Nurse Manager, Operating Theatre
Aga Khan Health Services Tanzania
The Aga Khan Health Service, Tanzania (AKHST); an institution of The Aga Khan Development Network, completed a major phase of the Aga Khan Hospital, Dar es Salaam 2018 expansion of the Aga Khan Hospital.
This expansion aimed at improving the Hospital’s quality of facilities and infrastructure to become an ultramodern 170 bed facility to increase its capacity to become a provider of high-quality medical care leading to a tertiary care, referral and teaching hospital.
The Phase II development hospital focused on expanding key clinical services including a comprehensive cardiology programme, oncology services and neurosciences, as well as the expansion of Orthopaedics and Trauma, Diagnostic Imaging, Critical Care and Women and Child Health programmes.
The Hospital is JCI Accredited (achieved a level of quality and patient service that is equal to the best hospitals in the world) and the teaching site for The Aga Khan University, which offers Postgraduate Medical Education programs leading to Master of Medicine in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Paediatrics and Child Health.
It is also an accredited internship site. As part of integrated health systems approach, AKHST plans to establish 35 outreach health facilities across Tanzania. Currently, 26 such clinics have been established across the country and linked to the main hospital in Dar es Salaam.
AKHST is seeking for enthusiastic, qualified and experienced personnel as described below:
Nurse Manager, Operating Theatre – (1 Position)
Reports to: Head of Nursing Services
Position Summary:
The Operating Theatre Nurse Manager assumes the responsibility for planning, supervising, ensuring efficient and good utilization of the Operating Theatre; evaluating the care of patients to ensure safe, continuous care for each patient/family in the Operating Theatre, which this position requires in-depth productivity management, knowledge of management principles, communication, teaching/learning principles, nursing practice, and the ability to apply nursing theories.
He/she promotes day-to-day management and restores patients’ health by embracing day-to-day management and long-term planning of the patient care area; directing and developing staff; collaborating with surgeons and multidisciplinary professional staffs; providing physical and psychological support for patients and relatives.
Education and Experience:
Minimum Diploma in Nursing from recognized College or School of Nursing
Current registration with Tanzania Nursing and Midwifery Council (TNMC)
Maintains a Valid Nursing License in the United Republic of Tanzania
Minimum of 8 years of experience in Nursing practice in 2 of which should be in the Operating Theatre.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement:
Aga Khan Health Service, Tanzania (AKHST) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives, and ideas, we choose to lead. Applicants from all age, sex, religion, race, national origin, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged.
Duty Station: Dar es Salaam
Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. Application letter, CV and education certificates should be submitted electronically to: hr@akhst.org with the subject line of the position.
Closing date for submission of applications is end of business day on Wednesday, 18th March 2026
“AKHS is concerned about the climate and environmental crises we face and is doing everything possible to reduce our own impact, encouraging others to do the same, and advancing understanding in this field. AKHS has set itself the task of getting as close to net-zero carbon operations as possible by 2030. We expect all staff to contribute to achieving these aims in the context of their roles. We encourage applicants with previous experience or an interest in this field to apply”.
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