Vacancy title:
General Practitioner

Employment type: Full time, Industry: Healthcare, Category: Healthcare, Doctors & Other Health Professionals, Health Professionals

Jobs at:
Kitonka Medical Hospital

Deadline of this Job:
Saturday, October 17 2026

Duty Station:
Along Nyerere Road, Ukonga, Mzambarauni | Dar es Salaam | Dar es Salaam

Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, October 13 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:

Kitonka Medical Hospital is committed to providing high-quality, comprehensive, and specialized healthcare services to the community and surrounding areas. We aim to deliver excellent patient care, effectively manage routine and complex medical conditions, and continuously improve healthcare services.

We invite qualified, competent, and motivated medical professionals to join our team and contribute to strengthening quality healthcare delivery at our hospital.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive medical consultation, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care to patients.
• Conduct proper history taking and physical examinations.
• Request and interpret appropriate laboratory and radiological investigations.
• Manage common medical and emergency conditions appropriately.
• Refer patients to specialists and other healthcare professionals when necessary.
• Maintain accurate and confidential patient medical records.
• Participate in emergency care and other clinical duties as assigned.
• Provide health education and counseling to patients and their attendants.
• Participate in ward rounds, outpatient services, and other hospital clinical activities.
• Adhere to hospital policies, professional ethics, infection prevention, and control procedures.
• Work collaboratively with nurses, specialists, laboratory staff, radiology staff, and other healthcare professionals.
• Perform any other duties related to the position as assigned by the Medical Director or Hospital Management.

Qualifications and Experience

• Education: Holder of a Doctor of Medicine (MD) Degree or equivalent recognized medical qualification from a recognized institution.
• Registration: Must be registered with the Medical Council of Tanganyika (MCT).
• Licensing: Valid practicing license is required.
• Experience:
  • Previous experience working in a hospital, health centre, or similar healthcare setting will be an added advantage.
  • Experience in emergency and outpatient care will be an added advantage.
• Skills & Attributes:
  • Good communication, interpersonal, clinical, and decision-making skills.
  • Ability to work effectively under pressure and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
  • Must demonstrate professionalism, integrity, confidentiality, and commitment to patient-centred care.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: postgraduate degree

Job application procedure
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Interested and qualified candidates should submit their application with the following documents attached:

• Application letter
• Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Copies of relevant academic certificates
• Copy of valid professional registration/practicing license
• Copies of other relevant professional certificates
• Names and contact details of at least two referees

Contact & Physical Address

Postal Address: Kitonka Medical Hospital, P. O. Box 46438, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Physical Address: Along Nyerere Road, Ukonga, Mzambarauni, Dar es Salaam – Tanzania

Phone: +255 620 196 039 / +255 620 196 596

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