THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA
PRIME MINISTER'S OFFICE
REGIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT
TUNDURU DISTRICT COUNCIL
Ref. No. TDC.L.40/31/64
Date: 08/07/2026
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT FOR CONTRACT EMPLOYMENT
The Executive Director of Tunduru District Council invites applications from qualified Tanzanians to fill the following contract positions:
- Medical Doctor II – 5 Positions
- Assistant Nursing Officer II – 17 Positions
- Pharmaceutical Technologist II – 2 Positions
1.0 MEDICAL DOCTOR II (5 POSITIONS)
a) Qualifications
Applicants must possess a Degree in Medicine (Doctor of Medicine) from a recognized institution accredited by the Government and be registered with the Medical Council of Tanganyika.
b) Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide all hospital medical services related to different diseases in their area of specialization.
- Plan, supervise and monitor health services at district or regional level.
- Train students from health training institutions attached to the workplace.
- Investigate, monitor and control disease outbreaks.
- Prepare continuing education programs for health workers.
- Train and supervise subordinate staff.
- Supervise subordinate employees.
- Design, conduct and supervise research and disseminate findings.
- Prepare and develop strategies for improving service quality in their professional field.
- Provide outreach services.
- Provide medico-legal services.
- Participate in the preparation and implementation of Government health policies and plans.
- Advise the Ministry on the implementation of primary health care activities.
- Participate in Medical Board committees to assess employees with health-related challenges.
- Prepare continuing education curricula for health personnel.
- Prepare health service plans and budget estimates.
- Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor relevant to their education, experience and skills.
Monthly Salary
Contract Medical Doctors will be paid TZS 900,000 per month.
3.0 ASSISTANT NURSING OFFICER II (17 POSITIONS)
a) Qualifications
Applicants must possess a Diploma in Nursing from a Government-recognized institution and be registered with the Tanzania Nursing and Midwifery Council.
b) Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide nursing services.
- Collect important health statistics.
- Supervise subordinate nursing staff.
- Educate the community on health-related issues.
- Provide preventive and reproductive health services.
- Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor relevant to their education, experience and skills.
Monthly Salary
Contract Assistant Nursing Officers II will be paid TZS 400,000 per month.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL APPLICANTS
- Applicants must be Tanzanian citizens aged between 18 and 45 years.
- Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply and should clearly indicate their disability.
- Applicants must attach a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) with a reliable postal address, telephone number, email address, and the names of three referees.
- Applications must include certified copies of academic and professional certificates, including Form IV and Form VI certificates, Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma/Certificate qualifications, Computer Certificates, and professional certificates from the respective professional boards where applicable.
- Testimonials, Provisional Results, Statements of Results, Form IV and Form VI result slips will not be accepted and applicants submitting them will not proceed to the next stage of the recruitment process.
- Applicants who studied outside Tanzania must ensure their certificates are verified and approved by the relevant authorities (TCU, NECTA, and NACTVET).
- Public servants should apply through their employers in accordance with the approval of the Permanent Secretary responsible for Public Service.
- Applicants who have previously worked in the Public Service and were dismissed or resigned should attach the relevant documents in accordance with Circular No. CAC.45/257/01/D/140 dated 30 November 2010.
- Applicants found to have provided false information or qualifications will be subject to legal action.
- Applicants whose names differ from those appearing in their academic certificates must attach a Deed Poll certified by the Ministry responsible for Lands.
- The deadline for submitting applications is 22 July 2026 at 9:30 PM.
Applications should be sent by post to:
The Executive Director
Tunduru District Council
48 Nalasi Road
P.O. Box 275, 57682
Tunduru
Issued by:
Chiza C. Marando
Executive Director
Tunduru District Council