Medical Doctor

Health

Diagnoses and treats illness in public or private health facilities.

Typical activities

• Patient consultations
• Diagnosis and treatment planning
• Community health work

Industries in Tanzania

• Public hospitals
• Private clinics
• NGOs

Technical skills

• Clinical assessment
• Basic surgery
• Emergency care

Transferable skills

• Empathy
• Decision-making under pressure

Professional registration

Medical Council of Tanganyika (MCT)

Matching programmes

Doctor of Medicine (MD)

Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences

Doctor of Medicine (MD)

Kilimanjaro Christian Medical University College

Official source: Ministry of Health career guidance (illustrative)

Last verified: 15/05/2026