678 Job Vacancies at MDAs & LGAs – Apply Before 17 September 2026
678 Job Vacancies at MDAs & LGAs – Apply Before 17 September 2026
Public Service Recruitment Secretariat (PSRS), on behalf of Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) and Local Government Authorities (LGAs), invites qualified and capable Tanzanian citizens to apply for 678 vacant positions in various fields.
The advertised opportunities include Medical Officers, Assistant Nursing Officers, Livestock Officers, Dental Therapists, Health Laboratory Technologists, Office Management Secretaries, Teachers, Assistant Forest Officers, Assistant Environmental Health Officers, and other related positions.
These government jobs in Tanzania 2026 are suitable for applicants with qualifications ranging from Form Four/Form Six and Diploma to Bachelor’s Degree and professional qualifications.
Available Job Vacancies
1. Medical Officer Grade II – 115 Posts
Salary Scale: TGHS E
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide medical services for various diseases, including paediatric, maternal and surgical conditions.
- Provide and supervise health education and promote community health.
- Investigate, monitor and control disease outbreaks.
- Maintain health statistics in accordance with MTUHA requirements.
- Plan and evaluate health services within the assigned area.
- Train students and staff in the workplace.
- Supervise and guide subordinate employees.
- Conduct research and disseminate findings.
- Develop strategies for improving the quality of medical services.
- Prepare health service plans and budget estimates.
- Participate in medical audits and quality improvement activities.
Qualifications
Applicants must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Medicine from a recognized university or institution, have completed internship training and be registered with the Medical Council of Tanganyika.
2. Assistant Nursing Officer Grade II – 128 Posts
Salary Scale: TGHS B
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide nursing care and services.
- Collect relevant health data.
- Guide and supervise subordinate nurses.
- Educate patients and communities on health-related issues.
- Provide preventive and reproductive health services.
- Perform other duties related to the applicant’s education, experience and skills as assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications
Applicants must possess a Diploma in Nursing of not less than two years from a government-recognized institution and must be registered with the Tanzania Nurses and Midwives Council.
3. Livestock Officer Grade II – 39 Posts
Salary Scale: TGS D
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Develop livestock production plans at district level.
- Coordinate livestock production in small- and large-scale livestock farms.
- Assist in coordinating livestock extension programmes.
- Coordinate and conduct training on good livestock husbandry and livestock product processing.
- Review and improve livestock market infrastructure.
- Develop, establish and implement livestock development projects.
- Conduct resource surveys covering livestock, animal feeds, pasture and other resources.
- Train livestock input agents, suppliers and specialists on safe handling and distribution of livestock inputs.
- Identify new areas suitable for livestock production.
- Assess environmental degradation caused by livestock keeping.
- Participate in controlling animal and pasture pest outbreaks.
- Monitor, maintain, analyse and interpret livestock production statistics.
- Prepare reports on livestock development.
- Perform other duties related to the field as assigned.
Qualifications
Applicants must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Animal Science or Agricultural Science specializing in Animal Science from Sokoine University of Agriculture or an equivalent qualification from another government-recognized institution.
4. Dental Therapist Grade II – 17 Posts
Salary Scale: TGHS B
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Perform duties assigned to Assistant Dental Therapists.
- Diagnose and treat common diseases.
- Supervise subordinate staff and perform minor surgical procedures.
- Participate in planning and implementation of Primary Health Care services.
- Advise and encourage communities to contribute to Community Health Fund services.
- Maintain records of medical equipment and instruments.
- Maintain records and prepare implementation reports.
- Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications
Applicants must possess a Diploma in Clinical Dentistry from a government-recognized institution and must be registered with the relevant Medical Council.
5. Health Laboratory Technologist Grade II – 25 Posts
Salary Scale: TGHS B
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Examine laboratory samples.
- Preserve samples requiring further investigation or referral to higher-level laboratories.
- Inspect laboratories, reagents, equipment, chemicals and chemical storage facilities.
- Maintain laboratory examination records.
- Train subordinate staff.
- Perform other duties related to education, experience and skills as assigned.
Qualifications
Applicants must possess a Diploma in Health Laboratory Technology from a government-recognized institution and must be registered with the relevant Laboratory Professionals Council/Board.
6. Office Management Secretary Grade II – 74 Posts
Salary Scale: TGS C
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Type letters, reports and routine and confidential documents.
- Receive visitors, listen to their needs and direct them to the appropriate offices.
- Maintain records of events, appointments, meetings, official trips and work schedules.
- Locate files and documents required for official duties.
- Receive and distribute files to relevant officers, departments, units or sections.
- Collect, maintain and return files and documents to their respective locations.
- Prepare meeting agendas and arrangements.
- Prepare lists of office stationery and equipment requirements.
- Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications
Applicants must be Form Four or Form Six graduates with an NTA Level 6 Diploma in Secretarial Studies.
Applicants must also have passed Kiswahili and English shorthand/typing at 100 words per minute (100 w.p.m.) and have computer training in office applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet, Email and Publisher from a government-recognized institution.
7. Teacher Grade III C – Physics – 55 Posts
Salary Scale: TGTS D
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Prepare schemes of work, lesson plans, lesson notes and work plans.
- Prepare and improvise teaching and learning materials.
- Teach, assess students and maintain records of students’ academic progress.
- Monitor students’ attendance at school and in class.
- Provide guidance, counselling and support for students’ intellectual, physical and spiritual development.
- Provide professional and academic advice concerning education development.
- Supervise the proper use and maintenance of school equipment and property.
- Perform other duties assigned by the Head of School.
Qualifications
Applicants must possess a Bachelor with Education/Bachelor of Education with Physics as a teaching subject, or a non-education Bachelor’s Degree with Physics as a teaching subject together with a Postgraduate Diploma in Education, from a recognized higher learning institution.
8. Teacher Grade III C – Mathematics – 67 Posts
Salary Scale: TGTS D
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Prepare schemes of work, lesson plans, lesson notes and work plans.
- Prepare and improvise teaching and learning materials.
- Teach, assess students and maintain academic progress records.
- Monitor students’ attendance.
- Provide guidance and counselling to students.
- Provide professional and academic advice on education development.
- Supervise school equipment and property.
- Perform other duties assigned by the Head of School.
Qualifications
Applicants must possess a Bachelor with Education/Bachelor of Education with Mathematics as a teaching subject, or a non-education Bachelor’s Degree with Mathematics as a teaching subject together with a Postgraduate Diploma in Education, from a recognized higher learning institution.
9. Teacher Grade III B – Physics – 43 Posts
Salary Scale: TGTS C
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Prepare schemes of work, lesson plans, lesson notes and work plans.
- Prepare and improvise teaching and learning materials.
- Teach, assess students and maintain academic progress records.
- Monitor students’ attendance.
- Provide guidance and counselling to students.
- Provide professional and academic advice on education development.
- Supervise school equipment and property.
- Perform other duties assigned by the Head of School.
Qualifications
Applicants must possess a Form Six National Examination Certificate, having passed at least two subjects taught in schools, together with a two-year Diploma in Education with Physics as a teaching subject from a recognized Teachers’ College.
10. Teacher Grade III B – Mathematics – 48 Posts
Salary Scale: TGTS C
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Prepare schemes of work, lesson plans, lesson notes and work plans.
- Prepare teaching and learning materials.
- Teach, assess students and maintain academic progress records.
- Monitor students’ attendance.
- Provide student guidance and counselling.
- Provide professional and academic advice.
- Supervise school equipment and property.
- Perform other duties assigned by the Head of School.
Qualifications
Applicants must possess a Form Six National Examination Certificate, having passed at least two school-teaching subjects, together with a two-year Diploma in Education with Mathematics as a teaching subject from a recognized Teachers’ College.
11. Assistant Forest Officer Grade II – 28 Posts
Salary Scale: TGS C
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Supervise seed collection and tree nurseries.
- Collect forestry statistics.
- Supervise tree and forest planting, management and harvesting activities.
- Collect government revenue.
- Measure forest products.
- Conduct patrols.
- Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications
Applicants must possess a Diploma in one of the following fields:
- Forestry
- Agroforestry
- Forest Resources Assessment and Management
- Forest Biology
- Forest Economics
- Forest Engineering
- Any other related field
The qualification must be obtained from a government-recognized institution.
12. Assistant Environmental Health Officer Grade II – 26 Posts
Salary Scale: TGHS B
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Control and prevent disease outbreaks.
- Control and prevent disease-carrying insects and animals.
- Supervise burial of unidentified bodies and bodies resulting from communicable diseases.
- Prepare environmental health reports at ward level.
- Collect and analyse environmental health statistics and provide feedback for appropriate action.
- Provide environmental health education to communities.
- Inspect food production premises to ensure public health and safety.
- Enforce environmental health laws at ward level.
- Assist communities in developing local environmental health by-laws.
- Mobilize communities to improve water sources and environmental sanitation.
- Promote implementation of Primary Health Care services at ward level.
- Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications
Applicants must possess a Diploma in Environmental Health Sciences from a government-recognized institution and must be registered with the relevant Environmental Health Professionals Board.
13. Teacher Grade III C – English Literature – 13 Posts
Salary Scale: TGTS D
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Prepare schemes of work, lesson plans, lesson notes and work plans.
- Prepare and improvise teaching and learning materials.
- Teach, assess students and maintain academic progress records.
- Monitor students’ attendance.
- Provide guidance and counselling.
- Provide professional and academic advice on education development.
- Supervise school equipment and property.
- Perform other duties assigned by the Head of School.
Qualifications
Applicants must possess a Bachelor with Education/Bachelor of Education with English Literature as a teaching subject, or a non-education Bachelor’s Degree with English Literature as a teaching subject together with a Postgraduate Diploma in Education, from a recognized higher learning institution.
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General Application Requirements
All applicants should observe the following requirements:
- Applicants must be Tanzanian citizens and must not be above 45 years of age.
- Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and should indicate their disability in the recruitment system.
- Applicants must attach a certified copy of their birth certificate certified by a Lawyer/Advocate.
- Applicants who are already employed in the Public Service should not apply and must observe the applicable government directives.
- Applications must include relevant academic and professional certificates, including certified copies where required.
- Testimonials, provisional results, statements of results and Form Four/Form Six results slips will not be accepted.
- Applicants who studied outside Tanzania must ensure their certificates are verified and approved by the relevant authorities, including TCU, NECTA and NACTVET, where applicable.
- Applicants requiring GPA assessment and who studied outside Tanzania should attach the required GPA calculation certificate from TCU.
- Retired public servants are not eligible to apply unless they have permission from the relevant authority.
- Submission of forged information or qualifications will result in legal action.
- Applicants must attach a signed application letter together with relevant academic certificates.
Application Address
Application letters should be addressed to:
THE SECRETARY
PRESIDENT’S OFFICE
PUBLIC SERVICE RECRUITMENT SECRETARIAT
MAHAKAMA STREET
TAMBUKARELI
P.O. BOX 2320
DODOMA, TANZANIA
How to Apply for the 678 Government Jobs
All applications must be submitted online through the Recruitment Portal.
Applicants should access the official recruitment system through the Ajira Recruitment Portal and complete their applications according to the instructions provided in the vacancy announcement.
Application Deadline: 17 September 2026
Applications submitted outside the prescribed procedure will not be considered.
Important Notice to Applicants
Applicants are reminded that offering or receiving bribes to obtain employment or secure a particular duty station is strictly prohibited. The recruitment process is based on fairness, equality, transparency and merit, according to the qualifications specified for each position and the approved staffing structure.
Summary of Available Positions
| No. | Position | Posts | Salary Scale |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Medical Officer Grade II | 115 | TGHS E |
| 2 | Assistant Nursing Officer Grade II | 128 | TGHS B |
| 3 | Livestock Officer Grade II | 39 | TGS D |
| 4 | Dental Therapist Grade II | 17 | TGHS B |
| 5 | Health Laboratory Technologist Grade II | 25 | TGHS B |
| 6 | Office Management Secretary Grade II | 74 | TGS C |
| 7 | Teacher Grade III C – Physics | 55 | TGTS D |
| 8 | Teacher Grade III C – Mathematics | 67 | TGTS D |
| 9 | Teacher Grade III B – Physics | 43 | TGTS C |
| 10 | Teacher Grade III B – Mathematics | 48 | TGTS C |
| 11 | Assistant Forest Officer Grade II | 28 | TGS C |
| 12 | Assistant Environmental Health Officer Grade II | 26 | TGHS B |
| 13 | Teacher Grade III C – English Literature | 13 | TGTS D |
| Total | Available Vacancies | 678 | — |
Conclusion
The 678 Government Jobs at MDAs and LGAs provide opportunities for qualified Tanzanians in the health, education, livestock, forestry, environmental health and administration sectors.
Eligible applicants are encouraged to prepare their documents and submit their applications through the official recruitment system before the 17 September 2026 deadline.
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