Medical Officer II at Benjamin Mkapa Hospital

Medical Officer II at Benjamin Mkapa Hospital

Medical Officer II

Benjamin Mkapa Hospital

November, 2023

VOLUNTEERS VACANCIES ANNOUNCEMENT

Ref: GA.318/360/01/225

Benjamin Mkapa Hospital is established under the Government Notice No.453 of 2015 which was gazetted by the government on 16th October, 2015 after its inauguration on 13th October, 2015. The establishment of this hospital emanates from the intention of 4th term President of United Republic of Tanzania Dr. Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete to have a hi-tech and modern diagnostic treatment center in Tanzania by 2015 aiming at reducing government burden resulting from referring patients abroad.

The hospital has 400 bed capacity that serve both in and out patient from within and outside the country. At this moment the hospital provides a broad range of health services including Emergency Medicine, Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Imaging (Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Computerized Tomography Scan (CT scan), Mammography, X-ray, Ultrasound, Angiography, Cath-Lab, Laboratory Services, Surgical Services and Radiotherapy Services.

MEDICAL OFFICER II – 1 POST

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Attending in and out patients.
Attending emergency medical duties. iii. Carrying out investigations of admitted patients. iv. Ensuring that prescribed instructions are carried out.
Conducting minor operations. vi. Assisting Surgeons at operations. vii. Carrying out service and participating in major ward rounds. viii. Supervising medical students and interns in clinical duties. ix. Ensuring that patients are properly prepared for surgery.
Participating fully in morning clinical sessions, patient presentation and journal clubs.
Participating in research activities. xii. Participating in outreach programs.
Performing any other duties related to his/her work
To perform other duties assigned by the supervisor

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

Holder of Doctor of Medicine Degree from a recognized institution plus successful completion of Internship and registered with the Medical Council of Tanganyika.

REMUNERATION

50% incentive package in accordance to Ministry of Health Workforce Volunteering Guideline.

GENERAL CONDITIONS.

Applicants must attach an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV) having reliable contacts;
Postal address/post code, e-mail and telephone numbers; ii. Applicants must attach their certified copies of the following certificates:-
Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma/Certificates;
Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma transcripts;
Form IV and Form VI National Examination Certificates;
Professional Registration and Training Certificates from respective
Registration or Regulatory Bodies, (where applicable);
Birth certificate; iii. Attaching copies of the following certificates is strictly not accepted:-
Form IV and form VI results slips;
Testimonials and all Partial transcripts; Certificates from foreign examination bodies for Ordinary or Advanced level education should be verified by The National Examination Council of Tanzania (NECTA).
Professional certificates from foreign Universities and other training institutions should be verified by The Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU) and National Council for Technical Education (NACTE).

Deadline for application is 15th November, 2023.

Only shortlisted candidates will be informed on the date of interview and;

A signed application letter should be written either in Swahili or English and Addressed to Email: [email protected] or

Executive Director,
Benjamin Mkapa Hospital,
P.O. Box 11088,
DODOMA.