Medical Doctor (MD) Job at Maternity Africa

We are seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Medical Doctor to join our team. The  successful candidate will provide high-quality patient care, adhering to the highest medical  standards, ethical guidelines and Tanzanian medical regulations.  

The best suitable candidate for this role must be vastly technical, compassionate and experienced  in providing maternal/obstetric care and able to work on a flexible schedule of night duties. 

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Provide an opinion and assist in management of any outpatients or inpatients referred for  review by the midwifery team 
• Engage in teaching ward rounds. 
• Attend all obstetric emergencies when on duty/on call and plan ongoing management of  care. 
• Perform assisted deliveries and caesarean section and otherwise assist the midwifery  team in prevention and management of complications of pregnancy and labour. • Attend and review all patients with early pregnancy complications and be responsible for  planning and implementing medical/surgical management. 
• Mentor and support all members of the multi-disciplinary team in a manner in which  shared goals, shared knowledge and mutual respect are emphasised. 
• To assist during fistula camps – with screening of patients, intraoperative and post operative care.
• Perform on-call duties including weekends and nights as per Kivulini Maternity Centre  roster. 
• Ensure all medical documentation is filled correctly and on time. 
• Be involved in clinical governance including timely reporting and reviewing of clinical  incidents. 

Qualifications and certifications, Experience and Skills required. 

• Qualification in Medical Doctor (MD) degree from an accredited university.  
• Licensure/Certification: Valid medical practicing license in Tanzania and Registration Certificate from Medical Council of Tanganyika 
• Experience: 5 years of experience as a practicing physician preferred. (At-least 3 years  experience in obstetric – e.g., experience in conducting caesarean sections, difficult  deliveries, handling obstetric emergencies, performing minor obstetric repairs and fistula  screening) 
• Skills: 
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and patient-centered skills. 
  • Strong diagnostic and clinical judgment skills. 
  • Ability to provide kind and compassionate care to vulnerable marginalized women.  – Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. 
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills. 
  • Proficiency in electronic health records (EHR) systems. 
  • Knowledge in Tanzania Medical Regulations and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) 

How to Apply

All interested candidates should send their qualifications credential certificates, a cover letter, and a curriculum vitae via E-mail recruitment@maternityafrica.org  by 28th February, 2026.

If you are not contacted within 14 days of the closing date of this job advertisement, please consider your job application unsuccessful this time.