MDAs & LGAs Announce 678 Government Job Vacancies – Apply Before 17 September 2026

The President’s Office – Public Service Recruitment Secretariat (PSRS), on behalf of Ministries, Departments, Agencies (MDAs) and Local Government Authorities (LGAs), has announced 678 government job vacancies for qualified Tanzanian citizens. The recruitment covers healthcare, education, livestock, forestry, environmental health, laboratory sciences, and office administration.

These opportunities provide qualified professionals with the chance to join Tanzania’s public service and contribute to the delivery of essential services across the country. All applications must be submitted electronically through the Ajira Recruitment Portal by 17 September 2026.

Why Work with MDAs & LGAs?

Working in MDAs and LGAs offers stable public service employment, career growth opportunities, competitive government remuneration, and the opportunity to serve communities in different regions of Tanzania.

Available Vacancies

1. Medical Officer Grade II – 115 Posts
2. Assistant Nursing Officer Grade II – 128 Posts
3. Livestock Officer Grade II – 39 Posts
4. Dental Therapist Grade II – 17 Posts
5. Health Laboratory Technologist Grade II – 25 Posts
6. Office Management Secretary Grade II – 74 Posts
7. Teacher Grade III C (Mathematics) – 67 Posts
8. Teacher Grade III B (Physics) – 43 Posts
9. Teacher Grade III B (Mathematics) – 48 Posts
10. Assistant Forest Officer Grade II – 28 Posts
11. Assistant Environmental Health Officer Grade II – 26 Posts
12. Teacher Grade III C (English Literature) – 13 Posts
13. Teacher Grade III C (Physics) – 55 Posts

Who Can Apply?

Applicants must meet the following general requirements:

• Be a citizen of the United Republic of Tanzania.
• Be 45 years of age or below.
• Possess the academic and professional qualifications required for the respective position.
• Attach a birth certificate certified by a Lawyer/Advocate.
• Submit certified copies of academic and professional certificates.
• Applicants with qualifications obtained outside Tanzania must have their certificates verified by TCU, NECTA, or NACTVET where applicable.
• Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and should indicate their disability during the online application process.

Important: Public servants already employed in the Public Service are not eligible to apply under this recruitment and should follow the relevant government transfer procedures.

How to Apply

Applicants should prepare the following documents:

• Signed application letter addressed to the Secretary, Public Service Recruitment Secretariat.
• Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV).
• Certified birth certificate.
• Certified academic and professional certificates.
• Any additional documents required for the specific position.

All applications must be submitted electronically through the Ajira Recruitment Portal before 17 September 2026.

Final Thought

The 678 vacancies announced by MDAs and LGAs represent one of the largest public sector recruitment drives of 2026. Eligible Tanzanian citizens are encouraged to submit complete applications before the deadline to maximize their chances of securing a government position.