Pediatrician / Neonatologist – Job Vacancy

Organization: Doctors with Africa CUAMM
Project: Tanzania Neonatal Assessment and Remediation Plan
Duty Station: Kivunge District Hospital
Location: Zanzibar
Contract Duration: 9 Months (renewable based on performance)
Availability: April 2026
Application Deadline: 15 March 2026

---

Background

Doctors with Africa CUAMM is an international NGO that has been working in Tanzania for over 50 years to strengthen the health system and improve the well-being of vulnerable communities.

The organization focuses on improving healthcare services across the system, including:

• Community health and referral systems
• Antenatal care services
• Quality improvement in health centers and hospitals

CUAMM prioritizes women and children’s health and uses an evidence-based approach to remove barriers that prevent communities from accessing quality healthcare services.

In partnership with the Ministry of Health Tanzania in Zanzibar, a Neonatal Units (NUs) assessment conducted in 2025 revealed key challenges including:

• Lack of dedicated neonatal staff in many facilities
• High patient-to-nurse ratios
• Limited neonatal resuscitation expertise during high-risk deliveries
• Inconsistent neonatal resuscitation training

To address these gaps, CUAMM committed to improving the number and competence of health workers delivering neonatal care, ensuring better care for newborns in delivery rooms and specialized neonatal units.

---

Job Title

Pediatrician / Neonatologist

---

Objectives of the Position

The Pediatrician/Neonatologist at Kivunge District Hospital will focus on three main objectives:

1. Operational Management
   Ensure the regular and effective functioning of the Neonatal Unit and Pediatric Department, providing medical consultancy and coordinating clinical activities.
2. Quality Improvement of Neonatal Care
   Improve neonatal healthcare quality through:
   • Staff capacity building
   • Development and implementation of clinical guidelines and protocols
   • Management of common neonatal conditions.
3. Technical Support for Simulation Training
   Provide technical support to the Kivunge Neonatal Simulation Center, supporting training activities for healthcare staff.

---

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Clinical and Department Management

• Work in the Neonatal Unit/Pediatric Department to organize, plan, coordinate, and supervise overall clinical activities.
• Conduct regular ward rounds with other assigned doctors and oversee clinical management of patients.
• Collaborate closely with maternity department staff during complicated deliveries and cesarean sections.

---

Capacity Building and Quality Improvement

• Improve the quality of neonatal care through training and mentoring health workers.
• Develop and introduce clinical standards, guidelines, and protocols aligned with national and international neonatal care standards.

---

Data Management and Monitoring

• Coordinate data collection activities within the neonatal department.
• Facilitate data sharing and analysis for monitoring clinical outcomes.

---

Clinical Governance

• Participate in and chair monthly maternal and perinatal death audits.
• Ensure adherence to national and international guidelines for neonatal care.

---

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• Medical Degree (MD)
• Completed Specialization in Pediatrics

---

Language Requirements

• C1 proficiency in English
• C1 proficiency in Kiswahili

---

Technical Skills

• IT literacy including:
  • Microsoft Office
  • Windows
  • Ability to use digital health information systems

---

Pay and Benefits

• Competitive salary package based on:
  • Market conditions
  • Professional qualifications
  • Relevant experience
• The package includes an allowance for accommodation costs.

---

Reporting Structure

First Supervisor: Project Manager
Second Supervisor: Country Manager – Doctors with Africa CUAMM

---

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit:

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Motivation Letter

Applications must be sent to:
📧 tanzania@cuamm.org

Email Subject Line:
VACANCY – Application for the position of Neonatologist, Zanzibar

Applicants should clearly highlight their experience as a Neonatologist.

---

Important Notes

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Application Deadline: 15 March 2026.

---