The Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS) started as the Dar-es- Salaam Medical School in 1963. The School transformed into the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Dar-es-Salaam in 1968. The Faculty was merged with the Muhimbili hospital, to create the Muhimbili Medical Centre (MMC) in 1977. After separation with Muhimbili Hospital, the Faculty of Medicine was upgraded in 1991 through Parliament Act. No. 9 of 1991 to become a constituent college of the University of Dar-es-Salaam known as the Muhimbili University College of Health Sciences (MUCHS)
THE MUHIMBILI UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH AND ALLIED SCIENCES, INSTITUTE OF TRADITIONAL MEDICINE

JOB VACANCY (1 POST)

The Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS) works on three pillars of Teaching, Research and consultation or/and public service. The university provides professional advice  and/or  services  to  the community in order to improve health of the population. The University, through the Institute of Traditional Medicine, has a Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) unit that is used for R&D as well as incubation of herbal remedies for commercialization. The institute is looking for a qualified candidate to undertake tasks in the Herbal medicines dispensing unit.

1.   ASSISTANT NURSE / CLINICAL ASSISTANT

Salary scale: POSS I.
Qualifications and Experience:

(1)  Holder of Certificate in Nursing/certificate in Clinical Medicine from NACTE. (2)  Must be registered by the respective Professional Board.
(3)  A working experience in herbal medicines will be an added advantage. (4)  Must be computer literate
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Duties and Responsibilities

i.       Provide counseling to the clients before dispensing herbal medicines.

ii.      Keep records of clients visiting at ITM for consultation and/or purchase of herbal medicines iii.    Give health education to clients.
iv.     Sell herbal medicines and keep sell records

v.      Maintains and updates inventory of herbal medicines in the dispensing unit.

v.      Performs any other Duties and Responsibilities within the scope of practice as assigned by the Head of section.

1.   Terms of Contract

On contract, Renewable after two (2) years

2.   Mode of application: The application package including current resume (CV), copies of certificates should be sent to

Director,

Institute of Traditional Medicine,

Muhimbili university of Health and Allied Sciences

Box 65001

Dar es Salaam

Email: ditm@muhas.ac.tz

Only shortlisted Individuals will be notified to attend the interview at MUHAS

Application deadline: 31st December 2021