New Opportunities at Muhimbili National Hospital (MNH)

Muhimbili National Hospital (MNH) is inviting qualified medical professionals to apply for 23 specialist and technical positions. These roles offer the opportunity to work in Tanzania’s leading national referral hospital.

1.0 MEDICAL SPECIALIST II (PAEDITRICIAN) – 5 Posts Duties and Responsibilities

To provide routine specialized medical services for in-patients and out patients
To supervise ward rounds and advice on appropriate medication
To participate in the training of student doctors in their areas of specialization
To plan, supervise and evaluate medical services offered in his field
To prepare periodic reports regarding his area of specialization
To carry out research in his area of specialization and publish results for consumption by other experts
To supervise junior medical doctors and give them technical advice
To plan and supervise outreach programmes in their areas
To perform any other related duty assigned by the Supervisor

Qualifications and Experience Holder of Master of Medicine (M.Med) in Paediatrics, who has registered with the Medical Council of Tanganyika. Must be a holder of Bachelor Degree in Medicine.

Salary Scale PMGSS 11

2.0 MEDICAL SPECIALIST II (INTERNAL MEDICINE) – 6 Posts Duties and Responsibilities

To provide routine specialized medical services for in-patients and out patients
To supervise ward rounds and advice on appropriate medication
To participate in the training of student doctors in their areas of specialization
To plan, supervise and evaluate medical services offered in his field
To prepare periodic reports regarding his area of specialization
To carry out research in his area of specialisation and publish results for consumption by other experts
To supervise junior medical doctors and give them technical advice
To plan and supervise outreach programmes in their areas
To perform any other related duty assigned by the Supervisor

Qualifications and Experience Holder of Master of Medicine Degree (M.Med) in Internal Medicine who is registered with the Medical Council of Tanganyika. Must be a holder of a Doctor of Medicine Degree as well.

Salary Scale PMGSS 11

3.0 MEDICAL SPECIALIST II (PATHOLOGIST) – 1 Post Duties and Responsibilities

To provide routine specialized medical services for in-patients and out patients
To supervise ward rounds and advice on appropriate medication
To participate in the training of student doctors in their areas of specialization
To plan, supervise and evaluate medical services offered in his field
To prepare periodic reports regarding his area of specialization
To carry out research in his area of specialization and publish results for consumption by other experts
To supervise junior medical doctors and give them technical advice
To plan and supervise outreach programmes in their areas
To perform any other related duty assigned by the Supervisor

Qualifications and Experience Master of Medicine (M.Med) in Pathologist, who has registered with the Medical Council of Tanganyika. Must be a holder of Bachelor Degree in Medicine.

Salary Scale MNH SCALE

4.0 MEDICAL SPECIALIST II (UROLOGY) – 1 Post Duties and Responsibilities

To provide routine specialized medical services for in-patients and out patients
To supervise ward rounds and advice on appropriate medication
To participate in the training of student doctors in their areas of specialization
To plan, supervise and evaluate medical services offered in his field
To prepare periodic reports regarding his area of specialization
To carry out research in his area of specialisation and publish results for consumption by other experts
To supervise junior medical doctors and give them technical advice
To plan and supervise outreach programmes in their areas
To perform any other related duty assigned by the Supervisor

Qualifications and Experience Holder of Master of Medicine Degree (M.Med) in Urology who is registered with the Medical Council of Tanganyika. Must be a holder of a Doctor of Medicine Degree as well.

Salary Scale PMGSS 11

5.0 MEDICAL SPECIALIST II – (GENERAL SURGERY) – 2 Posts Duties and Responsibilities

To provide routine specialized medical services for in-patients and out patients
To supervise ward rounds and advice on appropriate medication
To participate in the training of student doctors in their areas of specialization
To plan, supervise and evaluate medical services offered in his field
To prepare periodic reports regarding his area of specialization
To carry out research in his area of specialization and publish results for consumption by other experts
To supervise junior medical doctors and give them technical advice
To plan and supervise outreach programmes in their areas
To perform any other related duty assigned by the Supervisor

Qualifications and Experience Master of Medicine (M.Med) in General Surgery, who has registered with the Medical Council of Tanganyika. Must be a holder of Bachelor Degree in Medicine.

Salary Scale MNH SCALE

6.0 MEDICAL SPECIALIST II (OPHTHALMOLOGIST) – 1 Post Duties and Responsibilities

To provide routine specialized medical services for in-patients and out patients
To supervise ward rounds and advice on appropriate medication
To participate in the training of student doctors in their areas of specialization
To plan, supervise and evaluate medical services offered in his field
To prepare periodic reports regarding his area of specialization
To carry out research in his area of specialization and publish results for consumption by other experts
To supervise junior medical doctors and give them technical advice
To plan and supervise outreach programmes in their areas
To perform any other related duty assigned by the Supervisor

Qualifications and Experience Holder of Master of Medicine (M.Med) in Ophthalmology, who has registered with the Medical Council of Tanganyika. Must be a holder of Bachelor Degree in Medicine.

Salary Scale PMGSS 11

7.0 MEDICAL SPECIALIST II (OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY) – 1 Post Duties and Responsibilities

To provide routine specialized medical services for in-patients and out patients
To supervise ward rounds and advice on appropriate medication
To participate in the training of student doctors in their areas of specialization
To plan, supervise and evaluate medical services offered in his field
To prepare periodic reports regarding his area of specialization
To carry out research in his area of specialisation and publish results for consumption by other experts
To supervise junior medical doctors and give them technical advice
To plan and supervise outreach programmes in their areas
To perform any other related duty assigned by the Supervisor

Qualifications and Experience Holder of Master of Medicine Degree (M.Med) in Obstetrics and Gynecology who is registered with the Medical Council of Tanganyika. Must be a holder of a Doctor of Medicine Degree as well.

Salary Scale PMGSS 11

8.0 MEDICAL SPECIALIST II (THORACIC SURGERY) – 1 Post Duties and Responsibilities

To provide routine specialized medical services for in-patients and out patients
To supervise ward rounds and advice on appropriate medication
To participate in the training of student doctors in their areas of specialization
To plan, supervise and evaluate medical services offered in his field
To prepare periodic reports regarding his area of specialization
To carry out research in his area of specialization and publish results for consumption by other experts
To supervise junior medical doctors and give them technical advice
To plan and supervise outreach programmes in their areas
To perform any other related duty assigned by the Supervisor

Qualifications and Experience Holder of Master of Medicine (M.Med) in General Surgery with special interest in Thoracis Surgery, who has registered with the Medical Council of Tanganyika. Must be a holder of Bachelor Degree in Medicine.

Salary Scale PMGSS 11

9.0 MEDICAL SPECIALIST II (PAEDIATRIC SURGERY) – 1 Post Duties and Responsibilities

To provide routine specialized medical services for in-patients and out patients
To supervise ward rounds and advice on appropriate medication
To participate in the training of student doctors in their areas of specialization
To plan, supervise and evaluate medical services offered in his field
To prepare periodic reports regarding his area of specialization
To supervise junior medical doctors and give them technical advice
To plan and supervise outreach programmes in their areas
To perform any other related duty assigned by the Supervisor

Qualifications and Experience Holder of Master of Medicine (M.Med) in General Surgery with special interest in Paediatric Surgery, who has registered with the Medical Council of Tanganyika. Must be a holder of Bachelor Degree in Medicine.

Salary Scale PMGSS 11

10.0 OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST II – 5 Posts Duties and Responsibilities

To keep and maintain patient’s records and statistics
To take care of equipments in the unit/department and report any Malfunctions
To carry out occupational therapist duties under supervision
To maintain records and provide written and verbal reports as required
To maintain an accurate record of the services provided to patients
To perform any other duties assigned by superior from time to time

Qualifications and Experience Holder of Diploma in Occupational Therapy from a recognized university or institution. Computer literacy is an added advantage.

Salary Scale PMGSS 3

Application Method All applications must be sent through the Recruitment Portal by using the following address: Public Service Recruitment Portal

General Conditions (Apply to all positions)

All applicants must be citizens of the United Republic of Tanzania and must not be above 45 years of age. However, for vacancies within Paramilitary Institutions: Applicants for non-degree posts must not exceed 25 years of age. Applicants for degree posts must not exceed 30 years of age.
Applicants should apply on the strength of the information given in this advertisement.
Applicants must attach their certified copies of the following certificates: Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma/Certificates; Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma transcripts; Professional Registration and Training Certificates from respective Registration or Regulatory Bodies (where applicable); Birth certificate.
Attaching copies of the following certificates is strictly not accepted: Form IV and Form VI results slips; Testimonials and all partial transcripts.
An applicant must upload a recent Passport Size Photo in the Recruitment Portal.
Applicants employed in the Public Service are strictly not allowed to apply; they should adhere to Circular No. CAC.45/257/01/D/140 of 30th November, 2010.
An applicant who is retired from the Public Service for whatever reason should not apply.
An applicant should indicate three reputable referees with their reliable contacts.
All foreign academic certificates MUST be recognised by relevant Authorities (TCU, NECTA, and NACTVET). Applicants applying for posts with a GPA requirement MUST attach their GPA calculation certificate from TCU.
A signed application letter should be written either in Swahili or English and addressed to: Secretary, Presidents Office, Public Service Recruitment Secretariat, P.O. Box 2320, Mahakama Street, Tambukareli, Dodoma.
Deadline for application is 04th April, 2026.
Only shortlisted candidates will be informed of the date of the interview.
Presentation of forged certificates and other false information will necessitate legal action.

New Opportunities at Muhimbili National Hospital (MNH)

School Base -Online

Contact Form