Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre (KCMC)

Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre is located in the foothills of the snow capped, Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania. It was opened in March 1971 by the Good Samaritan Foundation, who planned and raised large funds to build and equip it.

KCMC is a Zonal referral hospital for over 11 million people in Northern part of Tanzania. The hospital is a huge complex with over 670 beds, with hundreds of outpatients and visitors coming to the Centre every day. Over 1,000 staff are employed at the Centre.

As a Christian institution, KCMC is committed to proclaim Christ through healing, teaching and research. It strives to combine professional excellence with a spirit of compassion.

KCMC is hereby inviting application from suitably Tanzanians to fill the following vacant post:

Medical Specialist II – (5 Positions)

Qualification and experience

A holder of Doctor of Medicine and Masters Degree (M. Med or M. Dent) or its equivalent from any recognized University with working experience of 2 years in Anaesthesia, Radiology, Dermatology, ENT, Paediatric, General Surgery, Ophthalmology, Internal Medicine, Psychiatry, Oncology, Orthopaedic & Trauma, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Urology or Dental.

Must be registered with the Tanganyika Medical Council.

Duties and responsibilities

• Attending in and out-patients on clinical issues.
• Assisting in teaching and supervising medical students.
• Attending emergency medical duties.
• Carrying out medical care to in and out-patients.
• Ensuring that prescribed instructions are carried out.
• Conducting major operations.
• Assisting senior physicians/surgeons at operations.
• Carrying out services and participating in major ward rounds.
• Supervising medical students and interns in clinical duties.
• Ensuring that patients are properly prepared for surgery.
• Participating fully in clinical sessions, patient presentations and journal clubs.
• Participating in research activities.
• Performing any other duties as assigned by his/her Superior.

Remuneration

Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the Government’s salary scale TGHS G.

General Conditions

i. All applicants must be Citizens of Tanzania of not more than 45 years of age except for those who are already in public service;
ii. Applicants must attach an up -to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV) having reliable contacts; postal address/post code, e-mail and telephone numbers;
iii. Applicants should apply on the strength of the information given in this advertisement;
iv. Applicants must attach their certified copies of the following certificates;

• Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma/Certificates;
• Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma transcripts;
• Form IV and Form VI National Examination Certificates;
• Birth certificate.

v. Attaching copies of the following certificates is strictly not accepted

• Form IV and form VI results slips;
• Testimonials and all Partial transcripts.

vi. Applicants employed in the Public Service should route their application letters through their respective employers;
vii. Applicants who have/were retired from the Public Service for whatever reason should not apply;
viii. Applicants should indicate three reputable referees with their reliable contacts;
ix. Certificates from foreign examination bodies for Ordinary or Advanced level education should be verified by The National Examination Council of Tanzania (NECTA) and National Council for Technical Education (NACTE);
x. Certificates from Foreign Universities should be verified by The Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU);
xi. Applicants with special needs/case (disability) are supposed/advised to indicate;
xii. A signed application letters should be written either in Swahili or English and Addressed to:

Executive Secretary, Executive Director
Good Samaritan Foundation, or KCMC Zonal referral Hospital
P.O. Box 545, P.O. Box 3010,
MOSHI. MOSHI.

EMAIL: [email protected]

xiii. Deadline for application is 21stSeptember, 2026 and;
xiv. Only short listed candidates will be informed on a date for interview;
xv. Presentation of forged certificates and other information will necessitate to legal action;