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1.0 MUHIMBILI ORTHOPAEDIC INSTITUTE (MOI)
The Muhimbili Orthopaedic Institute (MOI) is an autonomous institute established through an Act of Parliament No.7 of 1996 with main objective of providing primary secondary and tertiary care for preventive and curative health services in the field of Orthopaedic, Traumatology and Neurosurgery as well as being role model of efficient Hospital Management in Tanzania. The Institute is also involved in human resources development for the nation and also carries out research in these fields with the view of developing cheaper ways of treatment for patients and reducing invalidity to members of the community

1.1 PHYSIOTHERAPY OFFICER II - 4 POSTS

1.1.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

i. Contributing ideas to primary and secondary prevention of functional disabilities.
ii. Identifying predisposing factors to disabilities at homes, schools and working environment.
iii. Executing treatment plans for patients.
iv. Participating in PHC programmes.
v. Treating patients through physiotherapy techniques.
vi. Conducting health education program to inpatients and outpatients.
vii. Keeping and maintaining patient’s records.
viii. Conducting training and awareness of primary and secondary prevention of functional impairment of disabilities to paramedical staff and community.
ix. Ensure that there is an adherence to standard operating procedure and MOI business process.
x. Performing any other duties related to his/her work as assigned by his/her superior and any other related authority of the Institute.

1.1.2 QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
 Bachelor of Science in physiotherapy or its equivalent from any recognized Institutions.
 Must have Computer skills

1.1.3 REMUNERATION
 Attractive remuneration package in accordance with Institute’s salary scale – PMGSS 5

1.2 MEDICAL DOCTOR II - 10 POSTS

1.2.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
i. Attending in and out patients.
ii. Attending emergency medical duties.
iii. Carrying out investigations of admitted patients.
iv. Ensuring that prescribed instructions are carried out.
v. Conducting minor operations.
vi. Assisting Surgeons at operations.
vii. Carrying out service and participating in major ward rounds.

viii. Supervising medical students and interns in clinical duties.
ix. Ensuring that patients are properly prepared for surgery.
x. Participating fully in morning clinical sessions, patient presentation and journal clubs.
xi. Participating in research activities.
xii. Ensure adherence to standard operating procedure and MOI business process. xiii. Performing any other duties related to his/her work as assigned by his/her superior and any other related authority of the Institute.

1.2.2 QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
 Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree or MBCHB or its equivalent. Must have completed one year Internship and be registered by the Medical council of Tanganyika.
 Must have Computer skills

1.2.3 REMUNERATION
 Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the Institute’s salary scale – PMGSS 8

1.3 ASSISTANT NURSING OFFICER II - 5 POSTS

1.3.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
i. Taking general nursing care of patients
ii. Collecting essential medical data.
iii. Educating patients on their health problems.
iv. Adhering to the rules and regulations of DDA.
v. Administering drugs and other treatments as prescribed by medical doctors.
vi. Giving health education to patients and their relatives
vii. Conducting ward rounds
viii. Counseling patients.
ix. Making follow-ups of working equipment in his/her working area.
x. Ensure adherence to standard operating procedure and MOI business process.
xi. Performing any other duties related to his/her work as assigned by his/her superior and any other related authority of the Institute.

1.3.2 QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
i. Diploma in Nursing or relevant field and be registered by the Tanzania Nurses and Midwifery Council.
ii. Must have Computer skills

1.3.3 REMUNERATION
 Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the Institute’s salary scale – PMGSS 4

1.4 ORTHOPAEDIC TECHNOLOGIST II - 1 POST

1.4.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
i. Advising patients and doctors on related technological issues.
ii. Keeping and maintaining patients’ records.
iii. Making casts and taking measurement as instructed.
iv. Fabricating various related appliances.
v. Fitting of patients under the supervision and modification of defective appliance with the guidance of superior staff.
vi. Examining patient before undertaking treatment.
vii. Advising patients on how to use and maintain artificial limbs and body support devices.
viii. Ensure adherence to standard operating procedure and MOI business process.
ix. Performing any other duties related to his/her work as assigned by his/her superior and any other related authority of the Institute.

1.4.2 QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
i. Diploma in Orthotics/Prosthetic or relevant field from any recognized Institution. S/he must be registered by the respective Regulatory Board/Council.
ii. Must have Computer skills

1.4.3 REMUNERATION
Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the Institute’s salary scale – PMGSS 3

1.5 HEALTH ATTENDANT II - 10 POSTS

1.5.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
i. Carrying out general cleaning of wards and its surroundings.
ii. Giving bed bath to bed ridden patients.
iii. Providing and removing bedpans and urinal bottles.
iv. Feeding patients.
v. Colleting patients’ linen for laundry services.
vi. Sending patients for X-rays.
vii. Sending specimen to laboratories and collecting results.
viii. Ensure adherence to standard operating procedure and MOI business process.
ix. Performing any other duties related to his/her work as assigned by his/her superior and any other related authority of the Institute.

1.5.2 QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
 Ordinary Secondary School Certificate with 1 year certificate in nursing course or its equivalent.

1.5.3 REMUNERATION
 Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the Institute’s salary scale – PMOSS 2

1.6 MEDICAL RECORD TECHNICIAN II - 10 POSTS

1.6.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
i. Receiving and documenting patients at hospital reception.
ii. Registering and booking appointment for patients to clinics and consultants
iii. Storing and retrieving medical records documents
iv. Preparing clinics
v. Updating bed bureau
vi. Editing of patient case records
vii. Gathering data from different sources
viii. Capturing data from service points
ix. Maintain record safety and confidentiality

x. Storing and retrieving medical records.
xi. Balancing daily bed returns
xii. Creating and maintaining master index
xiii. Updating patient master index
xiv. Directing patients to relevant clinics
xv. Scheduling of patients to the consultants and specialty clinics
xvi. Assigning codes to diseases and surgical procedures according to the International Classification of Diseases and Procedures in Medicine
xvii. Preparing Health

1.7 PHARMACEUTICAL TECHNICIAN II -1 POST 


1.7.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
i. Determining, preparing and ordering drugs and treatment instruments requirements.
ii. Storing and Dispensing drugs and treatment instruments as per prescription to patients and staff.
iii. Compounding/Manufacturing medicines.
iv. Educating public/patients on proper use of medicines.
v. Inspecting drugs and treatment instruments.
vi. Providing information on reaction resulting from the use of medicine.
vii. Preparing report on the use of drugs and treatment instruments in the Institute.

viii. Keeping various records of drugs and treatment instruments.
ix. Assisting in procurement and maintaining adequate stock of drugs
x. Assisting physicians, interns, nurses and patients on medications
xi. Sorting out and listing drugs expiring within three months for the attention of Superior.
xii. Ensure adherence to standard operating procedure and MOI business process.
xiii. Performing any other duties related to his/her work as assigned by his/her superior and any other related authority of the Institute.

1.7.2 QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
 Diploma in Pharmacy or relevant field from any recognized Institution. S/he must be registered by the National Pharmacy Council of Tanzania.
 Must have Computer skills

1.7.3 REMUNERATION
 Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the Institute’s salary scale – PMGSS 3

1.8 PHYSIOTHERAPIST II - 4 POSTS

1.8.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
i. Assessing and treating patient through physiotherapy techniques.
ii. Keeping and maintaining patient’s records.
iii. Ensuring proper up-keep of equipment in the Unit.
iv. Ensure adherence to standard operating procedure and MOI business process.
v. Performing any other duties related to his/her work as assigned by his/her superior and any other related authority of the Institute.

1.8.2 QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
 Diploma in Physiotherapy or relevant field from any recognized Institutions.
 Must have Computer skills

1.8.3 REMUNERATION
 Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the Institute’s salary scale – PMGSS 3

1.9 NURSING OFFICER II - 25 POSTS

1.9.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
i. Taking general nursing care of patients.
ii. Collecting essential medical data.
iii. Counseling patients.
iv. Educating patients on their health problems.
v. Ordering drugs from pharmacy and ward equipment from stores
vi. Adhering to the rules and regulations of DDA.
vii. Giving health education to patients and relatives

viii. Apply the installed integrated hospital management information systems in all activities and reporting.
ix. Communicating internally and externally by using the ICT.
x. Adhering to the prescribed inpatients and outpatients’ treatment manual and procedures.
xi. Participating in carrying out prescribed instructions.
xii. Ensure adherence to standard operating procedure and MOI business process.
xiii. Performing any other duties related to his/her work as assigned by his/her superior and any other related authority of the Institute.

1.9.2 QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
i. Bachelor of Science in Nursing or relevant field and be registered by the Tanzania Nurses and Midwifery Council.
ii. Must have Computer skills

1.9.3 REMUNERATION
 Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the Institute’s salary scale – PMGSS 5

1.10 ASSISTANT NURSING OFFICER (NURSE ANAESTHETIST) II - 5 POSTS

1.10.1 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
i. Perform pre-operative patients’ visits: explain procedures to patients and check whether they have any medical conditions that could create problem under anaesthesia.
ii. Prepare operating room: check anaesthesia machine, supplies, medicine and gases.
iii. Assist Anaesthesiologist to administer anaesthetics to patients.
iv. Administer intravenous fluids and basic anaesthetics to patients under supervision and direction of anaesthesiologist.
v. Observes condition of patients during surgical procedures, including skin color dilation of pupils and vital signs: initiates remedial measures to prevent surgical shock or other adverse condition as required.
vi. Documents anaesthesia notes on patients.
vii. Help wake up patients after the anaesthestics.

viii. Accompanies patient to recovery area and remains until patient’s immediate condition is acceptable.
ix. Perform post – anaesthesia patient visits to rule out any complications secondary to anaesthesia patient visits to rule out any complications secondary to anaesthesia.
x. Assist the anaesthesiologist in the emergencies
xi. Participate in education and research
xii. Responds timely to patient’s resuscitation call, at the accident and emergency department.
xiii. Ensure adherence to standard operating procedure and MOI business process.
xiv. Performing any other duties related to his/her work as assigned by his/her superior and any other related authority of the Institute.

1.10.2 QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE 
 Diploma in Nursing and Certificate of Anaesthesia from a recognized Institution. Must be registered by the Tanzania Nurses and Midwifery Council and must have Computer skills

1.10.3 REMUNERATION 
 Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the Institute’s salary scale – PMGSS 4

GENERAL CONDITIONS
i. All applicants must be Citizens of Tanzania of not more than 45 years of age except for those who are 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 Secretary,Presidents Office, Public Service Recruitment Secretariat, 27 BibiTiti Mohammed Road,P.O. Box 63100, Maktaba Complex, 11102 Dar EsSalaam.
xiii. Deadline for application is 13th July, 2018 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;

NOTE: All applications must be sent through Recruitment Portal by using the following address; http://portal.ajira.go.tz/and not otherwise(This address also can be found at PSRS Website, Click ‘Recruitment Portal’)

SECRETARY 
PUBLIC SERVICE RECRUITMENT SECRETARIAT