Overview

Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS) is inviting applications from suitably qualified Tanzanians to be considered for employment to fill vacant posts for the School of Dentistry on a contract basis of two years (2 years) as illustrated herein below:

1. DENTSURGEONS – – 2 POSTS

aa. Entry    Entryations

a doctor of dental surgery from a recognised institution who has successfully completed a one-year internship and has been registered by the Medical Council of Tanganyika as a dental officer with a valid practicing license.

b. Duties and Responsibilities

i.i. Torovide routine and emergency dental health services for inpatients and outpatients;

1. Toprepare patients for procedures or surgeries and carry out postoperativefollow-ups;

iii. To participate in ward rounds, patient presentations, and journal clubs, and provide appropriate management to patients;

1. Toparticipate in the preparation of themedical report.

  To participate in research activities within the respective department. To

 To participate in outreach programs organised by the institution;

vii. To participate in continuing education programmes for medical personnel; and

viii. To perform any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

1. Salary

ary Scale: PMGSS 8

11. MEDICAL SPECIALIST II – (ANAESTHESIOLOGIST) – 1 POST

1. Entry

Qualifications

Holda MasterMaster of Medicine Degree (MMed) in Anaesthesiology must be a holder of a Doctor of Medicine, registered with the Medical Council of Tanganyika (MCT), completed a one-year internship, and have a valid practicing license.

b. Duties and responsibilities. Examine

Exasurgically maxillofacial patients and ensure they are well prepared for surgery. grey

1. Monitorvitalsigns during the surgery.

aand optimise patients patients and manage medical problems occurring during surgery

1. Discussrisksand benefits of general anaesthesia with the patient and relav. Review

Review maxillofacial patients pre- and post-anaesthesia.

1. Useintravenousand intramuscular methods to administer sedative agents for procedures requiring conscious sedation.

vii. Provide general anaesthesia to the maxillofacial patient and monitor their vital signs during and after anaesthesia.

viii. Perform nasal and submental intubation for maxillofacial surgery.

1. Supervisepatients and monitor their pain medications before, during, and after surgery; offset adverse complications or reactions; record the amount and type of anaesthesia as well as the patients’ conditions throughout procedures.
2. Determinerisk during medical procedures by taking medical histories, patients, and patients and ordering diagnostic procedures like x-rays and laboratory tests; discuss with other healthcare professionals about the method and type of anaesthetic to make patients numb to pain.
3. Provideand sustain airway management and life support during emergencysurgery.

xii. Monitor patients’ post-surgery and determine when they are stabilised enough to move to another room or go home.

xiii. Manage anesthesiologic services and coordinate with other professionals to formulate procedures and plans; direct the duties of medical technicians, nurses, and other healthcare support staff.

2. SalaryScale: PMGS2. ANAESTHETIST

THETIST (ANAESTHESIA) – 1 POST

a. Entry Qualifications

Holder of a Bachelor of Science in Nurse Anaesthesia must be registered with the Tanzania Nursing and Midwifery Council (TNMC), plus successful completion of one year of internship, and must have a valid practicing license.

b. Duties and responsibilities. Prepare

Prepare the operating room with necessary anaesthetics and appropriate equipment for the administration of anaesthesia.

1. Assemblethe machine for administering gas, selecting, obtaining, and administering pre-anaesthetic medications, which may include sedatives/hypnotics/anxiolytics, narcotics, medications that decrease gastric acidity, drugs that enhance gastric emptying, steroids, antimuscarinics, ant sialagogues, antihypertensives, and preoperative intravenous fluids.

iii. To support life functions during the period in which anaesthesia is administered, including induction and intubation procedures.

1. Providesgeneral anaesthesia,regional anaesthesia, and monitored anaesthesia care for oral and maxillofacial surgery patients.
2. Monitorsand manages patients’ vital functions, care, and pain during and after surgery and/or procedure
3. Caresfor patients requiring pain management, anticoagulation, and airway management services

vii. anaesthesia for diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to patients undergoing interventional radiology treatment such as sclerotherapy and other non-surgical interventional procedures requiring anaesthesia and/or sedation.

viii. Conduct postoperative follow-up. Performing

performing and documenting pre-anaesthetic assessment and evaluation of the patient, to include obtaining an appropriate health history and conducting a physical screening assessment

1. Selecting,obtaining, and administering premedications, medications that may include sedatives/hypnotics/anxiolytics, narcotics, medications that decrease gastric acidity, medications that enhance gastric emptying, steroids, antimuscarinics, antisialagogues, antihypertensives, and preoperative intravenousfluids.

Salary Scale: PMGSS 6

GENERAL CONDITIONS FOR ALL POSTS:

(i)                        Applicants must be citizens of Tanzania of not more than 45 years of age.

(ii)  must(ii) Applicantsattach an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV) including a reliable contact postal address, post code, email address, and telephone numbers.

(iii) Applicants must apply on the strength of the information given in this advertisement.

(iv) The title of the position applied for shall be written in the subject of the application letter and marked on the envelope.

(v) Applicants must attach relevant copies of the following certificates.

(a) Postgraduate/First Degree/Advanced Diploma, Diploma/Certificates.

(b) Postgraduate/First Degree/Advanced Diploma, Diploma/Transcripts

(c) Form IV and Form VI National Examination Certificates.

(d) Computer Certificates where applicable.

(e) Professional certificates from respective councils where applicable.

(f) One recent passport-size picture and a copy of the birth certificate.

(g) Birth Certificates

(vi) Form IV and Form VI result slips are strictly not accepted. Presentation of forged academic certificates and other information in the CV will lead to legal action.

(vii) Applicants shall indicate three reputable referees with their reliable contacts.

(viii) Certificates from foreign countries should be verified by the Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU) – {Degree Level} or the National Accreditation Council for Technical Education (NACTE) – {Diploma Level} or the National Examination Council of Tanzania (NECTA) – {Secondary Education}.

(ix) Applicants must consider that their colleges/universities are recognised and registered by government authorities.

(x)                    Women are highly encouraged to apply.

(xi) Only shortlisted candidates will be informed about the date of the interview.

(xii) Applicants with special needs/case (disability) are supposed/advised to indicate.

(xiii) Applicants who have been retired from the public service for whatever reason should not apply.

(xiv) Deadline of receiving applications is 31st December, 2024, and only shortlisted candidates will be informed on the date for the interview.

(xv) Presentation of forged certificates and other information will necessitate legal action.

(xvi) All applications should be sent to the address below.

THE DEPUTY VICE CHANCELLOR – PLANNING, FINANCE, AND ADMINISTRATION,

MUHIMBILI UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH AND ALLIED SCIENCES – MUHAS,

P.O. BOX 65001, DAR ES SALAAM.