BUGANDO MEDICAL CENTRE
THE UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Ref. No.: AC.13/15/01/Part “A”/63
Date: 19th October, 2026
Bugando Medical Centre is a tertiary referral, consultant, and teaching hospital in the Lake and Western zones of the United Republic of Tanzania. It is located along the shores of Lake Victoria in the City of Mwanza. It has a bed capacity of more than 1,000 and approximately 2,000 employees. It is a referral centre for tertiary specialist care for eight regions, namely Mwanza, Geita, Simiyu, Mara, Kagera, Shinyanga, Tabora, and Kigoma. It serves a catchment population of over 14 million people.
Bugando Medical Centre invites applications from suitably qualified Tanzanians to fill the following vacant positions.
1. LABORATORY TECHNOLOGIST II (1 POST)
Qualifications
Holder of a Diploma in one of the following fields: Health Laboratory Technology, Haematology, Parasitology, Clinical Chemistry, Microbiology, Histopathology, Blood Transfusion, Molecular Biology, or any related field, and must be registered with the Health Laboratory Practitioners Council.
Duties and Responsibilities
i. To receive, extract, and record samples for laboratory examinations.
ii. To prepare laboratory equipment and chemicals for laboratory tests and examinations.
iii. To keep and maintain patients' records.
iv. To maintain a list of laboratory equipment in the department.
v. To carry out laboratory examination of samples and record the results under the supervision of a Senior Laboratory Technologist.
vi. To perform any other related duties as may be assigned by his/her supervisor.
Salary Scale: PMGSS 4
2. ASSISTANT AUDIOLOGIST II (1 POST)
Qualifications
Holder of a Diploma in Audiology, Audiometry, or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution. Must be registered with the respective board.
Duties and Responsibilities
i. To provide full diagnostic audiology services to patients.
ii. To provide screening services for school-age children and the community at large.
iii. To assist in the fitting and maintenance of hearing aid devices.
iv. To participate in continuing medical education as required.
v. To follow best-practice principles regarding infection control in the workplace.
vi. To manage and prioritize own caseload.
vii. To contribute as part of a clinical team and be willing to discuss client needs with others.
viii. To understand the principles of clinical governance and their application to professional practice in Audiology.
ix. To perform any other related duties assigned by his/her supervisor.
Salary Scale: PMGSS 4
3. NURSING OFFICER II (4 POSTS)
Qualifications
Holder of a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, Midwifery, or equivalent qualifications from a reputable institution, plus successful completion of an internship, and must be registered with the Tanzania Nurses and Midwives Council.
Duties and Responsibilities
i. To keep abreast of developments in the medical profession and related disciplines.
ii. To provide health education to patients and their relatives.
iii. To teach student nurses and/or medical students.
iv. To visit patients at home and advise them on primary health care.
v. To apply the installed integrated hospital management information systems in all activities and reporting.
vi. To communicate effectively internally and externally using ICT.
vii. To adhere to the prescribed inpatient and outpatient treatment manuals and procedures.
viii. To ensure that prescribed instructions are carried out.
ix. To perform any other related duties as may be assigned by his/her supervisor.
Salary Scale: PMGSS 6
4. RADIOGRAPHY TECHNICIAN II (1 POST)
Qualifications
Holder of a Diploma in Radiography, Diagnostic Radiography, Medical Imaging, or any related field, and must be registered with the Medical Radiology and Imaging Professional Council.
Duties and Responsibilities
i. To ensure that radiation protection in the department is maintained.
ii. To assist the Radiographer-in-Charge in the preparation and administration of contrast agents.
iii. To prepare patients for further procedures.
iv. To assist the Radiographer in setting controls for correct exposures.
v. To perform any other related duties as may be assigned by his/her supervisor.
Salary Scale: PMGSS 4
5. MEDICAL OFFICER II (6 POSTS)
Qualifications
Holder of a Doctor of Medicine Degree from a recognized institution, plus successful completion of an internship, and must be registered with the Medical Council of Tanganyika.
Duties and Responsibilities
i. To attend to inpatients and outpatients.
ii. To attend to inpatients and outpatients on clinical issues.
iii. To attend to emergency medical duties.
iv. To carry out investigations of admitted patients.
v. To ensure that prescribed instructions are carried out.
vi. To conduct minor operations.
vii. To assist senior physicians/surgeons during operations.
viii. To provide services and participate in major ward rounds.
ix. To supervise medical students and interns in clinical duties.
x. To ensure that patients are properly prepared for surgery.
xi. To participate fully in morning clinical sessions, patient presentations, and journal clubs.
xii. To participate in research activities.
xiii. To perform any other related duties as may be assigned by his/her supervisor.
Salary Scale: PMGSS 8
6. ASSISTANT NURSING OFFICER II (4 POSTS)
Qualifications
Holder of a Diploma in Nursing, Midwifery, or equivalent qualifications from a reputable institution. Must be licensed by the Tanzania Nurses and Midwives Council.
Duties and Responsibilities
i. To provide nursing care to patients.
ii. To administer medicines and treat patients as prescribed.
iii. To adhere to the rules and regulations of DDA.
iv. To provide health education to patients and their relatives.
v. To supervise junior nursing cadres.
vi. To conduct ward rounds.
vii. To perform any other related duties as may be assigned by his/her supervisor.
Salary Scale: PMGSS 4
GENERAL CONDITIONS
i. All applicants must be citizens of Tanzania, generally not above 45 years of age.
ii. Applicants must attach an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV) containing reliable contact details, postal address/postcode, email address, and telephone numbers.
iii. Applicants should apply based on the information provided in this advertisement.
iv. Applicants must attach certified copies of the following certificates:
- Postgraduate, Degree, Advanced Diploma, Diploma, and other relevant certificates.
- Postgraduate, Degree, Advanced Diploma, and Diploma transcripts.
- Form IV and Form VI National Examination Certificates.
- Professional registration and training certificates from the respective registration or regulatory bodies, where applicable.
- Birth certificate.
v. Copies of the following documents will not be accepted:
- Form IV and Form VI results slips.
- Testimonials and partial transcripts.
vi. An applicant who is a public servant or has retired from public service for any reason should not apply.
vii. Applicants must indicate three reputable referees and provide their reliable contact details.
viii. Certificates from foreign examination bodies for Ordinary or Advanced Level education must be verified by the National Examinations Council of Tanzania (NECTA).
ix. Professional certificates from foreign universities and other training institutions must be verified by the Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU) and the National Council for Technical Education (NACTE), as applicable.
x. Applicants with special needs or disabilities are advised to indicate this in their applications.
xi. A signed application letter, written in either Swahili or English, should be addressed to:
The Director General
Bugando Medical Centre
Barabara ya Wurzburg 35
P.O. Box 1370
33102 Mwanza, Tanzania.
xii. The deadline for submitting applications is 1st November, 2026.
xiii. Only shortlisted candidates will be informed of the interview date.
xiv. Presentation of forged certificates or other false information will result in legal action.
DEADLINE: 1ST NOVEMBER, 2026