Mtwara-Ligula Regional Referral Hospital is inviting applications from qualified Tanzanian citizens for 15 volunteer job positions across several professional and administrative cadres. The opportunities are suitable for candidates with qualifications in nursing, pharmaceutical technology, data entry, law, customer care, dental technology, medical equipment technology and secretarial studies.
Successful applicants will gain practical experience while supporting the delivery of healthcare and administrative services at the regional referral hospital in Mtwara.
Mtwara-Ligula Regional Referral Hospital Volunteer Vacancies
The available positions are:
- Assistant Nursing Officer Grade II – 5 Posts
- Pharmaceutical Technician Grade II – 2 Posts
- Data Entry Clerk – 3 Posts
- Legal Officer Grade II (Advocate) – 1 Post
- Customer Care – 1 Post
- Dental Laboratory Technologist II – 1 Post
- Medical Equipment Technician Grade II – 1 Post
- Office Secretary Grade II – 1 Post
Total: 15 Volunteer Positions
1. Assistant Nursing Officer Grade II – 5 Posts
Qualifications
Applicants must have:
- Diploma in Nursing from a Government-recognized training institution.
- Registration with the Tanzania Nurses and Midwives Council.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Assistant Nursing Officer will:
- Provide nursing services to patients.
- Collect essential health information and data.
- Supervise and direct nurses under their supervision.
- Educate patients and communities on health-related matters.
- Provide preventive and reproductive health services.
- Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor in line with their education, experience and skills.
2. Pharmaceutical Technician Grade II – 2 Posts
Qualifications
Applicants must:
- Be Form IV or Form VI graduates.
- Hold a Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology from a Government-recognized training institution.
- Be registered with the relevant professional council.
Duties and Responsibilities
Responsibilities include:
- Identifying and ordering medicines and medical supplies.
- Dispensing medicines and medical supplies to patients and staff.
- Compounding medicines.
- Properly storing medicines and medical supplies.
- Educating the community on proper medicine use.
- Inspecting medicines, medical supplies, chemicals, reagents and cosmetics within the assigned work area.
3. Data Entry Clerk – 3 Posts
Qualifications
Applicants must:
- Be Form IV or Form VI graduates.
- Hold a Diploma in any field from a Government-recognized training institution.
- Have experience in computer use.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Data Entry Clerk will:
- Collect insurance forms at the hospital.
- Enter insurance claims into the relevant system.
- Process deductions for insurance schemes.
- Receive and register insured patients.
- Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor.
4. Legal Officer Grade II (Advocate) – 1 Post
Qualifications
Applicants must have:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Law from a Government-recognized university.
- Completed recognized advocate training approved by the Office of the Attorney General.
Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidate will:
- Perform legal duties.
- Provide legal advice.
- Conduct legal research when required.
- Communicate with other offices on legal matters under the direction of senior Legal Officers.
- Perform other related duties assigned by the supervisor.
5. Customer Care – 1 Post
Qualifications
Applicants must have at least a:
- Diploma in Marketing Management.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Customer Care Officer will:
- Receive customers visiting the hospital.
- Direct or escort customers to appropriate service areas.
- Promote hospital services within the community.
- Provide health education.
- Receive and respond to customer feedback and complaints.
- Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor.
6. Dental Laboratory Technologist II – 1 Post
Qualifications
Applicants must:
- Be Form IV or Form VI graduates.
- Hold a Diploma in Dental Technology.
Duties and Responsibilities
The successful applicant will:
- Maintain dental laboratory machines and equipment.
- Design and manufacture artificial teeth.
- Manufacture maxillofacial prosthetic appliances.
- Direct and supervise employees working under them.
- Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor.
7. Medical Equipment Technician Grade II – 1 Post
Qualifications
Applicants must hold:
- Full Technician Certificate from a Government-recognized training institution.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Medical Equipment Technician will:
- Maintain and repair medical service equipment.
- Maintain records of daily work activities.
- Maintain medical equipment and spare parts.
- Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor.
8. Office Secretary Grade II – 1 Post
Qualifications
Applicants must:
- Be Form IV or Form VI graduates.
- Hold a Diploma in Secretarial Studies or NTA Level 6 Certificate in Secretarial Studies.
- Have passed shorthand in both Swahili and English at 100 words per minute.
- Have computer skills in applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet, E-mail and Publisher.
- Have obtained the relevant training from a Government-recognized institution.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Office Secretary will:
- Type letters, reports and ordinary or confidential documents.
- Receive visitors and direct them to the appropriate offices or personnel.
- Maintain records of appointments, visitors, meetings and travel schedules.
- Locate files and documents required for official duties.
- Receive and distribute files to relevant departments or officers.
- Maintain and return files and documents to their proper locations.
- Prepare agenda items and make arrangements for meetings.
General Conditions for Applicants
Applicants should carefully observe the following conditions:
- Must be Tanzanian citizens.
- Must be aged 18 years or above and not more than 35 years.
- Must provide a National Identification (NIDA) card or NIDA number.
- Must attach a birth certificate.
- Must submit a detailed CV containing a reliable postal address and telephone numbers.
- The CV must include the names and contact details of three reliable referees.
- Must attach relevant professional and academic certificates.
- Applicants who reached Form IV or Form VI should attach copies of the relevant certificates.
- Relevant additional training certificates should also be attached where applicable.
- Attach one recent passport-size photograph with the applicant’s name written on the back.
- Documents should be securely fastened to prevent loss during submission.
- Applicants must provide truthful information and genuine qualifications.
Submission of false information or forged certificates may result in legal action.
How to Apply
Applicants should prepare a signed application letter together with the required supporting documents.
Applications may be written in English or Swahili.
Applications should be addressed to:
Medical Officer in Charge
Mtwara Regional Referral Hospital
P.O. Box 520
Mtwara, Tanzania
Applicants submitting their applications by hand should ensure that they sign the designated register/book for receiving applications at the Registry.
Application Deadline
The deadline for submitting applications is:
28 August 2026 at 3:30 p.m.
Candidates should ensure that their applications reach the hospital before the stated deadline.
Final Thought
The Mtwara-Ligula Regional Referral Hospital Volunteer Jobs 2026 provide opportunities for qualified Tanzanians to gain practical workplace experience while contributing to healthcare and hospital services.
With 15 positions available across eight cadres, eligible candidates in nursing, pharmaceutical technology, data entry, law, customer care, dental technology, medical equipment technology and secretarial studies should prepare their applications carefully and submit them before 28 August 2026 at 3:30 p.m.
