JOB DETAILS:
The Ministry of Health (MOH) through Global Fund (GF) Grants is looking for enthusiastic, creative and energetic individuals whom will work under a three years (1st January, 2024 to 31st December, 2026) contractual agreement to fill the following 123 vacant positions:

3. DIRECTORATE OF INFORMATION, COMMUNICATION AND TECHNOLOGY

3.1 Job Title: Computer Software Developers – (8 Positions)

Location: Ministry of Health (7), Sumbawanga Regional Referral Hospital (1)

Reporting to: Director Information, Communication and Technology

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Planning, designing, coding, and testing computer programs for computers and mobile devices according to user requirements.
• Troubleshooting, debugging, and upgrading existing systems.
• Incorporating security setting into programs.
• Integrating software systems.
• Creating technical documentation for reference and reporting.
• Testing and evaluating new programs. Identify area of modification in existing systems and subsequently develop these modifications.

• Cooperating with other computer software developers.
• Performing other duties as may be assigned by his/her supervisor.

Experience and Qualifications:
• BSc or Advanced Diploma in Computer Science, Software/Computer Engineering, IT or other related fields.
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies
• Knowledge of coding languages (e.g. Java,  Python, PHP JavaScript) and frameworks/systems (e.g. AngularJS, Spring Boot, Django, laravel).
• Knowledge on collaborative tools (e.g. Git, Slack)
• Ability to learn new languages and technologies.
• Experience with software design and development at least in a test-driven environment will have an added advantage.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize a wide range of workloads with critical deadlines.
• Ability to work outside of working hours to resolve emergency issues promptly.

• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Age limit: 50 years.

Terms of Employment: 3 years Contract (Renewable based on Performance and availability of funds)

Job application procedure
i. All applicants must be citizens of Tanzania and Applicants must attach an up-todate Curriculum Vitae (CV) having reliable contacts; postal address/post code, e-mail and telephone numbers;
ii. Applicants should apply on the strength of the information given in this advertisement;
iii. Applicants must attach their certified copies of the following;
a) Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma/Certificates;
b) Postgraduate/Degree/Advanced Diploma/Diploma transcripts;
c) Form IV and Form VI National Examination Certificates;
d) Full Registration & Valid License
e) Internship Certificate
f) Birth certificate.
g) National ID.
h) Attaching copies of the following certificates is strictly not accepted
i) Form IV and form VI results slips;
j) Testimonials and all Partial transcripts.
v. Applicants employed in the Public Service should route their application letters through their respective employers.
vi. If your names in your academic certificates are different from Birth Certificate and National ID you are required to have (Deed Pool from The Registrar of Oath at the Ministry of Lands, Housing and Human Settlements Development.
vii. Applicants should indicate three reputable referees with their reliable contacts.
viii. 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).
ix. Certificates from Foreign Universities should be verified by The Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU).
x. Applicants with special needs/case (disability) are supposed/advised to indicate.
xi. Presentation of forged certificates and other information will necessitate to legal action.

NB: All application should be submitted to Ministry of Health Recruitment Portal ajira.https://ajira.moh.go.tz/. Closing date will be two (2) weeks from this advertisement. Only successful candidates will be contacted and all interview costs will be borne by the applicants.
All applicants are reminded to comply with the application guidelines when filling the required information.

Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Health
P.O BOX 743
5/12/2023