ASSISTANT MEDICAL OFFICER AT KCMC

21.1 KILIMANJARO CHRISTIAN MEDICAL CENTRE (KCMC)

Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre (KCMC) is located in the foothills of the snow capped, Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania. It was opened in March 1971 by the Good Samaritan Foundation, who planned and raised large funds to build and equip it.

One of the original reasons for establishing KCMC was to be a national teaching centre. Since 1971, training has grown in size, and in 1997, Kilimanjaro Christian Medical College was opened. KCM College is a constituent college of Tumaini University, along with Iringa University College and Makumira University College.

As a Christian institution, KCMC is committed to proclaim Christ through healing, teaching and research. It strives to combine professional excellence with a spirit of compassion.

KCMC is hereby inviting application from suitably Tanzanians to fill the following vacant post

21.1 ASSISTANT MEDICAL OFFICER II – 1 POSITION)-RE-ADVERTISED

21.1.1 QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Advanced Diploma in Clinical Medicine or its equivalent from any recognized Institution with a valid licence to practice from the Medical Council of Tanganyika

•  Two (2) years of working experience

21.1.2 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Identifying patient problems and providing treatment and prevention services to mother and Child.

• Attending emergency and normal surgery.

• Planning, implementing and evaluating health services in the department.

• Planning and implementing different strategies to overcome natural calamities and other emergencies.

• Performing different research activities to improve health services.

• Performing any other duties as assigned by his/her Superior.

21.1.3 REMUNERATION

• Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the Institution’s salary scale TGHS

NB: GENERAL CONDITIONS

i. All applicants must be Citizens of Tanzania and not above 45 years old, however, should also observe the age limit for each position where indicated.

ii. Applicants must attach an up-to-date current Curriculum Vitae (CV) having reliable contact, postal address, e-mail and telephone numbers.

iii. Applicants should apply on the strength of the information given in this advertisement.

iv. The title of the position and institution applied for should be written in the subject of the application letter and marked on the envelope; short of which will make the application invalid.

v. Applicants must attach their detailed relevant certified copies of academic certificates:

- Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma/Certificates.

- Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma transcripts.

- Form IV and Form VI National Examination Certificates.

- Computer Certificate

- Professional certificates from respective boards

- One recent passport size picture and birth certificate.

vi. FORM IV AND FORM VI RESULTS SLIPS ARE STRICTLY NOT ACCEPTED

vii. Testimonials, Partial transcripts and results slips will not be accepted.

viii. Presentation of forged academic certificates and other information in the CV will necessitate to legal action

ix. Applicants for senior positions currently employed in the public service should route their application letters through their respective employers.

x. Applicants for entry levels currently employed in the Public Service should not apply, they have to adhere to Government Circular Na. CAC. 45/257/01/D/140 dated 30th November, 2010.

xi. Applicants who have/were retired from the Public Service for whatever reason should not apply.

xii. Applicants should indicate three reputable referees with their reliable contacts.

xiii. Certificates from foreign examination bodies for ordinary or advanced level education should be certified by The National Examination Council of Tanzania (NECTA)

xiv. Certificates from foreign Universities should be verified by The Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU)

xv. Deadline for application is 8th  October, 2014 at 3:30 p.m

xvi. Applicants with special needs/case (disability) are supposed to indicate

xvii. Women are highly encouraged to apply

xviii. Only short listed candidates will be informed on a date for interview

xix. Application letters should be written in Swahili or English

APPLICATION LETTERS SHOULD BE POSTED TO THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS. HAND DELIVERY IS NOT ACCEPTABLE:

Secretary	OR	Katibu
Public Service Recruitment		Sekretarieti ya Ajira katika
Secretariat,		Utumishi wa Umma
P. O. Box 63100		S. L. P 63100,
DAR ES SALAAM.		DAR ES SALAAM.