Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre 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.
KCMC is a referral hospital for over 11 million people in Northern Tanzania. The hospital is a huge complex with over 450 beds, with hundreds of outpatients and visitors coming to the centre every day. Over 1000 staff are employed at the centre.
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 posts:
33.1 MEDICAL DOCTOR II - 8 POSITIONS
33.1.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Attending in and out-patients on clinical issues.
• Assisting in teaching and supervising medical students.
• Attending emergency medical duties.
• Carrying out medical care to in and out-patients.
• Ensuring that prescribed instructions are carried out.
• Conducting minor operations.
• Assisting senior physicians/surgeons at operations.
• Carrying out services and participating in major ward rounds.
• Supervising medical students and interns in clinical duties.
• Ensuring that patients are properly prepared for surgery.
• Participating fully in clinical sessions, patient presentations and journal clubs.
• Participating in research activities.
• Performing any other duties as assigned by his/her Superior.
33.1.2 QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
• Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree or its equivalent from any recognized
institution with one (1) year of internship. Must be registered with the Tanganyika Medical Council.
33.1.3 REMUNERATION
• Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the Institution’s salary scale TGHS E
33.2 DENTAL OFFICER II - 2 POSITIONS
33.2.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Identifying patient problems and providing treatment and prevention service 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 ad other emergencies.
• Performing different research activities to improve health services.
• Performing any other duties as assigned by his/her Superior
33.2.2 QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
• Two (2) years Advanced Diploma in Clinical Medicine or its equivalent from any recognized institution with a valid license to practice from the Medical Council o Tanganyika.
33.2.3 REMUNERATION
• Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the Institution’s salary scale TGHS C
33.3 ASSISTANT MEDICAL OFFICER II – 1 POSITION
33.3.1 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.
33.3.2 QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
• Two (2) years Advanced Diploma in Clinical Medicine or its equivalent from any recognized Institution with a valid licence to practice from the Medical Council of Tanganyika
33.3.3 REMUNERATION
• Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the Institution’s salary scale TGHS C
33.4 ASSISTANT NURSING OFFICER II - 14 POSITIONS
33.4.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Delivering high quality nursing care to patients.
• Organizing and assisting clients and relatives towards patients’ well-being.
• Creating and maintaining harmonious working environment to all personnel.
• Liaising with staff in other disciplines who are contributing towards promoting well-being of the patients.
• Involving patients and relatives in care and rehabilitation.
• Keeping records of all staff and leave schedule for all nursing staff in her unit.
• Keeping and maintaining up-to date inventory and report any loss or damage promptly.
• Planning and conducting ward rounds and carry out all instructions thereafter.
• Ordering and keeping proper records of DDA and other drugs to check on validity and expiry date for each drug.
• Assisting staff in practicing new trends of nursing care and participating in research.
• Demonstrating an attitude of faithfulness, love and compassion in the course of fulfilling the call to care and comfort the patients.
• Keeping abreast with new knowledge and skills through self-development and participation in various scientific activities.
• Performing any other duties as assigned by his/her Superior.
33.4.2 QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
• Diploma in Nursing from any recognized Institution and has been registered with the Nurses and Midwifery Council of Tanzania and has a valid licence to practice.
33.4.3 REMUNERATION
• Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the Institution’s salary scale TGHS B
33.5 NURSE II – 4 POSITIONS
33.5.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Delivering quality health care to patients.
• Creating and maintaining harmonious working environment to all personnel.
• Liaising with staff in other disciplines who are contribution towards promoting well-being of patients.
• Involving patients and relatives in care and rehabilitation.
• Keeping and maintain inventory and reporting any loss or damage promptly.
• Assisting in ward rounds and carrying out all instructions thereafter.
• Demonstrating an attitude of faithfulness, love and compassion in the course of fulfilling the call to care and comfort the patients.
• Keeping abreast with new knowledge and skills through self-development and participation in various scientific activities.
• Performing any other duties as assigned by his/her Superior.
33.5.2 QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
• Two (2) years Certificate in Nursing from any recognized Institution. Must be enrolled with the Nurses and Midwifery Council of Tanzania with a valid licence to practice.
33.5.3 REMUNERATION
• Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the Institution’s salary scale TGHS A
33.6 TECHNOLOGIST (LABORATORY) II - 2 POSITIONS
33.6.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Receiving, extracting and recording samples for laboratory examinations.
• Preparing laboratory equipment and chemicals for laboratory tests and examinations.
• Keeping and maintaining patients’ records.
• Maintaining list of laboratory equipment in the department.
• Training subordinates.
• Carrying out laboratory examination of samples and recording the results under the supervision of a senior laboratory Technologist.
• Performing any other duties as assigned by his/her Superior.
33.6.2 QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
• Diploma in Technology in the related field or its equivalent from any recognized Institution. Must be registered with the relevant Bodies.
33.6.3 REMUNERATION
• Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the Institution’s salary scale TGHS C
33.7 TECHNOLOGIST (PHARMACY) II – 2 POSITIONS
33.7.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Scrutinizing, preparing and ordering drugs and biomedical equipment.
• Dispensing drugs and biomedical equipment to patients and staff.
• Mixing drugs.
• Storing drugs and biomedical equipment.
• Educating community on proper usage of drugs.
• Checking drugs and biomedical chemicals and cosmetics.
• Preparing report of drugs and biomedical equipment usage.
• Inspecting drug storage.
• Performing any other duties as assigned by his/her Superior.
33.7.2 QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
• Diploma in Technology in the related field or its equivalent from any recognized Institution. Must be registered with the relevant Bodies.
33.7.3 REMUNERATION
• Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the Institution’s salary scale TGHS C
33.8 KITCHEN/MESS ATTENDANT II - 2 POSITIONS
33.8.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Cleaning utensils.
• Cleaning kitchen and surroundings. • Preparing cooking items.
• Assisting cooks and waiters
• Performing any other duties as assigned by his/her Superior.
33.8.2 QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
• Ordinary Secondary School Certificate with passes in both English and Kiswahili.
33.8.3 REMUNERATION
• Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the Institution’s salary scale TGOS A
33.9 SECURITY GUARD II - 1 POSITION
33.9.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Guarding GSF houses and properties by providing security services.
• Controlling movement of visitors to and from institution premises with the aim of preventing burglary and theft.
• Ensuring that all institution’s properties which are taken outside have valid gate passes.
• Controlling movement of motor vehicles and parking at the institution.
• Reporting to senior security guard on any unusual occurrences within the institution.
• Performing any other duties as assigned by his/her Superior.
33.9.2 QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
• Ordinary Secondary School Certificate who has undergone Militia Training or National Service or Basic Auxiliary Police Training Course.
33.9.3 REMUNERATION
• Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the Institution’s salary scale TGOS A
33.10 TECHNICIAN II (PLUMBING) - 2 POSITIONS
33.10.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Carrying out minor service, repair, installation works in carpentry, plumbing, electrical, masonry and painting duties as assigned by the supervisor.
• Carrying out cleaning of machines, equipment and working environment.
• Assisting Technicians and Engineers in repairing of non biomedical and carrying out engineering related activities.
• Observing safety precautions to personnel, tools, instruments and equipment.
• Punctual at reporting for work and emergencies.
• Recording and monitoring timely the performance of machines, installations, buildings and other equipments using check lists and ensure economical and correct use of the Institution equipments.
• Assisting in recording inventory of related working equipment/tools.
• Performing any other duties related to his/her work as assigned by his/he superior.
33.10.2 QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
• Ordinary/Advanced Secondary School Certificate, with Trade Test I in the related field from any recognized institution.
33.10.3 REMUNERATION
• Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the Institution’s salary scale TGS C
33.11 MEDICAL ASSISTANT II - 10 POSITIONS
33.11.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Delivering prevention and health care services.
• Identifying patient problems and providing treatment.
• Providing primary health care.
• Performing any other duties as assigned by his/her Superior.
33.11.2 QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
• Ordinary Certificate in Secondary Education with two (2) years Certificate in Clinical Assistant or its equivalent from any recognized Institution with a valid licence to practice from the Medical Council of Tanganyika.
33.11.3 REMUNERATION
• Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the Institution’s salary scale TGHS A
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 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. Dead line for application is 15th October, 2013 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
xx. 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.
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