Tanzania announces new jobs for doctors, nurses and teachers

Tanzania’s government has announced 678 public-service vacancies across 13 professional fields, giving qualified applicants until Sept. 17, 2026, to apply online.

The announcement, issued on Sept. 3 by the Public Service Recruitment Secretariat on behalf of ministries, departments, agencies and local authorities, covers health, education, livestock, forestry and administration.

Health positions make up a large share of the vacancies. They include 128 assistant nurse positions, 115 doctor positions, 26 assistant environmental health officer posts, 25 laboratory technologist posts and 17 dental officer posts.

The education listings include 55 Grade III C physics teachers, 67 mathematics teachers, 43 Grade III B physics teachers, 48 mathematics teachers and 13 Grade III C English literature teachers. Other vacancies include 39 Grade II livestock officers, 28 assistant forest officers and 74 Grade II office secretaries.

Applicants must be Tanzanian citizens and no older than 45. People with disabilities have been encouraged to apply and must identify their status in the application system. Applications must include a birth certificate certified by a lawyer or advocate, along with relevant professional certificates. University testimonials, provisional results, statements of results and secondary-school result documents will not be accepted.

Applicants educated outside Tanzania must have their certificates verified and approved by the relevant authorities, including TCU, Necta or Nactvet. Current public servants have been told not to apply, while retired applicants need permission from the Chief Secretary. The Secretariat also warned applicants not to offer or receive bribes, saying recruitment must follow fairness, equality and transparency.