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Saifee Hospital Zanzibar is a registered Organization that manages the operation of eight district hospitals of the Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar, under the Ministry of Health of Zanzibar (MOH).

Mission: To deliver accessible, high-quality healthcare to all communities in Zanzibar by fostering innovation, compassion, and collaboration between district hospitals.
Vision: To become a model of excellence in healthcare delivery across Zanzibar, ensuring every district hospital serves as a beacon of health, wellness, and community care.

On behalf of the Ministry of Health, Saifee Hospital Zanzibar is looking for young, energetic, well-experienced, and academically strong individuals to fill 240 positions for Medical Doctors and 360 positions for Registered Nurses.

Medical Doctors (240 Positions)

General Requirements:

• Full licensure with the Medical Council of Tanganyika (MCT)
• Minimum 1 year of post-internship clinical experience
• BLS certification (mandatory)
• ACLS, ATLS, or PALS certifications are a strong advantage
• Ability to work flexibly across Emergency, OPD, IPD, ICU, NICU, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Surgery, Medicine, and Pediatrics
• Nationality: Tanzanian

Responsibilities:

• Patient Care – Diagnose, treat, and monitor patient conditions; provide emergency and chronic care.
• Medical Documentation – Maintain detailed and accurate patient records.
• Communication – Collaborate with healthcare teams and communicate clearly with patients and families.
• Clinical Procedures – Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures while ensuring safety standards.
• Education & Training – Mentor interns and participate in CME activities.
• Ethical & Legal Responsibilities – Uphold confidentiality, ethics, and reporting obligations.
• Teamwork & Leadership – Lead rounds and coordinate multidisciplinary care.
• Quality Improvement & Auditing – Participate in audits and protocol improvement.
• Administrative Duties – Manage forms, referrals, and schedules.
• Public Health & Preventive Care – Support community health and prevention initiatives.

Registered Nurses (Degree/Diploma) (360 Positions)

General Requirement: Citizen of Tanzania, Age: Above 18 Years.

General Nursing Staff

• Qualification: Diploma in Nursing (preferred BSc for senior roles)
• Experience: 0–2 years
• Role: Bedside care, medication administration, monitoring vitals, documentation

Emergency & Casualty Nurses

• Qualification: Diploma/BSc Nursing with trauma/emergency training desirable
• Experience: 2–3 years
• Role: Triage, resuscitation, emergency stabilization

ICU/Critical Care Nurses

• Qualification: BSc or Diploma with ICU training
• Experience: 2–4 years
• Role: Manage ventilators, critical monitoring, assist in life-saving care

Operation Theatre (OT) Nurses – Scrub Nurses

• Qualification: Diploma/BSc Nursing; OT certification preferred
• Experience: 1–3 years
• Role: Scrubbing, maintaining sterility, assisting surgeons

Maternity & Obstetric Nurses

• Qualification: Diploma/BSc with Midwifery
• Experience: 1–3 years
• Role: Conduct deliveries, maternal and newborn care

Pediatric Nurses

• Qualification: Diploma/BSc Nursing; Pediatric training desirable
• Experience: 1–3 years
• Role: Care for children and neonates, immunization support

Infection Control Nurse

• Qualification: BSc Nursing (preferred)
• Experience: 3–5 years
• Role: Implement infection prevention protocols, conduct audits

Nurse Educator

• Qualification: BSc minimum, MSc preferred
• Experience: 4–6 years clinical and teaching
• Role: Conduct CNE programs, mentoring, and training

Ward In-Charge (Unit Supervisors)

• Qualification: BSc or Diploma with 5+ years of experience
• Experience: Supervisory and leadership experience
• Role: Supervise ward activities, manage rosters, ensure quality care

Anesthetic Nurse

• Qualification: Diploma/BSc Nursing with anesthesia training preferred
• Experience: 2–3 years
• Role: Assist anesthetists pre-op, intra-op & post-op, patient monitoring

Application Process

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications to:

Saifee Hospital Zanzibar Ltd
P.O. Box 1778
Saateni, Malawi Road, House Number 52, Zanzibar.
Email: saifeeshz.central@gmail.com

Please include:

• Updated CV
• Copies of educational and professional credentials
• Copy of License (Medical License for Doctors, Nursing License for Nurses)
• Reference letters (if available)

Application Deadline

The deadline for this application is October 21, 2025

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.