Vacancy title:
Medical Officer Grade II (MO)

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Public Administration, and Government, Category: Healthcare, Civil & Government, Doctors & Other Health Professionals]

Jobs at:
Liwale District Council

Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, August 18 2026

Duty Station:
Uporoto Street, Plot No. 74, House No. 22, Ursino Estate, Victoria, Dar es Salaam | Dar es Salaam | Dar es Salaam

Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, August 5 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

LIWALE DISTRICT COUNCIL is seeking to fill the position of Medical Officer Grade II (MO).

Responsibilities or duties

• Perform all medical duties in the hospital related to various diseases, including pediatric illnesses, maternal health conditions, and routine as well as emergency surgeries.
• Provide and supervise health education activities and improve community health within the district and assigned areas.
• Investigate, monitor, and prevent disease outbreaks.
• Maintain health statistics and ensure compliance with MTUHA (Health Management Information System) guidelines.
• Plan and evaluate health services in the assigned area.
• Train students and staff working within the assigned area.
• Supervise and guide staff under their authority.
• Train students from health training institutions.
• Design and conduct research and disseminate findings.
• Develop strategies for improving the quality of professional services.
• Prepare health service plans and budget estimates.
• Participate in medical audits and quality improvement initiatives.
• Provide outreach health services within the district.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor in line with qualifications, experience, and skills.

Qualifications or requirements 

Applicants must possess:

• A Bachelor's Degree in Human Medicine from a Government-recognized institution.
• Completion of an internship of not less than one year.
• Registration with the Medical Council of Tanganyika.
• A valid practicing license.

Experience needed

At least two (2) years of experience in the Maternity Ward and/or Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure
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Applicants must be Tanzanian citizens.

Applicants must be between 18 and 45 years of age.

A copy of the Birth Certificate must be attached.

The position applied for must be clearly indicated in the subject line of the application letter.

Applicants must attach a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) with current address, reliable phone numbers, and names and contacts of three reliable referees.

Applications must include certified copies of:

• Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (CSEE) and/or Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (ACSEE).
• Professional training certificates.
• Birth Certificate.
• One recent passport-size photograph with the applicant's name written on the back.

Testimonials, Provisional Results, Statements of Results, Form IV and Form VI Result Slips will not be accepted.

Submission of false information or forged certificates will lead to legal action.

The deadline for receiving applications is 18 August 2026 at 3:30 PM.

All certificates must be certified by a Court or Commissioner for Oaths.

Applications may be written in either Swahili or English.

Applications should be submitted by post to the address below, or delivered by hand to the Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) offices located at Uporoto Street, Plot No. 74, House No. 22, Ursino Estate, Victoria, Dar es Salaam.

Executive Director

Liwale District Council

P.O. Box 23

Liwale

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