OCEAN ROAD CANCER INSTITUTE (ORCI)
The Ocean Road Cancer Institute was established by an Act of Parliament No.2 of 1996.
The Ocean Road Cancer Institute (ORCI) was established by the Act of Parliament No. 2
of 1996. The Institute is an independent and autonomous organization which operates as "arms length" under the Ministry of Health. Initially this facility has been functioning as part of the Department of Radiology of the Faculty of medicine, Muhimbili University College of Health Sciences which is incorporated within the Muhimbili Medical Centre. Currently, the Ocean Road Cancer Institute (ORCI) is the only cancer therapy facility in Tanzania.
11.1 DIRECTOR OF PLANNING - 1 POST
11.1.1 REPORTS TO: Executive Director
11.1.2 RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
• Coordinate formulation of and preparation of institution's medium term strategic plan,
budget and annual plan;
• Monitor and evaluate implementation of the Institute's Annual Plans and Medium
Term Strategic Plan;
• Prepares periodic performance reports;
• Develop strategies for resources mobilization and advocacy activities;
• Develop and review grants and resource management manual/guidelines;
• Undertake service delivery surveys to collect stakeholders /clients views on services
rendered by ORCI.
• Establish a comprehensive system for performance audit and reporting of cancer
related planned projects/programs; and
• Review and undertake regular analysis of trends in expenditure pattern and returns
on cancer planned activities and recommend for funding.
11.1.3 QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
• Must have Masters Degree in the field of Economics or Planning and Bachelors
degree in the same field.
• Must have at least ten (10) years of working experience, five (5) years being in a
senior managerial position with reputable Organization.
• Must be Computer Literacy
11.2 NURSING OFFICER III - 1 POST
11.2.1 RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES • Taking general nursing care of patients • Collecting essential medical data
• Educating patients on their health problems
• Adhering drugs and other treatments as prescribed by medical doctors • Giving health education to patients and their relatives
• Participate in ward rounds
• Counseling patients
• Performing authorised medical procedures;
• Participate in outreach medical programs
• Performing any other duties as shall be assigned by superiors
11.2.2 QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
• Diploma in Nursing from a recognized Institution.
• Must be registered by the Tanzania Nurses and Midwifery Council.
11.3 NURSING AUXILIARY/ HEALTH ATTENDANT III - 1 POST
11.3.1 RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
• General cleaning of the offices kitchen, other premises, wards and other patient
treatment areas.
• Cleaning of equipment and accessories used for patient diagnosis and treatment. • Proper disposal of wastes;
• Sending specimen to laboratory and collect results;
• Sending patients to diagnostic and treatment points; • Collecting patient linen for laundry services;
• Perform mortuary activities;
• Providing and removing bedpans and urinal bottles • Collect and send letters to appropriate destination; • General cleanliness of environment and offices; • Any other duties as shall be assigned.
11.3.2 QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
• Form IV/VI with at least a six months course in Hospital Cleaning/infections
protection or other related course from recognised training institute
11.4 NURSE MIDWIFE III - 1 POST
11.4.1 RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES • Assess patient vital signs;
• Assist in general nursing patient care;
• Administering drugs and other treatments as prescribed by medical doctors. • Abide by nursing ethics and code of conduct;
• Counseling patients;
• Educating patients on their health problems; • Taking care of DDA
• Performing any other duties as shall be assigned by superiors.
11.4.2 QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
• Ordinary Secondary School education with a certificate in enrolled nursing course
from any recognized Institution.
• Must be enrolled by the Tanzania Nurses and Midwifery Council.
NB: GENERAL CONDITIONS
i. All applicants must be Citizens of Tanzania and not above 45 years old, however,
should also observe the age limit for each position where indicated.
ii. Applicants must attach an up-to-date current Curriculum Vitae (CV) having reliable
contact postal address, e-mail address, and telephone numbers.
iii. Applicants should apply on the strength of the information given in this
advertisement.
iv. The title of the position and institution applied for should be written in the
subject of the application letter and marked on the envelope; short of which
will make the application invalid.
v. Applicants must attach their detailed relevant certified copies of Academic
certificates:
- Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma/Certificates.
- Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma transcripts.
- Form IV and Form VI National Examination Certificates.
- Computer Certificate
- Professional certificates from respective boards
- One recent passport size picture and birth certificate.
vi. FORM IV AND FORM VI RESULTS SLIPS ARE STRICTLY NOT ACCEPTED
vii. Testimonials, Partial transcripts and results slips will not be accepted.
viii. Presentation of forged academic certificates and other information in the CV
will necessitate to legal action
ix. Applicants for senior positions currently employed in the public service should route
their application letters through their respective employers.
x. Applicants for entry levels currently employed in the Public Service should
not apply, they have to adhere to Government Circular Na. CAC.
45/257/01/D/140 dated 30th November 2010.
xi. Applicants who have retired from the Public Service for whatever reason should not
apply.
xii. Applicants should indicate three reputable referees with their reliable contacts.
xiii. Certificates from foreign Universities should be verified by Tanzania
Commission for Universities (TCU)
xiv. Dead line for application is 30th October, 2012 at 3:30 p.m
xv. Applicants with special needs/case (disability) are supposed to indicate xvi. Women are highly encouraged to apply
xvii. Only short listed candidates will be informed on a date for interview xviii. Application letters should be written in Swahili or English
xix. APPLICATION LETTERS SHOULD BE POSTED TO THE FOLLOWING
ADDRESS. HAND DELIVERY IS NOT ACCEPTABLE:
Secretary OR Katibu
Public Service Recruitment Sekretarieti ya Ajira katika
Secretariat, Utumishi wa Umma
P. O. Box 63100 S. L. P 63100,
DAR ES SALAAM. DAR ES SALAAM.
