Healthcare Jobs in Africa

Find medical, nursing, and allied health positions with hospitals, clinics, and organizations across the continent.

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Full-time Posted 2 days ago
National Hospital

Medical Officer

National Hospital · Dar es Salaam

$2,500 - $3,800/month

MBBS Required 3+ Years Experience

Seeking qualified medical officer for general practice in busy urban hospital.

Urgent Posted 1 day ago
Rural Health Initiative

Registered Nurse (Rural)

Rural Health Initiative · Mwanza

$1,800 - $2,500/month

BSc Nursing Emergency Care Housing Provided

Serve communities in need with this rewarding rural nursing position.

Full-time Posted 5 days ago
Pharma Group Africa

Clinical Pharmacist

Pharma Group Africa · Nairobi

$2,200 - $3,000/month

PharmD Hospital Experience

Join our clinical pharmacy team at a leading teaching hospital.

Contract Posted 1 week ago
Global Health Org

Public Health Specialist

Global Health Organization · Multiple Locations

$3,500 - $4,800/month

MPH Required 5+ Years Experience Travel Required

Lead community health initiatives across East Africa.

Healthcare Certification Guide

Common Requirements

  • Medical Doctors

    MBBS/MD degree + medical license + internship completion

  • Nurses

    Diploma/BSc in Nursing + nursing council registration

  • Pharmacists

    PharmD/BPharm + pharmacy board license

Specialty Certifications

ACLS BLS PALS ATLS NRP RN LPN CNA EMT PT OT MT

Healthcare Job Market Trends

Salary Ranges by Role

  • General Practitioners: $2,500 - $4,500/month
  • Registered Nurses: $1,200 - $2,800/month
  • Pharmacists: $2,000 - $3,500/month
  • Radiologists: $3,500 - $6,000/month

Highest Demand Specialties

Specialty Demand Growth Vacancy Rate
Rural General Practice +45% 32%
Emergency Medicine +38% 28%
Mental Health +42% 35%
Pediatrics +31% 24%
Public Health +52% 41%

Data from African healthcare workforce reports

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