Nursing Job at Tanzania Prisons Service

Application ends: August 29, 2025
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Job Description

The Commissioner General of the Prison Service announces job vacancies for Tanzanian youth with a Form Four education (O-Level) and those with skills in various fields at Diploma and Degree levels as outlined in this announcement.

All applicants are required to have the following qualifications:

General Requirements

  • Diploma in Nursing.
  • Citizenship: Must be a Tanzanian citizen with a National Identification Authority (NIDA) ID or number.
  • Age: Form IV graduates must be 18–24 years old; those with specialized skills must be 18–28.
  • Education: Must have a Form IV certificate or higher qualifications as specified.
  • Health: Must be physically and mentally fit, verified by a government doctor.
  • Height: Minimum height of 5’4” for women and 5’7” for men.
  • Marital Status: Must be unmarried and have no children.
  • Background: No tattoos, no criminal record, and no prior government employment.
  • Discipline: Must demonstrate good character and discipline.
  • Commitment: Willing to attend initial prison officer training and work anywhere in Tanzania Mainland.
  • Self-Funding: Must cover personal expenses during the initial recruitment process until reporting for training.

How to Apply

All applications must be submitted through the Prisons Recruitment System (Tanzania Prisons Service Recruitment Management System – TPSRMS), which is accessible via the link: https://ajira.magereza.go.tz available on the Prisons Service website. Applications submitted through any other means will not be accepted.

Address

Kamishna Jenerali wa Magereza
Makao Makuu ya Magereza
Barabara ya Arusha
Eneo la Msalato
S.L.P 1176
DODOMA

NOTE:

  • a) All applicants who were previously expelled from initial prison training courses are not allowed to reapply;
  • b) Any applicant who submits false/forged documents or conceals their actual educational qualifications will be committing a criminal offense and will face strict legal action.

Application Deadline

The deadline for receiving applications is 29th August, 2025.