Duties and Responsibilities
To participate in the planning and implementation of quality improvement strategies.
To coordinate preparation of department budget input.
To review inputs for, and coordinate preparation of periodical reports.
To carry out operational and investigative research and issue reports accordingly.
To review conditions of hospitalized staff and advise on appropriate medication.
To supervise patients’ case presentation and participate in training other staff.
To plan and carry out research.
To attend to IPPM Clinics.
To set performance targets for all staff in the unit and ensure that all staff have
elaborate job plans.
To supervise, appraise staff and identify development and training needs.
To perform any other duty assigned from time to time by the supervisor.
1.3
Required Qualifications
Holder of three or more years Postgraduate Degree (M.Med/M.Dent.) in one of the
medical fields.
Must be registered with the Medical Council of Tanganyika
Mmust have worked as a specialist Medical Doctor for not less than three years
Must have published not less than two research papers in their areas of specialization in
the last six years, one of which he must be the principal author.
Must be computer literate
2.0. MEDICAL SPECIALIST II (30 POSITIONS)
2.1
Reports to: Head of Firm
2.2
Duties and Responsibilities
To provide routine specialized medical services for in-patients and out patients in
their areas of specialization.
To participate in the training of student doctors in their areas of specialization.
To plan, supervise and evaluate medical services offered in their respective fields.
To prepare periodic reports regarding medical services
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To carry out research in the medical field and publish results for use by other
experts.
To supervise junior medical doctors and give them needed technical advice in their
respective areas of specialization.
To plan and supervise outreach programmes in their areas of specialization.
To carry out any other duties as assigned from time to time by their supervisors.
2.3
Required Qualifications
Holder of Doctor of Medicine degree with three or more years Masters Degree in
one of the medical fields.
Must be registered with the Medical Council of Tanganyika.
3.0.
MEDICAL OFFICER II ( 25 POSITIONS)
Adult cardiology
- 4 positions
Paediatric Cardiology
- 2 positions
Cardiothoracic&Vascular Surgery
- 2 positions
Cardiac Anaethesiology
- 2 positions
Other clinical areas
- 15 positions
3.1. Reports to: Head of Firm
3.2. Duties and Responsibilities
To perform Medical duties in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Surgery, Medicine,
Paediatrics, Preventive Medicine and Emergencies.
To perform daily ward rounds with specialists on call and prepare patients case
notes.
To perform all investigations for patients.
To attend general outpatient clinics.
To prepare all patients for any surgery/procedure.
To carry out post -operative follow ups.
To carry out any other duties as assigned from time to tim
3.3 Required Qualifications and Experience
Holder of Doctor of Medicine Degree from any recognized University/institution
Must have successful completed one year Internship programme and registered
with the Medical Council of Tanganyika.
Must have maximum of three years work experience in a District or Regional
Hospitals.
Must be computer literate.
4.0 BIOMEDICAL ENGINEER II (2 POSITIONS)
4.1
Reports to: Head, Maintenance
4.2
Duties and Responsibilities
To carry out preventive maintenance schedules for all laboratory and Hospital
equipment.
To carry out inspection and calibration of theatre equipment.
To ensure safe custody of workshop tools.
To ensure timely availability of spares for repairs and maintenance.
To perform any other duties that may be assigned from time to time by superior
4.3
Required Qualifications
Holder of Bachelor of Science Degree in Biomedical Engineering or equivalent
qualification from a recognized institution.
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Must be registered with and approved by the Engineers Registration Board (ERB) as
Professional Engineer.
Must be computer literate
5.0
CARDIOVASCULAR / ECG TECHNOLOGIST II (6 POSITIONS)
5.1
Reports to: Head of Unit
5.2
Duties and Responsibilities
To assist doctors during cardiac testing procedures and surgeries.
To assist doctors in pacemaker insertion.
To monitor patient blood pressure and heart rate with ECG machines.
To explain testing procedures to patient to obtain cooperation and reduce anxiety.
To prepare reports of diagnostic procedures for interpretation by physician.
To observe gauges, recorder, and video screens of data analysis system during
imaging of cardiovascular system.
To operate diagnostic imaging equipment to produce contrast enhanced
radiographs of heart and cardiovascular system.
To observe ultrasound display screen and listen to signals to record vascular
information such as blood pressure, limb volume changes, oxygen saturation and
cerebral circulation.
To assess cardiac physiology and calculate valve areas from blood flow velocity
measurements.
To obtain and record patient identification, medical history and test results.
To perform any other duties as assigned by Supervisor.
5.3
Required Qualifications
Holder of three years Diploma in Clinical Medicine or Advanced Diploma in Medicine
with additional training in an aesthesia, invasive cardiology, or echocardiography
and stress ECG with three years experience from a reputable organization.
Must be computer literate
6.0 PERFUSIONIST (5 POSITIONS)
6.1
Reports to: Head of Unit
6.2
Duties and Responsibilities
To assemble, maintain and operate extracorporeal circulation equipment, intra-
aortic balloon pumps, cell saver and other heart assist devices to support or
temporarily replace patients' cardiopulmonary functions during open-heart
surgery;
To administer blood products, drugs and other substances through heart- lung
machines and other devices as directed by cardiac surgeons and anesthetists to
maintain adequate flow of oxygenated blood to all organs of the body;
To monitor vital signs to support and maintain patients'
physiological functions and metabolic needs during cardiopulmonary surgery;
To accurately complete Perfusion record, worksheet and related
paperwork are accurately completed and an appropriate action is formulated
based on the individual patient condition (including, but not limited to: knowledge
of patient’s history, pre-op status, lab and cardiac cath. reports, etc.)
To participate in routine maintenance, calibration and inspection of all perfusion
related equipment;
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To cover emergency procedures during the night, weekends and public holidays;
To perform any other duties assigned by superior from time to time.
6.3
Required Qualifications
Holder of a B.Sc in Nursing or Clinical Medicine with added training in Perfusion
Science of its equivalent from a recognized institution with relevant experience from
a reputable Hospital.
Friendly disposition and good customer care
Must be computer literate
7.0
STOCK VERIFIER II (1 POSITION)
7.1
Reports to: Chief Internal Auditor
7.2
Duties and Responsibilities
To do reconciliation of stock balances;
To liaise with Internal Audit on matters pertaining to stocks;
To undertake periodical stock taking/stock check;
To maintain stock verification records.
To perform any other duties as may be assigned.
7.3
Required Qualifications
Holder of a Degree in Procurement and Supply Management or Bachelor with
Procurement and Logistics Management option or equivalent.
Must also be a Holder of Certified Supplies Professional (CSP)
Must have sound knowledge in computer and applications
8.0. CLINICAL OPTOMETRIST II (2 POSITIONS)
8.1. Reports to: Head of Department of Opthalmology
8.2. Duties and Responsibilities
To conduct visual analysis.
To prescribe optical prescriptions.
To maintain optical aids.
To keep and maintain patients statistics.
To perform any other duties as may be directed by supervisor.
8.3. Required Qualifications
Holder of three years Diploma in Clinical Optometry or its
equivalent from a recognized institution.
9.0 NURSING OFFICER II (9 POSITIONS)
9.1
Reports to: Ward/Unit In-charge
9.2
Duties and Responsibilities
To provide care to patients following nursing process
To provide high quality nursing care using appropriate nursing process.
To assess patient’s condition, plan, implement, document, and evaluate
individualized Nursing care using appropriate nursing model in accordance with the
hospital nursing policy.
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To ensure all drugs and other treatments are given to the patients as prescribed and
observe any adverse condition.
To maintain a professional friendly atmosphere and create a dignified environment.
To follow hospital policy in respect of custody and administration of all drugs, with
special observation to DDA drugs.
To maintain personal contact with patients, their relatives and visitors to enhance
the patient’s quality of life, dignity and the good standing of the hospital.
To ensure the safe care and custody of patients property in accordance with the
hospital policy.
Report any accident/incident, loss or theft to the Senior Nursing Officer and
complete necessary statements promptly.
To maintain health and safety at work by ensuring that infection prevention and
control principles are followed.
To perform any other duties as assigned by superiors from time to time.
9.3
Required Qualifications
Holder of B.Sc. Degree in Nursing or its equivalent from a recognized institution plus
successful completion of Internship.
Must be registered with Tanzania Nurses and Midwives Council.
Must have a valid license to practice.
Must be computer literate
10.0 ASSISTANT NURSING OFFICER II ( 130 POSITIONS)
10.1
Reports to: Block Manager
10.2
Duties and Responsibilities
To assess patients’ conditions and identify their needs.
To ensure treatments are carried out as prescribed and observe any side effects.
To follow hospital policy in respect of custody and administration of all drugs (with
specific observation to DDA drugs).
To maintain personal contact with patients, their relatives and visitors to enhance
the patient’s quality of life, and the good standing of the hospital.
To ensure the safe care and custody of patient’s property in accordance with the
hospital policy.
To ensure that Health and Safety of the clients are maintained at work by abiding to
the Infection prevention and control principles.
To maintain a professional friendly atmosphere and create a dignified environment.
To do any other duties as may be assigned by Supervisor.
10.3 Required Qualifications
Holder of Diploma/advanced Diploma in Nursing or its equivalent from a recognized
institution.
Must be registered by a Tanzania Nurses and Midwives Council.
Work experience in Cardiac /Surgery/ICU /CCU or Theatre is an added advantage.
Must have ‘’ O’’ level/’’ A’’ level certificate of secondary education
Must have a valid license to practice
Must be computer literate
11 .0 ASSISTANT NURSING OFFICER I ( 6 POSITIONS)
11 .1 Reports to: Unit/Ward In-charge
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11.2
Duties and Responsibilities
To provide nursing care to patients.
To attend to MCH anti-natal services.
To perform nursing duties including taking care of patients
and administering medicines.
To report on serious patients who need emergency attention.
To do any other duties as may be assigned by Supervisor.
11.3 Required Qualifications
Holder of three years Nursing Diploma or its equivalent from a recognized
institution and licensed as a Staff Nurse by the Tanzania Nurses and
Midwives Council, with relevant work experience of at least three years.
Must be computer literate
12.0
SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER I ( 1 position)
12.1 Reports to: HOD, Compensation and Industrial Relations
12.2 Duties and Responsibilities
To be in-charge of a section.
To deal with personnel/administrative services including recruitment,
promotions, remunerations, pensions, leave and terminal benefits.
To provide assistance and guidance to subordinate officers
To assess work performance and appraise staff potential and
development needs.
To act as secretary to designated committees and ensure
implementation of resolutions.
To compile and prepare Manpower Data Bank.
To allocate manpower according requirements.
To identify manpower needs and ensure proper utilization of human
resources.
To assist in collecting, analyzing and presenting manpower statistics.
To carry out any other duties as assigned from time to time.
12.3 Required Qualifications
Holder of a University Degree with bias in Public Administration, Human
Resource Management, Personnel Management, Planning, Industrial
Relations or Hospital Administration from a recognized institution, with not
less than nine years relevant work experience.
Friendly disposition and good customer care
Must be computer literate
14.0 HEALTH RECORDS TECHNICIAN II (3 POSITIONS)
14.1
Reports to: Head, Medical Records
14.2
Duties and Responsibilities
Organize In and Out Patients Clinics
Ensure clear Management of the Hospital administrative statistics.
Code and classify diseases and diagnosis report.
Designing of the Records Room and working materials.
Implement proper system of daily collection and reporting of ward returns
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Assists and participate in training in medical fields
Engage in the professionals developments
Manage and organize data processing.
Handling all customer/patients complains relating to functions
Execute Quality Improvements programmes.
Assists in implementing periodical reporting system.
Ensure clear confidentiality and security of the patient’s information.
Plan, supervise and co-ordinate health records works.
To facilitate availability of records and statistical data for carrying out research.
14.3
Required Qualifications
Holder of a two years Certificate in Health Records or equivalent qualification
from a recognized institution.
Friendly disposition and good customer care
Computer literacy is an added advantage.
15.0 HEALTH LABORATORY TECHNOLOGIST II (5 POSITIONS)
15.1
Reports to: Head, Diagnostic Laboratories
15.2
Duties and Responsibilities
To prepare re-agents for routine examination of patients.
To carry out diagnostic procedures as advised by Doctors.
To ensure that all laboratory equipment are in working order and report any
malfunction to the concerned authorities.
To ensure that the laboratory is kept clean and the glassware is available and
clean.
To ensure that all samples for investigations are kept in safe custody.
To maintain a record of the findings of all investigations carried out.
To perform any other duties as may be directed by his/her supervisor
15.0 OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST II ( 1 POSITION)
15.1
Reports to: Head, Psychiatry
15.2
Duties and Responsibilities
To keep and maintain patients records and statistics.
To take care of equipments in the Unit/department and report any malfunctions.
To carry out occupational Therapist duties under supervision.
To maintain records and provide written and verbal reports as required.
To maintain an accurate record of the services provided to patients.
To perform any other duties assigned by superior from time to time.
15.3
Required Qualifications
Holder of three years Diploma in Occupational Therapy or its equivalent with an
experience of one year from a recognized institution.
Computer literacy is an added advantage
16.0 OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST I (2 POSITIONS)
16.1. Reports to: Head, Psychiatry
16.2 Duties and Responsibilities
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To take care of equipments in the Unit/department and report any malfunctions.
To design simple aids for the unit.
To perform any other duties assigned by superior from time to time.
16.3 Required Qualifications
Holder of three years Diploma in Occupational Therapy or its equivalent from a
recognized institution, with at least three years relevant experience.
Good customer orientation
Must be computer literate
17.0 PHYSIOTHERAPIST II (3 POSITIONS)
17.1
Reports to: Head, Rehabilitative Medicine
17.2
Duties and Responsibilities
To treat patients under supervision of senior staff.
To keep and maintain patients records and statistics.
To take care of equipments in the Unit/department and report any malfunctions.
To perform any other duties assigned by superior from time to time.
17.3
Required Qualifications
Holder of three years Diploma in Physiotherapy or its equivalent with an experience of
one from a recognized institution.
Computer literacy is an added advantage
18.0 RADIOGRAPHER II (2 POSITIONS)
18.1
Reports to: Head, Radiology
18.2
Duties and Responsibilities
To make sure that the radiation protection in the department is maintained.
To assist Radiographer in-charge on the preparation and administration of contrast
agents.
To prepare patients for further procedure.
To assist Radiographer in setting control for correct exposures.
To perform any other duties as may be directed by supervisor.
18.3
Required Qualifications
Holder of three years Diploma in Radiography or equivalent qualification who is
registered by the National Radiation Commission.
Must be computer literate
19.0 HEALTH LABORATORY SCIENTIFIC OFFICER II (1 POSITION)
19.1
Reports to: Head, Diagnostic Laboratories
19.2
Duties and Responsibilities
To perform specified technical tasks and monitor activities of subordinates.
To ensure that reagents are prepared in good time.
To carry out laboratory procedures as required.
To prepare teaching materials and aids and participate in training.
To ensure that equipment in the laboratory is in working order by requesting
regular servicing.
Execute safety programme in the laboratory.
To participate in communicable diseases surveillance and control.
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To ensure proper records of laboratory investigations is maintained.
To supervise, appraise staff and identify their development and training needs.
To perform any other duties as may be directed by supervisor.
19.3
Required Qualifications
Holder of B.Sc. Degree in Health Laboratory Technology or
equivalent qualification and registered by the Health Laboratory
Practitioners Council.
Must be a computer literate and experience in laboratory functions
20.0 PHARMACEUTICAL TECHNICIAN II (1POSITION)
20.1
Reports to: Head, Pharmacy Department
20.2
Duties and Responsibilities
To store medicinal products appropriately and securely to ensure freshness and
potency in accordance with good storage practice.
To supervise arrangement of drugs in the stores and ensure general cleanliness.
To maintain pharmacy and stores records.
To dispense drugs and ensure timely distribution of medicines to in patients and
out patients and other departments within the hospital.
To monitor medication therapy to improve all aspects of delivery and report any
adverse effects.
To educate other members of health care profession on proper usage of drugs.
To assist pharmacists in training of pharmaceutical students.
To ensure that expired drugs are removed from the shelves and appropriately
disposed of.
To review reconciliation of drugs on daily basis.
To carry out dispensing, compounding medicines under supervision of Senior
Pharmacy Staff
To perform any other duties as assigned by supervisor.
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20.3. Required Qualifications
Holder of three years Diploma in Pharmacy from a recognized institution and licensed by
the Pharmacy Council.
Must be computer literate
21.0 PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER I (1 POSITION)
21.1
Reports to: Senior Public Relations Officer
21.2. Duties and Responsibilities
To prepare daily report on Hospital status for briefing the media
Assist to prepare Hospital promotional materials for internal and external clients
Assist to develop health education programmes in all types of media to maintain
favourable public and other stakeholders perceptions
Produce current information to keep the public informed through the Hospital
website
To ensure proper recording and filing of press cuttings
To monitor the media during press coverage, public speaking on various
presentations, news bulletins, radio and TV talks
To take photographs during various Hospital events for internal and external public
use
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To ensure that all major Hospital events and ceremonies are covered and
advertised correctly and disseminated widely
To assist in organizing official functions and tours of Hospital’s officials
To assist in organizing and coordination of annual corporate social responsibility
events
To use media social networks to amplify Hospital activities to wide stakeholder
group
To ensure that all issues to be advertised are correctly prepared
To process all Hospital advertisements
To prepare permits for Police to interrogate admitted patients
To accompany journalists with interests to cover news of patients admitted in
various wards
To arrange appointments with journalists with interests to covers health issues
To assist in marketing Hospital health services such as health check and other
private services (IPPM)
Perform other duties as assigned by your supervisor
21.3
Required Qualifications
Holder of a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Mass Communication, Public Relations
or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution
Strong analytical, communication, strategic planning and interpersonal skills with
creativity and highest ethical standards
Good command of both English and Kiswahili languages
Good working knowledge of computer applications is mandatory.
Work experience should not be less than three years
Must be computer literate
22.0 PERSONAL SECRETARY II (1 POSITION)
22.1
Reports to: Head of Department
22.2
Duties and Responsibilities
To type confidential and open matters.
To use modern machines and office equipment in discharging duties.
To take care of all office facilities under custody.
To answer correspondences involving routine matters.
To check office registers to ensure that they are well maintained.
To work with heads of sections, units and departments.
To receive and direct visitors.
To keep minutes/records of meetings.
To take dictation by shorthand/Hatimkato.
To carry out any other duties as assigned from time to time.
22.3. Required Qualifications
Holder of National Form IV/VI certificate who has passed a two year secretarial course
at a recognized institution with typing speed of 50 wpm, secretarial duties and office
procedure stage I, tabulation and manuscript stage III, plus shorthand speed of 80 wpm in
both English and Kiswahili.
Must have sufficient knowledge in computers in at least word processing,
spreadsheets, databases, e-mails and internet.
23.0 ENGINEER II (1 POSITION)
23.1 Reports to: Head, Maintenance Department
23.2 Duties and Responsibilities
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To maintain all medical equipments and buildings for the Hospital.
To carry out independently, specified routine technical tasks which require a higher
degree of technical knowledge and skills.
To implement specified maintenance plans of equipment and buildings.
To perform any other duties as may be assigned by his supervisors.
24.3.
Required Qualifications
Holder of a B.Sc. degree in Engineering or its equivalent from a recognized Institution
and registered with the Engineers Registration Board (ERB).
Must be computer literate
24.0 ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT II (1 POSITION)
24.1. Reports to: Head, Accounts Department
24.2 Duties and Responsibilities
To assist in the preparation of various financial statements.
To assume responsibility for a variety of accounting duties such as payment of salaries
and to keep vote accounts, cheques etc
To examine invoices, bills and other claims before prepayment.
To prepare payment vouchers and cheques and post them in vote books.
To prepare credit and loss accounts.
To prepare bank reconciliation statement on monthly basis
To carry out any other duties as assigned from time to time.
24.3. Required Qualifications
Holder of NBAA Intermediate Stage Modules C & D, Bachelor Degree in Accounting,
Advanced Diploma in Accounting, Professional Level II or equivalent qualifications from a
recognized institution.
Must be a computer literate
25.0 TECHNICIAN II(TELEPHONE) (1 POSITION)
25.1. Reports to: Head, Telephone Unit
25.2 Duties and Responsibilities
To carry out specified tasks connected with electrical, telephone and IT equipments
To assist in the repair and maintenance of Communication instrumental workshop
facilities.
To carry out, independently, specified routine technical tasks which require a higher
degree of technical knowledge and skills.
To perform any other duties as may be assigned by the superior.
25.3.
Required Qualifications
Holder of a Full Technician Certificate (FTC) or three years Diploma in relevant field
or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
Must be computer literate
26.0 POLICY AUXILLARY (SECURITY OPERATOR) II (1 POSITION)
26.1 Reports to: Head, Security Department
26.2. Duties and Responsibilities
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To maintain and operate in good condition all security systems installed in control
room;
To trace by CCTV equipments any abnormal movements of workers and visitors in and
out of the building.
To deactivate Access control system in case of fire.
To perform any other duties as assigned by supervisor.
26.3.
Required Qualifications
Holders of Form IV/VI Certificate and Certificate in Security Systems Operation, which
includes modules for CCTV, Access Control, Alert system etc.
Salary: Salary for all positions shall be offered commensurate with the MNH
Scheme of Service.
MODE OF APPLICATION
All application letters should be sent by post using the address below and letters
delivered by hand shall not be considered.
All applicants employed by the Government institutions have to get recommendations
from their employers.
Applications accompanied with a detailed CV and copies of certificates, testimonials and
names of three referees should be addressed to the Executive Director so as to reach
her before 29th November 2013.
Executive Director,
Muhimbili National Hospital,
P.O BOX 65000,
Dar es Salaam
SOURCE: MUHIMBILI NATIONAL HOSPITAL WEBSITE
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