Job Opportunity: Health Assistant II (30 Positions) at Bugando Medical Centre – March 2025

Join Bugando Medical Centre – A Leading Healthcare Institution in Tanzania

Bugando Medical Centre is a top-tier referral, consultant, and teaching hospital located in Mwanza, Tanzania. Situated along the shores of Lake Victoria, the hospital serves as a crucial healthcare facility for the Lake and Western zones of the country. With a capacity of over 1,000 beds and a dedicated workforce of 2,000 employees, Bugando Medical Centre provides specialized medical care to eight regions:

• Mwanza
• Geita
• Simiyu
• Mara
• Kagera
• Shinyanga
• Tabora
• Kigoma

The hospital caters to a population of more than 14 million people, offering advanced medical services and training future healthcare professionals.

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Position: Health Assistant II (30 Vacancies)

Qualifications:

To be eligible for this role, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Hold a Form IV or Form VI Certificate.
• Possess a one-year Certificate in a health-related field from a recognized institution.

Key Responsibilities:

As a Health Assistant II, your duties will include:

• Cleaning hospital wards, compounds, halls, and medical equipment.
• Daily cleaning and disinfection of the mortuary.
• Issuing bed sheets, blankets, and mattresses in the halls of residence.
• Assisting patients with disabilities during bathing or using the toilet.
• Ensuring compliance with environmental health regulations.
• Preparing and submitting reports on environmental health activities.
• Inspecting food, water, and chemicals within the hospital premises.
• Conducting inspections and providing guidance on environmental management and vector control.
• Performing other tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

Salary Scale:

• PMGSS 1 (as per government salary structure).

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General Application Requirements:

Applicants must meet the following conditions:

• Must be a Tanzanian citizen under 45 years of age (except for those already in public service).
• Must provide a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) with valid contact details, including a postal address, email, and phone number.
• Should apply based on the information provided in this job advertisement.

Required Documents:

Applicants must submit certified copies of the following:

• Academic certificates (Postgraduate, Degree, Advanced Diploma, Diploma, or Certificates).
• Academic transcripts for the above qualifications.
• Form IV and Form VI National Examination Certificates.
• Professional registration and training certificates (if applicable).
• Birth certificate.

Note:

• Results slips (Form IV and Form VI) and partial transcripts will not be accepted.
• Testimonials are also not accepted.

Important Application Guidelines:

• Public service employees must submit their applications through their respective employers.
• Retired public service employees are not eligible to apply.
• Applicants must provide three reputable referees with reliable contact information.
• Certificates obtained from foreign institutions must be verified by:
  • NECTA (for Ordinary and Advanced level certificates).
  • TCU or NACTE (for university or technical qualifications).
• Candidates with disabilities should indicate their specific needs in the application.

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How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit a signed application letter addressed to:

Director General
Bugando Medical Centre
Barabara ya Wurzburg 35
P.O. Box 1370
33102 MWANZA, Tanzania

• Applications can be written in Swahili or English.
• Deadline for application: 25th March 2025.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
• Submission of forged documents or false information will lead to legal action.

Apply now and become part of the dedicated healthcare team at Bugando Medical Centre!