OCEAN ROAD CANCER INSTITUTE JOBS

OCEAN ROAD CANCER INSTITUTE (ORCI)
An Act of Parliament No.2 of 1996 established the Ocean Road Cancer Institute. Initially cancer services were in existence at the Ocean Road Hospital since 1980 under the Muhimbili University teaching Hospital.

20.1 PHARMACEUTICAL TECHNICIAN II - 1 POST
20.1.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Dispensing medicine to patients as per prescriptions;
• Assist pharmacists in pharmaceuticals preparations;
• Educate patients on rational use of drugs;
• Ensure care of stocks, equipments and cleanliness of the pharmacy room;
• Perform any other duties as shall be assigned by the supervisor.


20.1.2 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
• Diploma in Pharmacy from a recognised institution with at least 2 years work experience


20.1.3 REMUNERATION
Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the Institution’s Salary scale


20.2 NURSING OFFICER III - 5 POSTS
20.2.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Provide treatment to patients as per doctor’s prescription;
• Provide nursing care to patients in clinics and wards;

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• Counseling both patients and relatives;
• Provide health education to patients and their relatives;
• Assess the need of patients and assist them accordingly;
• Perform any other duties as shall be assigned by the supervisor.


20.2.2 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
• Form IV/VI education with Diploma in nursing; and should to be registered with the
Nursing Council.


20.2.3 REMUNERATION
Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the Institution’s Salary scale


20.3 SENIOR MEDICAL DOCTOR III - 6 POSTS
20.3.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Treat cancer patients;
• To admits and discharges in patient as necessary;
• To perform service and major ward rounds according to a laid down schedule.
• To supervise and instruct junior staff, medical students and nurses;
• To involve and provide advice in the tumor board meeting on management of cancer patients;
• To undertake cancer research activities and produce reports;
• To perform any other duties as shall be assigned by supervisor;
• To perform supervised duties in radiotherapy and Oncology;
• Attend night duties/calls as may be assigned;
• Performing other duties as shall be assigned by supervisor.


20.3.2 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
• Medical degree with at least 3 years work experience; and must be registered with the
Tanzanian Medical Board as medical practitioner.


20.3.3 REMUNERATION
Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the Institution’s Salary scale


20.4 ASSISTANT SUPPLIES OFFICER IIII - 2 POSTS
20.4.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Make analysis of purchases undertakes and subsequent purchasing process of approved requisitions;
• Prepare weekly and monthly stock reports;
• Make preparations for stock taking;
• Ensure proper arrangement of supplies in the store;


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20.4.2 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
• Form IV/VI education; and a Diploma in Material Management or related fields from a recognised institution.


20.4.3 REMUNERATION
Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the Institution’s Salary scale


20.5 PATHOLOGIST - 1 POST
20.5.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Diagnose diseases by performing pathological examinations of body tissues;
• Manage clinical laboratory services;
• Analyze case histories;
• Prepares tissues for microscopic examination;
• Diagnose nature and source of pathological conditions causing diseases and death;
• Interpret and correlates findings;
• Prepare diagnostic reports;
• Teach and performs researches in pathology;
• Perform any other duties as shall be assigned.


20.5.2 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
• Medical degree and Post graduate in pathology with at least 3 years work experience.


20.5.3 REMUNERATION
Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the Institution’s Salary scale


20.6 ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT III - 2 POSTS
20.6.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Ensuring that the books of accounts are prepared and maintained to professional standards
• Maintenance of records of medicine/medical supplies purchased through msd and donations made to orci
• Banking of daily collections, cash withdrawals in favour of orci and collections of bank statements from our banker;
• Preparation of payment vouchers, writing cheques, cheque list and petty cash voucher;
• Preparation of payroll in soft copy and make sure salaries are paid in time;
• Preparation of journey vouchers and post to the general ledger in time;
• Assist in preparation of institute’s annual accounts for external audit as per statutory
requirement;
• Perform any other duties as assigned by supervisor.




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20.6.2 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
• Bachelor degree in Accountancy/Finance or related field from a recognised institution


20.6.3 REMUNERATION
Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the Institution’s Salary scale


20.7 ASSISTANT INTERNAL AUDITOR III - 1 POST
20.7.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Plan and carry out assurance and consulting assignments which add value and improve
an organization’s operations;
• Conduct physical verifications of assets to ascertain their existence and the system of internal controls on safeguarding them;
• Verify fuel consumption, and usage of all Institute’s motor vehicles, generators and
issue on the same;
• Carry out follow-up audit on previous audit recommendations and provide report;
• Review yearend inventory balances (stock taking);
• Audit procurement processes to ensure compliance with the Public Procurement Act and regulations;
• Carry out periodic payroll audit;
• Issue a comprehensive report on all assignments;
• Perform any other assigned duties relevant to audit functions.


20.7.2 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
• Bachelor degree in Accountancy/Finance or related field from a recognized institution


20.7.3 REMUNERATION
Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the Institution’s Salary scale


20.8 OFFICE SECRETARY III - 1 POST
20.8.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Making copies of the documents, as assigned by officers or according to the needs of the office;
• Answering and receiving phone calls;
• Check and request the order of supplies related to the office;
• Distributing the incoming mails to the respective staff;
• Maintaining and organizing the paper and electronic documents and storing them properly for future reference;
• Keeping the list of employee communication and contacts updated;
• Assisting the concerned officers in matters related to preparation of official reports;




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20.8.2 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
• Form IV/VI education; and a Diploma in Secretarial Course from a recognised
Institution.


20.8.3 REMUNERATION
Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the Institution’s Salary scale


20.9 HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICERS II - 2 POSTS
20.9.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Collection of information and data relating to personnel matters;
• Examination of claims and returns;
• Checking details of analyzed data and be able to prepare reports;
• Handling correspondence and documents related to personnel administration; issues and
• Assists in recruitment, placement and appraisal of staff;
• Prepares and keeps update and accurate staff record of the Institute;
• Deals with disciplinary issues;
• Assists in formulation and implementation of training plans;
• Takes care of fringe benefits for the staffs;
• Performs administrative duties related to hospital administration;
• Maintains staff records;
• Perform other duties as shall be assigned.

20.9.2 QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
• Bachelor degree in Human Resources Management, Public Administration, Industrial Relations or Hospital Administration and must have at least (2) years work experience with reputable organisation.


20.9.3 REMUNERATION
Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the Institution’s Salary scale

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 address 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; short of which will make the application invalid.
v. The title of the position and institution applied for should be marked on the envelope; short of which will make the application invalid.
vi. Applicants must attach their detailed relevant certified copies of Academic certificates:
- Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma/Certificates.
- Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma transcripts.
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- Form IV and Form VI National Examination Certificates.
- Computer Certificate
- Professional certificates from respective boards
- One recent passport size picture and birth certificate.
vii. FORM IV AND FORM VI RESULTS SLIPS ARE STRICTLY NOT ACCEPTED
viii. Transcripts, Testimonials, Partial transcripts and results slips will not be accepted.
ix. Presentation of forged academic certificates and other information in the CV will necessitate to legal action
x. Applicants for senior positions currently employed in the public service should route their application letters through their respective employers.
xi. 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.
xii. Applicants who have/were retired from the Public Service for whatever reason should not apply.
xiii. Applicants should indicate three reputable referees with their reliable contacts.
xiv. Certificates from foreign Universities should be verified by Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU)
xv. Dead line for application is 11th June, 2012 at 3:30 p.m
xvi. Application letters should be written in Swahili or English
xvii. 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.