Ocean Road Cancer Institute (ORCI) Job Vacancies October 2026 offer qualified medical professionals an opportunity to work in Tanzania’s specialised healthcare sector. The Public Service Recruitment Secretariat (PSRS), on behalf of ORCI, invites applications for 8 medical specialist posts across five job categories, including Oncology, Radiology, Emergency Medicine, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, and Intensive Care. Eligible Tanzanian professionals should review the qualifications, responsibilities, application requirements, and official Ajira Portal instructions before the 20 October 2026 deadline.
MEDICAL SPECIALIST II (ONCOLOGY)
Posts: 4
Scale: PMGSS 11.1
Duties and Responsibilities
- i. To perform routine specialized services for in-patients and out-patients;
- ii. To carry out ward rounds and advise on appropriate treatment of the patient;
- iii. To train medical student, medical doctors and residents;
- iv. To plan and supervise services offered in his/her field
- v. To attend and participate in morning sessions tumor boards and medical boards;
- vi. To plan, supervise and/or participate in outreach programs;
- vii. To prepare annual budget the respective directorate;
- viii. To carry out research in his/her area of specialization and publish results in peer-reviewed journals.
- ix. To perform any other duties as shall be assigned by his/her superior.
Qualifications
Master’s Degree in one of the following fields: Master of medicine in Radiation Oncology/ Master of Medicine in Clinical Oncology and must hold a Bachelor Degree in Medicine and registered in the Medical Council of Tanganyika.
MEDICAL SPECIALIST II (RADIOLOGY)
Posts: 1
Scale: PMGSS 11.1
Duties and Responsibilities
- i. To perform routine specialized services for in-patients and out-patients;
- ii. To carry out ward rounds and advise on appropriate treatment of the patient;
- iii. To train medical student, medical doctors and residents;
- iv. To plan and supervise services offered in his/her field
- v. To attend and participate in morning sessions tumor boards and medical boards;
- vi. To plan, supervise and/or participate in outreach programs;
- vii. To prepare annual budget the respective directorate;
- viii. To carry out research in his/her area of specialization and publish results in peer-reviewed journals.
- ix. To perform any other duties as shall be assigned by his/her superior.
Qualifications
Master’s Degree in one of the following fields: Master of Medicine in in Radiology, Master of Medicine in Diagnostics Radiology, Bachelor Degree in Medicine and registered by the Medical Council of Tanganyika.
MEDICAL SPECIALIST II (EMERGENCY MEDICINE)
Posts: 1
Scale: PGMSS 11.1
Duties and Responsibilities
- i. To perform routine specialized services for in-patients and out-patients;
- ii. To carry out ward rounds and advise on appropriate treatment of the patient;
- iii. To train medical student, medical doctors and residents;
- iv. To plan and supervise services offered in his/her field
- v. To attend and participate in morning sessions tumor boards and medical boards;
- vi. To plan, supervise and/or participate in outreach programs;
- vii. To prepare annual budget the respective directorate;
- viii. To carry out research in his/her area of specialization and publish results in peer reviewed journals.
- ix. To perform any other duties as shall be assigned by his/her superior.
Qualifications
Master’s Degree in one Emergency Medicine and must hold a Bachelor Degree in Medicine and registered in the Medical Council of Tanganyika.
MEDICAL SPECIALIST II (MAXOLOFICIAL SURGEON)
Posts: 1
Scale: PGMSS 11.1
Duties and Responsibilities
- i.To perform routine specialized services for in-patients and out-patients;
- ii. To carry out ward rounds and advise on appropriate treatment of the patient;
- iii. To train medical student, medical doctors and residents;
- iv. To plan and supervise services offered in his/her field
- v. To attend and participate in morning sessions tumor boards and medical boards;
- vi. To plan, supervise and/or participate in outreach programs;
- vii. To prepare annual budget the respective directorate;
- viii. To carry out research in his/her area of specialization and publish results in peer reviewed journals.
- ix. To perform any other duties as shall be assigned by his/her superior.
Qualifications
Master’s Degree in one of the following fields: Master of Dentistry in Oralmaxillofacial Surgery and must hold a Bachelor Degree: Doctor of Dental Surgery and registered in the Medical Council of Tanganyika.
MEDICAL SPECIALIST II (INTENSIVE CARE)
Posts: 1
Scale: PGMSS 11.1
Duties and Responsibilities
- i. To perform routine specialized services for in-patients and out-patients;
- ii. To carry out ward rounds and advise on appropriate treatment of the patient;
- iii. To train medical student, medical doctors and residents;
- iv. To plan and supervise services offered in his/her field
- v. To attend and participate in morning sessions tumor boards and medical boards;
- vi. To plan, supervise and/or participate in outreach programs;
- vii. To prepare annual budget the respective directorate;
- viii. To carry out research in his/her area of specialization and publish results in peer reviewed journals.
- ix. To perform any other duties as shall be assigned by his/her superior.
Qualifications
Master’s Degree in one of the following fields: Master of Critical Intensive care medicine and must hold a Bachelor Degree in Medicine and registered in the Medical Council of Tanganyika.
GENERAL CONDITIONS
1. All applicants must be citizens of the United Republic of Tanzania and must not be above 45 years of age. However, for vacancies within Paramilitary Institutions:
Applicants for non-degree posts must not exceed 25 years of age.
Applicants for degree posts must not exceed 30 years of age.
2. Applicants should apply on the strength of the information given in this advertisement.
3. Applicants must attach their certified copies of the following certificates:
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Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma/Certificates;
Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma transcripts;
Professional Registration and Training Certificates from respective Registration or
Regulatory Bodies (where applicable);
Birth certificate.
4. Attaching copies of the following certificates is strictly not accepted:
Form IV and Form VI results slips;
Testimonials and all partial transcripts.
5. An applicant must upload a recent Passport Size Photo in the Recruitment Portal.
6. Applicants employed in the Public Service are strictly not allowed to apply; they should adhere to Circular No. CAC.45/257/01/D/140 of 30th November, 2010.
7. An applicant who is retired from the Public Service for whatever reason should not apply.
8. An applicant should indicate three reputable referees with their reliable contacts.
9. All foreign academic certificates MUST be recognised by relevant Authorities (TCU,
NECTA, and NACTVET). Applicants applying for posts with a GPA requirement
MUST attach their GPA calculation certificate from TCU.
10. A signed application letter should be written either in Swahili or English and addressed to:
Secretary,
Presidents Office, Public Service Recruitment Secretariat,
P.O. Box 2320,
Mahakama Street, Tambukareli,
Dodoma.
11. Deadline for application is 20th October, 2026.
12. Only shortlisted candidates will be informed of the date of the interview.
13. Presentation of forged certificates and other false information will necessitate legal action.
14. All applications must be sent through the Recruitment Portal by using the following address:
(This address can also be found at the PSRS Website by clicking on ‘Recruitment Portal’).
15. Applications submitted through any other means will not be considered.
