Haydom Lutheran Hospital (HLH) has announced an employment opportunity for qualified Tanzanian medical professionals to fill eight (8) vacant Medical Doctor positions. The positions are offered on a full-time basis and are suitable for medical doctors who are ready to work in a rural referral hospital environment.
Haydom Lutheran Hospital was officially opened in 1955 and currently has approximately 450 beds. The hospital was initially built and operated by the Norwegian Lutheran Mission before being handed over to the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Tanzania (ELCT), Mbulu Diocese, in 1963.
In 2010, through Government Gazette Public Notice No. 828 of 12 November 2010, Haydom Lutheran Hospital was upgraded to become a Regional Referral Hospital for Manyara Region.
HLH is committed to providing quality, affordable, and holistic healthcare services to underserved rural communities. The hospital also serves as a teaching and referral centre.
Available Position
Position: Medical Doctor
Number of Posts: 8
Employment Type: Full-time
Location: Haydom, Manyara, Tanzania
Qualifications and Experience
Applicants for the Medical Doctor position must have:
- A Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree from a recognized institution.
- Successfully completed a one-year medical internship.
- Registration with the Medical Council of Tanganyika (MCT).
- A valid MCT practising licence.
- Ability to manage emergency cases effectively.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Willingness and commitment to serve in a rural setting.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong clinical decision-making abilities.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a medical team.
- Commitment to medical ethics and the professional code of conduct.
Duties and Responsibilities
Successful candidates will be responsible for:
- Attending to, clerking, investigating, diagnosing, and managing outpatients and inpatients.
- Conducting ward rounds.
- Performing on-call duties according to the duty roster.
- Providing emergency medical management.
- Performing minor surgical procedures according to their skills and level of competence.
- Assisting with major surgical procedures where appropriately qualified.
- Supervising and mentoring Assistant Medical Officers, interns, and students.
- Ensuring proper documentation and maintenance of patient records.
- Maintaining patient confidentiality.
- Ensuring compliance with Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) standards.
- Supporting quality assurance activities.
- Participating in clinical audits.
- Participating in community outreach services.
- Taking part in research activities.
- Participating in Continuing Medical Education (CME).
- Performing other related duties assigned by the supervisor or Head of Department.
Remuneration
Successful candidates will receive an attractive and competitive remuneration package in accordance with the Haydom Lutheran Hospital Scheme of Service and relevant policies.
Equal Opportunity
Haydom Lutheran Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. The hospital states that it prohibits intentional bias, discrimination, and harassment in the workplace and throughout the recruitment process.
Employment decisions are based on job requirements and individual qualifications, in accordance with the labour laws of Tanzania.
Application Requirements
Interested candidates should prepare and submit:
- Application letter.
- Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- Copies of relevant academic certificates.
- Copies of relevant professional certificates.
- Internship Certificate.
- MCT Registration.
- Valid MCT Practising Licence.
- Birth Certificate.
- National Identification (NIDA) card.
Applicants should ensure that their documents are complete and clearly demonstrate that they meet the requirements for the Medical Doctor position.
How to Apply
Applications should be addressed to:
Executive Director
Haydom Lutheran Hospital
P.O. Box 9000
Haydom, Manyara, Tanzania
Applications can also be submitted by email to:
Applicants should submit their applications before the stated deadline.
Application Deadline
26 August 2026
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Final Thought
The Haydom Lutheran Hospital Medical Doctor recruitment provides an opportunity for qualified doctors to work in a regional referral hospital serving communities in Manyara Region. Candidates who meet the academic, professional registration, licensing, and experience requirements should prepare their complete application documents and apply before 26 August 2026.
