17 Volunteer Opportunities Manyara Regional Referral Hospital 2026

17 Volunteer Opportunities Manyara Regional Referral Hospital 2026, Manyara Regional Referral Hospital, through the Ministry of Health, has announced volunteer opportunities for qualified Tanzanians in several health and support cadres.

1. Assistant Nurse Officer Grade II – 8 Posts

Manyara Regional Referral Hospital is seeking 8 Assistant Nurse Officers Grade II for its volunteer programme.

Requirements

Applicants must:

Hold a Diploma in Nursing from a college recognized by the Government.
Be registered with the Tanzania Nursing and Midwifery Council (TNMC).

Duties and Responsibilities

The Assistant Nurse Officer will be responsible for:

Providing nursing services.
Collecting important health statistics.
Supervising and guiding nurses under their responsibility.
Educating patients and the community.
Providing preventive and reproductive health services.
Performing other duties assigned by the supervisor that are related to their education, experience and skills.

2. Health Assistant – 5 Posts

There are 5 Health Assistant volunteer opportunities available.

Requirements

Applicants must:

Have completed Form Four.
Have undergone one year of training in a health-related field, including community health, at a college recognized by the Government.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Health Assistant will perform duties including:

Cleaning working equipment, wards and surrounding areas.
Assisting patients with disabilities and those unable to care for themselves.
Helping patients who are unable to feed themselves.
Collecting patients’ clothes and taking them for washing.
Collecting patient samples for laboratory testing and following up on results.
Preparing equipment for cleaning and dressing wounds.
Following up on patients’ medication requirements from the medicine store or pharmacy.
Performing other duties assigned by the supervisor.

3. Health Records Assistant – 2 Posts

The hospital is also offering 2 Health Records Assistant volunteer positions.

Requirements

Applicants must:

Have completed Form Four.
Hold a Certificate or Diploma with training in Health Records Management from a college recognized by the Government.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Health Records Assistant will be responsible for:

Registering and recording attendance of outpatients and inpatients.
Filing records of registered patients.
Preparing and issuing patient cards.
Receiving patients referred to the hospital.
Collecting records of inpatients and outpatients.
Analysing, updating and filing records of discharged patients.
Controlling the system of computer-generated records.
Maintaining and managing the use of computer-generated records.

4. Driver Grade II – 2 Posts

There are 2 Driver Grade II volunteer opportunities available.

Requirements

Applicants must:

Hold a Form Four certificate.
Have a Class E or C driving licence.
Have at least one year of driving experience without causing an accident.
Have completed a Basic Driving Course offered by VETA or another institution recognized by the Government.
Be at least 18 years old and not more than 45 years old.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Driver Grade II will:

Carry out vehicle maintenance.
Inspect the vehicle before and after journeys to ensure it is in safe working condition.
Transport staff to various locations on official duties.
Collect and distribute various documents.
Record and maintain details of journeys in the vehicle logbook.
Keep the vehicle clean.
Perform other duties as directed by supervisors.

General Requirements for All Applicants

In addition to the specific requirements for each position, applicants must meet the general conditions provided in the announcement.

Applicants must:

Be Tanzanian citizens.
Have a Form Four certificate.
Have computer skills, particularly MS Word and MS Excel.
Be at least 18 years old and not more than 45 years old.
Have good conduct and discipline.
Not have been convicted of a criminal offence by a court or imprisoned.
Provide the required supporting documents with their applications.

Applicants with relevant experience in the respective profession or cadre will be given priority.

Required Application Documents

Every application letter should be accompanied by copies of the required supporting documents, including:

Educational certificates.
Professional certificates.
Birth certificate.
Two recent passport-size colour photographs.
Curriculum Vitae (CV).

The announcement states that copies of certificates must be certified or stamped by a lawyer or magistrate.

Applicants should also note that testimonials and result slips will not be accepted.

Volunteer Payment

Payment for the volunteer opportunities will be made in accordance with the 2025 Guidelines for Volunteering in Public Service.

The announcement also indicates that applicants with experience in the relevant profession or cadre will be given priority.

Who Can Apply?

These volunteer opportunities are intended for Tanzanian citizens aged 18 to 45 who meet the specific educational and professional requirements of the position they are applying for.

Candidates should carefully match their qualifications with the relevant position before submitting an application.

For example, Assistant Nurse Officer applicants must have a Diploma in Nursing and TNMC registration, while Driver Grade II applicants must meet the stated driving licence, training and experience requirements.

How to Apply for Manyara Regional Referral Hospital Volunteer Opportunities

Interested applicants should prepare an application letter and attach copies of the required documents, including their CV, educational and professional certificates, birth certificate and two recent passport-size colour photographs.

Applications should be submitted by post or delivered in person to the Office of the Medical Officer in Charge.

Applicants should send their applications by post or submit them to the Office of the Medical Officer in Charge by 3:30 PM on October 21, 2026, at the following address:

MEDICAL OFFICER IN CHARGE,
MANYARA REGIONAL REFERRAL HOSPITAL,
P.O. BOX 577,
MANYARA.