51 Job Vacancies at Southern Zone Referral Hospital Mtwara June 2026, The Management of the Southern Zone Referral Hospital – Mtwara, on behalf of the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Health, announces 51 volunteer employment positions for a period of one (1) year as follows: –
1.0 Medical Officer Grade II – (05 POSITIONS)
WORK STATION: Southern Zone Referral Hospital
EMPLOYMENT TERMS: Volunteer, One‑Year Contract
1.1 QUALIFICATIONS
To be employed, candidates must hold a Bachelor of Medicine degree from Universities/Colleges recognized by the Government, have completed an Internship of not less than twelve months, and be registered with the Medical Council of Tanganyika.
POSITION Medical Officer
EMPLOYER Southern Zone Referral Hospital
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
· Perform all medical duties in the hospital related to various diseases, including paediatric diseases, maternal health, and routine and emergency surgeries.
· Provide and oversee health education and community health improvement in the District, Regions, or area of work.
· Investigate, monitor, and prevent disease outbreaks.
· Train students and staff within the work area.
· Supervise and direct staff under their authority.
· Design and conduct research and disseminate findings.
· Design and develop strategies to improve the quality of service in their field.
· Participate in, review, and improve health services (medical audit and quality improvement).
· Perform other duties as assigned by their supervisor, related to their education, experience, and skills.
1.3 SALARY AND ALLOWANCES
Salary and allowances will be paid in accordance with the Volunteer Guidelines in the Public Service, June 2025 Edition. Other allowances will be paid in accordance with the Laws, Regulations, and Procedures of the Public Service.
2.0 Nursing Officer Grade II – (05 POSITIONS)
WORK STATION: Southern Zone Referral Hospital
EMPLOYMENT TERMS: Volunteer, One‑Year Contract
2.1 QUALIFICATIONS
To be employed, candidates must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing and Midwifery, have completed an Internship of not less than twelve months, and be registered with the Tanzania Nurses and Midwifery Council.
POSITION Nursing Officer Grade II
EMPLOYER Southern Zone Referral Hospital
APPLICATION PERIOD 26/06/2026 – 03/07/2026
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
· Provide nursing care services.
· Collect essential health statistics.
· Supervise and direct subordinate nurses.
· Educate patients and the community about their health problems.
· Conduct research and innovation to improve services.
· Provide preventive and reproductive health services.
· Perform other duties as assigned by their supervisor, related to their education, experience, and skills.
2.2 SALARY AND ALLOWANCES
Salary and allowances will be paid in accordance with the Volunteer Guidelines in the Public Service, June 2025 Edition. Other allowances will be paid in accordance with the Laws, Regulations, and Procedures of the Public Service.
3.0 Assistant Nursing Officer Grade II – (10 POSITIONS)
WORK STATION: Southern Zone Referral Hospital
EMPLOYMENT TERMS: Volunteer, One‑Year Contract
3.1 QUALIFICATIONS
To be employed, candidates must hold a Diploma in Nursing of not less than three years from a Government‑recognized College, and be registered with the Tanzania Nurses and Midwifery Council.
POSITION Assistant Nursing Officer
EMPLOYER Southern Zone Referral Hospital
APPLICATION PERIOD 26/06/2026 – 03/07/2026
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
· Provide nursing care services.
· Collect essential health statistics.
· Direct subordinate nurses.
· Educate patients and the community about their health problems.
· Provide preventive and reproductive health services.
· Perform other duties as assigned by their supervisor, related to their education, experience, and skills.
3.3 SALARY AND ALLOWANCES
Salary and allowances will be paid in accordance with the Volunteer Guidelines in the Public Service, June 2025 Edition. Other allowances will be paid in accordance with the Laws, Regulations, and Procedures of the Public Service.
4.0 Electrical Artisan Grade II – (01 POSITION)
WORK STATION: Southern Zone Referral Hospital
EMPLOYMENT TERMS: Volunteer, One‑Year Contract
4.2 QUALIFICATIONS
To be employed, candidates must hold a Certificate of Secondary Education (CSE) and a Certificate in Electrical Craft from a Government‑recognized College.
4.3 SALARY AND ALLOWANCES
Salary and allowances will be paid in accordance with the Volunteer Guidelines in the Public Service, June 2025 Edition. Other allowances will be paid in accordance with the Laws, Regulations, and Procedures of the Public Service.
5.0 Plumbing Artisan Grade II – (01 POSITION)
WORK STATION: Southern Zone Referral Hospital
EMPLOYMENT TERMS: Volunteer, One‑Year Contract
5.1 QUALIFICATIONS
To be employed, candidates must hold a Certificate of Secondary Education (CSE) and a Certificate in Plumbing Craft from a Government‑recognized College.
POSITION Plumbing Artisa
EMPLOYER Southern Zone Referral Hospital
APPLICATION PERIOD 26/06/2026 – 03/07/2026
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
· Perform all plumbing works in all hospital buildings.
· Repair plumbing equipment.
· Design small water projects and unblock sewage systems.
· Perform other duties as assigned by their supervisor.
5.2 SALARY AND ALLOWANCES
Salary and allowances will be paid in accordance with the Volunteer Guidelines in the Public Service, June 2025 Edition. Other allowances will be paid in accordance with the Laws, Regulations, and Procedures of the Public Service.
6.0 Mortuary Attendant – (02 POSITIONS)
WORK STATION: Southern Zone Referral Hospital
EMPLOYMENT TERMS: Volunteer, One‑Year Contract
6.1 QUALIFICATIONS
To be employed, candidates must have completed Form Four and received Health training in the field of health and mortuary care.
POSITION Mortuary Attendant
EMPLOYER Southern Zone Referral Hospital
APPLICATION PERIOD 26/06/2026 – 03/07/2026
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
· Clean the mortuary.
· Receive, wash, and care for bodies.
· Assist in post‑mortem examinations.
· Perform other duties as assigned by their supervisor.
6.2 SALARY AND ALLOWANCES
Salary and allowances will be paid in accordance with the Volunteer Guidelines in the Public Service, June 2025 Edition. Other allowances will be paid in accordance with the Laws, Regulations, and Procedures of the Public Service.
7.0 Health Attendant – (05 POSITIONS)
WORK STATION: Southern Zone Referral Hospital
EMPLOYMENT TERMS: Volunteer, One‑Year Contract
7.1 QUALIFICATIONS
To be employed, candidates must have completed Form Four and have at least two years of experience in any health‑related field.
7.2 SALARY AND ALLOWANCES
Salary and allowances will be paid in accordance with the Volunteer Guidelines in the Public Service, June 2025 Edition. Other allowances will be paid in accordance with the Laws, Regulations, and Procedures of the Public Service.
ICT Officer Grade II – (01 POSITION)
WORK STATION: Southern Zone Referral Hospital
EMPLOYMENT TERMS: Volunteer, One‑Year Contract
8.1 QUALIFICATIONS
To be employed, candidates must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer studies in one of the following fields: Computer Engineering / Networking / Telecommunications and Electronics, or ICT Systems Maintenance from a Government‑recognized Institution/College.
POSITION ICT Officer
EMPLOYER Southern Zone Referral Hospital
APPLICATION PERIOD 26/06/2026 – 03/07/2026
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Infrastructure Section (Hardware and Networks):
- · Conduct quality inspection of ICT equipment and repair as necessary.
- · Carry out minor ICT equipment maintenance.
- · Perform ICT infrastructure maintenance.
- · Inspect and identify equipment that requires maintenance.
Information Systems Section:
- · Conduct quality inspection of application programs and information systems.
- · Make minor modifications to application programs.
- · Take security measures to protect application programs and information systems.
- · Provide support services to users of application programs and information systems.
- · Perform other duties as assigned by their supervisor, consistent with their qualifications and field.
8.2 SALARY AND ALLOWANCES
Salary and allowances will be paid in accordance with the Volunteer Guidelines in the Public Service, June 2025 Edition. Other allowances will be paid in accordance with the Laws, Regulations, and Procedures of the Public Service.
9.0 Assistant ICT Officer Grade II – (02 POSITIONS)
WORK STATION: Southern Zone Referral Hospital
EMPLOYMENT TERMS: Volunteer, One‑Year Contract
9.1 QUALIFICATIONS
To be employed, candidates must hold a Diploma in Computer studies in one of the following fields: Computer Engineering / Networking / Telecommunications and Electronics, or ICT Systems Maintenance from a Government‑recognized Institution/College.
POSITION Assistant ICT Officer
EMPLOYER Southern Zone Referral Hospital
APPLICATION PERIOD 26/06/2026 – 03/07/2026
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Infrastructure Section (Hardware and Networks):
- · Conduct quality inspection of ICT equipment and repair as necessary.
- · Carry out minor ICT equipment maintenance.
- · Perform ICT infrastructure maintenance.
- · Take security measures to protect ICT equipment.
- · Inspect and identify equipment that requires maintenance.
- · Provide support services to users of ICT equipment; oversee inspection and installation of new ICT equipment.
- · Perform other duties as assigned by their supervisor, consistent with their qualifications and field.
Information Systems Section:
- · Conduct quality inspection of application programs and information systems.
- · Make minor modifications to application programs.
- · Take security measures to protect application programs and information systems.
- · Provide support services to users of application programs and information systems.
- · Perform other duties as assigned by their supervisor, consistent with their qualifications and field.
9.2 SALARY AND ALLOWANCES
Salary and allowances will be paid in accordance with the Volunteer Guidelines in the Public Service, June 2025 Edition. Other allowances will be paid in accordance with the Laws, Regulations, and Procedures of the Public Service.
10.0 Information Officer Grade II – (01 POSITION)
WORK STATION: Southern Zone Referral Hospital
EMPLOYMENT TERMS: Volunteer, One‑Year Contract
10.1 QUALIFICATIONS
To be employed, candidates must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism or equivalent qualification from a Government‑recognized College.
POSITION Information Officer
EMPLOYER Southern Zone Referral Hospital
APPLICATION PERIOD 26/06/2026 – 03/07/2026
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
· Collect and write news.
· Take photographs.
· Prepare exhibition photos.
· Prepare magazines and posters.
· Prepare brochures and flyers.
· Perform other duties as assigned by their supervisor, consistent with their qualifications and field.
10.2 SALARY AND ALLOWANCES
Salary and allowances will be paid in accordance with the Volunteer Guidelines in the Public Service, June 2025 Edition. Other allowances will be paid in accordance with the Laws, Regulations, and Procedures of the Public Service.
11.0 Accounts Officer Grade II – (01 POSITION)
WORK STATION: Southern Zone Referral Hospital
EMPLOYMENT TERMS: Volunteer, One‑Year Contract
11.1 QUALIFICATIONS
To be employed, candidates must have completed Form Four or Six and hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from a Government‑recognized College.
POSITION Prepare financial statements
EMPLOYER Southern Zone Referral Hospital
APPLICATION PERIOD 26/06/2026 – 03/07/2026
11.1 SALARY AND ALLOWANCES
Salary and allowances will be paid in accordance with the Volunteer Guidelines in the Public Service, June 2025 Edition. Other allowances will be paid in accordance with the Laws, Regulations, and Procedures of the Public Service.
12.0 Marketing Officer Grade II – (01 POSITION)
WORK STATION: Southern Zone Referral Hospital
EMPLOYMENT TERMS: Volunteer, One‑Year Contract
12.1 QUALIFICATIONS
To be employed, candidates must hold a Form Four or Form Six certificate and a Bachelor’s Degree in Customer Service studies from a Government‑recognized College.
POSITION Marketing Officer
EMPLOYER Southern Zone Referral Hospital
APPLICATION PERIOD 26/06/2026 – 03/07/2026
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
· Receive clients and direct them to service areas.
· Receive client feedback and challenges.
· Advise management on best ways to improve client services.
· Promote the Institution through various media/platforms.
· Perform other duties as assigned by their supervisor.
12.2 SALARY AND ALLOWANCES
Salary and allowances will be paid in accordance with the Volunteer Guidelines in the Public Service, June 2025 Edition. Other allowances will be paid in accordance with the Laws, Regulations, and Procedures of the Public Service.
13.0 Records Assistant Grade II – (10 POSITIONS)
WORK STATION: Southern Zone Referral Hospital
EMPLOYMENT TERMS: Volunteer, One‑Year Contract
13.1 QUALIFICATIONS
To be employed, candidates must have completed Form Four or Form Six and hold an Ordinary Diploma in Records Management in one of the fields of health, registry, courts, or land.
POSITION Records Assistant
EMPLOYER Southern Zone Referral Hospital
APPLICATION PERIOD 26/06/2026 – 03/07/2026
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
· Retrieve records/documents/files required by readers.
· Control the receipt and registration of records and documents.
· Analyse, list, and arrange records and documents in racks, registries, or record storage rooms.
· File correspondence, documents, etc.
· Perform other duties as assigned by their supervisor.
13.2 SALARY AND ALLOWANCES
Salary and allowances will be paid in accordance with the Volunteer Guidelines in the Public Service, June 2025 Edition. Other allowances will be paid in accordance with the Laws, Regulations, and Procedures of the Public Service.
14.0 Assistant Welfare Officer II – (01 POSITION)
WORK STATION: Southern Zone Referral Hospital
EMPLOYMENT TERMS: Volunteer, One‑Year Contract
14.1 QUALIFICATIONS
To be employed, candidates must have completed Form Four or Form Six and hold a Certificate in
POSITION Entering patient data into systems
EMPLOYER Southern Zone Referral Hospital
APPLICATION PERIOD 26/06/2026 – 03/07/2026
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
· Conduct registration of service recipients (people with disabilities, the elderly, families with problems, children, and defendants).
· Provide counselling to service recipients/clients.
· Inspect the living environment of service recipients to obtain their full information.
· Receive and collect social welfare information from stakeholders and various social welfare centres.
· Interview and prepare reports on defendants/clients.
· Perform other duties as assigned by their supervisor.
14.2 SALARY AND ALLOWANCES
Salary and allowances will be paid in accordance with the Volunteer Guidelines in the Public Service, June 2025 Edition. Other allowances will be paid in accordance with the Laws, Regulations, and Procedures of the Public Service.
15.0 Driver Grade II – (02 POSITIONS)
WORK STATION: Southern Zone Referral Hospital
EMPLOYMENT TERMS: Volunteer, One‑Year Contract
15.1 QUALIFICATIONS
To be employed, candidates must hold a Form Four certificate and a Class C or C1 driving licence for vehicles they have been driving for not less than one year without causing an accident. They must have attended a Basic Driving Course offered by the Vocational Education and Training Authority (VETA) or another Government‑recognized college. Applicants with a Trade Test certificate will be given priority.
POSITION Driver
EMPLOYER Southern Zone Referral Hospital
APPLICATION PERIOD 26/06/2026 – 03/07/2026
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
· Inspect the vehicle before and after each trip to ensure its safety condition.
· Transport staff to various places on official trips.
· Carry out minor vehicle maintenance.
· Collect and distribute various documents.
· Fill in and maintain records of all trips in the log book.
· Keep the vehicle clean at all times.
· Perform other duties as directed by their supervisor.
15.2 SALARY AND ALLOWANCES
Salary and allowances will be paid in accordance with the Volunteer Guidelines in the Public Service, June 2025 Edition.
Other allowances will be paid in accordance with the Laws, Regulations, and Procedures of the Public Service.
16.0 Cook – (01 POSITION)
WORK STATION: Southern Zone Referral Hospital
EMPLOYMENT TERMS: Volunteer, One‑Year Contract
16.1 QUALIFICATIONS
To be employed, candidates must have completed Form Four and hold a Certificate/Diploma in Culinary Arts from a Government‑recognized College.
POSITION Cook
EMPLOYER Southern Zone Referral Hospital
APPLICATION PERIOD 26/06/2026 – 03/07/2026
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
· Perform all culinary tasks in the Hospital.
· Prepare patient food requirements.
· Maintain cleanliness of food preparation areas and utensils.
· Serve staff/patients in food matters.
· Perform other duties as assigned by their supervisor.
16.2 SALARY AND ALLOWANCES
Salary and allowances will be paid in accordance with the Volunteer Guidelines in the Public Service, June 2025 Edition. Other allowances will be paid in accordance with the Laws, Regulations, and Procedures of the Public Service.
17.0 Gardener – (02 POSITIONS)
WORK STATION: Southern Zone Referral Hospital
EMPLOYMENT TERMS: Volunteer, One‑Year Contract
17.1 QUALIFICATIONS
To be employed, candidates must have completed Standard Seven or Form Four and have more than two years of experience in environmental and garden care in a hospital setting.
POSITION Gardener
EMPLOYER Southern Zone Referral Hospital
APPLICATION PERIOD 26/06/2026 – 03/07/2026
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
· Prepare flower nurseries.
· Maintain cleanliness of garden areas and water the flowers.
· Perform other duties as assigned by their supervisor.
17.2 SALARY AND ALLOWANCES
Salary and allowances will be paid in accordance with the Volunteer Guidelines in the Public Service, June 2025 Edition. Other allowances will be paid in accordance with the Laws, Regulations, and Procedures of the Public Service.
18.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL APPLICANTS
I. All applicants must be Tanzanian citizens aged between 18 and 35 years.
II. Applicants must submit an application letter and the following copies:
- · Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- · Birth certificate.
- · National Identification (NIDA) card.
- · Secondary Education certificates legally certified.
- · Professional certificates in the relevant field.
- · Full Registration and valid License for the respective cadre.
- · The applicant should attach two (2) passport‑size photographs and a letter of confirmation from the Ward or Village
Executive Officer of their place of origin in the application letter.
III. Must be the legal owner of the academic certificates.
IV. Must have two guarantors who are Public Service employees.
V. Must not have been previously employed in any Public Institution since graduation.
VI. Certificates issued by foreign examination boards for Form Four (CSE) or Form Six (ACSE) education must be verified by the National Examinations Council (NECTA).
19.0 HOW TO SUBMIT APPLICATIONS
Applications should be submitted by or before 03.07.2026 at 15:30 hours (3:30 PM) through one of the following methods:
i. Online via email: ps@szrh.go.tz
ii. By hand delivery to the Open Registry Office at the Southern Zone Referral Hospital (ensure you sign in the book after handing over).
iii. By post to the following address:
The Executive Director,
Southern Zone Referral Hospital,
P.O. Box 272,
MTWARA.
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