The Medical Officer in Charge at Bukoba Regional Referral Hospital has officially announced a range of contract-based volunteer job opportunities for qualified Tanzanians. This recruitment drive aims to strengthen healthcare services and administrative functions within the hospital. Interested candidates are invited to apply for the following positions: Available Positions and Requirements
1. Health Records Assistant – 7 Positions
Qualifications:
- Certificate of Secondary Education (Form IV)
- Diploma in Health Records Management from a recognized institution
Key Responsibilities:
- Register and receive patients at the hospital
- Open and maintain patient files
- Manage and safeguard patient records and health data
- Collect, analyze, and interpret health-related information
- Prepare and update hospital reports in the system
- Ensure accuracy and quality of patient data
- Supervise junior staff
- Perform other related duties as assigned
2. Records Assistant (Registry) – 2 Positions
Qualifications:
- Form IV education
- Diploma in Records Management from a recognized institution
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure timely delivery of documents to relevant officers
- Manage outgoing documents without delay
- Maintain proper tracking of files through daily registry checks (“morning list”)
- Perform additional duties as assigned
3. Assistant Nursing Officer II – 8 Positions
Qualifications:
- Form IV education
- Diploma in Nursing from a recognized institution
- Registered with the Tanzania Nursing and Midwifery Council
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide nursing care services
- Collect important health data
- Guide and supervise junior nurses
- Educate patients and the community on health issues
- Offer preventive and maternal healthcare services
- Perform other assigned duties
4. Civil Engineer – 1 Position
Qualifications:
- Form IV or VI education
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized institution
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct surveys for roads, buildings, and drainage systems
- Supervise construction projects handled by contractors
- Oversee maintenance teams for government buildings and roads
- Prepare cost estimates and materials for small projects
- Inspect infrastructure projects
- Perform other related duties
5. Nutrition Officer II – 1 Position
Qualifications:
- Diploma or Degree in Nutrition, Food Science, or Food Technology
Key Responsibilities:
- Collect and analyze nutrition data
- Provide guidance on proper nutrition practices
- Prepare reports on malnutrition among children and other groups
- Participate in hospital nutrition planning and budgeting
- Supervise nutrition-related services within the hospital
- Perform additional assigned tasks
6. Plumbing Technician – 1 Position
Qualifications:
- Form IV education
- Diploma in Plumbing or related field
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain and repair water infrastructure
- Safeguard tools and equipment
- Prepare reports on water systems
- Plan annual water infrastructure needs
- Perform other assigned duties
Employment Terms
- The positions are offered on a one-year contract basis
- Contracts may be renewed based on performance and efficiency
General Requirements for Applicants
Applicants must:
- Possess valid academic and professional certificates
- Have two guarantors who are public servants
- Provide a letter from local government authorities (Village/Street Executive)
- Be willing to volunteer in the assigned area
- Have no criminal or disciplinary record
- Demonstrate good conduct and integrity
- Not have been previously employed in a public institution after graduation
Application Instructions
All applications should include:
- Copies of birth certificate, NIDA ID, and academic certificates
- Curriculum Vitae (CV) with two referees
- Valid professional license (where applicable)
- One recent passport-size photograph
All applications must be submitted by: 20th March 2026 at 9:00 PM, This is a valuable opportunity for qualified individuals seeking to gain experience and contribute to the healthcare system in Tanzania. Applicants are encouraged to ensure that all required documents are submitted before the deadline.
