Medical Doctor at Emerging Health Initiatives (EHI)

Medical Doctor at Emerging Health Initiatives (EHI)

Medical Doctor 

Organization: Emerging Health Initiatives (EHI)

Location: Kamachumu, Muleba District, Kagera Region, Tanzania

Contract: 2-Year Fixed-Term (Renewable) | 6-Month Probation

Deadline: August 10, 2026, at 5:00 PM EAT

Position Summary

Reports To: EHI Board of Directors

The Medical Doctor will provide clinical leadership, outpatient consultation, emergency case management, and ensure strict compliance with Ministry of Health standards and NHIF requirements at EHI’s new Polyclinic.

Key Responsibilities

• Clinical Care: Provide diagnosis, treatment, prescriptions (via STG), and emergency care.

• Administration & Insurance: Accurately apply ICD-10 disease coding, manage NHIF beneficiaries, secure documentation for claims, and prepare MTUHA reports.

• Leadership: Supervise and mentor clinical staff, maintain Electronic Medical Records (EMR), and support quality improvement audits.

Requirements & Qualifications

Mandatory Requirements:

• Education: Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree.

• Licensure: Active registration with the Medical Council of Tanganyika (MCT) and a valid practicing license.

• Experience: Minimum three (3) years of clinical experience.

• Languages: Fluent in Kiswahili (mandatory) and working knowledge of English.

Mandatory Experience:

• NHIF patient management, claims processing, and reimbursement procedures.

• Standard Treatment Guidelines (STG) and ICD-10 coding.

• MTUHA reporting and EMR software systems.

Added Advantages:

• Experience in private healthcare management or supervising multidisciplinary teams.

• Emergency care, digital health technology, or clinical governance experience.

How to Apply

Send your updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) including at least three (3) professional referees to:

📧 Email: [email protected]

📝 Subject Line: Application for Medical Doctor Position

📅 Deadline: August 10, 2026, at 5:00 PM EAT

🔒 Note: EHI is an equal opportunity employer with a zero-tolerance policy for abuse, exploitation, and misconduct. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.