UNITED REPUBLIC OF TANZANIA
PRIME MINISTER’S OFFICE
REGIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT
NZEGA TOWN COUNCIL
JOB VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Date: 27 October 2026
The Town Director of Nzega Town Council invites applications from qualified Tanzanians to fill the following vacant positions on a permanent and pensionable basis.
1. MEDICAL DOCTOR II – 2 POSTS
1.1 Qualifications
Applicants must possess a Doctor of Medicine degree from a government-recognized university, have completed a one-year internship, and be registered with the Medical Council of Tanganyika and hold a valid practising licence.
1.2 Duties and Responsibilities
i. Providing medical services to hospital inpatients, including children, women and other patients requiring general and specialized care.
ii. Diagnosing and treating patients admitted to the wards.
iii. Admitting patients referred from the Outpatient Department (OPD) after examining them.
iv. Examining and treating patients attending the clinic.
v. Providing medical services to patients attending the OPD and Inpatient Department (IPD).
vi. Providing advice and education to patients and the community on disease prevention and health-related matters.
vii. Conducting ward rounds and reviewing patients' progress.
viii. Maintaining and submitting reports as required by the Ministry of Health.
ix. Participating in disease prevention and control activities within the area of work.
x. Supervising and guiding subordinate staff.
xi. Providing training to students in relevant health fields.
xii. Participating in research and innovation activities.
xiii. Supervising all activities under their responsibility.
xiv. Maintaining and improving the quality of medical services provided.
xv. Performing any other duties assigned by the supervisor in accordance with their education, experience and professional qualifications.
2. ASSISTANT NURSING OFFICER II – 6 POSTS
2.1 Qualifications
Applicants must possess a Diploma in Nursing from a government-recognized institution and be registered with the Tanzania Nursing and Midwifery Council, with a valid practising licence.
2.2 Duties and Responsibilities
i. Providing nursing care services.
ii. Preparing and implementing nursing care plans for patients.
iii. Supervising and guiding subordinate nursing staff.
iv. Educating patients and their families on healthcare matters.
v. Providing preventive and reproductive health services.
vi. Performing any other duties assigned by the supervisor in accordance with their education, experience and professional qualifications.
3. MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGIST II – 4 POSTS
3.1 Qualifications
Applicants must possess a recognized qualification in Medical Laboratory Technology from a government-recognized institution and be registered with the relevant professional board, with a valid practising licence.
3.2 Duties and Responsibilities
i. Collecting laboratory specimens from patients.
ii. Preserving specimens collected for testing or referral.
iii. Conducting laboratory tests on specimens, including haematological, microbiological, biochemical and chemical tests.
iv. Storing laboratory specimens obtained during testing.
v. Training and guiding subordinate staff.
vi. Performing any other duties assigned by the supervisor.
4. RADIOGRAPHER II – 1 POST
4.1 Qualifications
Applicants must possess a Diploma or Advanced Diploma in Radiography from a government-recognized institution, be registered with the relevant Radiology Board and hold a valid practising licence.
4.2 Duties and Responsibilities
i. Providing radiographic services to patients in the assigned area of work.
ii. Maintaining radiology equipment and instruments.
iii. Taking X-ray images and ensuring their quality for diagnostic purposes.
iv. Maintaining patients' radiographic images until they are reviewed by medical doctors.
v. Providing advice on radiology and radiation-related matters within the area of work.
vi. Performing any other duties assigned by the supervisor.
5. PHARMACIST II – 1 POST
5.1 Qualifications
Applicants must possess a Pharmacy qualification from a government-recognized institution. Applicants must have completed a one-year internship and be registered with the Pharmacy Council.
5.2 Duties and Responsibilities
i. Identifying annual requirements for medicines and medical supplies in the assigned workplace.
ii. Ordering, purchasing, storing and distributing medicines and medical supplies within the assigned workplace.
iii. Preparing medicine inventories.
iv. Preparing hospital drug formularies for use by the relevant healthcare facility.
v. Dispensing medicines and medical supplies to patients.
vi. Ensuring the proper use of medicines.
vii. Compounding medicines according to the needs of the healthcare facility.
viii. Reviewing medicine records in the relevant section.
ix. Preparing reports on adverse drug reactions and medicine utilization.
x. Serving as a member of the Hospital Therapeutic Committee in the assigned workplace.
xi. Educating subordinate staff and other healthcare workers on the proper use of medicines.
xii. Performing any other duties assigned by the supervisor in accordance with their education, experience and professional qualifications.
6. PHARMACEUTICAL TECHNOLOGIST II – 2 POSTS
6.1 Qualifications
Applicants must possess a qualification in Pharmaceutical Technology from a government-recognized institution, be registered with the Pharmacy Council and hold a valid practising licence.
6.2 Duties and Responsibilities
i. Identifying, preparing and ordering medicines and medical supplies required in the assigned workplace.
ii. Dispensing medicines and medical supplies to patients and healthcare workers according to the established requirements.
iii. Compounding medicines.
iv. Storing medicines and medical supplies properly.
v. Educating patients on the proper use of medicines.
vi. Reviewing medicines, medical supplies, chemicals, reagents and other laboratory-related supplies within the assigned area of work.
vii. Preparing reports on medicine utilization and related matters.
viii. Performing any other duties assigned by the supervisor in accordance with their education, experience and professional qualifications.
7. DOMESTIC WORKER – 1 POST
7.1 Qualifications
Applicants must have completed at least Form Four (Form IV) education and possess a certificate demonstrating the required level of education.
7.2 Duties and Responsibilities
i. Separating and sorting clothes and other laundry items according to their type and level of cleanliness before placing them in washing machines.
ii. Washing and ironing clothes and other laundry items.
iii. Cleaning the interior and exterior areas of the workplace.
iv. Performing any other duties assigned by the supervisor in accordance with their education, experience and professional qualifications.
8. GARDENER – 1 POST
8.1 Qualifications
Applicants must have completed at least Form Four (Form IV) education and possess a certificate demonstrating the required level of education.
8.2 Duties and Responsibilities
i. Maintaining and caring for plants within the assigned workplace.
ii. Watering plants and ensuring they receive adequate water.
iii. Removing weeds and keeping garden areas clean.
iv. Using and maintaining gardening tools and equipment.
v. Planning and preparing garden areas.
vi. Performing any other gardening duties assigned by the supervisor.
9. SECURITY GUARD – 2 POSTS
9.1 Qualifications
Applicants must have completed at least Form Four (Form IV) education and possess a certificate demonstrating the required level of education.
9.2 Duties and Responsibilities
i. Protecting government property, including buildings, equipment, vehicles and other valuable assets, against theft or damage within the assigned workplace.
ii. Ensuring the safety of employees and authorized visitors at the workplace.
iii. Controlling visitors, ensuring they are properly identified and preventing unauthorized entry.
iv. Monitoring and reporting security incidents, including theft, damage, fire or violence.
v. Assisting during emergencies.
vi. Performing any other duties assigned by the supervisor.
10. CLEANER – 2 POSTS
10.1 Qualifications
Applicants must have completed at least Form Four (Form IV) education and possess a certificate demonstrating the required level of education.
10.2 Duties and Responsibilities
i. Cleaning workplace areas, including offices, patient wards, the Outpatient Department (OPD), toilets and surrounding areas.
ii. Cleaning floors and ensuring that all areas remain hygienic.
iii. Collecting and sorting waste according to its type and following healthcare waste-management procedures.
iv. Ensuring that cleaning equipment is properly maintained and stored after use.
v. Performing any other cleaning duties assigned by the supervisor.
11. MACHINE OPERATOR – 1 POST
11.1 Qualifications
Applicants must possess the following qualifications:
i. At least Form Four (Form IV) education.
ii. A valid driving licence.
iii. A vocational training certificate from VETA.
11.2 Duties and Responsibilities
i. Operating and maintaining a milling machine, including obtaining, storing and preserving the milled flour.
ii. Milling flour for school students.
iii. Identifying and addressing basic machine problems and maintaining the general condition of the machine.
iv. Participating in the preparation of reports on the machine's operations and overall performance.
12. GENERAL APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
i. All applicants must be Tanzanian citizens aged between 18 and 35 years.
ii. Applicants must attach a birth certificate certified by an Advocate or Magistrate.
iii. Applicants must attach a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) containing their current contact details and the names and addresses of at least three referees.
iv. Applicants must attach certified copies of academic certificates relevant to the position applied for. These include Form Four or Form Six certificates for applicants who meet the relevant educational requirements, as well as diplomas, advanced diplomas or degrees where applicable. Applicants with foreign qualifications must have their qualifications verified and recognized by the relevant authorities.
v. Testimonials, provisional results, statements of results and Form Four or Form Six result slips will not be accepted.
vi. Applicants who studied outside Tanzania must ensure that their qualifications have been verified and recognized by the relevant authorities, including TCU, NECTA or NACTE, as applicable.
vii. Applicants whose names or details differ across their academic certificates must submit the appropriate supporting documents explaining the differences.
viii. All applications must be submitted to the Town Director, Nzega Town Council.
ix. The application deadline is 3 November 2026 at 9:30 a.m.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
All applications should be addressed to:
THE TOWN DIRECTOR
NZEGA TOWN COUNCIL
P.O. Box 256,
Nzega, Tanzania.
The recruitment process will be conducted in accordance with the applicable government recruitment procedures. Applicants who meet the requirements will be considered for the advertised positions.
Issued by:
SHOMARY S. MNDOLWA
TOWN DIRECTOR
NZEGA TOWN COUNCIL
