TANZANIA RED CROSS SOCIETY

The Tanzania Red Cross Society (TRCS) is a voluntary humanitarian organization established as an independent National Society (NS) by the Act of Parliament No. 71 of December 1962 and amended by the Parliament of Tanzania in 2019. Tanzania Red Cross Society was recognised and admitted to the membership of the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) in 1963. The TRCS Headquarters office is located in Dar es Salaam.

TRCS is now the largest and most dependable national partner in delivering humanitarian services in Tanzania. The TRCS has an active network in all regions of Tanzania Mainland and Zanzibar. Around 40% are women out of more than 35,000 active volunteers. Most importantly, because of its credibility, TRCS receives supports from a broad range of partners, including the IFRC, the ICRC, the American Red Cross, the Spanish Red Cross, the Belgian Red Cross-Flanders, the French Red Cross, the Italian Red Cross, the Chinese Red Cross and the Korean Red Cross. Other partners are UNHCR, UNICEF, WFP, UNFPA, the EU, USAID, CDC, BPRM and Pathfinder International. Tanzania Red Cross Society is looking for dynamic persons to fill the below vacancies.

MEDICAL DOCTOR (1 POSITION)

Duty Station: Mtendeli Camp (Kakonko DC)

Reports to: Health Coordinator

Age Limit: Not above 45 years

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Attending in and out patients.
• Attending emergency medical duties.
• Carrying out investigations of admitted patients.
• Ensuring that prescribed instructions are carried out.
• Conducting surgical procedures.
• Carrying out service and participating in major ward rounds.
• Ensuring that patients are properly prepared for surgery.
• Participating fully in morning clinical sessions, patient presentation and journal clubs.
• Participating in research activities.
• Performing any other duties related to his/her work as assigned by his/her supervisor.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

1. Minimum qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Medicine (MD).
2. Registration with Tanganyika Medical Council
3. Valid practicing license is required.
4. Postgraduate training in public health is an added advantage
5. 2 years of experience in hospital practice relating to primary health care, maternal and child health, management of HIV and communicable diseases.