In April 2023, the President of the United Republic of Tanzania, Her Excellency Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan, granted approval for the recruitment of 21,200 new government employees. Out of these positions, 13,130 were allocated to the teaching profession and 8,070 to various healthcare roles.

Following the issuance of the employment approval, @ortamisemitz, an official government agency, released an announcement calling for applications from qualified graduates in the fields of education and healthcare. The applications were to be submitted through an electronic system designed to receive and process job applications. The application period lasted from April 12th, 2023, to April 25th, 2023.

A total of 171,916 applications were received through the electronic system, comprising 76,190 applications from female candidates and 95,726 applications from male candidates. Among these, 48,705 applications were for healthcare positions, while 123,211 applications were for teaching positions.

This substantial job opportunity generated significant interest and participation from graduates in Tanzania, reflecting the demand and enthusiasm for employment in the education and healthcare sectors. The selection and recruitment process will be eagerly anticipated as successful applicants join the workforce, contributing to the growth and development of these crucial sectors in the country.