Job Vacancy: Emergency Physician at CCBRT – October 2026

Vacancy Details

• Job Title: Emergency Physician
• Reference Number: 2026-36
• Organization: Comprehensive Community Based Rehabilitation in Tanzania (CCBRT)
• Application Deadline: 10th November 2026

About CCBRT

Comprehensive Community Based Rehabilitation in Tanzania (CCBRT) aims to be the preferred provider of accessible specialized health services in Africa. As a healthcare social enterprise, CCBRT and its development programs serve the community, with a particular focus on the most vulnerable populations. We are Tanzania’s largest local provider of disability and rehabilitation services, dedicated to empowering individuals with disabilities, improving their quality of life, and ensuring access to medical and rehabilitative treatment. Our work also includes preventing lifelong disabilities through extensive maternal and newborn healthcare (MNHC) activities, including obstetric fistula repairs. Our Maternity and Newborn Wing functions as a referral center for high-risk and emergency deliveries across Dar es Salaam and the Eastern Zone of Tanzania.

With the expansion of our services, CCBRT is seeking a dedicated Specialist – Internal Medicine (Emergency Physician) to join our clinical team.

The Role

The primary objective of this role is to provide high-quality, timely, and evidence-based emergency medical services to patients presenting with acute illnesses or injuries. This physician will lead the emergency department, ensuring prompt assessment, resuscitation, stabilization of patient health, and the development of appropriate treatment plans.

Practical Responsibilities (Pre-Clinical Work)

• Develop and Update Guidelines and Protocols: Create and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) for emergency treatment within the hospital.
• Workflow Management: Establish and enhance workflow systems within the emergency department for optimal efficiency.
• Training and Mentoring: Provide training and education to nurses, doctors, and other healthcare professionals from hospitals and colleges.
• Disaster Preparedness: Develop robust systems for disaster preparedness and response, particularly for mass casualty incidents.
• Strategic Partnerships: Collaborate with other department heads and hospital leadership to advance the Emergency Medicine Business Unit and contribute to equipment procurement planning.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Assessment and Classification: Evaluate the severity of emergency conditions across medical, surgical, paediatric, obstetrics, gynaecology, and accident/trauma cases, prioritizing care accordingly.
• Emergency Care Provision: Deliver rapid care to resuscitate and stabilize critically ill patients.
• Investigations and Decision Making: Order and interpret laboratory and imaging tests, making informed decisions regarding patient referrals after initial care.
• Management in Specialized Wards: Manage critically ill patients in High Dependency Units (HDU), Intensive Care Units (ICU), and other specialized wards as needed.

Educational Qualification Requirements

• A Master’s Degree (MMED) in Emergency Medicine from a recognized institution.
• Must be registered with the Medical Council of Tanganyika and possess a valid practicing license.
• Certification in ACLS, ATLS, PALS, and/or other emergency medicine life support courses will be considered an added advantage.
• A qualification in Healthcare Management or Business Administration is also an advantage.

Required Experience

• A minimum of three (3) years of relevant working experience within the Tanzanian context.

Application Instructions

Interested candidates are invited to submit their curriculum vitae, including 3 references, along with a cover letter explaining their suitability for the role.

CCBRT is committed to equal opportunities and encourages applications from individuals with disabilities.

The selection process includes written assessments and may commence upon receipt of suitable applications, as the process is ongoing.

Note: CCBRT does not solicit or accept any form of payment from applicants as part of its recruitment process.

Job Reference Number: 2026-36