Job Vacancies at Public Service Recruitment Secretariat (PSRS) October 2026 Public Service Recruitment Secretariat (PSRS), on behalf of the University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM), Muhimbili Orthopaedic Institute (MOI), Ocean Road Cancer Institute (ORCI), Benjamin Mkapa Hospital (BMH), and National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR), invites applications from suitably qualified and competent Tanzanian citizens to fill 40 vacant positions.
These opportunities are suitable for qualified professionals in fields including medicine, health sciences, laboratory sciences, information technology, research, meteorology, cartography, audiology, radiotherapy, geoinformatics, biotechnology and health administration.
1. University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM)
1.1 Laboratory Technician II – Mechatronics
Number of Posts: 1
Duties and Responsibilities
- Carry out specified tasks related to research, laboratory practicals, student projects, consultancy and services under close supervision.
- Assist in repairing and maintaining laboratory and workshop facilities.
- Assist senior staff in relevant operational activities.
- Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications
Applicants must hold a Diploma (NTA Level 6) in Mechatronic Engineering from a recognized institution with a minimum of Lower Second Class.
Salary Scale: PUSS 2/1
1.2 Laboratory Scientist II – Meteorology (Assistant to Academician)
Number of Posts: 1
Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist in technical duties requiring planning and design competence in students’ practicals and projects.
- Assist in research and development activities.
- Assist in consultancy activities.
- Assist in maintaining facilities.
- Perform any other duties assigned by the reporting officer.
Qualifications
Bachelor of Science in Meteorology from a recognized institution.
Salary Scale: PUSS 4/1
1.3 Information Communication Technology Officer II – Systems Security Specialist
Number of Posts: 1
Duties and Responsibilities
- Ensure software patches are implemented on time.
- Install, configure and update antivirus software.
- Alert users about security risks, threats and vulnerabilities.
- Conduct regular systems audits.
- Implement security mechanisms and controls.
- Perform other duties assigned by the reporting officer.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Information Technology from a recognized and reputable institution.
Salary Scale: PGSS 6.1
1.4 Cartographic Technician II
Number of Posts: 1
Duties and Responsibilities
- Operate printing machines.
- Collect and maintain stocks of drafting materials.
- Carry out specified duties under the supervision of senior staff.
- Perform other duties assigned by the reporting officer.
Qualifications
FTC or Ordinary Diploma (NTA Level 6) in Cartography, Geographical Information Systems (GIS) or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
Salary: Attractive remuneration package.
1.5 Medical Specialist II – Emergency Medicine
Number of Posts: 1
Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist in specialized medical and consultancy services.
- Assist in supervising clinical consultations, diagnosis, treatment and preventive measures.
- Conduct medical procedures related to the area of specialization.
- Participate in disease analysis and research activities.
- Conduct and supervise ward rounds.
- Perform other duties assigned by the reporting officer.
Qualifications
Master of Medicine (MMed) in Emergency Medicine, together with a Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree. Applicants must be registered with the Medical Council of Tanganyika.
Salary Scale: PMGSS 11.1
2. Muhimbili Orthopaedic Institute (MOI)
2.1 Medical Specialist II – Anaesthesiologist
Number of Posts: 2
Duties and Responsibilities
- Attend emergency medical duties.
- Conduct ward rounds.
- Perform surgical duties.
- Provide clinical services in public and private outpatient clinics.
- Conduct research in the relevant medical field.
- Participate in morning clinical sessions, patient presentations and journal clubs.
- Teach and supervise medical doctors and students.
- Participate in outreach programmes.
- Participate in preparation of the Medical Directorate budget.
- Develop strategies to improve professional services.
- Prepare continuing education programmes for medical personnel.
- Provide medical advice or opinions in courts of law.
- Perform administrative duties within the assigned area.
- Ensure compliance with standard operating procedures and MOI business processes.
- Perform other related duties assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications
Master’s Degree in Anaesthesiology from a recognized institution. Applicants must be fully registered by the Medical Council of Tanganyika.
Salary Scale: PMGSS 11/1
3. Ocean Road Cancer Institute (ORCI)
3.1 Medical Specialist II – Oncology
Number of Posts: 4
Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide specialized services to in-patients and out-patients.
- Conduct ward rounds and recommend appropriate treatment.
- Train medical students, medical doctors and residents.
- Plan and supervise services within the area of specialization.
- Participate in morning sessions, tumour boards and medical boards.
- Plan, supervise and participate in outreach programmes.
- Prepare annual budgets for the respective directorate.
- Conduct research and publish findings in peer-reviewed journals.
- Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications
Master of Medicine in Radiation Oncology or Clinical Oncology, together with a Bachelor’s Degree in Medicine. Applicants must be registered with the Medical Council of Tanganyika.
Salary Scale: PMGSS 11.1
3.2 Medical Specialist II – Radiology
Number of Posts: 1
Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide specialized services to in-patients and out-patients.
- Conduct ward rounds and advise on appropriate treatment.
- Train medical students, medical doctors and residents.
- Plan and supervise services in the area of specialization.
- Participate in tumour boards and medical boards.
- Participate in outreach programmes.
- Prepare annual budgets.
- Conduct research and publish findings in peer-reviewed journals.
- Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications
Master of Medicine in Radiology or Diagnostic Radiology, together with a Bachelor’s Degree in Medicine. Applicants must be registered with the Medical Council of Tanganyika.
Salary Scale: PMGSS 11.1
3.3 Medical Specialist II – Emergency Medicine
Number of Posts: 1
Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide specialized services to in-patients and out-patients.
- Conduct ward rounds and advise on patient treatment.
- Train medical students, doctors and residents.
- Plan and supervise specialized medical services.
- Participate in tumour boards and medical boards.
- Participate in outreach programmes.
- Prepare annual budgets.
- Conduct research and publish findings.
- Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications
Master’s Degree in Emergency Medicine and a Bachelor’s Degree in Medicine. Applicants must be registered with the Medical Council of Tanganyika.
Salary Scale: PGMSS 11.1
3.4 Medical Specialist II – Maxillofacial Surgeon
Number of Posts: 1
Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide specialized services to in-patients and out-patients.
- Conduct ward rounds and advise on treatment.
- Train medical students, doctors and residents.
- Plan and supervise services in the area of specialization.
- Participate in tumour boards and medical boards.
- Participate in outreach programmes.
- Prepare annual budgets.
- Conduct research and publish findings.
- Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications
Master of Dentistry in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, together with a Bachelor’s Degree in Doctor of Dental Surgery. Applicants must be registered with the Medical Council of Tanganyika.
Salary Scale: PGMSS 11.1
3.5 Medical Specialist II – Intensive Care
Number of Posts: 1
Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide specialized services to in-patients and out-patients.
- Conduct ward rounds and advise on treatment.
- Train medical students, doctors and residents.
- Plan and supervise specialized services.
- Participate in tumour boards and medical boards.
- Participate in outreach programmes.
- Prepare annual budgets.
- Conduct research and publish findings.
- Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications
Master’s Degree in Critical/Intensive Care Medicine, together with a Bachelor’s Degree in Medicine. Applicants must be registered with the Medical Council of Tanganyika.
Salary Scale: PGMSS 11.1
4. Benjamin Mkapa Hospital (BMH)
4.1 Audiologist II
Number of Posts: 1
Duties and Responsibilities
- Conduct audiometric therapy for patients with auditory pathology.
- Maintain accurate records of audiometric services.
- Prepare patient case reports to monitor treatment progress.
- Maintain and care for equipment and report malfunctions.
- Interview relatives and collect information useful for patient treatment.
- Provide technical guidance and support to subordinates.
- Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Audiology from a recognized institution.
Salary Scale: PMGSS 5
4.2 Audiometrist II
Number of Posts: 1
Duties and Responsibilities
- Conduct audiometric analysis.
- Assist in prescribing hearing-related aids/prescriptions.
- Maintain hearing aids.
- Maintain patient statistics.
- Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications
Diploma in Audiometry from a recognized institution.
Salary Scale: PMGSS 4
4.3 Radiotherapist II
Number of Posts: 1
Duties and Responsibilities
- Administer prescribed radiation doses using radiation therapy equipment.
- Position patients accurately according to treatment prescriptions.
- Enter patient data and operate equipment to regulate radiation dosage.
- Follow radiation protection principles.
- Maintain treatment records, reports and files.
- Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications
Diploma in Radiotherapy or Radiation Therapy Technology from a recognized institution. Applicants must be registered with the relevant Medical Radiology and Imaging Professionals regulatory body.
Salary Scale: PMGSS 4
5. National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR)
5.1 Research Assistant II – Medicine
Number of Posts: 3
Duties and Responsibilities
- Participate in developing research proposals to attract donor funding.
- Assist in submitting study proposals to relevant Institutional Review Boards (IRBs).
- Conduct approved health research and collect data.
- Assist with data analysis and report writing.
- Identify consultancy opportunities.
- Assist with registration and monitoring of approved health research in Tanzania.
- Perform other relevant duties assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Medicine from a recognized institution with a minimum overall Grade B+ for unclassified degrees.
Salary Scale: PRSS 1
5.2 Research Officer Grade II – Occupational Health and Safety
Number of Posts: 2
Qualifications
Doctor of Medicine (MD) with at least Upper Second Class or Grade B+ for unclassified degrees, plus a Master’s Degree in Occupational Health and Safety from a recognized institution.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidates will participate in research proposal development, ethical approval processes, health research, data collection and analysis, report writing, scientific publications, consultancy activities and monitoring of approved research projects.
Salary Scale: PRSS 2
5.3 Research Officer Grade II – Epidemiology
Number of Posts: 2
Qualifications
Master’s Degree in Epidemiology and Doctor of Medicine (MD) from a recognized institution, with a minimum of Upper Second Class or Grade B+ for unclassified degrees.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct health research and data collection.
- Assist with research proposal development.
- Participate in data analysis and report writing.
- Disseminate research findings through publications and scientific conferences.
- Participate in scientific forums.
- Support consultancy and research commercialization activities.
- Assist in monitoring approved health research.
Salary Scale: PRSS 2
5.4 Research Officer II – Paediatrics and Child Health
Number of Posts: 1
Qualifications
Master’s Degree in Paediatrics and Child Health from a recognized institution with a minimum of Upper Second Class or Grade B+ for unclassified degrees.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct field data collection and computer data entry.
- Analyze data and gather relevant literature.
- Undertake research activities with limited supervision.
- Prepare manuscript drafts.
- Train and supervise technicians.
- Prepare research progress reports.
- Assist in planning research projects.
- Assist in developing fundable research proposals and consultancies.
Salary Scale: PRSS 2
5.5 Research Assistant – Medical Anthropologist
Number of Posts: 1
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Anthropology from a recognized institution with a minimum of Upper Second Class or Grade B+ for unclassified degrees.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in field data collection, data entry and analysis.
- Conduct literature reviews.
- Prepare technical reports and manuscript drafts.
- Train and supervise technicians.
- Assist in preparing research progress reports.
- Participate in planning research projects.
- Assist in developing research proposals and consultancies.
Salary Scale: PRSS 1
5.6 Research Officer II – Biotechnologist (Genetics)
Number of Posts: 2
Qualifications
Master’s Degree in Biotechnology (Genetics and Medical) from a recognized institution with a minimum of Upper Second Class or Grade B+ for unclassified degrees.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct field data collection and data entry.
- Undertake research activities.
- Analyze data and gather relevant literature.
- Prepare manuscript drafts.
- Train and supervise technicians.
- Prepare research progress reports.
- Assist in planning research projects.
- Support development of fundable research proposals and consultancies.
Salary Scale: PRSS 2
5.7 Research Officer II – Geoinformatics
Number of Posts: 2
Qualifications
Master’s Degree in Geoinformatics or Geomatics from a recognized institution with a minimum of Upper Second Class or Grade B+ for unclassified degrees.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct field data collection and data entry.
- Analyze data and review relevant literature.
- Undertake specific research activities.
- Prepare manuscript drafts.
- Train and supervise technicians.
- Prepare research progress reports.
- Assist in planning research projects.
- Support research proposals and consultancy activities.
Salary Scale: PRSS 2
5.8 Research Officer II – Medical Anthropologist
Number of Posts: 1
Qualifications
Master’s Degree in Medical Anthropology from a recognized institution with a minimum of Upper Second Class or Grade B+ for unclassified degrees.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with field data collection, data entry and analysis.
- Prepare technical reports and manuscript drafts.
- Train and supervise technicians.
- Assist in preparing research progress reports.
- Support research project planning.
- Assist in preparing research proposals and consultancy activities.
Salary Scale: PRSS 2
5.9 Research Officer II – Mental Health/Psychology/Psychiatry
Number of Posts: 2
Qualifications
Master’s Degree in Psychiatry from a recognized institution with a minimum of Upper Second Class or Grade B+ for unclassified degrees.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct field data collection and data analysis.
- Undertake research activities.
- Gather relevant literature.
- Prepare manuscript drafts.
- Train and supervise technicians.
- Prepare research progress reports.
- Assist in planning research projects.
- Support research proposals and consultancy activities.
Salary Scale: PRSS 2
5.10 Research Officer II – Obstetrics/Gynaecology/Maternal Health
Number of Posts: 2
Qualifications
Master’s Degree in Obstetrics and Gynaecology from a recognized institution with a minimum of Upper Second Class or Grade B+ for unclassified degrees.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct field data collection, data entry and analysis.
- Undertake research activities.
- Gather relevant literature.
- Prepare manuscript drafts.
- Train and supervise technicians.
- Prepare research progress reports.
- Assist in research planning.
- Support preparation of fundable research proposals and consultancies.
Salary Scale: PRSS 2
5.11 Research Officer II – Medical Rehabilitation Services
Number of Posts: 2
Qualifications
Master’s Degree in Medical Rehabilitation Services or Occupational Therapy from a recognized institution with a minimum of Upper Second Class or Grade B+ for unclassified degrees.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct field data collection and analysis.
- Undertake research activities.
- Prepare manuscript drafts and progress reports.
- Train and supervise technicians.
- Assist in research project planning.
- Support preparation of research proposals and consultancy activities.
Salary Scale: PRSS 2
5.12 Quality Assurance Officer Grade II – Health System Administration
Number of Posts: 1
Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist in receiving and reviewing research protocol documentation.
- Compile research protocols for departmental reports.
- Assist in preparing correspondence to researchers regarding NatHREC decisions.
- Participate in developing ethics processes, policies, procedures and guidelines.
- Participate in reviewing health interventions.
- Track current events, legislation and issues relevant to NIMR.
- Perform other relevant duties assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Health Administration Services from a recognized institution.
Salary Scale: PGSS 6
5.13 Quality Assurance Officer Grade II – Health Information Sciences
Number of Posts: 1
Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist in receiving and reviewing research protocol documentation.
- Compile research protocols for quarterly and annual reports.
- Assist in preparing correspondence concerning NatHREC decisions.
- Participate in reviewing and developing ethics processes and guidelines.
- Participate in reviewing health interventions.
- Track legislation and other relevant issues.
- Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Health Information Sciences from a recognized institution.
Salary Scale: PGSS 6
General Conditions for PSRS Applications
Applicants should observe the following requirements:
- Applicants must be citizens of the United Republic of Tanzania and must not be above 45 years of age.
- Applicants must apply based on the qualifications and information provided in the advertisement.
- Applicants must attach certified copies of relevant academic and professional certificates, including:
- Postgraduate, Degree, Advanced Diploma, Diploma and other certificates.
- Academic transcripts.
- Professional registration and training certificates where applicable.
- Birth certificate.
- Form IV/Form VI result slips, testimonials and partial transcripts are not accepted.
- Applicants must upload a recent passport-size photograph through the Recruitment Portal.
- Public servants are not allowed to apply for these vacancies in accordance with the applicable government directive.
- Retired public servants are not eligible to apply.
- Applicants must provide three reputable referees together with their reliable contact details.
- Foreign academic certificates must be recognized by the relevant authorities, including TCU, NECTA or NACTVET, as applicable.
- Applicants whose positions require a GPA must attach the required GPA calculation certificate from TCU.
- Applications must include a signed application letter written in English or Swahili and addressed to:
Secretary
President’s Office, Public Service Recruitment Secretariat
P.O. Box 2320
Mahakama Street, Tambukareli
Dodoma, Tanzania
Application Deadline
The deadline for submitting applications is 20th October 2026.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and informed of the interview date.
Applicants are warned that submission of forged certificates or false information may result in legal action.
How to Apply for PSRS Jobs 2026
All applications must be submitted online through the official PSRS Recruitment Portal.
Applicants should access the Recruitment Portal through:
portal.ajira.go.tz
Applications submitted through any other means will not be considered.
Important Notice
Applicants are advised to carefully read the vacancy requirements and ensure that they meet the required academic, professional and registration qualifications before submitting their applications.
Deadline: 20 October 2026
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