Website Comprehensive Community Based Rehabilitation in Tanzania (CCBRT)
Comprehensive Community Based Rehabilitation in Tanzania (CCBRT)
Job Title: Ophthalmologist (Eye Specialist)
Organization: Comprehensive Community Based Rehabilitation in Tanzania (CCBRT)
Reference Number: 2026-09
Location: Tanzania
Application Deadline: 24 April 2026
About the Organization
Comprehensive Community Based Rehabilitation in Tanzania (CCBRT) is Tanzania’s largest local provider of disability and rehabilitation services.
CCBRT operates as a healthcare social enterprise dedicated to:
- Providing accessible specialized health services
- Empowering people with disabilities and their families
- Improving quality of life through medical and rehabilitative care
The organization is also highly active in Maternal and Newborn Health Care (MNHC), including obstetric fistula repairs. Its Maternity and Newborn Wing serves as a referral centre for high-risk and emergency deliveries in Dar es Salaam and the Eastern Zone of Tanzania.
Role Summary
CCBRT is seeking a dynamic Ophthalmologist (Eye Specialist) to strengthen its Eye Unit. The successful candidate will provide both medical and surgical eye care within the Ophthalmology Department and contribute to clinical excellence, research, and service development.
Key Responsibilities
1. Clinical Care & Surgery
- Provide high-quality medical and surgical care in the Ophthalmology Unit.
- Conduct eye surgeries and manage both routine and complex cases.
- Operate across:
- Outpatient Department (OPD)
- Inpatient Department (IPD)
- Operating Theatre Department (OTD)
2. Patient Management
- Screen and examine patients attending OPD clinics.
- Review cases referred by junior doctors and provide specialized opinions.
- Participate in ward rounds and patient evaluations.
- Assist in decision-making for surgical cases.
3. Supervision & Team Support
- Supervise and mentor junior doctors in OPD and wards.
- Participate in on-call duties and daily morning briefings.
4. Quality, Research & Development
- Participate in clinical audits and research activities.
- Contribute to development of:
- Clinical guidelines
- Protocols
- Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Ensure accuracy and quality of medical data.
- Promote a culture of learning and research within the department.
5. Advisory & Outreach
- Provide expert consultations within and across departments.
- Contribute to marketing and promotion of CCBRT eye services.
- Offer medical-legal advice when required.
Candidate Requirements
- Master’s Degree in Medicine (MMED in Ophthalmology) from a recognized institution.
- Registered with the Medical Council of Tanganyika.
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a surgeon.
- Valid 2026 practicing license.
- Competence in performing relevant ophthalmic medical and surgical procedures.
Skills and Competencies
- Strong planning and problem-solving skills.
- Effective counseling abilities.
- Excellent communication skills (English and Swahili).
- Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.
- Computer literacy.
- Proactive attitude and willingness to work.
Application Instructions
Interested candidates should submit:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Cover Letter (explaining suitability for the role)
- Three (3) Referees
Email Applications To: recruitment.ccbrt@ccbrt.org
Reference: Clearly indicate Ref: 2026-09 in your application
Additional Information
- Written assessments are part of the selection process.
- Recruitment is ongoing; early applications are encouraged.
- CCBRT is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from people with disabilities.
- Important: CCBRT does not request or accept any payment during the recruitment process.
To apply for this job email your details to recruitment.ccbrt@ccbrt.org