THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA
MINISTRY OF HEALTH
Telegram "AFYA", MTWARA
Telephone Number: 023-2333944
Fax No: 023-2334098
Ligula Regional Referral Hospital
In reply please quote:-
Ref. No:-CG.140/477
P.O. Box 520
MTWARA
Date: 20/08/2025
ANNOUNCEMENT FOR VOLUNTEER JOB OPPORTUNITIES
The Medical Officer in Charge of Mtwara Regional Referral Hospital - Ligula invites applications for volunteer positions in various cadres as outlined below:-
1. INFORMATION OFFICER GRADE II - 1 POSITION
APPLICANT QUALIFICATIONS
Must have a Bachelor's Degree or Advanced Diploma in Journalism or an equivalent qualification from a government-recognized college.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
i. To collect and write news.
ii. To take photographs.
iii. To prepare pictures for exhibitions.
iv. To prepare magazines and posters.
v. To collect various statistics.
vi. To prepare journals and brochures.
vii. To store photographs and manage the library and reference materials.
2. MEDICAL EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN GRADE II - (1 POSITION)
APPLICANT QUALIFICATIONS
Holder of an Ordinary Diploma in engineering (Full Technician Certificate) from a government-recognized college.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
i. To perform maintenance of medical service equipment in District Hospitals.
ii. To keep daily work records.
iii. To manage equipment and spare parts for repairing Medical Equipment at the District level.
iv. To maintain Medical Equipment and spare parts.
v. To perform any other duties as assigned by his/her superior.
3. DATA ENTRY (5 POSITIONS)
ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS
Holder of a Form IV/VI certificate, who has graduated with at least a diploma in any field from a government-recognized college.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
i. To collect all insurance forms at the hospital.
ii. To process all insurance claims (entering claims into the system).
iii. To process all insurance deductions.
iv. To receive and register patients.
v. To perform other duties as assigned by his/her supervisor that are related to his/her education, experience, and skills.
4. DRIVER (01 POSITION)
ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS
Holder of a Form IV certificate, must have a paid-up class E or C1 driver's license. Must have attended a basic driving course offered by the Vocational Education and Training Authority (VETA) or another government-recognized college, must have 3 years of experience without causing an accident, and must have a Trade Test Grade II certificate.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
i. To inspect the vehicle before and after trips to determine its safety condition.
ii. To drive staff members to various locations on official trips.
iii. To perform minor vehicle maintenance.
iv. To collect and distribute various documents.
v. To fill and maintain records of all trips in the "Log Book".
vi. To clean the vehicle.
vii. To perform other duties as directed by his/her Supervisor.
5. MORTUARY ATTENDANT (1 POSITION)
ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS
Form four graduates with a certificate and work experience as an attendant in a mortuary for a period of not less than two years.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
i. To clean the mortuary.
ii. To receive, wash, and preserve bodies.
iii. Other duties as assigned by his/her leader.
NB: GENERAL CONDITIONS FOR APPLICANTS
i. All applicants must be citizens of Tanzania.
ii. All applicants must attach a birth certificate.
iii. All applicants must attach a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) with a reliable address and phone number, along with the names of three credible referees.
iv. All applications must be accompanied by academic certificates, transcripts, copies of form four and form six certificates for those who reached that level, and certificates of completion for various training courses according to the respective job qualifications.
v. The attachments should be fastened properly to avoid falling off or getting lost:-
- Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma/Certificate
- Form IV and VI examination certificates for those who reached Form VI
- Professional certificates from respective boards
- Nursing and Midwifery License
vi. One recent passport-size photograph with the name written on the back.
vii. Legal action will be taken against individuals who submit forged information and qualifications.
viii. The deadline for receiving application letters is 04/09/2025 at 3:30 PM. Furthermore, anyone submitting their letter by hand must ensure they sign the special logbook for receiving these letters at the Registry.
Applications can be written in Swahili or English and should be sent to the following address:-
Medical Officer in Charge,
Mtwara Regional Referral Hospital,
P.O. Box 520,
MTWARA