Pediatrician / Neonatologist Job Vacancy at Doctors with Africa CUAMM (CUAMM) – November 2026

Doctors with Africa CUAMM (CUAMM) is inviting applications from qualified and highly experienced medical professionals for a short-term assignment as a Pediatrician / Neonatologist under its Mother and Children First 3 Project.

Job Details

• Position: Pediatrician / Neonatologist
• Organization: Doctors with Africa CUAMM (CUAMM)
• Project: Mother and Children First 3
• Duty Station: Tosamaganga Regional Referral Hospital (TRRH), Tosamaganga, Iringa, Tanzania
• Industry: Healthcare / Non-Profit (NGO) / Medical Services
• Job Type: Short-Term Contract (3 Weeks / 21 Days)
• Expected Start Date: December 2026
• Application Deadline: 13th November 2026

About Doctors with Africa CUAMM

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

The organization has extensive experience implementing healthcare projects, addressing both the demand side of healthcare, including community engagement, referral systems and antenatal care, and the delivery of health services through improved quality of care in health centres and hospitals.

CUAMM focuses on designing and implementing health system-strengthening projects, with particular attention to the needs of women and children and the specific contexts in which it operates.

Through its evidence-based approach, CUAMM works to remove barriers that prevent communities from accessing healthcare services and improve the quality of care to ensure accessible, high-quality and equitable healthcare for all.

In Tosamaganga, Tanzania, Doctors with Africa CUAMM supports the regional referral hospital, focusing on key healthcare activities, particularly maternal and child health. These include maternity services management, skilled delivery care (including caesarean sections and obstetric emergencies), newborn care, and support for Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) for premature and low-birth-weight infants.

Job Overview

Doctors with Africa CUAMM is seeking a qualified and highly experienced Pediatrician / Neonatologist for a three-week clinical assignment at Tosamaganga Regional Referral Hospital in Iringa.

The successful candidate will work alongside pediatric residents and intern doctors, overseeing clinical operations in the Neonatal Unit and Pediatric Department.

The specialist will provide advanced care in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and collaborate with the maternity department to manage complicated deliveries and obstetric emergencies.

Key Responsibilities

1. Departmental Oversight: Ensure the smooth and effective operational and clinical functioning of the Neonatal Unit and Pediatric Department.
2. Clinical and Emergency Care: Provide regular clinical coverage across the NICU, Pediatric Wards, delivery room and operating theatre, including scheduled shifts and a 24-hour on-call rotation every three days.
3. Maternity Collaboration: Work closely with maternity and surgical staff to manage complicated deliveries, neonatal resuscitation and immediate postnatal care in both the delivery room and operating theatre.
4. Specialized Care Support: Manage complex pediatric cases and support specialized care protocols, including Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) for premature and low-birth-weight infants.

Requirements and Qualifications

Interested candidates must meet the following requirements:

• Education: University Degree in Medicine (MD / MBChB) with completed specialization in Pediatrics or Neonatology.
• Language Proficiency: C1-level fluency in both English and Kiswahili.
• Technical Skills: Strong IT literacy, including Microsoft Office and Windows, and proficiency in digital Health Information Systems (HIS).

Reporting Structure

The successful candidate will report directly to:

• Project Manager (First Supervisor).
• CUAMM Country Manager (Second Supervisor).

Remuneration and Benefits

• Salary: TZS 2,000,000 – TZS 3,500,000 for the 21-day assignment, depending on qualifications and experience.
• Accommodation: A dedicated accommodation allowance is included in the compensation package.

How to Apply

Qualified and interested candidates should submit their Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Motivation Letter via email to:

Email: tanzania@cuamm.org

Email Subject Line: VACANCY – Application for the position of Paediatrician/Neonatologist, TRRH

Application Deadline

13th November 2026

Note: Only shortlisted applicants will be notified.