Occupational Health Nurse at Shanta Mining Tanzania

Department: Health and Community
Reports to: Mine Medical Doctor
Roster: 6 Weeks ON, 3 Weeks OFF
Contract: Open Ended

ROLE PURPOSE

To provide high-quality nursing care, support occupational health service and assist in the implementation of health programmes to ensure the health safety and well-being of employees and contractors at New Luika Gold Mine.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide clinical nursing care including patient assessment, triage, medication administration and monitoring of patient conditions.
• Assist in occupational health medical surveillance (pre-employment, periodic, return-to-work and exit medical examinations) and maintain accurate records.
• Provide first-line treatment for work-related injuries and assist with statutory injury documentation and WCF claims.
• Assist with diagnostic procedures (ECG, spirometry, audiometry, rapid tests, sample collection) and ensure proper documentation.
• Support emergency response, resuscitation and evacuation procedures and maintain BLS certification.
• Maintain a safe, clean and well-equipped clinical environment and manage stock levels of medical consumables.
• Contribute to workplace health risk assessments, health promotion and disease prevention initiatives.
• Maintain statutory occupational health registers and assist with reports for OSHA and other regulatory requirements.
• Support health education, vaccination programmes and community health initiatives.
• Any other duties as assigned by your supervisor/HOD.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Diploma in Nursing and Midwifery or equivalent.
• Full registration and valid practising licence with the Tanzania Nursing and Midwifery Council (TNMC).
• At least two (2) years’ post-registration clinical experience, of which at least one (1) year in an industrial, mining or occupational health setting.
• Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
• Good clinical, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of occupational health and safety regulations.
• Ability to work in a remote site environment and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

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.