Bukoba Regional Referral Hospital Volunteer Opportunities 2026

Bukoba Regional Referral Hospital is inviting qualified Tanzanian citizens to apply for one-year volunteer opportunities in five categories. The available positions cover nursing, medical services, customer service, accounting and laundry services.

The application deadline is 7 October 2026 at 9:00 a.m.

Available Volunteer Positions

1. Assistant Nursing Officer / Nurse – 10 Positions

Qualifications:

Form IV or Form VI education;
Certificate or Diploma in Nursing from a Government-recognized institution; and
Registration with the Tanzania Nursing and Midwifery Council.

Duties:

Provide nursing services.
Collect relevant patient information and data.
Guide and supervise nurses working under them.
Educate patients and the community on health matters.
Provide preventive and reproductive health services.
Perform other duties related to their education, experience and skills as assigned by the supervisor.

2. Medical Officer II – 1 Position

Qualifications:

Form IV or Form VI education;
Medical Degree from a Government-recognized institution; and
Registration/licensing with the Medical Council of Tanganyika.

Duties:

Provide medical services covering various diseases, including paediatric conditions, maternal health, routine procedures and emergency surgery.
Provide health education to patients and their relatives.
Investigate, monitor and help prevent disease outbreaks.
Maintain health records in accordance with MTUHA principles.
Plan and evaluate health services within the assigned area.
Conduct research and disseminate findings.
Participate in medical audits and quality improvement activities.
Perform other relevant duties assigned by the supervisor.

3. Customer Service – 3 Positions

Qualifications:

Form IV or Form VI education; and
Customer Service training from a Government-recognized institution.

Applicants should be able to communicate clearly with customers, manage multiple enquiries, prioritize tasks and follow up on unresolved matters. They should also demonstrate problem-solving skills, patience when handling complaints, honesty, adaptability and the ability to use computers for customer relationship management.

The role also involves assisting customers with suggestions, comments and complaints, following up on service satisfaction and performing other relevant duties assigned by the supervisor.

4. Assistant Accountant – 2 Positions

Qualifications:

Certificate or Diploma from a Government-recognized institution.

Duties:

Maintain accounting books and related records.
Prepare monthly trial balances and bank reconciliations.
Verify accounts receivable and payable records.
Ensure hospital funds are collected and accounted for accurately and on time.
Examine payment documents and cheques before approval.
Verify assets and reconcile the general ledger with the fixed-assets register.
Review periodic reports and provide relevant comments or contributions.
Perform other duties related to the position as directed by the supervisor.

5. Laundry Attendant – 1 Position

Qualifications:

Form IV education; and
Successful completion of a two- or three-year Laundry/Laundry Services training course at a Government-recognized institution.

Duties:

Sort clothes and fabrics for washing, drying, ironing and packaging.
Report damaged, burnt or torn clothing to the supervisor.
Maintain laundry equipment and keep the workplace clean.
Perform other duties related to the position as directed by the supervisor.

Volunteer Terms

The successful applicants will serve under a one-year volunteer engagement. After completing one year, the engagement may be renewed depending on the volunteer’s performance.

Applicants must also:

Be willing to volunteer in the specified area.
Have never been employed by a public institution after completing their studies.
Have no criminal or disciplinary conviction.
Demonstrate good conduct and behaviour acceptable to the community.
Have two referees/sponsors who are public servants.
Submit certificates that they legally own.

Required Documents

Each application must include copies of:

Birth certificate;
NIDA identification;
Educational and professional certificates;
CV containing details of two referees/sponsors;
Valid professional licence, where applicable;
Letter from the Ward Executive Officer, Village Executive Officer or relevant Local Government authority; and
One recent coloured passport-size photograph.