Mwanza, Tanzania – Bugando Medical Centre, a leading tertiary referral, consultant, and teaching hospital serving the Lake and Western zones of Tanzania, has announced job openings for ICT Officer II (Programmer). The hospital, located along the scenic shores of Lake Victoria in Mwanza City, has a capacity of over 1,000 beds and employs approximately 2,000 staff. It provides tertiary specialist care for eight regions, including Mwanza, Geita, Simiyu, Mara, Kagera, Shinyanga, Tabora, and Kigoma, serving a population of over 14 million people.
Available Positions
- Position: ICT Officer II (Programmer)
- Number of Posts: 2
- Salary Scale: PGSS 7
Qualifications
Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Diploma in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or any related field from a recognized institution.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
The ICT Officer II (Programmer) will be responsible for:
- Supporting and preparing standards for software, development methods, and security measures.
- Conducting in-house computer training for users on frequently used software.
- Designing, developing, and maintaining backend and frontend components.
- Implementing and managing API integrations with internal systems and external platforms.
- Developing secure and scalable server-side logic using CodeIgniter or Laravel frameworks.
- Creating clean, responsive, and user-friendly frontend interfaces using modern JavaScript frameworks.
- Configuring and supporting VPN technologies for secure remote connections.
- Optimizing database performance (MySQL/PostgreSQL) and managing data securely.
- Conducting system testing, debugging, patching, and deployment.
- Maintaining strict security protocols, encryption, and authentication.
- Documenting all system features, processes, and changes clearly.
- Providing technical support, training, and troubleshooting assistance to end-users.
- Collaborating with ICT, finance teams, and vendors to coordinate updates and improvements.
- Performing any other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.
General Conditions
- Applicants must be Tanzanian citizens, generally under 45 years of age (except public service employees).
- Applications must include an up-to-date CV with reliable contacts, certified copies of academic certificates, transcripts, Form IV & VI certificates, birth certificate, and professional registration or training certificates where applicable.
- Foreign certificates must be verified by NECTA for secondary education and TCU/NACTE for higher education.
- Public service employees must apply through their current employer.
- Retired public servants are not eligible to apply.
- Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to indicate their needs.
- Applications should be written in Swahili or English, signed, and addressed to:
Director General
Bugando Medical Centre
Barabara ya Wurzburg 35
P.O.Box 1370, 33102
MWANZA
Application Deadline All applications must be submitted by 23rd February 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
Note: Presentation of forged certificates or false information will lead to legal action.
Bugando Medical Centre remains committed to providing high-quality healthcare services while leveraging technology to improve efficiency and patient care. This opportunity is ideal for skilled ICT professionals seeking to contribute to the growth of a leading medical institution in Tanzania.
