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

Official source: Ministry of Health career guidance (illustrative)

Last verified: 15/05/2026