Job Description
Songwe Regional Referral Hospital is inviting qualified Tanzanian citizens to apply for one-year volunteer contract positions at the hospital in Songwe Region.
All applicants must meet the following requirements:
1. Be a Tanzanian citizen aged between 18 and 35 years.
2. Submit a CV showing a correct postal address and telephone numbers.
3. Provide the names and telephone numbers of two referees/sponsors who are Government employees.
4. Attach letters from the two referees containing their correct addresses and telephone numbers.
5. Submit relevant professional certificates. Testimonials, provisional results, statements of results, and Form IV result slips are not accepted.
6. Applicants who studied outside Tanzania must have their certificates verified and approved by TCU or NACTE, as applicable.
7. Attach lawyer-certified copies of the birth certificate, Form IV certificate, Form VI certificate where applicable, professional/academic certificate, and a passport-size photograph.
8. Attach a professional license from the relevant professional council where applicable.
9. Attach a copy of the NIDA identification card or NIDA number.
10. Ensure that all information and qualifications submitted are genuine. False information or forged qualifications may lead to legal action.
Responsibilities
- Provide medical services for various diseases, including paediatric conditions, maternal health, routine surgery, and emergency surgery.
- Provide and supervise health education and community health promotion.
- Investigate, monitor, and prevent disease outbreaks.
- Maintain health statistics in accordance with MTUHA principles.
- Plan and evaluate health services.
- Teach students and health workers.
- Supervise employees under their responsibility.
- Teach students in health colleges within the assigned area.
- Conduct research and disseminate findings.
- Develop strategies for improving the quality of medical services.
- Prepare health-service plans and budget estimates.
- Participate in medical audits and quality improvement activities.
- Provide outreach services.
- Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications
- Applicants must have Form IV or Form VI education, and a Degree in Medicine from a Government-recognized university or college. Applicants must also have completed internship and obtained registration from the Medical Council of Tanganyika (MCT).
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