Liwale District Council Job Vacancies August 2026 – Medical Officer, Nurses, Plumbers (15 Posts)

Liwale District Council Job Vacancies 2026 have officially been announced in collaboration with Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) / Doctors Without Borders, an international humanitarian organization providing maternal and child healthcare services. The council is inviting qualified Tanzanian candidates to apply for 15 contract positions on a six-month contract.

If you are looking for healthcare or technical jobs in Tanzania, this is an excellent opportunity to join a team dedicated to improving maternal and child health services in Liwale District.

Job Summary

• Employer: Liwale District Council in collaboration with Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) / Doctors Without Borders
• Job Type: Six-Month Contract
• Duty Station: Liwale District, Tanzania
• Application Deadline: 18 August 2026 at 3:30 PM

Available Positions

1. Medical Officer Grade II (MO) – 1 Post

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive medical services in the hospital, including pediatric, obstetric, gynecological, general surgical, and emergency care.
• Deliver and supervise community health education and health promotion activities.
• Investigate, monitor, and control disease outbreaks.
• Maintain health records and statistics according to MTUHA guidelines.
• Plan, monitor, and evaluate healthcare services.
• Train students and healthcare workers.
• Supervise subordinate staff.
• Participate in teaching at health training institutions within the district.
• Conduct medical research and disseminate findings.
• Develop strategies to improve healthcare quality.
• Prepare health service plans and budgets.
• Participate in medical audits and quality improvement initiatives.
• Provide outreach healthcare services.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

Applicants must possess:

• A Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree from a government-recognized institution.
• Completion of a one-year internship.
• Registration with the Medical Council of Tanganyika (MCT).
• A valid practicing license.
• At least two years of experience in a maternity ward and/or Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).

Salary

Salary Scale: TGHS E (According to Government Salary Structure).

2. Assistant Nursing Officer Grade II (ANO) – 6 Posts

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care.
• Collect essential health statistics.
• Supervise junior nursing staff.
• Educate patients and communities on health issues.
• Provide reproductive and preventive healthcare services.
• Perform other assigned duties.

Qualifications

Applicants must have:

• A Diploma in Nursing from a recognized institution.
• Valid nursing license.
• Registration and enrollment with the Tanzania Nursing and Midwifery Council (TNMC).

Salary

Salary Scale: TGHS B.

3. Nursing Officer Grade II (NO) – 4 Posts

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide nursing services in hospitals, communities, and healthcare facilities.
• Collect health data.
• Supervise subordinate nurses.
• Provide home-based healthcare services.
• Offer counseling services.
• Prepare nursing work plans.
• Deliver maternal and preventive healthcare.
• Educate patients and communities.
• Perform other assigned duties.

Qualifications

Applicants must possess:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from a recognized university.
• Successful completion of internship training.
• Valid nursing practicing license.
• Registration with the Tanzania Nursing and Midwifery Council.
• At least two years of experience in an operating theatre or Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).

Salary

Salary Scale: TGHS C.

4. Plumber (WATSAN Agent) – 4 Posts

Duties and Responsibilities

• Inspect hospital water supply and sanitation systems regularly.
• Repair damaged pipes, taps, and wastewater systems.
• Ensure plumbing systems and water pumps function efficiently.
• Prepare estimates for plumbing materials and maintenance projects.
• Interpret building drawings for plumbing installation.
• Assist in water infrastructure construction.
• Advise the council on suitable water and sanitation technologies.

Qualifications

Applicants must possess:

• Plumbing Trade Certificate (Grade II or higher).

Salary

Salary Scale: TGHS A.

General Requirements

Applicants must:

• Be Tanzanian citizens.
• Be between 18 and 45 years old.
• Attach a certified copy of their birth certificate.
• Clearly indicate the position applied for in the application letter.
• Submit a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) including reliable telephone contacts and three referees.
• Attach certified copies of:
  • Form IV Certificate.
  • Professional Certificates.
  • Birth Certificate.
  • One recent passport-size photograph with the applicant’s name written on the back.
• Note that Testimonials, Provisional Results, Statements of Results, and Form IV/Form VI Result Slips will not be accepted.
• Ensure all information submitted is genuine. Forged documents will lead to legal action.
• Submit certified copies of certificates certified by a Court or Commissioner for Oaths.
• Applications may be written in either English or Kiswahili.

Application Deadline

The deadline for submitting applications is:

18 August 2026 at 3:30 PM

How to Apply

Applications may be submitted through any of the following methods:

By Post

Executive Director
Liwale District Council
P.O. Box 23
Liwale, Tanzania

By Email

Email: ded@liwaledc.go.tz

Hand Delivery

Applications may also be delivered to:

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)
Uporoto Street, Plot No. 74, House No. 22
Ursino Estate, Victoria
Dar es Salaam

Why Apply?

This recruitment offers healthcare professionals and technical personnel an opportunity to work alongside Doctors Without Borders (MSF) in delivering quality maternal and child healthcare services while gaining valuable experience within Tanzania’s public health sector.