EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Junior Project Accountant

DCT Mvumi Hospital – January 2026

About DCT Mvumi Hospital

DCT Mvumi Hospital is a Christian health institution under the Anglican Church of Tanzania, Diocese of Central Tanganyika (DCT). The hospital was established in the 1920s by CMS missionaries from the United Kingdom and Australia as a nursing station. Since the 1970s, provision of quality eye health services has been the hospital’s distinctive strength.

The hospital is located approximately 45 km South-East of Dodoma City Centre, in Chamwino District, and provides services to people from the Central Zone regions (Dodoma and Singida) as well as other regions across the United Republic of Tanzania.

Project Background

The Diocese of Central Tanganyika / Mvumi Hospital, in collaboration with CBM International, will implement a project titled:

“Provision of Comprehensive and Inclusive Eye Health Services in the Central Zone of Tanzania”

Project Period: 02 February 2026 – 31 December 2028
Overall Goal: To increase access to comprehensive and inclusive eye health services in the Central Zone of Tanzania.

To support effective project implementation, DCT Mvumi Hospital invites applications from qualified, experienced, motivated, and dynamic individuals for the position below.

Position Details

Item	Description
Job Title	Junior Project Accountant
Number of Posts	1
Job Type	Full Time
Location	DCT Mvumi Hospital
Department	Ophthalmology Department
Reports To	Project Coordinator (day-to-day) with dotted line to Hospital Accountant (technical)
Position Level	Junior Experienced Accountant
Contract Duration	10 months, renewable based on availability of funds and satisfactory performance
Start Date	Immediately

Overall Purpose of the Job

To effectively develop, manage, and administer project financial plans, ensuring proper recording, documentation, control, monitoring, and reporting of all financial operations in compliance with CBM International requirements.

Key Responsibilities

1. Budgeting and Financial Planning

Prepare quarterly and annual project budgets and monitor expenditure against approved budgets.
Conduct periodic budget performance reviews and ensure alignment with the signed agreement between DCT and CBM International.
Prepare and submit fund requests to the donor based on approved budgets.

2. Cash Flow Projection and Forecasting

Ensure compliance with internal control procedures and donor regulations for all cash and bank transactions.
Process all project payments (cash and bank) ensuring proper authorization.
Conduct financial risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies.
Establish and maintain project accounting and control procedures in line with CBM standards.

3. Management and Financial Reporting

Prepare monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual financial reports for management and donor requirements.
Present financial reports to Mvumi Hospital Senior Management Team and CBM.
Ensure timely submission of quality financial reports, annual audits, and financial statements to CBM.
Interpret and communicate financial and regulatory changes affecting the project.
Prepare project payroll and ensure statutory deductions (tax, social security, etc.) are correctly applied.
Maintain project books of accounts and conduct periodic reconciliations.

4. Logistics and Procurement

Develop and submit annual procurement plans in collaboration with the program team.
Ensure all procurement, asset purchase, leasing, or disposal follows DCT and CBM procurement guidelines and approvals.

5. Monitoring, Documentation, and Audit

Review cost-reduction opportunities and flag cost increases for donor approval.
Organize and manage annual project audits and implement follow-up action plans.
Ensure proper preparation, filing, archiving, and circulation of all financial and contractual documents.
Maintain accurate ledgers, asset registers, inventory records, and bank reconciliations.
Manage imprest issuance and retirement in accordance with procedures.

6. Integrity and Compliance

Demonstrate high integrity in line with DCT Mvumi Hospital core values.
Work in accordance with the hospital financial manual, partner agreements, and financial checklists.
Perform any other duties assigned by the Project Lead, Project Coordinator, or relevant authority.

Qualifications and Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration from a recognized institution.
Proficiency in MS Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in a related role within a reputable organization.
Experience working with donor-funded projects and International NGOs is an added advantage.
Strong knowledge of automated accounting systems (e.g. QuickBooks) is mandatory.
Experience with international donor and local organizational financial practices.
Excellent written and spoken English.
Ability to work with minimal supervision, manage multiple tasks, pay attention to detail, and work effectively in a team.

Mode of Application

Interested candidates should submit:

An achievement-focused CV (including three referees, one from a recent employer)
Certified copies of relevant academic certificates
A cover letter (in English)

All documents should be combined into one PDF file and addressed to:

The General Secretary
Diocese of Central Tanganyika
P.O. Box 15, Dodoma

📧 Send applications via email (one PDF) to:
(Primary email address as provided)

📩 Copy to:

📌 Email Subject Line: Junior Project Accountant

Application Deadline

🕔 3rd February 2026 at 17:00 hrs

Late applications will not be considered.

Note:

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

To apply for this job email your details to dctm.hospital@yahoo.co.uk

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