Position Description:
Reports to:Head of Finance Department
Dutiesand Responsibilities
To assist in the preparation of various financial statements
To assume responsibility for a variety of accounting duties such as payment of salaries and to keep vote accounts, cheques etc.
To examine invoices, bills and other claims before prepayment
To prepare payment vouchers and cheques and post them in vote books
To prepare credit and loss accounts.
To prepare bank reconciliation statement on monthly basis
To ensure all accounting documents are propeny filed and maintained
To prepare invoices for services rendered on credit terms
To carry out any other duties as assigned from time to time.
Required Qualifications
Holder of NBAA Intermediate Stage Modules C & D, Bachelor Degree in Accounting, Advanced Diploma in Accounting, Professional level "or equivalent from recognized institution
All application letters should be sent by post using the address below and letters delivered by hand shall not be considered.
Health Attendant II (7 Posts)
Position Description:
Reports to:Head of Unit / Ward In-Charge
Duties andResponsibilities
To clean wards, compounds and equipments
To assist patients with disabilities when taking bath or toilets
To assist in feeding patients who are not able to feed themselves
To collect and send clothes of the patients to the laundry and maintain safe custody of cleaning tools and equipment.
To collect and send patients samples to the laboratory
To prepare equipments for cleaning wounds of patients
To collect medicine for patients from pharmacy
To perform any other duties as may be assigned by supervisor.
Required Qualifications
Holder of Form IV / VI certificate with passes in English and Kiswahili Subjects and one year certificate in health from a recognized institution.
To assist in procurement
Purchasing of supplies, handling acquisitions, ascertain supplies are purchased within price quotations;
Follow up of supplies to suppliers;
To perform any other duties as may be assigned.
Required Qualifications
Holder of a Degree in Procurement and Supply Management or Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply Management or Bachelor in Business Administration with Procurement and logistics Management option or equivalent, from a recognized institution
Engineer II
Position Description:
Reports to:Head of Maintenance Department
Duties and Responsibilities
To maintain all medical equipments and buildings for the Hospital
To carry out independently, specified routine technical tasks which require a higher degree of technical knowledge and skills.
To implement specified maintenance plans of equipment and buildings.
To perform any other duties as may be assigned by his senior
Required Qualifications
Possession of a B.Sc. degree in Engineering or its equivalent from a recognized Institution and registered with the Engineers Registration Board (ERB)
Health Records Assistant
Position Description:
Reports to:Head of Medical Records Department
Duties and Responsibilities
To perform routine registration of new and return outpatients and inpatients
To file patients records and case-notes
To maintain an appropriate record keeping system based on existing filing system.
To maintain systems for appointments and registration of patients
To design forms for the hospital's record keeping.
To collect patients' statistics from wards, sections and departments of the hospital
To prepare and issue new files and outpatient cards. To collect and sort Laboratory results into patients files.
To carry out squeezing of files into shelves on a quarter1y and year1y basis
To review, sort and file all discharge and follow-up case notes into the shelves.
To locate misfiled case-notes files.
To carry out any other duties as assigned from time to time.
Required Qualifications
Holder of a one year certificate in Health Records or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
Salary:Salary for all positions shall be offered commensurate with the MNH Scheme of Service.
Assistant Accountant II
Position Description:
Reports to:Head of Finance Department
Duties and Responsibilities
To assist in the preparation of various financial statements
To assume responsibility for a variety of accounting duties such as payment of salaries and to keep vote accounts, cheques etc.
To examine invoices, bills and other claims before prepayment
To prepare payment vouchers and cheques and post them in vote books
To prepare credit and loss accounts.
To prepare bank reconciliation statement on monthly basis
To ensure all accounting documents are properly filed and maintained
To prepare invoices for services rendered on credit terms
To carry out any other duties as assigned from time to time.
Required Qualifications
Holder of NBAA Intermediate Stage Modules C & D, Bachelor Degree in Accounting, Advanced Diploma in Accounting, Professional level or equivalent from recognized institution.
Tutor II
Position Description:
Reports to: Head of School
Duties and Responsibilities
Teaching students preparing teaching manuals
Conducting examinations and marking them.
Supervising practical's/field work
Required Qualifications
Holder of M.D. / DDS/ B. Pharm/ B.Sc.(N) /B.Sc Medical Laboratory/B. Sc. Radiography/B. Sc. Environment Health) degree plus two years training in education from a recognized Institution.
Clinical Optometrist II
Position Description:
Reports to:Head of Unit
Duties and Responsibilities
To conduct visual analysis
To prescribe optical prescriptions
To maintain optical aids
To keep and maintain patients statistics
To perform any other duties as may be directed by supervisor.
Required Qualifications
Holder of three years Diploma in Clinical Optometry or its equivalent from a recognized institution
Supplies Officer II
Position Description:
Reports to:Head of Unit
Duties and Responsibilities
To assist in stock verification; Reconciliation of stock balances;
Liaise with Internal Audit on matters pertaining to stocks;
Assist in periodical stock taking/stock check; Maintains stock verification records.
To assist in warehousing;
To monitor items requiring stock replenishment; In charge of all receipts;
Maintain security and safety of stock/stores;
To assist in procurement
Purchasing of supplies, handling acquisitions, ascertain supplies are purchased within price quotations;
Follow up of supplies to suppliers;
To perform any other duties as may be assigned.
Required Qualifications
Holder of a Degree in Procurement and Supply Management or Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply Management or Bachelor in Business Administration with Procurement and logistics Management option or equivalent, from a recognized institution
Personal Assistant to the Executive Director (Administrative Officer II)
Position Description:
Reports to:Executive Director
Main Purpose of the Job (Job Summary)
To assist the Executive Director (ED) and manage the day to day activities and correspondences of the Executive Director's Office in order to give her optimum time to focus on strategic activities.
Duties and Responsibilities
Managing the Executive Director's diary
Schedule and coordinate the Executive Director's appointments and meetings.
Provide events for the shared calendar as directed by the
Executive Director
Conduct weekly dairy meetings with the Executive Director to discuss upcoming engagement, invitation and other requests
Coordinating Secretarial Duties
Scrutinize, organize and highlight emails sent to the Executive Director, distribute these to relevant staff and print relevant attachments;
Scrutinize and organize letters sent to the Executive Director and sort accordingly and distribute to appropriate staff; Handle Executive Director's travel logistics;
Coordinate and submit monthly management reports or any other report as requested by the Executive Director; Prepare meetings in which the Executive Director is a chair; Heading Board of Trustees secretariat.
Managerial Responsibilities
Actively follow up any task that has been delegated by the Executive Director to another staff member to ensure completion as per deadline;
Act as a liaison between the Executive Director and office staff as well as other stakeholders;
Actively responding on inquiries for information regarding the Hospital;
Participate in drafting and distribution of Executive Director monthly letter/e-mail.
Other duties
Provide administrative support to senior management of the hospital;
Assist in selected personal administrative or logistic needs that would otherwise occupy the Executive Directors working time.
Required Qualifications, Experience and Competencies
Holder of a University Degree with bias in Public Administration, Human Resource Management, Planning, Hospital Administration from a recognized institution.
At least three to five years progressive work experience as Personal Assistan / Administrative Officer/Health Secretary.
Friendly disposition and strong interpersonal skills
Excellent writing, analytical, and attention to details Proficiency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, Power Point, Access, Publisher, knowledge of at least one statistical program (Epi info or SPSS) will be an added advantage.
Strong initiative, independence, creativity and sound judgment
Service oriented and flexible with excellent communication and organizational skills
A team player with a high level of commitment and able to manage multiple high priority tasks at one.
Director of Medical Services
Position Description:
Reports To: Executive Director
Duties and Responsibilities:
To head the Medical Services Directorate and manage both capital and human resources
To assist the Deputy Executive Director in formulating policies and regulations relating to Medical services
To prepare annual plans for staffing, training, equipment and budgets in line with MNH Corporate Strategic Plan and the Business Plan
To ensure that service quality control measures and guidelines are developed, approved and implemented efficiently
To coordinate implementation of policies and operational programmes on approved plans and targets
To ensure that Medical Services and quality guidelines are developed, approved and implemented efficiently.
To advise the Executive Director on all issues pertaining to the Directorate's operations
To perform any other duties assigned from time to time by superiors.
Most Challenging Aspects of the Position
To get commitment and involvement of motivated staff
To generate revenue and solicit donations in order to bridge a wide gap between the Actual Institutional Budget and the Govemment Subventions.
To inculcate and sustain a culture of Quality Health Care Delivery among hospital staff
Required Qualifications & Experience:
Holder of a Masters Degree in Medicine or equivalent in one of the clinical related fields
Must have at least 10 years of work experience in managing medical services in a recognized Hospital
Super specialization and postgraduate training in management shall be added advantages.
Good working knowledge of computer applications is mandatory.
Strong analytical, communication, strategic planning and interpersonal skills with demonstrated record of achievement, initiative and highest ethical standards
Salary:As per MNH Scheme
Director of Surgical Services
Position Description:
Reports To: Executive Director
Duties and Responsibilities:
To head the Surgical Services Directorate and manage both capital and human resources
To assist the Deputy Executive Director in formulating policies and regulations relating to Surgical services.
To prepare annual plans for staffing, training, equipment and budgets in line with MNH Corporate Strategic Plan and the Business Plan
To ensure that service quality control measures and guidelines are developed, approved and implemented efficiently.
To coordinate implementation of policies and operational programmes on approved plans and targets
To ensure that Surgical Services and quality guidelines are developed, approved and implemented efficiently.
To advise the Executive Director on all issues pertaining to the Directorate's operations
To perform any other duties assigned from time to time by superiors
Most Challenging Aspects of the Position
To get commitment and involvement of motivated staff
To generate revenue and solicit donations in order to bridge a wide gap between the Actual Institutional Budget and the Government Subventions.
To inculcate and sustain a culture of Quality Health Care
Delivery among hospital staff
Required Qualifications & Experience:
Holder of a Masters Degree in Medicine or equivalent in one of the surgical related fields
Must have at least 10 years of work experience in managing surgical services in a recognized Hospital
Super specialization and postgraduate training in management shall be added advantages.
Good working knowledge of computer applications is mandatory
Strong analytical, communication, strategic planning and interpersonal skills with demonstrated record of achievement, initiative and highest ethical standards
Salary:As per MNH Scheme.
Senior Accountant II
Position Description:
Reports to: Head, Finance Department
Duties and Responsibilities
Manage effectively human resources under your area of your responsibility, by leading and supervising execution of their duties and responsibility
Manage and coordinate revenue collection functions from both internal and external sources of income
Develop performance targets and evaluates job performance of staff working under your area of supervision
Participate in recruitment process and coordinate orientation and on job training of new and existing staff
Coordinate preparation of Annual Action Plan and Budget which focus on priorities
Design strong internal controls over revenue collection system and monitor its implementation
Develop and implement strategies to improve revenue generation from both internal and external sources of income Plan and implement strategies to collect un-paid fees from public and private in-patients
Develop a strong revenue verification system and supervise its implementation
Design and implement a mechanism to check authenticity of receipts issued to patients before accessing needed services Prepare medical service bills for services provided to all corporate and insurance clients and dispatch the same by 15th of the following month
Make close follow up to collect dues from credit clients Ensure that credit services are provided to only clients who have valid contract for services
Monitor adherence to exemption policy and other policies relevant to revenue collection
Prepare reliable, relevant and complete reports on a weekly, monthly and quarterly basis to assist management in making informed decisions
Assist External and Internal Auditors to perform audit assignments
Prepare and submit written responses to audit findings and ensure auditor's recommendations are implemented in time.
Prepare statutory financial statements in accordance with IFRS
Required Qualifications and Experience
Applicants to this position must have a Bachelor Degree or Advanced Diploma in Accountancy or its equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution with Certified Public Accountant Professional Certificate (CPA) and
registered with NBAA
Masters degree in Finance/ MBA or Post graduate Diploma in
Finance will be an added advantage.
Must have at least five to six years of working experience in the relevant field
Must have managerial working experience of at least three years
Good working knowledge of computerized financial systems desired
Fluent in both written and spoken English and Swahili
Claims Officer (2 Posts)
Position Description:
Reports to:Head, Finance Department
Duties and Responsibilities
Verify claims against agreed terms of service contracts
Undertake claims processing
Source clients, companies, Insurance funds, NGO sensitize them to enter into medical service contract with MNH Conduct periodical review of all contacts to see whether they are still valid and take appropriate measures accordingly based on your findings
Monitor implementation of terms and conditions of service contracts Implement quality control checks to all' claims before dispatching invoices to clients, to avoid unnecessary claim rejections.
Ensure disease or diagnostic code adherence, while assessing claims
Ensure that all services provided to credit patients are entered in a computerized system
Ensure that all services provided to out-patients and in-patients are captured and billed accordingly
Ensure that all invoices are prepared and dispatched to
Clients by 15th of very month
Communicate effectively and timely with credit clients including Health Insurance Companies and ensure that all queries are replied on time
Closely and timely follow up receivables due from debtors. Follow up to obtain complete and concise feedback on rejected claims and process and re-submt corrected claims Generate and analyze monthly report on claims dispatched and amount collected
Liaise with ICT to ensure that service, respective prices and other terms up loaded on the system are in line with existing contracts
Takes part in various researches related to claims administration
Maintain proper and up-to-date records of claims processed and paid.
Perform any other related duties as may be assigned by the immediate supervisor
Required qualifications
Advanced Diploma in clinical medicines or University degree in Nursing or Public Health, Health Economics or relevant qualifications
The applicant must be computer literate
The applicant must have effective communication skills Working experience in Health Insurance Scheme is an added advantage
Senior Medical Specialist (Emergency Medicine Department)
Position Description:
Reports to:Head of Department
Duties and Responsibilities
To provide clinical supervision to intern, registrar, and resident physicians in the unit
To set performance targets for interns, registrar, and resident physicians in the unit
To monitor and evaluate all aspects of intern and registrar physician job performance
To monitor and evaluate clinical performance of resident physicians
To oversee staff and operations in the Emergency Medicine Department operating theatre
To oversee the evaluation and triage of urgent cases to the Emergency Medicine Department operatingtheatre
To assist in the development and implementation of clinical protocols for use in the Emergency Medicine Department and the EMD operating theatre
To supervise patients case presentations and participate in other staff training activities, which may include didactic presentations, workshops, and daily clinical rounds.
To supervise and appraise staff and identify development and training needs.
To plan, implement and supervise research and issue reports accordingly.
To review inputs for, and coordinate preparation of periodic reports
To perform any other duty assigned from time to time by the supervisor.
Required Qualifications
Holder of three or more years Postgraduate degree (M.Med) in either Surgery or Anesthesia (Candidates holding M. Med degrees in other fields registered with the Medical Council of Tanganyika may apply if they have at least 3 years of critical care, casualty, or emergency unit clinical experience).
Must have worked as a specialist Medical Doctor for not less than 4 years
Must have published not less than two research papers in area of specialization, one as the principal author
Pharmaceutical Technician
Position Description:
Reports to:Head of Pharmacy Department
Duties and Responsibilities
To store medicinal products appropriately and
securely to ensure freshness and potency in accordance with good storage practice.
To supervise arrangement of drugs in the stores and ensure general cleanliness
To maintain pharmacy and stores records.
To dispense drugs and ensure timely distribution of medicines to in patients and out patients and other departments within the hospital
To monitor medication therapy to improve all aspects of delivery and report any adverse effects
To educate other members of health care profession on proper usage of drugs
To assist pharmacists in training of pharmaceutical students
To ensure that expired drugs are removed from the shelves and appropriately disposed of.
To review reconciliation of drugs on daily basis
To carry out dispensing, compounding medicines under supervision of Senior Pharmacy Staff
To perform any other duties as assigned by supervisor
Required Qualifications
Holder of three years Diploma in Pharmacy from a recognized institution and licensed by the Pharmacy Council.
Information Support Technician
Position Description:
Reports to:Head of IT & Telephone Department
Duties and Responsibilities
To carryout day to day installation, configuration, update and maintenance of PCs and peripheral equipment (such as printers, scanners, etc)
To provide technical support to staff and other users in the use of IT services and equipment
To support all IT Hardware, Software, and production based systems (Hospital Information System) within a very fast-paced and demanding environment.
To assist in the backup of Hospital data and systems To operate and maintain in good condition of all equipment and systems installed in the security control room.
To trace by security systems any abnormal movements/activities of all workers and visitors in the Hospital premises
To perform any other duties as may be assigned by supervisor.
Required Qualifications
Holder of a two years Diploma/FTC in Computer Science or relevant qualification from a recognized institution.
Assistant Nursing Officer II (10 Posts)Position Description:
Reports to:Unit / Ward In-charge
Responsibilities
To assess patients conditions and identify their needs.
To ensure treatments are carried out as prescribed and observe any side effects.
To follow hospital policy in respect of custody and administration of all drugs (with specific observation to DDA drugs)
To maintain personal contact with patients, their relatives and visitors to enhance the patient's quality of life, and the good standing of the hospital
To ensure the safe care and custody of patient's property in accordance with the hospital policy
To ensure that Health and Safety of the clients are maintained at work by abiding to the Infection prevention and control principles.
To maintain a professional friendly atmosphere and create a dignified environment
To do any other duties as may be assigned by Supervisor.
Qualifications
Holder of Diploma/advanced diploma in Nursing or its equivalent from a recognized institution and is registered by a Tanzania Nurses and Midwives Council.
Must have O level / A level certificate of secondary education
Must have a valid license to practice Must be computer literate
Telephone Operator II
Position Description:
Reports to:Head of Telephone Unit
Duties and Responsibilities
To provide timely, efficient and effective telephone services to MNH.
To answer calling signals from subscribers within the
To connect calls within the exchange area and outside and raise appropriate charges where required.
To record all outgoing calls in the log book
To answer enquiries coming from subscribers
To make bookings for international exchange and prepare necessary records and report to his / her supervisor
To receive and direct telephone calls from the general lines to appropriate officers.
To prepare requisitions for prepaid cards for the telephone services
To prepare timely and accurate reports
To control / telephone misuse
To provide information for budgeting on telephone Tests all the equipment and the lines to ensure they are in good working order.
Maintains and updated the internal telephone directory.
To liaise with OMS and Secretaries to inform them of calls in waiting so that they can arrange for alternative routing if the boss is busy.
To carry out any other duties as assigned from
time to time.
Required Qualifications
Holder of National Form IVNI certificate with Telephone
Operator Certificate or equivalent qualification
All application letters should be sent by post using the address below and letters delivered by hand shall not be considered.
Nurse II (5 Posts)
Position Description:
Reports to:Ward/Unit In-charge
Duties and Responsibilities
To assess patients' conditions and identify their needs
To ensure treatments are carried out as prescribed and observe any side effects.
To follow hospital policy in respect of custody and administration of all drugs (with specific observation to DDA drugs)
To maintain personal contact with patients, their relatives and visitors to enhance the patient's quality of life, and the good standing of the hospital
To ensure safe custody of patient's property in accordance with the hospital policy
To do any other duties as may be assigned by Supervisor.
Required Qualifications
Holder of two years/3years certificate in Nursing /
Midwifery or its equivalent from any recognized
Institution, and enrolled with the Tanzania Nurses and Midwives Council.
Holder of secondary education
Must have a valid license to practice Computer literacy is an added advantage
Artisan II
Position Description:
Reports to:Head of Maintenance Department
Duties and Responsibilities
To perform specified craft jobs under dose supervision.
To take care of tools and equipment
To carry out preventive maintenance schedules as planned.
To perform any other duty as may be assigned by his / her superior.
Required Qualifications
Possession of a Secondary School Education and holder of Trade Test Grade III from recognized institution.
Nursing Officer II (3 Posts)
Position Description:
Reports to:Ward/Unit In-charge
Duties and Responsibilities
To provide high quality nursing care using appropriate nursing process
To assess patients condition, plan, implement, and document and evaluate individualized Nursing care using appropriate nursing model and according to the hospital nursing policy.
To ensure all drugs and other treatments are given to the patients as prescribed and observe any adverse condition.
To maintain a professional friendly atmosphere and create a dignified environment
To follow hospital policy in respect of custody and administration of all drugs, with special observation toDDA drugs
To maintain personal contact with patients, their relatives and visitors to enhance the patients quality of life, dignity and the good standing of the hospital
To ensure the safe care and custody of patients property in accordance with the hospital policy
Report any accident / incident, loss or theft to the
Senior Nursing Officer and complete necessary statements promptly.
To maintain Health and Safety at work by ensuring that infection prevention and control principles are followed
To perform any other duties as assigned by superiors from time to time
Required Qualifications
Holder of B.Sc. Degree in Nursing or its equivalent from a recognized institution plus successful completion of Internship and is registered with Tanzania Nurses and Midwives Council.
Must have a valid license to practice.
Must be computer literate
Medical Specialist II (4 Posts)
Position Description:
Reports to:Head of Firm
Duties and Responsibilities
To provide routine specialized dental services for in-patients and out patients.
To participate in the training of student doctors in their areas of specialization
To plan, supervise and evaluate dental services offered in his / her field.
To prepare periodic reports regarding dental services
To carry out research in the dental field and publish results for consumption by other experts.
To supervise junior dental doctors and give them technical advice.
To plan and supervise outreach programmes in their areas. To carry out any other duties as assigned from time to time by supervisor.
Required Qualifications
Holder of Doctor of Medicine degree with three or more years Masters Degree in one of the medical fields who is registered with the Medical Council of Tanganyika
Application Instructions:
All application letters should be sent by post using the address below and letters delivered by hand shall not be considered.
Applications accompanied with a detailed CV and copies of certificates, testimonials and names of three referees should be addressed to the Executive Director so as to reach her before 31st August, 2012.
Executive Director
Muhimbili National Hospital
P.O BOX 65000
Dar es Salaam.
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