The Ocean Road Cancer Institute (ORCI) was established by the Act of Parliament No.2 of
1996.The Institute is a semi-autonomous organization which operates at “arm’s length” under the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare. The Institute has various roles which all stem on the main role of controlling Cancer in Tanzania. The Institute is currently looking for competent Tanzanian to fill the following vacancies;

5.1 MEDICAL OFFICER II- ( 3 POSTS)
5.1.1 REPORT TO: CLINICAL SERVICES MANAGER
5.1.2 DUTY STATION: ORCI – DAR ES SALAAM.

5.1.3 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

i. Perform routine medical services for in-patients and out-patients;
ii. Perform daily ward rounds, participate in major ward rounds and prepare patient case notes;
iii. Conduct all investigations for patients;
iv. Attend and participate in morning sessions tumour boards, Medical boards, CMEs and journal Clubs;
v. Participate in research activities and outreach programs;
vi. Perform any other duties as shall be assigned by his/her superior.

5.1.4 QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

Degree in Medicine from any recognized University, plus successful completion of one year internship in a consultant Hospital in a Country and must be registered by Medical Council of Tanganyika.

GRADUATE NURSING OFFICER III - NURSING OFFICER ( 2 POSTS )
5.2.1 Report to: Nursing Manager
5.2.2 Duty Station: ORCI – Dar es Salaam.

5.2.3 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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xiv.		Taking general nursing care of patients;
Collecting essential medical data;
Counselling patients;
Educating patients on their health problems;
Ordering drugs from pharmacy and ward equipment from stores;
Adhering to the rules and regulations of DDA;
Giving health education to patients and relatives;
Adhering to the prescribed inpatient and outpatients' treatment manual and
procedures;
Participating in carrying out prescribed medical instructions;
Participating in continuing education and in-service training program;
Participate in outreach cancer services programs;
Performing any other duties as shall be assigned by superiors.

5.2.4 QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

Degree in Nursing from a recognized Institution and must be registered by the Tanzania
Nurses and Midwifery Council.

5.3 ASSISTANT NURSING OFFICER ( 15 POSTS )
5.3.1 Report to: Nursing Manager
5.3.2 Duty Station: ORCI – Dar es Salaam.

5.3.3 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

i. Taking general nursing care of patients;
ii. Collecting essential medical data;
iii. Educating patients on their health problems;
iv. Adhering drugs and other treatments as prescribed by medical doctors;
v. Giving health education to patients and their relatives;
vi. Conducting ward rounds;
vii. Counselling patients;
viii. Making follow-up of working equipment in his/her working area; 
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xi.xii.		Performing cervical and breast screening;
Performing cryotherapy;
Participate in outreach program;
Performing any other duties related to his/her work as assigned by superior.		his/her
5.3.4 QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
Diploma in Nursing from a recognized Institution and must be registered by the Tanzania Nurses and Midwifery Council.

5.4 GRADUATE RADIOTHERAPIST III ( 3 POSTS )
5.4.1 Report to: Radiotherapy Manager
5.4.2 Duty Station: ORCI – Dar es Salaam.

5.4.3 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
i. Adhere to radiation safety protocol
ii. Safely and effectively operate a variety of computerized simulation and treatment machines.
iii. Construct immobilization devices and employ a custom blocking technique that is conductive to conformal radiation therapy.
iv. Utilize sophisticated imaging equipment and treatment planning systems for precise tumour localization.
v. Performing treatment planning.
vi. Performing treatment time calculation.
vii. Participate in creation of treatment and verification of data.
viii. Documentation.
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xv.		Deliver dose to patients.
Observe the clinical progress of the patient.
Perform machine checks.
Inform Medical physicist on machine fault.
Do quality assurance activities.
Maintain Radiotherapy equipments.
Perform any other duties as assigned by superiors.

215.4.4 QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

B. Sc. in Radiation Therapy Technology from any recognized University and must be registered by respective board.

5.5 RADIOGRAPHER II - (1 POST )
5.5.1 Report to: Radiology & Imaging Manager
5.5.2 Duty Station: ORCI – Dar es Salaam.

5.5.3 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
i. Taking patients’ x-rays.
ii. Keeping and maintaining patients x-ray waiting for seniors to interpret and give results.
iii. Providing technical advice on radiation in the unit.
iv. Preparing contrast media and chemicals for x-rays.
v. Processing x-ray films.
vi. Keeping and maintaining patient’s records.
vii. Performing any other duties related to his/her work as assigned by his/her superior.

5.5.4 QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
Diploma in Radiography from any recognized Institution. Must be enrolled in the register
of Medical Radiology and imaging Professionals as a Radiographer.

5.6 HEALTH LAB. SCIENTIST OFFICER III ( 1 POST )
5.6.1 Report to: Laboratory Manager
5.6.2 Duty Station: ORCI – Dar es Salaam.

5.6.3 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

i. Carrying out laboratory tests and examinations as well as laboratory research.
ii. Inspecting and storing laboratory reagents, equipment and chemicals.
iii. Keeping and maintaining laboratory records.
iv. Maintaining list of laboratory equipment in the section.
v. Examining and transferring of laboratory samples for further examinations.
vi. Perform any other duties as shall be assigned by his/her superior

5.6.4 QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor Degree in Laboratory Technology or any related field from any recognised institution. 
He/she must be registered with the Health Laboratory Practitioners Council.

5.7 HEALTH LAB. TECHNOLOGIST II ( 3 POSTS )
5.7.1 Report to: Laboratory Manager
5.7.2 Duty Station: ORCI – Dar es Salaam.

5.7.3 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

i. Receiving, extracting and recording samples for laboratory examination;
ii. Prepare laboratory equipment and chemical tests and examinations;
iii. Inspect and store laboratory reagents, equipment and chemicals;
iv. Keep and maintain laboratory records;
v. Maintain a list of laboratory equipment in the section;
vi. Perform laboratory examination of samples and recording results under supervision;
vii. Perform any other duties as shall be assigned by his/her superior.

5.7.4 QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Diploma in Health Laboratory Sciences or equivalent from any recognized Institution/
University. He/ She must have working experience of three years as Health Lab.
Technologist and must be registered with the Health Laboratory Practitioners Council.

5.8 PHARMACISTS II (1 POST )
5.8.1 Report to: Pharmacy Manager,
5.8.2 Duty Station: ORCI – Dar es Salaam.

5.8.3 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

i. Supervise routine dispensing of medicine as per doctor’s prescriptions.
ii. Prepare pharmaceuticals (compounding) for use in medical and nursing care
iii. Provide medicine information to patients and health care staff.
iv. Provide ward pharmacy services;
v. Monitor side effects of medicines and report accordingly;
vi. Participate in morning clinical sessions, CMEs and journal clubs;
vii. Participate in research activities;
viii. Perform any other duties as shall be assigned by his/her superior.

5.8.4 QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor Degree in Pharmacy or its equivalent from any recognised university/institution that has completed internship and registered with the Pharmacy Council of Tanzania

5.9 PHARMACEUTICAL TECHNICIAN III ( 4 POST )
5.9.1 Report to: Pharmacy Manager,
5.9.2 Duty Station: ORCI – Dar es Salaam.

5.9.3 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

i. Perform routine dispensing of medicine as per doctor’s prescriptions.
ii. Prepare pharmaceuticals (compounding) for use in medical and nursing
care.
iii. Provide medicine information to patients and health care staff.
iv. Provide ward pharmacy services.
v. Educate public and patients on proper use of medicines.
vi. Provide information on reaction resulting from the use of medicine.
vii. Assists doctors, nurses and patients on medications.
viii. Perform any other duties as shall be assigned by his/her superior.

5.9.4 QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Diploma in Pharmacy or its equivalent from any recognised institution. He/she must be
registered with the Pharmacy Council of Tanzania.

5.10 MEDICAL PHYSICIST TRAINEE-(1 POST )

5.10.1 Report to: Medical Physicist Manager,
5.10.2 Duty Station: ORCI – Dar es Salaam.
5.10.3 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

i. Assist in developing treatment plan to patients;
ii. Assist in calculation of dosage to be delivered by radiotherapy equipment;
iii. Assisting in carrying out patient chart checks and dose verification;
iv. Supporting to develop and oversee implementation of quality assurance procedures and programs for therapy and related equipment;
v. Assisting to conducting mould room activities including fabrication of
shielding blocks and fixations;
vi. Performing other duties as shall be assigned by his/her superior.

5.10.4 QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:Bachelor Degree in medical physics and Mathematics or Education majoring in physics and Mathematics.

5.11 HEALTH RECORDS TECHNICIAN III -(2 POSTS)

5.11.1 Report to: Epidemiology Manager,
5.11.2 Duty Station: ORCI – Dar es Salaam.

5.11.3 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESi. Collecting, tabulating, analysing, interpreting disease and patient statistics, and circulating them to relevant end users of the Institute.
ii. Receiving and register patients and direct them on where to go for attention.
iii. Giving appointments to patients.
iv. Issuing files and identification cards to patients.
v. Receiving files for patients and collecting files from the ward.
vi. Updating information on admissions, discharges and deaths.
vii. Creating and maintaining index in alphabetical order and tracing missing files.
viii. Facilitating availability of records and statistical data for carrying out research.
ix. Assisting in designing and maintaining a system for numbering, filing, storage and retrieval of patients’ files and other documents.
x. Assisting in periodic squeezing of files into shelves.
xi. Collecting and preparing daily and monthly statistical returns.
xii. Maintaining procedures for tracing misfiled and lost case-notes and other documents.
xiii. Performing any other duties related to his/her work as assigned by his/her superior.

5.11.4 QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:Ordinary Secondary School Certificate and at list two years Medical Records Certificate or its equivalent from a recognized institution.

GENERAL CONDITIONS
i. All applicants must be Citizens of Tanzania of not more than 45 years of age except for those who are in Public Service;
ii. Applicants must attach an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV) having reliable contacts; postal address/post code, e-mail and telephone numbers;
iii. Applicants should apply on the strength of the information given in this advertisement;
iv. Applicants must attach their certified copies of the following certificates;

 Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma/Certificates; Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma transcripts; Form IV and Form VI National Examination Certificates; Birth certificate.

v. Attaching copies of the following certificates is strictly not accepted Form IV and form VI results slips;Testimonials and all partial transcripts.

vi. Applicants employed in the Public Service should route their application letters through their respective employers;vii. Applicants who have/were retired from the Public Service for whatever reason should not apply;
viii. Applicants should indicate three reputable referees with their reliable contacts;
ix. Certificates from foreign examination bodies for Ordinary or Advanced level education should be verified by The National Examination Council of Tanzania (NECTA) and National Council for Technical Education (NACTE);
x. Certificates from Foreign Universities should be verified by The Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU);
xi. Applicants with special needs/case (disability) are supposed/advised to indicate;
xii. A signed application letters should be written either in Swahili or English and Addressed to Secretary, Presidents Office, Public Service Recruitment Secretariat, 27 Bibi Titi Mohammed Road, P.O. Box 63100, Maktaba Complex, 11102 Dar Es Salaam.xiii. Deadline for application is 04th August, 2018 and;
xiv. Only short listed candidates will be informed on a date for interview;
xv. Presentation of forged certificates and other information will necessitate to legal action;

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