Job Description
JOB ADVERTISEMENT
BACKGROUND
The National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR) is a Parastatal Organization established by an Act of Parliament No. 23 of 1979 (CAP. 59, R.E. 2002) and became operational in 1980. NIMR-Mwanza Research Centre (MMRC) is one of the NIMR Centers located in Mwanza The Centre is currently conducting research on HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, non-communicable diseases (NCDs) as well as other diseases of public health importance. On behalf of the Director General of the National Institute for Medical Research, the Centre Director of NIMR Mwanza is looking for the qualified, experienced and well-motivated personnel to fill the following vacant position whose duty station will be in Mwanza City.
JOB POSITION:
- MEDICAL DOCTOR (1 POST)
REPORTING:
- The post holder will be reporting to the Centre Director
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- The Medical Doctor will be responsible with provision of general Medical services at NIMR Mwanza Health Centre.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- To provide routine general medical services for in-patients and outpatients;
- To provide word rounds and advice on appropriate medication;
- To undertake patient consultations and physical examinations;
- To organize workloads;
- To perform surgical procedures;
- To provide general preoperative and postoperative care;
- To provide information to patients and families regarding diagnosis and treatment goals;
- To monitor patient progress and response to therapies and/or treatments;
- Maintaining patient records and accurate information;
- Liaising daily with staff including other doctors, non-medical management staff, and healthcare professionals;
- Managing departments, teaching, and supervising junior doctors;
- to carry out research where necessary in areas of specialization and publish the results for consumption by other experts; and
- To perform any other related duty assigned by the supervisor.
QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCES:
- Holder of Doctor of Medicine degree or equivalent qualifications from a recognized university;
- Registered with the Medical Council of Tanganyika;
- Hold an active license to practice; and
- Three to four (3-4) years experience working as a general practitioner.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT FOR ALL POSTS:
- One year employment contract which may be renewed on the basis of performance and mutual agreement.
DUTY STATION:
- The successful candidate will be based at NIMR-Mwanza centre.
COMPENSATION:
- A competitive salary will be offered as per the Government of Tanzania salary scales.
MODE OF APPLICATION
- Please ensure that you mention www.mabumbe.com as the source of this job advertisement.
- All applications should be enclosed with certified copies of relevant certificates and detailed curriculum vitae;
- Applicants are required to submit their applications not later than two weeks after the first appearance of this advert;
- Applicants are also reminded to indicate reliable day time contact information;
- Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
- All applications should be addressed to;
Centre Director,
NIMR Mwanza Centre,
P O. Box 1462,
MWANZA, TANZANIA.
The deadline for submitting the application is 13 October 2022.
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