The Executive Director of Tunduru District Council has announced the availability of 68 contract employment opportunities for qualified Tanzanian citizens in the health and education sectors. The recruitment aims to strengthen service delivery in healthcare facilities and schools across the district.
Available Positions
The vacancies are distributed as follows:
| Position | Number of Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Medical Doctor II | 10 |
| Anaesthesia Specialist | 1 |
| Assistant Nursing Officer II | 30 |
| Clinical Officer II | 9 |
| Pharmaceutical Technologist II | 2 |
| Teacher Grade III C – History | 5 |
| Teacher Grade III C – English Language | 7 |
| Teacher Grade III C – Geography | 2 |
| Teacher Grade III C – Commerce | 2 |
| Total | 68 |
Medical Doctor II (10 Positions)
Qualifications
Applicants must possess a recognized Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from a university accredited by the Government of Tanzania.
Duties and Responsibilities
Successful candidates will:
- Provide hospital-based medical services related to various diseases.
- Plan, supervise, and evaluate health services at district or regional levels.
- Teach students in health training institutions within their work area.
- Investigate, monitor, and prevent disease outbreaks.
- Prepare continuing professional education programs for health workers.
- Train and guide subordinate staff.
- Supervise employees under their authority.
- Design, conduct, and evaluate research and disseminate findings.
- Develop strategies to improve healthcare service quality.
- Provide outreach health services.
- Offer medical-legal services.
- Participate in developing and implementing government health policies and programs.
- Advise the Ministry on health service operations.
- Participate in medical boards for retirement assessments due to health conditions.
- Prepare curricula for continuing professional education.
- Prepare health service plans and budget estimates.
- Perform other duties assigned by supervisors according to their qualifications and expertise.
Salary
Contract Medical Doctors will receive a monthly allowance of TZS 900,000.
Anaesthesia Specialist (1 Position)
Qualifications
Applicants must possess specialized training in Anaesthesia and Anaesthetic Medicine, together with a Diploma in Nursing or Clinical Medicine from a government-recognized institution.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Examine patients before surgery.
- Administer anaesthetic drugs.
- Monitor patients during surgical procedures.
- Manage pain control.
- Provide post-operative patient care.
- Participate in emergency medical services.
- Perform any other duties assigned by supervisors.
Salary
The Anaesthesia Specialist will receive a monthly allowance of TZS 600,000.
Assistant Nursing Officer II (30 Positions)
Qualifications
Applicants must possess a Diploma in Nursing from a recognized institution and be registered with the Tanzania Nursing and Midwifery Council.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide nursing services.
- Collect important health statistics.
- Guide and supervise subordinate nursing staff.
- Educate patients and communities on health issues.
- Provide preventive and maternal health services.
- Perform other duties related to their qualifications and assigned by supervisors.
Salary
Assistant Nursing Officers will receive a monthly allowance of TZS 250,000.
Clinical Officer II (9 Positions)
Qualifications
Applicants must be Form Four or Form Six graduates holding a Diploma in Clinical Medicine or Dental Therapy from a recognized institution.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Perform all duties assigned to Assistant Clinical Officers.
- Diagnose and treat common illnesses.
- Supervise subordinate staff and conduct minor surgical procedures.
- Participate in planning and implementing primary healthcare services.
- Mobilize and advise communities to contribute to Community Health Fund programs.
- Maintain records of medical equipment and supplies.
- Prepare and submit implementation reports.
- Perform other duties assigned by supervisors.
Salary
Clinical Officers will receive a monthly allowance of TZS 250,000.
Pharmaceutical Technologist II (2 Positions)
Qualifications
Applicants must possess a Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology from a government-recognized institution and be registered with the relevant professional board where applicable.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Identify, prepare, and order medicines and medical supplies.
- Dispense medicines and medical supplies to patients and healthcare workers.
- Compound medications.
- Store medicines and medical supplies appropriately.
- Educate communities on proper medicine use.
- Inspect medicines, medical supplies, chemicals, reagents, and cosmetics.
- Report adverse drug reactions.
- Coordinate hospital drug committee activities.
- Prepare reports on medicine and medical supply utilization.
- Conduct quality assessments of medicines, medical supplies, chemicals, reagents, and cosmetics.
- Inspect medicine storage facilities.
- Supervise subordinate staff.
- Maintain pharmaceutical records.
- Perform other assigned duties.
Salary
Pharmaceutical Technologists will receive a monthly allowance of TZS 250,000.
Teacher Grade III B and III C (16 Positions)
Subjects
- History – 5 positions
- English Language – 7 positions
- Geography – 2 positions
- Commerce – 2 positions
Qualifications
Applicants must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Education specializing in Arts or Commerce subjects.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Prepare schemes of work, lesson plans, lesson notes, and work schedules.
- Prepare and maintain teaching and learning materials.
- Teach, assess, and maintain students’ academic records.
- Monitor and supervise student attendance.
- Support students’ intellectual, physical, and moral development.
- Provide professional and academic guidance on educational development.
- Ensure proper management and maintenance of school property and equipment.
- Perform other duties assigned by the Head Teacher.
Salary
Teachers employed under contract will receive a monthly allowance of TZS 300,000.
General Requirements for All Applicants
All applicants must:
- Be Tanzanian citizens aged between 18 and 45 years.
- Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply and should specify their disability status.
- Attach a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) including:
- Reliable postal address
- Active telephone numbers
- Email address
- Names of three reputable referees
- Submit certified copies of academic and professional certificates, including:
- Form IV certificate
- Form VI certificate (where applicable)
- Certificate, Diploma, Advanced Diploma, Degree, or Postgraduate qualifications
- Computer certificates (where applicable)
- Professional registration certificates from relevant boards
- Note that the following documents will not be accepted:
- Testimonials
- Provisional Results
- Statements of Results
- Form IV and Form VI result slips
- Applicants who studied outside Tanzania must have their qualifications verified by the relevant authorities such as TCU, NECTA, and NACTVET.
- Retired public servants are not eligible to apply unless they possess authorization from the Chief Secretary.
- Current public servants in entry-level positions are not eligible and should comply with Circular No. CAC.45/257/01/D/140 dated 30 November 2010.
- Applicants submitting forged information or certificates will face legal action.
- Applicants whose names differ across documents must submit a registered Deed Poll certified by the Ministry of Lands.
Application Deadline
The deadline for submitting applications is 17 June 2026, The council has encouraged all qualified Tanzanians who meet the requirements to submit their applications before the closing date in order to support the delivery of quality healthcare and education services within Tunduru District.
