. Salary: According to government guidelines: TGHS B
2. Assistant Pharmaceutical Technician – 2 Positions
A. Duties and Responsibilities:
- Prepare needs and usage of medicines and medical supplies
- Order, store, and distribute medicines and supplies
- Prepare usage reports
- Maintain records
- Perform other duties as assigned based on education, experience, and skills
B. Qualifications:
- Completed Form Four (O-Level) and one-year training in a health-related field involving pharmaceuticals
C. Salary: According to government guidelines: TGHS A
3. Medical Officer Grade II – 1 Position
A. Duties and Responsibilities:
- Conduct all medical-related duties in hospitals including pediatric care, obstetrics/gynecology, general and emergency surgeries
- Provide and oversee health education and improve public health
- Monitor, investigate, and prevent disease outbreaks
- Keep statistics in line with HMIS (MTUHA) standards
- Plan and evaluate health services
- Train students and workers
- Supervise and guide junior staff
- Conduct and disseminate health research
- Develop and implement strategies to improve health services
- Prepare health service plans and budgets
- Participate in medical audits and quality improvements
- Provide outreach health services
- Perform other duties as assigned based on education, experience, and skills
B. Qualifications:
- Medical Degree from a government-recognized institution
- Completion of a one-year internship
- Registered with the Medical Council of Tanganyika
C. Salary: According to government guidelines: TGHS E
General Conditions for Applicants
- Must be a Tanzanian citizen
- Aged between 18 and 45 years
- Attach a copy of the birth certificate
- Job title should be clearly indicated in the application heading
- Attach a detailed CV with reliable contact details and three referees
- Attach certified copies of academic and professional certificates including:
- Form IV certificate
- Professional training certificate
- Birth certificate
- Recent passport-size photo with name written on the back
- Testimonials, provisional results, or result slips will not be accepted
- False information will result in legal action
- All certificate copies must be certified by a court or oath commissioner
How to Apply
Applications can be in English or Kiswahili
Applications should be sent by post to the address below or via email: ded@liwaledc.go.tz
Postal address
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR,
LIWALE DISTRICT COUNCIL,
P.O. Box 23,
LIWALE
Application Deadline
Deadline for applications: May 20, 2025 at 3:30 PM
