Senior Medical Doctor at Shanta Mining Tanzania

Department: Health and Community
Reports to: Occupational Health Manager
Roster: 6 Weeks ON, 3 Weeks OFF
Contract: Open Ended

ROLE PURPOSE

To provide clinical leadership and comprehensive medical services including primary health care, emergency medicine, occupational health and public health, and to manage the on-site medical clinic and health programmes in line with Tanzanian laws and Shanta Gold standards.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide clinical leadership, diagnosis, treatment and management of all medical cases, including emergencies, trauma and occupational health conditions.
• Lead and coordinate the on-site medical clinic, ensuring compliance with Tanzanian laws, MCT requirements and company standards.
• Manage medical personnel and clinic operations including scheduling, training, performance management and leave planning.
• Develop and implement occupational health programmes, medical surveillance and statutory examinations in collaboration with HR.
• Lead emergency medical response, aeromedical evacuation and coordination with external medical facilities.
• Develop and implement public health programmes for employees and host communities (HIV/AIDS, TB, malaria, NCDs and others).
• Manage procurement, inventory and budget for medical supplies and pharmaceutical products.
• Maintain accurate medical records, reporting and statutory registers, and liaise with external medical providers and regulators.
• Provide project management support for all health initiatives and support to community health dispensaries.
• Any other duties as assigned by your supervisor/HOD.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• MBChB/MBBS or equivalent medical degree.
• Full registration and valid practising licence with the Medical Council of Tanganyika (MCT).
• At least seven (7) years’ post-internship clinical experience, of which at least three (3) years in an industrial, mining or occupational health setting.
• Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS).
• Strong clinical, leadership and communication skills.
• Knowledge of Tanzanian health and occupational health regulations.
• Ability to work in a remote site environment and manage multidisciplinary teams.

HOW TO APPLY

Applicants are invited to submit:

• An application letter
• Updated CV
• Copies of relevant certificates

Applications should be sent to:

Email: [email protected]

Please indicate the position applied for in the subject line.

Application Deadline: 8 October 2026

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you are not contacted by Shanta Mining Company Limited within fourteen (14) days after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Shanta Mining Company Limited is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process.