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P.O. Box 65474; DAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA, MUHIMBILI COMPLEX
Executive Director: +255-022-2153359
General lines: +255-022-2151298/2152937/2152938
FAX: +255-022-2151744
E-Mail: [email protected]
Website: www.moi.ac.tz
OFFERING SERVICES IN ORTHOPAEDICS, NEUROSURGERY AND TRAUMATOLOGY
VACANCY ADVERTISEMENT
Muhimbili Orthopaedic Institute (MOI) is an autonomous institution established through an Act
of Parliament, Act No.7 of 1996 with the main objective of providing primary, secondary and
tertiary care for preventive and curative health services in the fields of Orthopaedic,
Traumatology and Neurosurgery as well as being a 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.
Thus MOI being an equal opportunity employer invites applications from suitably qualified and
interested Tanzanians to work in the following advertised posts:
1.0 Medical Doctor II ( 10 Posts)
1.1 Required Entry Qualification
Applicant must be a Holder of Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree or MBCHB or its
equivalent from a recognized institution. Must have completed one year internship
and be registered by the medical council of Tanganyika as a Medical Doctor.
1.2 Main Duties and Responsibilities.
 Attending inpatients and outpatients
 Attending emergency medical duties.
 Carrying out investigations of admitted patients.
 Ensuring that prescribed instructions are carried out.
 Conducting minor operations.
 Assisting Surgeons at operations.
 Carrying out service 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 morning clinical sessions, patient presentation and
journal clubs.
 Participating in research activities.
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Participating in outreach programs.
Performing any other duties related to his/her work as assigned by his/her
superior.
1.3 Remuneration
 Attractive remuneration package in accordance with Institute’s salary scale –
PMGSS 10
NB:Previous candidates shortlisted and notified for the above post should not apply. They will
be called for an interview.
2.0 Assistant Nursing Officer II ( 60 Posts)
2.1 Entry Qualification
Applicant must be a holder of Diploma in Nursing from a recognized institution.
Must be registered by the Tanzania Nurses and MidwiferyCouncil.
2.2 Main Duties and Responsibilities
 Carrying general nursing care of patients
 Collect essential medical data
 Adhere to the rules and regulations of DDA.
 Administer drugs and other treatments as prescribed by medical doctors
 Provide health education to patients and their relatives.
 Participate in ward rounds
 Perform any other duties assigned by his/her supervisor
2.3 Remunerations
 Attractive remuneration package in accordance with Institute’s salary scale –
PMGSS 4
3.0 Health Attendant II ( 88 posts)
3.1 Entry Qualifications:
Applicant must be having completed Ordinary Secondary School Education with at least 1
year certificate in nursing course.
3.2 Main Duties and Responsibilities
 Carry out general cleaning of wards and its surroundings
 Give bed bath to bed ridden patients.
 Providing and removing bedpans and urinal bottles.
 To feed patients.
 Collect patient’s linen for laundry services.
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Send specimen to laboratories and collecting results.
Perform other duties assigned by his/her superior.
3.3 Remuneration:
 Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the Institute’s salary scale –
PMOSS 4.
4.0 Radiographer II ( 6 Posts)
4.1 Entry Qualification
Applicant must be a Holder of Diploma in Radiology from any recognized Institution.
Also must be enrolled in the register of Medical Radiology and imaging Professionals
as a Radiographer.
4.2 Main Duties and Responsibilities
 Taking Patient’s X- rays.
 Up keeping And Maintaining x- ray equipments and supervising sterilized radiology
instrument in the unit.
 Ensuring quality diagnosis of x-ray taken.
 Keeping and maintaining patients’ x- ray waiting for seniors to interpret and give
results.
 Supervising and training junior staff in the unit.
 Providing technical advice on radiation in the unit.
 Preparing contrast media and chemicals for x- rays.
 Processing x-ray films.
 Keeping and marinating patient’s records.
 Performing any other duties related to his/her work as assigned by his/her superior.
4.3 Remuneration
 Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the Institute’s salary scale –
PMGSS 5
5.0 Laboratory Technologist II ( 4 Posts)
5.1 Entry Qualifications
Applicant must be a Holder of a Diploma in laboratory from any recognized
Institution. Also must be registered by the Health Laboratory Practitioners council.
5.2 Main Duties and responsibilities
 Assisting in receiving, extracting and recording samples for laboratory
examinations.
 Assisting in preparing laboratory equipments and chemicals for laboratory
tests and examinations.
 Assisting in inspecting and storing laboratory reagents, equipments and
chemicals used in laboratory tests and examinations.
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Assisting in keeping and maintaining laboratory records.
Assisting in maintaining list of laboratory equipment in the unit.
Assisting in carrying out laboratory examination samples and recording the
results under the supervision of a senior laboratory technologist.
 Performing any other duties related to his/her work as assigned by his/her
superior.
5.3 Remuneration
 Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the Institute’s salary scale –
PMGSS 5
6.0 Physiotherapist II ( 10 Posts)
6.1 Entry Qualification
Applicant must be a Holder of Diploma in Physiotherapy from any recognized
Institutions.Also must be registered by the respective regulatory Board/Council.
6.2 Main Duties and responsibilities
 Assessing and treating patient through physiotherapy techniques
 Keeping and Maintaining patients’ records
 Ensuring Proper up keep of equipment in the Unit.
 Performing any other duties related to his/her work as assigned by his/her
supervisor.
6.3 Remuneration
 Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the Institute’s salary
scale – PMGSS 5
7.0 Orthopaedic Technologist II (3 Posts)
7.1 Entry Qualification:
Applicant must be a Holder of Diploma in Orthotics/Prosthetic from any recognized
Institution. Also must be registered by the respective regulatory Board/Council.
7.2 Main duties and Responsibilities
 Advising patients and doctors on related technological issues.
 Keeping and Maintaining patients’ records
 Making casts and taking measurement as instructed.
 Fabricating various related appliances.
 Fitting of patients under the supervision and modification of defective
appliance with the guidance of superior staff.
 Examining patient before undertaking treatment.
 Advising patient on how to use and maintain artificial limbs and body support
devices.
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Performing any other duties related to his/her work as assigned by his/her
supervisor.
7.3 Remuneration
 Attractive remunerationpackage in accordance with the Institute’s salary scale
– PMGSS 5
8.0 Pharmacist II (1 Post)
8.1 Entry Qualifications:
Applicant must be Holder of a degree in Pharmacy (B.Pharm.) or its equivalent from
a recognized institution. Must have completed one year internship and be registered
by the National Pharmacy Council of Tanzania.
8.2 Main Duties and responsibilities
 Preparing annual drugs and treatment instruments requirement and its budget.
 Ordering, storing and dispensing drugs and treatment instruments in the
Institute.
 Keeping various records of drugs and treatment instruments.
 Preparing list of drugs and treatment Instruments for the Institute’s use.
 Making regular reconciliation of drugs dispensed against issues.
 Making regular reconciliation of drugs sold against revenue collected.
 Sorting out and listing drugs expiring within three months for the attention of
supervisor.
 Performing any other duties related to his/her work as assigned by his/her
supervisor.
8.3 Remuneration
 Attractive remunerationpackage in accordance with the Institute’s salary scale
– PMGSS 7
9.0 Pharmaceutical Technician II (2 Posts)
9.1 Entry Qualification:
Applicant must be a Holder of diploma in Pharmacy from any recognized Institution. Also
must be registered by the National Pharmacy Board of Tanzania.
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9.2 Main Duties and responsibilities.
Determine, prepare and ordering drugs and treatmentInstrument requirements.
Store and dispense dugs and treatment instruments as per prescription to patients and
staff.
Educate public/patients on proper use of medicines.
Providing information on reactions resulting from the use of medicine.
Prepare report on the use of drugs and treatment instruments in the Institute.
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Assist physicians, interns, nurses and patients on medication.
Sort out and listing drugs expiring within three months for the attention of superior.
To perform any other related duties assigned by his/her superior.
9.3 Remuneration
 Attractive remunerationpackage in accordance with the Institute’s salary scale –
PMGSS 5.
10. Medical Records Technician II (5 Posts)
10.1Entry qualifications :
Applicant must be a Holder of Ordinary Secondary School certificate and Medical
Records Certificate or its equivalent from a recognized Institution. Also must have
computer skills.
10.2 Main Duties and Responsibilities
 Collecting, tabulating, analyzing and interpreting disease and patient statistics and
circulating them to relevant end users of the Institute.
 Receiving and registering patients and directing them on where to go for attention.
 Giving appointments to patients
 Issuing files and identification cards to patients
 Receiving files for patients and collecting files from wards
 Updating information on admissions, discharges, and deaths.
 Creating and maintaining index in alphabetical order and tracing missing files.
 Facilitating availability of records and statistical data for carrying out research.
 Assisting in designing and maintaining a system for numbering, filing, storage and
retrieval of patient’s files and other documents.
 Assisting in periodic squeezing of files into shelves.
 Collecting and preparing daily and monthly statistical returns.
 Maintaining procedures for tracing misfiled and lost case notes and other documents.
 Performing any other duties related to his/her work as assigned by his/her supervisor
10.3Remuneration
 Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the Institute’s salary scale –
PMGSS 4
11. System Administrator II ( 1 Post)
11.1Entry Qualifications :
Applicant must be a Holder of BSc degree or Advanced Diploma in Computer Science
– Electronic/ Telecommunication, Information Technology from any recognized
Institution.
11.2Main Duties and responsibilities
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Designing Computer systems charts and providing the necessary system
documentation.
 Assisting users in systems analysis and design.
 Execute and document test plans according to quality management standards
and methods.
 Preparing systems flow charts of information movements.
 Undertaking low level routine maintenance of ICT equipment,
 Performing any other duties related to his/her work as assigned by his/her
supervisor.
11.3Remuneration
 Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the Institute’s salary scale –
PGSS 10
12. Internal Auditor II (1 Post)
12.1 Entry Qualifications:
Applicant must be a Holder of B.Com (Accounting/Business Administration), ADA or
its equivalent. Also must be computer literate.
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Main Duties and Responsibilities
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Reviewing internal controls and submitting recommendations to superiors.
Executing audit programmes.
Ensuring internal control systems are adequate to avert perpetration of frauds,
misappropriation and embezzlements.
Preparing audit reports based on audit findings.
Reviewing the effectiveness of managerial controls and implementation of
systems, policies and practices for the Institute.
Preparing internal audit programmes in accordance with generally accepted
audit standards and international audit standards.
Providing technical guidance and assistance to subordinates.
Leading and direct in special checks and investigations.
Monitoring audit work in order to ensure that works schedule are executed
efficiently.
Preparing progress reports of special audit carried out.
Performing any other duties related to his/her work as assigned by his/her
supervisor.
Remuneration
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Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the Institute’s salary scale –
PGSS 10
13. Supplies Officer( Procurement ) II ( 1 Post)
13.1Entry Qualifications :
Applicant must be a Holders of Advanced Diploma in Materials management or
NDMM or its equivalent from recognized Institution.
13.2 Main Duties and Responsibilities.
 Taking charge of stores and procurement section.
 Establishing stock levels and timely replacement stocks.
 Authorizing the receipt of goods and confirming its quantity and quality.
 Carrying out reconciliation of physical stocks against records.
 Ensuring maintenance and amendments of stock level figure.
 Ensures efficient stock control levels are maintained (Inventory Analysis and
Control).
 Responsible for clearing and forwarding activities.
 Evaluating vendor performing and advice accordingly.
 Maintaining an up to date filling system on pricing and vendors to ensure
immediate and accurate access to information.
 Preparing Bid documents and tender advertisements.
 Preparing consumption summaries for appropriate future planning.
 Assisting senior officers in the planning for annual stock taking experience.
 Performing any other duties related to his/her work as assigned by his/her
supervisor.
13.3Remuneration
 Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the Institute’s salary scale –
PGSS 10
14. Human Resource Officer II ( 2 Posts)
14.1Entry Qualifications:
Applicant must be a Holder of Bachelor of Arts degree or Advanced Diploma in
Public/Business Administration/HR Management from a recognized institution.
14.2 Main Duties and Responsibilities.
 Collecting, keeping and updating personnel data and information.
 Interpreting and implementing scheme of service.
 Making training needs assessment.
 Processing staff training.
 Preparing periodic performance reports
 Collecting, Analyzing and planning proper statistics records for human
resources plans.
 Preparing and handling seniority list.
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Drafting internal circulars, letters and internal memorandum for official use.
Coordinating various meetings and preparing periodic performance reports.
Performing any other duties related to his/her work as assigned by his/her
supervisor.
14.3 Remuneration
Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the Institute’s salary scale –
PGSS 10
15. Health Administrative Officer II ( 1 Post)
15.1Entry Qualifications :
Applicant must be a Holder of Bachelor of Arts degree or Advanced Diploma in
Public/Health Administration from a recognized Institution.
15.2Main Duties and Responsibilities
 Providing advice on health management services in the Institute.
 Assisting in supervising resource for management of health services.
 Participating in preparation of budget for medical services
 Preparing periodicalperformance reports.
 Handling staff personnel and administrative affairs.
 Assisting in coordinating management of public/private mix policy.
 Assisting in administration of referral patients.
 Handling correspondences pertaining hospital services.
 Assisting in coordinating analyzing and storage of medical records statistics.
 Drafting internal circulars, letters and internal memorandum for official use.
 Compiling monthly reports and preparation of staff meetings.
 Keeping records for all staff E.D’s
 Performing any other duties related to his/her work as assigned by his/her
supervisor.
15.3 Remuneration
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Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the Institute’s salary scale –
PMGSS 6
16. Social Welfare Officer II ( 3 Posts)
16.1Entry Qualifications :
Applicant must be a Holder of Bachelor degree in social work/sociology or
Advanced Diploma in Social Work from a recognized institution.
16.2Main Duties and Responsibilities
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Screening all in-patients to identify those with social medical problems and report
their cases to senior staff.
 Preparing various periodical reports pertaining patients with social and
economical problems that can help the management in decision making.
 Carrying out major ward rounds to identify and assessing the progress of patients.
 Collecting data and statistics for exempted patients and other cases that require
Institute’s support.
 Sorting and preparing list of patient’s requests for exemption and other cases that
require Institute’s support.
 Counseling patients under the supervision of senior staff.
 Performing any other duties related to his/her work as assigned by his/her
superior.
16.3 Remuneration
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Attractive remunerationpackage in accordance with the Institute’s salary scale
– PGSS 10
17. Assistant Social Welfare Officer II( 3 Posts)
17.1Entry Qualifications :
Applicant must be having completed Ordinary/Advanced Secondary Education, with a
certificate in Social Welfare from a recognized institution
17.2Main Duties and Responsibilities
 Assisting in screening all in-patients to identify those with social medical
problems and report their cases to senior staff.
 Assisting in collecting data and statistics for exempted patients and other cases
that requires Institute’s support.
 Assisting in sorting and preparing list of patient’s requests for exemption and
other cases that require Institute’s support.
 Assisting in counseling patients under the supervision of senior staff.
 Performing any other duties related to his/her work as assigned by his/her
superior.
17.3Renumeration
 Attractive renumeration package in accordance with the Institute’s salary scale
– PGSS 5
18. Records Management Assistant (2 Posts)
18.1Entry Qualifications :
Applicant must be a Holder of an Ordinary/Advance Secondary School Education with
certificate in records management from a recognised institution.
18.2 Main Duties and Responsibilities
 Assisting in tracing for records documents and files once required.
 Participating in receiving and registering all documents brought in the registry.
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Participating in arranging documents and files in ranking or cabinets in the
registry.
Assisting filing documents in the appropriate files.
Receive record and distribute incoming and internally created mails.
Record and arrange for the efficient and timely dispatch of all correspondences
Performing any other duties related to his/her work as assigned by his/her
superior.
18.3 Remuneration
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Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the Institute’s salary scale –
PGSS 5
19. Personal Secretary II ( 2 Posts)
19.1Entry Qualifications:
Applicant must be having completed Ordinary/Advanced Secondary education. Must
have attended Secretarial course and passed stage III exams from any recognised
Institution. Also must have 80wpm in both Shorthand and Hatimkato with literate in
computer programs such as Windows, Microsoft Office, Internet, E-Mail, Publisher
etc.
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Main Duties and Responsibilities
Typing confidential and open matters.
Taking care of all office facilities under custody.
Answering correspondences involving routine matters.
Checking office registers to ensure that they are well maintained.
Receiving and directing visitors.
Keeping minutes/records of meetings.
Taking dictations by shorthand/hatimkato.
Receiving, sorting and file mails.
Initiating and maintaining own file system.
Preparing agendas and making arrangements for various meetings.
Receiving files, distributing to officers and collect them back to the registry after
their use.
Tracing files, circulars and any other things requested by his/her superior for
office use.
Performing any other duties related to his/her work as assigned by his/her superior.
19.3 Remuneration
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Attractive remunerationpackage in accordance with the Institute’s salary scale
– PGSS 6
20. Accountant II ( 2 Posts)
20.1 Entry Qualifications:
Applicant must be a Holder of B.COM (Accounting/Business Administration), ADA or its
equivalent. Also must be computer literate.
20.2Main Duties and Responsibilities
 Maintaining all books of accounts and allied records.
 Preparing monthly trial balance and bank reconciliation statements.
 Verifying debtors and creditors statements of accounts.
 Preparing quarterly, half yearly and annual financial statements.
 Maintaining fixed assets register and preparing schedule of fixed assets for final
accounts.
 Ensuring that collection of and accounting for Institute funds is done
appropriately and promptly.
 Examining and scrutinizing all cheque payment vouchers before they are
authorized by Head of Department.
 Verifying assets and reconciling the same between general ledger and fixed assets
register.
 Reviewing periodic reports and providing appropriate input.
 Preparation of budget.
 Assisting in correcting and approving internal audit reports and queries.
 Performing any other duties related to his/her work as assigned by his/her
superior.
20.3 Remuneration
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Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the Institute’s salary scale –
PGSS 10
21. Assistant Supplies Officer II ( 1 Post)
21.1Entry Qualifications:
Applicant must be a Holder of ordinary diploma in material management from a recognized
institution or completed professional foundation stage.
21.2 Main Duties and Responsibilities.
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Filing transaction documents.
Assisting in arranging stocks in the shelves or storage area according to their
nature and sensitivity.
 Dispatching goods received notes and invoices to payment section.
 Receiving and issuing goods.
 Assisting in maintaining and updating stock bin card and stores loan records.
 Assisting in ensuring that stores are kept in proper bins, racks or location.
 Performing any other duties related to his/her work as assigned by his/her
superior.
21.3Remuneration
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Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the Institute’s salary scale
– PGSS 7
22. Accountant Technician II ( 6 Posts)
22.1Entry Qualifications:
Applicant must be a Holder of an ordinary/advanced secondary education with
ordinary diploma in accounting or ATEC II or its equivalent. Also must be a computer
literate.
22.2 Main Duties and Responsibilities.
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Receiving cash deposits from clients and banking as per supervisor’s
instruction.
 Effecting cash payments to clients.
 Making records of all transactions and reconcile them with cash balance.
 Receiving and keeping proper custody of all bills, invoices and other claims
pending for payments.
 Maintaining cheque registers.
 Preparing petty cash payment vouchers and accounts documents and
maintaining accounts records.
 Issuing receipts and keeping in safe custody all accounts and supporting
documents pending audit scrutiny.
 Keeping records and making follow-ups of all debts from credit clients.
 Sending all letter and other documents relating to accounts issues to the bank.
 Performing any other duties related to his/her work as assigned by his/her
superior.
22.3 Remuneration
 Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the Institute’s salary scale
– PGSS 7
23. Biomedical Technician II ( 1 Post)
23.1Entry Qualifications:
Applicant must be a Holder of an Ordinary/advance Secondary School Certificate,
with Trade Test III or II in the related field from a recognized Vocational
Education Training Institute.
23.2Main Duties and Responsibilities
 Carrying out minor service, repair, installation works in carpentry, plumbing,
electrical, masonry and painting duties as assigned by the supervisor.
 Carrying out cleaning of machines, equipment and working environment.
 Assisting Technicians and Engineers in repairing of non biomedical and
carrying out engineering related activities.
 Observing safety precautions to personnel, tools, instruments and equipment.
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Punctual at reporting for work and emergencies.
Recording and monitoring timely the performance of machines, installations,
buildings and other equipments using CHECK LISTS and ensure economical
and correct use of the Institution equipments.
 Assisting in recording inventory of related working equipment/tools
 Performing any other duties related to his/her work as assigned by his/her
superior.
23.3Remuneration
 Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the Institute’s salary scale
– PGSS 6
24. Mechanical Technician II ( 1 Post)
24.1Entry Qualifications:
Applicant must be a Holder of an Ordinary/advance Secondary School Certificate,
with Trade Test III or II in the related field from a recognized Vocational
Education Training Institute.
24.2Main Duties and Responsibilities
 Carrying out minor service, repair, installation works in carpentry, plumbing,
electrical, masonry and painting duties as assigned by the supervisor.
 Carrying out cleaning of machines, equipment and working environment.
 Assisting Technicians and Engineers in repairing of non biomedical and
carrying out engineering related activities.
 Observing safety precautions to personnel, tools, instruments and equipment.
 Punctual at reporting for work and emergencies.
 Recording
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and other equipment’s using check lists and ensure economical and correct use
of the Institution equipments.
 Assisting in recording inventory of related working equipment/tools
 Performing any other duties related to his/her work as assigned by his/her
superior.
24.3Remuneration
 Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the Institute’s salary scale
– PGSS 6
25. Civil Technician II ( 1 Post)
25.1 Entry Qualifications :
Applicant must be a Holder of an Ordinary/advance Secondary School Certificate,
with Trade Test III or II in the related field from a recognized Vocational
Education Training Institute.
25.2Main Duties and Responsibilities
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Carrying out minor service, repair, installation works in carpentry, plumbing,
electrical, masonry and painting duties as assigned by the supervisor.
 Carrying out cleaning of machines, equipment and working environment.
 Assisting Technicians and Engineers in repairing of non biomedical and
carrying out engineering related activities.
 Observing safety precautions to personnel, tools, instruments and equipment.
 Punctual at reporting for work and emergencies.
 Recording and monitoring timely the performance of machines, installations,
buildings and other equipment’s using check lists and ensure economical and
correct use of the Institution equipments.
 Assisting in recording inventory of related working equipment/tools
 Performing any other duties related to his/her work as assigned by his/her
superior
25.3Remuneration
 Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the Institute’s salary scale
– PGSS 6
26. Electrical Technician ( 1 Post)
26.1 Entry Qualifications:
Applicant must be a Holder of an Ordinary/advance Secondary School Certificate, with
Trade Test III or II in the related field from a recognized Vocational Education Training
Institute.
26.2Main Duties and Responsibilities
 Carrying out minor service, repair, installation works in carpentry, plumbing,
electrical, masonry and painting duties as assigned by the supervisor.
 Carrying out cleaning of machines, equipment and working environment.
 Assisting Technicians and Engineers in repairing of non biomedical and
carrying out engineering related activities.
 Observing safety precautions to personnel, tools, instruments and equipment.
 Punctual at reporting for work and emergencies.
 Recording and monitoring timely the performance of machines, installations,
buildings and other equipment’s using check lists and ensure economical and
correct use of the Institution equipments.
 Assisting in recording inventory of related working equipment/tools
 Performing any other duties related to his/her work as assigned by his/her
superior
26.3 Remuneration
 Attractive remuneration package in accordance with the Institute’s salary scale –
PGSS 6
 All applications must be sent through post office and must be addressed to:
TheExecutive Director,
Muhimbili Orthopaedic Institute (MOI),
P.O. Box 65474,
DAR ES SALAAM.
 All Application letters must be include curriculum vitae (CVs), copy of all
academic certificates, birth certificate, email address or day time contact
telephone number, together with names and contacts of two referees should be
addressed to reach the afore - mentioned above not later than the 30th April
2015.
 Applicants working with other Public Institutions must channel their
applications through their respective employers.