Senior Medical Doctor at Shanta Mining Company

Senior Medical Doctor at Shanta Mining Company

Position: Senior Medical Doctor

Company: Shanta Mining Company Limited (New Luika Gold Mine)

Department: Health and Community

Location: Tanzania (Remote Mine Site)

Reports To: Occupational Health Manager

Roster: 6 Weeks ON, 3 Weeks OFF

Job ID: 146474

Position Purpose

The Senior Medical Doctor provides overall clinical leadership and oversees full-scope medical services at New Luika Gold Mine, encompassing primary care, emergency medicine, trauma management, occupational health surveillance, and public health initiatives. Reporting to the Occupational Health Manager, this role manages the on-site clinic operations, medical personnel, emergency evacuations, and statutory compliance in accordance with Tanzanian regulations and Shanta Gold corporate standards.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Clinical Leadership & Medical Care:

  • Provide expert clinical diagnosis, treatment, and medical case management for all employee health conditions, occupational injuries, and trauma emergencies.

  • Lead emergency medical response protocols, critical care stabilization, aeromedical evacuations, and referral coordination with external hospitals.

• Clinic Operations & Team Management:

  • Direct daily operations of the on-site medical facility in compliance with Tanzanian laws, Medical Council of Tanganyika (MCT) regulations, and OSHA guidelines.

  • Manage clinic staff schedules, performance reviews, training programs, leave rotations, and multidisciplinary team development.

  • Oversee procurement, inventory controls, pharmaceutical registers, and budget allocation for medical consumables and equipment.

• Occupational & Public Health Programs:

  • Formulate and supervise occupational health surveillance programs, pre-employment screening, periodic checks, and return-to-work fitness evaluations in partnership with HR.

  • Design and execute public health strategies targeting malaria, HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, non-communicable diseases (NCDs), and community health dispensary support projects.

  • Maintain comprehensive medical records, confidential health registries, and statutory compliance reporting.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education & Professional Registration:

  • Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB / MBBS) or equivalent medical degree.

  • Master’s Degree in Public Health, Occupational Medicine, or Emergency Medicine is desirable.

  • Full registration and a valid, active practicing license from the Medical Council of Tanganyika (MCT).

  • Valid certifications in Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS).

• Experience & Technical Skills:

  • Minimum of seven (7) years post-internship clinical experience.

  • At least three (3) years of supervisory/clinical management experience in an industrial, mining, remote site, or occupational health environment.

  • Expert knowledge of Tanzanian health legislation, OSHA statutory guidelines, and emergency medical management.

  • Excellent leadership, clinical decision-making, and communication skills suitable for a 6×3 remote rotational deployment.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified medical professionals are requested to submit their application package as follows:

1. Required Documents:

   • Application Letter

   • Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)

   • Copies of relevant academic degrees, professional certificates, and active MCT practicing license

2. Email Destination: Send your complete application to [email protected]

3. Email Subject Line: Explicitly state “Senior Medical Doctor” in the email subject line.

4. Application Deadline: 08 October 2026

Recruitment Fraud Warning & Equal Opportunity:

Shanta Mining Company Limited is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not charge any application, processing, or recruitment fees at any stage. Applicants who do not hear from the company within fourteen (14) days following the closing date should consider their application unsuccessful.