Job Opportunities at Dodoma Christian Medical Center (DCMC)

Medical Attendant II

Position Summary:  
The Incumbent will carry out non-medical duties such as moving and transporting patients, stocking supplies, and keeping wards tidy. S/he will perform routine support and clinical tasks to keep the offices of physicians and other health practitioners running smoothly.

Qualifications and Experience:

Holder of Ordinary/Advanced secondary school certificate (CSEE)
At least One (1) year’ working Experience in related field

Duties and Responsibilities:

Carry out general cleaning of the wards and its surroundings: Clean bathtub, toilet, sink, walls, mirrors, tiles, counters, and floor surfaces using cloths, mops, sponges, brushes, and/or cleaning agents by extending arms over head, bending and stooping
Strip and make beds, changing bed linens, which may require lifting bedspreads; dust all furniture, pictures, drawers, window ledges, and shelves thoroughly
Transport patients in wheelchairs or on movable beds around the hospital
 Move medical equipment between wards, departments and theatres
Maintain stocks of clean clothing and linen for patents
Remove soiled clothing and linen items for cleaning
Lift and turn patients
Keep ward areas tidy throughout the shift
Accompany patients who are ready to be discharged to a waiting area
Transport diagnostic images, patient files and pharmacy items between wards and departments.
Adhere to cleaning procedures and instructions for use of cleaning agents.
Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.
Perform any other job related duties as assigned

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Job Code: DCMC-HQ-04
Posted On: Wednesday, 11th April 2018
Closing On: Wednesday, 18th April 2018
Category: Medical
Department: Medical
Shift: Mixed Shift
Location: Ntyuka - Dodoma
Hospital: Dodoma Christian Medical Center
Job Type: Contract
Education: Other Diploma/Certificate
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Ophthalmic Nursing Officer

Position Summary: 
The incumbent will be responsible for provision holistic ophthalmic nursing services to both inpatient and out patients within the hospital.


Qualifications and Experience:

Holder of Bachelor degree or equivalent in Nursing from accredited and recognized Nursing institution.
Must be registered with Tanzania Nursing and Midwifery Council
At least five (5) years working experience in a busy eye hospital/ Clinic setup.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The nurse shall work in the eye ward/eye clinic as assigned and shall therefore work as both supervisor and team leader to the ophthalmic assistant/s and auxiliary staff.
Prepare for and assist the Senior Ophthalmologist during the ward rounds and whenever required.
Ensure that all required observations, prescribed treatment and procedures are properly carried out and documented on patient’s charts/ files.
Arrange and submit weekly ward work schedules and plan daily duties and responsibilities for each staff under their supervision.
Convene eye ward meetings and attend monthly hospital meetings.
Participate in camp eye health surveys/campaigns
Maintain equipment in good working condition and submit regular inventory reports of the same.
Maintain drug registers and oversee drug consumption within the ward and clinic.
Ensure that all admissions, discharges, transfers and deaths are properly documented as they occur.
Report any significant changes in operations to the senior ophthalmologist.
Maintain nursing supplies inventory by studying usage reports; identifying trends; anticipating needed supplies; approving requisitions and cost allocations.
Perform any other related duties and responsibilities as may be assigned

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Job Code: DCMC-HQ-02
Posted On: Wednesday, 11th April 2018
Closing On: Wednesday, 18th April 2018
Category: Medical
Department: Medical
Shift: Day Shift
Location: Ntyuka - Dodoma
Hospital: Dodoma Christian Medical Center
Job Type: Contract
Education: 4 Year Degree
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Assistant Nursing Officer

JOB SUMMARY:

The incumbent will be responsible for caring and educating the patients and their family members about early recovery and ways of prevention of diseases. S/he will assess patients’ health problems and needs, develop and execute nursing care plans, and uphold medical records.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

To provide nursing care and services to patients
To administer medicine and treating patients as prescribed
To collect essential medical data
To provide health education to patients, relatives and community in general
To supervise junior nurse cadres
To attend regular round in the unit with the medical and nursing personnel
To give counseling and health education to the patients and their attendants.
To maintain cleanliness of unit its annexes and environment
To diagnose the disease by analyzing patient’s symptoms and taking required actions for his/her recovery.
To maintain reports of patients’ medical histories, and monitoring changes in their condition.
To carry out the requisite treatments and medications.
To adhere with the protocols, norms, rules and regulations in order to maintain complete medical records.
To maintain hygienic and safe working environment in compliance with the healthcare procedures.
To provide instant care during medical emergencies, like car accidents, burns, heart attacks and strokes.
To provide necessary guidance on health maintenance and disease prevention.
To prepare rooms, and decontaminate equipment and instruments.
To assist doctors during surgery.
To assist and take care for women during their delivery
To take care of newly born babies, treat the complications as prescribed and educate mothers and families.
To perform any other related duties and responsibilities as may be assigned

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Job Code: DCMC-HQ-03
Posted On: Wednesday, 11th April 2018
Closing On: Wednesday, 18th April 2018
Category: Medical
Department: Medical
Shift: Mixed Shift
Location: Ntyuka - Dodoma
Hospital: Dodoma Christian Medical Center
Job Type: Contract
Education: Other Diploma/Certificate
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Dental Therapist

Position Summary:

Under the direction of Chief Dental Officer, the incumbent will be responsible for provision of necessary dental care to patients that appear in the out-patient department with a variety of oral hygiene issues who would benefit from a dental intervention using the existing equipment and supplies

Qualifications and Experience:

Holder of Ordinary Diploma in related field from recognized in.
At least two years' experience in the same position from a reputable hospital
Duties and Responsibilities:
Obtain a detailed dental history from patients and evaluate their medical history ,
Carry out a clinical examination within staff competence,
Complete periodontal examination and charting and use indices to screen and monitor periodontal disease ,
Diagnose and treatment plan within staff competence, prescribe radiographs, take, process and interpret various film views used in general dental practice,
Plan the delivery of care for patients, give appropriate patient advice,
Provide preventive oral care to patients and liaise with dentists over the treatment of caries, periodontal disease and tooth wear,
Provide dental health education to the patients
Carry out a range of procedures, including: intra and extra oral assessment, scaling and polishing, applying materials to teeth such as fluoride and fissure sealants, taking dental radiographs, providing dental health education on a one-to-one basis or in a group situation, undertaking routine restorations in both deciduous (previously known as baby teeth) teeth and permanent teeth, on adults and children, extracting deciduous (baby) teeth under local infiltration analgesia

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Job Code: DCMC-CH-06
Posted On: Wednesday, 11th April 2018
Closing On: Wednesday, 18th April 2018
Category: Dental
Department: Dental
Shift: Day Shift
Location: Ntyuka - Dodoma
Hospital: Dodoma Christian Medical Center
Job Type: Contract
Education: Other Diploma/Certificate
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Administrative Officer II (Purcahsing)

Job Summary: 

The incumbent will be responsible for all matters pertaining to purchasing and supplying of goods in the hospital; purchasing supplies and equipment for all areas of the hospital and off-site locations; contract negotiations and contract management; obtain quotes from alternative sources; liaison between vendors and various departments

Qualifications and Experience:

Holder of a first Degree in Business Administration or equivalent with a basis either Public Administration, commerce, Procurement, Materials Management and any other related field
Three (3) years of working experience in a related field in busy and reputable institution preferably religious institution.

Duties and Responsibilities:

To coordinate procurement and suppliers activities of all departments under the guidance of the Chief Administrator
To collect and analyze data for preparation of overall procurement plan and General Procurement Notice (GNP)
To negotiate with external vendors and suppliers to secure advantageous terms of purchase
To maintain accurate records of purchases, pricing and other important procurement data
To review and analyze all vendors/suppliers/suppliers, supply and price options in order to competently advise the head of department
To create and maintain good relationships with vendors and suppliers
To process shipment and statutory approvals of all imports from authorities ssuch as TFDA and TBS such
To order necessary goods and services timely as required by the hospital and finalize purchase details of orders and deliveries
To maintain and update list of suppliers and their qualifications, delivery times and potential future development
To develop plans for purchasing hospital equipment, services and suppliers
To track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness
To collaborate with key persons to ensure clarity of the specifications and expectations of the Hospital
To perform risk management for supply contracts and agreements
To control spend and build a culture of long-term saving on procurement costs
To maintain store records of all purchases and prepare various work report at different point of time
To scrutinize recommendations for changes of stock levels and disposal of obsolete items
To prepare statutory payment schedule for hospital properties and annual fees.
Implement and exercise delegated authorities and any other instructions and directives as may be issued by Executive Management from time to time.

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Job Code: DCMC-HQ-08
Posted On: Wednesday, 11th April 2018
Closing On: Wednesday, 18th April 2018
Category: Support Services
Department: Administrative
Shift: Day Shift
Location: Ntyuka - Dodoma
Hospital: Dodoma Christian Medical Center
Job Type: Contract
Education: 4 Year Degree
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Administrative Officer II (Estates)

Description:

Job Summary: 

Under the supervision of the Chief of Administration, the incumbent will be responsible for Estate, Inventory and Transport management as well as all hospital Administration matters. S/he will be responsible for managing and maintaining DCMC properties to make sure they are safe for patients, staff and visitors

Qualifications and Experience:

Holder of a first Degree in Management; Business Administration with a basis either Estate, Public Administration, Materials Management, commerce and any other field
Three (3) years of working experience in a related field in busy and reputable institution preferably religious institution.

Duties and Responsibilities:

To check and organize repairs and maintenance activities for the hospital
To make sure that properties are being used for their intended purpose
To deal with tenancy applications, monitoring tenancy agreements, manage hospital statutory rents including land rents, property tax e.t.c
To review and check the potential of DCMC property for both short and long term use and advise as appropriate
To coordinate refurbishment, renovations and office arrangements while making sure that the buildings meet health and safety standards
To manage Hospital premises cleaning, waste disposal, catering, parking and security
To ensure proper distribution, maintenance, repair and utilization of all the vehicle fleet
To manage office systems like IT and equipment and make sure that they are functional all the time
To ensure that DCMC maintains right amount of stock to meet patients and hospital operations’ need to avoid overstocking items that tie up cash
To ensure the integrity of assets management and property contract systems and mechanism in place as per policy and procedures, property and inventory management; receiving, issuing, returning, disposal and inspection of DCMC property
To maintain and manage inventory of materials and stocked products/supplies which include stock locations and profiles
To coordinate periodic safety inspections and testing of any specialized piece of utility equipment
To keep equipment in good conditions and order replacements necessary to keep operating costs at minimum
To track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness
To maintain store records of all purchases and prepare various work report at different point of time
To coordinating transport service of the hospital and assist drivers to know and follow up periodical service manual of motor vehicles
To follow up repairs and maintenance to garage with co-operation of the drivers; to check log book and make sure that fuel consumption is correct as shown in mileage
To prepare different License for DCMCT motor vehicles and follow up registration of new DCMCT motor vehicles
Implement and exercise delegated authorities and any other instructions and directives as may be issued Management from time to time.

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Job Code: DCMC-HQ-09
Posted On: Wednesday, 11th April 2018
Closing On: Wednesday, 18th April 2018
Category: Support Services
Department: Administrative
Shift: Day Shift
Location: Ntyuka - Dodoma
Hospital: Dodoma Christian Medical Center
Job Type: Contract
Education: 4 Year Degree
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Chief of Community Health

DODOMA CHRISTIAN MEDICAL CENTRE TRUST (DCMCT)

The Dodoma Christian Medical Centre Trust (DCMC Trust) is a registered non-governmental organization with Christian values governed by The Board of Trustees. DCMC main offices are located in Ntyuka Village, Dodoma Tanzania. The mission of DCMC Trust is to provide accessible and sustainable quality health care through a Tanzanian comprehensive health system which encompasses community based prevention and primary, secondary and selected specialized and super-specialized care. Dodoma Christian Medical Center (DCMC) has served thousands of patients through its dental and medical clinics, managed dispensaries, and community health programs with a compassion and love of Jesus Christ in collaboration with other stake holders and in line with the Government policies.

DCMC Trust is an equal opportunity employer offering stable and professional working environment with competitive remuneration and benefits. DCMC invites qualified Tanzanians to fill in the following vacant positions:

Job reference Number: DCMC-HQ-01
Position: Chief of Community Health
Duty Station: DCMC Dodoma
Reports to: DCMCT Director

Position Summary: 

The incumbent will be responsible for planning, coordination and implementation of Research and Community Health Activities in DCMC Supported health facilities. S/he will be in charge of the overall management and implementation of the research community health programs related to DCMC

Personal Attributes:

Ability to develop in-depth community health knowledge and be familiar with principles of community Management and health reforms
Critical Management Skills of transformation leadership, Action planning, Performance and total Quality Management, Decision making, Problem Solving and Change Management

Duties and Responsibilities:

To plan, coordinate and supervise all Community Health Projects/Programs.
To coordinate and carry out epidemiological studies and identify the prevalent health problems in the community and ways to control them.      
To coordinate collection and analysis of health data through field research, observational studies
To ensure availability of accurate, up to date, complete, comprehensive and timely information on   epidemiological and demographic indicators – collected, collated, analyzed and interpreted at various health system levels.
To develop the spirit of team-work in promoting health in all population groups.
To co-ordinate training programs of various cadres of medical personnel in DCMC supported facilities    
To organize consultant clinics on endemic diseases in the Teaching Hospitals.
To liaise with outside agencies on all matters related to the basic concept of community health.
To prepare and develop staff training programs in the department
Preparing and coordinating departmental work plans

Preferred Skills:

Qualifications and Experience:

Medical doctors with Masters in community Health with Epidemiology from a recognized institution
Registered in respective authority
At least five (5) years working experience in busy multidisciplinary environments (Research Institution/reputable hospital) in a developing country
PhD Holder in Epidemiology or Public Health with demonstrated research by publication is an added Advantage

MODE OF APPLICATION

The Job Descriptions for the advertised positions will be obtained in DCMCT website. (http://www.dcmct.or.tz/careers)
The job reference number should be clearly indicated on top of the envelope or e-mail Subject/headline
All applications containing letter of application, copies of your academic certificates and a detailed CV with at least three referees, should be through post or e-mail (P O Box 658 Dodoma or E-mail:
info@dcmct.or.tz
).
Closing date and time: Wednesday 17th May 2017 at 16.30 hrs.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview
No hand delivered applications will be processed for these positions
All Applications through Post should be addressed to

Director
Dodoma Christian Medical Centre Trust
P.O. Box 658
Dodoma
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Medical Record Technician II

Position Summary: Under the direction of OPD incharge, the incumbent will be responsible for maintaining record of patient care by compiling, reviewing, and filing documentation of patient's condition, treatment, and health outcome.

Qualifications and Experience:

Holder of Advanced Secondary School certificate with Health Records Technology Certificate from a recognized institution.
At least one year' experience in the same position from a reputable hospital

Duties and Responsibilities:

Record personal details of the patients
Receive files for patients and collect files from the Wards
Update information on admissions, discharges and deaths
Receive and direct patients, visitors and patients relative coming to the hospital
Maintain medical records operations by following policies and procedures; reporting needed changes.
Initiate medical record by searching master patient index; identifying existing patient records or need to assign a new number; interacting with registration areas and physicians' offices for information verification; processing or creating the record folder.
Ensure medical record availability by routing records to admissions and emergency departments, physicians, and other authorized hospital staff; maintaining chart location systems.
Complete medical record by reviewing information; notifying health care providers of record deficiencies; tracking outstanding records; notifying medical director of physicians in jeopardy of losing admitting privileges.
Resolve medical record discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information.
Maintain historical reference by abstracting and coding clinical data, such as diseases, operations, procedures, and therapies, using standard classification systems; filing documents.
Prepare statistical reports by collecting and summarizing medical care and census information, such as types of diseases treated, surgery performed, and use of hospital beds.
Maintain patient confidence and protect hospital operations by keeping information confidential; following release-of-information protocols.
Maintain the stability and reputation of the hospital by complying with legal requirements.
Keep equipment operational by following manufacturer's instructions and established procedures.
Assist disabled patients through the use of wheel chairs and stretchers

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Job Code: DCMC-HQ-06
Posted On: Wednesday, 11th April 2018
Closing On: Wednesday, 18th April 2018
Department: Medical
Shift: Mixed Shift
Location: Ntyuka - Dodoma
Hospital: Dodoma Christian Medical Center
Job Type: Contract
Education: Other Diploma/Certificate
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Cashier/Accounts clerk

Position Summary:Under the direction of Chief Dental Officer, the incumbent will be responsible for all cash and check payments made, including receipts and appropriately posting them to patient accounts receivable and non‑patient accounts receivable. The cashier will also be responsible for preparing the daily bank deposit and submit it to appropriate authorities.

Qualifications and Experience:

Holder of Ordinary Diploma in related field/NABE III/ATEC II/NABOCE.
At least one year' experience in the same position

Duties and Responsibilities:

Maintain control of all cash and check receipts.
Prepare bank deposits for the dispensary
Balance out cash received against receipts
Control Petty Cash receipts and deposits
Perform daily banking
Insure proper posting of all receipts to the appropriate accounts
Receive payments at the cashiers’ office and responds to patient concerns relating to balances and billing questions for the Accounts Receivables.
Manage up-to-date clinic income records by sending and receiving bank checks and documenting all relevant transactions
Assist in the development and enforcement of stringent credit policies; routinely call patients who have been extended credit and have not settled debts
Fill out and file insurance forms for payment as requested
Carry any other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor
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Job Code: DCMC-HQ-05
Posted On: Wednesday, 11th April 2018
Closing On: Wednesday, 18th April 2018
Category: Support Services
Department: Dental
Shift: Day Shift
Job Type: Contract
Education: Other Diploma/Certificate