KILIMANJARO CHRISTIAN MEDICAL CENTRE (KCMC)

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 600 beds, with hundreds of outpatients and visitors coming to the centre every day. Over 1000 staff are employed at the centre.

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:

MEDICAL CONSULTANT – (2 POSITIONS)

Qualification and Experience:

A holder of Doctor of Medicine and Masters Degree (M.Med. Surgery or Radiology or Anaesthesia) or its equivalent from any recognized University with 12 years of working experience. Must be registered with the Tanganyika Medical Council.

Duties and Responsibilities:

 Teaching and supervising Residents and medical students.  Supervising and ensuring that prescribed instructions are carried out.  Conducting major operations.  Carrying out services and participating in major ward rounds.  Supervising Residents and medical students and interns in clinical duties.  Supervising and participating in research activities. Performing any other duties as assigned by his/her Superior.

Remuneration: Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the Government’s salary scale TGHS J

MEDICAL SPECIALIST II – (1 POSITION)

Qualification and Experience:

A holder of Doctor of Medicine and Masters Degree (M. Med or M. Dent) or its equivalent from any recognized University with working experience of 6 years in Radiology or Dental. Must be registered with the Tanganyika Medical Council.

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 major 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.

Remuneration:

Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the Government’s salary scale TGHS G

HEALTH LABORATORY SCIENTIFIC OFFICER II - (2 POSITIONS)

Qualification and Experience: A holder of Degree or B.Sc. in Laboratory Science from a recognized University and must be registered in the register of Health Laboratory Practitioners Council as a Health Laboratory Scientist. Candidate with some years of working experience will have an added advantage.

Duties and Responsibilities:

 Participate in research, consultancy and professional development program (PDP) activities in his/ her laboratory (department).  Teaching junior staff and students during practicals.  Ordering laboratory supplies (reagents & equipment)  Preparation and use of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)  Performing routine and other specialized tests.  Preparing and submit laboratory periodic reports and submit them as it will be recommended. Performing any other duties as assigned by his/her Superior.

Remuneration: Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the Government’s salary scale TGHS C

HEALTH SCIENTIST II (ORTHOPAEDIC) - (1 POSITION)

Qualification and Experience:

A holder of Bsc. in Prosthetics and Orthotics from a recognized University.

Duties and Responsibilities: Educating and advising patients on how to use and maintain artificial limbs and body support devices.

 Fabricating various related appliances.

 Designing and fitting orthoses and prostheses.  Assessing a patient’s needs before they have artificial limb or appliance fitted.  Taking measurements and using computer modeling, 3D printing to produce a design of prostheses and orthoses.  Explaining a finished design to a technician who will produce the final product.  Carrying out follow-up checks with patients to see how they are coping with their devices. Making sure the appliances or limb is functioning properly and is comfortable to the patient. Carrying out adjustments.  Participate in research, consultancy and professional development program (PDP) activities in his/ her laboratory (department),  Instruct undergraduate and postgraduate students during practical,  Responsible for plans and implementation and maintenance programs for all facilities in the department,  Participate in development and organization of training programs for junior staff in the department,  Responsible for the on job training of technicians and Performing any other duties as assigned by his/her Superior.

Remuneration:

Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the Government’s salary scale TGHS C

HEALTH TECHNOLOGIST II (PHARMACY) – (1 POSITION)

Qualification and Experience:

A holder of Diploma in Pharmacetical technology in the related field or its equivalent from any recognized College. Must be registered with the relevant Bodies.

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 patients 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.

Remuneration:

Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the Government’s salary scale TGHS B

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST II (1 POSITION) Qualification and Experience:

A holder of Diploma in Occupational Therapy from KCMC or any other recognized College.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Treating patients through Occupational therapy techniques under the supervision of Senior Occupational therapist Officer. Conducting health education programme to in patients and out patients Keeping and maintaining patients records Ensuring proper up-keep of equipment in the department Conducting training and awareness of primary and secondary prevention of functional impairment of disabilities to paramedical staff and community. (Patient relatives or centers, which services orphans). Performing any other duties as assigned by his/her Superior.

Remuneration:

Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the Government’s salary scale TGHS B

NURSING OFFICER II – (6 POSITIONS) Qualification and Experience:

A holder of Degree or B.Sc in Nursing from any recognized College and has been registered with the Nurses and Midwifery Council of Tanzania and has a valid license to practice.

Duties and Responsibilities:

 Providing health education to patients and relatives.  Communicating effectively internally and externally.  Ensuring that prescribed instructions are carried out.  Setting and communicating standards of nursing care to the ward/department which are in line with hospital policies.  Teaching nurse students and other health cadres.

 Visiting patients in their homes and providing advice in primary health care.  Applying the integrated hospital management information system in all activities.  Ensuring that the prescribed in-patients and out-patients treatment manuals and procedures are adhered to.  Carrying out supervision of other staff.  Verifying patient’s costing and pricing information sheet provided by the Finance department.  Maintaining hospital inventory.  Monitoring usage of consumables, ensuring no wastage or pilferage.  Documenting on daily, weekly and monthly patients’ progress reports .  Maintaining a harmonious working environment among all Staff and Students .  Maintaining high standards of discipline and code of nursing ethics and be a role model. Performing any other duties as assigned by his/her Superior.

Remuneration:

Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the Government’s salary scale TGHS C ASSISTANT NURSING OFFICER II – (5 POSITIONS)

Qualification and Experience:

A holder of Diploma in Nursing from any recognized College and has been registered with the Nurses and Midwifery Council of Tanzania and has a valid license to practice.

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 and maintaining up-to date inventory and report any loss or damage promptly.  Keeping records of all staff and leave schedule for all nursing staff in her unit.  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.

Remuneration:

Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the Government’s salary scale TGHS B

NURSE II – (1 POSITION)

Qualification and Experience: A holder of Two (2) years Certificate in Nursing from any recognized College. Must be enrolled with the Nurses and Midwifery Council of Tanzania with a valid licence to practice.

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.

Remuneration:

Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the Government’s salary scale TGHS A

MEDICAL ATTENDANTS (15 POSITIONS) Qualification and Experience: A holder of an Ordinary Secondary School Certificate and must have at least three (3) years working experience in the related field. Must have a Pre-Nursing Certificate from recognized College.

Duties and Responsibilities:  Answerable to the in-charge of respective area/ward.  Providing basic health education to inpatients and relatives in the ward.  Inspecting the hospital clinical areas.  Participating in receiving and giving report.  Participate in bed making and giving report.  Responsible for all types of cleanliness in the respective working area/ward.  Responsible for collecting patients food and assist in serving patients meals.  Responsible for sending specimens to laboratory, sending and collecting patients from X- ray etc.  Convey messages from place to place as may be requested.  Assist in various procedures in the ward as may requested.  Assist patients during toilet rounds and make sure all bedpans sputum mugs and urinals are scrupulously clean.  Respond to patients calls, assist them and ask for assistance in activities beyond her capabilities.  Be observant and report anything abnormal about patients or equipment or any change in the particular setting.  Collecting and sending linen to laundry. Performing any other duties as assigned by his/her Superior.

Remuneration: Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the Government’s salary scale TGHOS A

ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT II (2 POSITIONS) Qualification and Experience: A holder of an ordinary/advanced secondary education with ordinary diploma in accounting or ATEC II or its equivalent from any recognized College. Also must be a computer literate.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Receiving cash deposits from clients and banking as per supervisor’s instruction. Effecting cash payments to clients. Making records of all transactions and reconcile them with cash balance. Receiving and keeping proper custody of all bills, invoices and other claims pending for payments. Maintaining cheque registers. Preparing petty cash payment vouchers and accounts documents and maintaining accounts records. Issuing receipts and keeping in safe custody all accounts and supporting documents pending audit scrutiny. Keeping records and making follow-ups of all debts from credit clients. Sending all letter and other documents relating to accounts issues to the bank. Performing any other duties as assigned by his/her Superior.

Remuneration: Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the Government’s salary scale TGS B

PERSONAL SECRETARY III (1 POSITION) Qualification and Experience: A holder of Ordinary/Advanced Secondary education certificate. Must have attended Secretarial course and passed stage III exams from any recognized College. Also must have 80wpm in both Shorthand with literacy in computer programs such as Windows, Microsoft Office, Internet, E-Mail, Publisher etc.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Typing confidential and open letters. Taking care of all office facilities under custody. Answering correspondences involving routine matters. Checking office registers to ensure that they are well maintained. Receiving and directing visitors. Keeping minutes/records of meetings. Taking dictations by shorthand. Receiving, sorting and file mails. Initiating and maintaining own file system. Preparing agendas and making arrangements for various meetings. Receiving files, distributing to officers and collect them back to the registry after their use. Tracing files, circulars and any other things requested by his/her superior for office use. Performing any other duties as assigned by his/her Superior.

Remuneration:

Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the Government’s salary scale TGS.B

RECORDS MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT II – (1 POSITION) Qualification and Experience: A holder of Ordinary/Advanced Secondary education certificate. Must have Diploma (skills) in Records Management from a recognized College.He/she should have not less than one (1) year working experience in the Registry. Must be a computer literate.

Duties and Responsibilities:

 Receives, records and distributes incoming and internally created mails (letter memoranda, faxes),  Records and arranges for the efficient and timely dispatch of all correspondences,  Open index and control files; and  Performing any other duties as assigned by his/her Superior

Remuneration:

Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the Government’s salary scale TGS.B

ASSISTANT TECHNICIAN (CARPENTRY) – (1 POSITION)

Qualification and Experience:

A holder of Form IV Secondary Education with Trade Test II in carpentry with one year working experience.

Duties and Responsibilities:

 Performs routine specified tasks that demand higher technical skills under supervision.  Keeps the work place tidy.  Collects and takes care of working tools.  Carries out minor repairs and maintenance.  Reports maintenance problems to senior staff.  Performing any other duties as assigned by his/her Superior.

Remuneration Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the Government’s salary scale TGS B

DRIVER II - (1 POSITION)

Qualification and Experience: A holder of Secondary Education Certificate with passed in Kiswahili and English. Must have a valid class C driving license and Trade Test Grade III from a recognized Institution and at least driving experience of 2 years with accident free record. Certificate of Advanced Drivers’ Course Grade II from NIT or VETA will be an added advantage.

Duties and Responsibilities:

 Drive Centre’s motor vehicles towards approved destinations and in accordance with traffic regulations,  Reports promptly any defect or problems detected in the vehicle;  Performs messenger duties such as dispatching documents/letters, Undertake minor mechanical repairs,  Take vehicles due for routine maintenance/repair to the appointed service agents,  Maintain motor vehicle log books,  Make pre-inspection to the assigned vehicle at all times,  Ensure that valid documents and permits are acquired prior commencement of any journey,  Report promptly accidents or incidents involving the vehicles to the relevant authority,  Ensure that the vehicle assigned to him/her is maintained, serviced regularly and kept clean,  Maintain a logbook and record all movements as instructed and  Performing any other duties as assigned by his/her Superior.

Remuneration:

Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the Government’s salary scale TGOS A KITCHEN/MESS ATTENDANT II – (1 POSITION)

Qualification and Experience:

A holder of an Ordinary Secondary School Certificate with passes in both English and Kiswahili with an experience of one year in the related field.

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.

Remuneration:

Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the Government’s salary scale TGOS A

ASSISTANT LAUNDERER – (1 POSITION)

Qualification and Experience:

A holder of an Ordinary Secondary School Certificate with passes in both English and Kiswahili.

Duties and Responsibilities:

 Collecting clothes from various sections in the hospital.  Sorting and washing clothes as per guidelines.  Drying and ironing clothes.  Arrange clothes in appropriate order.  Issuing clothes to the appropriate sections.  Performing any other duties as assigned by his/her Superior.

Remuneration:

Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the Government’s salary scale TGOS A

B: GENERAL CONDITIONS i. All applicants must be Citizens of Tanzania and not above 45 years old. 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 9th, September 2017 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

P. O. Box 63100 Utumishi wa Umma,

DAR ES SALAAM. S. L. P 63100,

DAR ES SALAAM.