SCHOOL OF NURSING
Welcome to School of Nursing
The School of Nursing and Midwifery occupies a unique position in the education of nurses and midwives in the United Republic of Tanzania, making a positive impact on the quality of the healthcare workforce in the country. The school is also aiming to positively influence health care in the region and contribute to global health care development by producing well-trained and educated nurses and midwives to serve in the health care delivery system.
The school offers undergraduate, postgraduate and PhD programs. Students have adequate and relevant exposure to theoretical knowledge and practical skills before they graduate, as they are required to manage the clients holistically across the continuum of care. The school conducts community outreach activities to participate in health promotional activities and the prevention of diseases.
About School
Background about the school
- The School of Nursing and Midwifery was established in 1989 through collaboration between the Nursing Education Department of the Muhimbili Medical Centre in Tanzania, and the Dalhousie University School of Nursing, in Canada. In 2007 when Muhimbili University College of Health Sciences (MUCHS) became a fully-fledged university i.e., the Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (MUHAS), five schools were established one of them being the School of Nursing and Midwifery.
- Under MUCHS and later on, MUHAS, the School of Nursing and Midwifery remains one of the leading Schools which pioneered the advancement of the nursing profession in East Africa. The school runs three bachelor’s degrees including Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN – direct and equivalent truck), Bachelor of Science in Midwifery (BSc. Midwifery – direct and equivalent truck) and the Bachelor of Science in Nurse Anesthesia (BSc.NA – Equivalent truck). The school also runs six Master of Science degree programs including Master of Sciences in Critical care nursing, mental health Nursing, Midwifery and Women’s Health, Nephrology Nursing, Cardiovascular Nursing, and Oncology Nursing, The School enrols students at the doctoral level, a huge milestone in advancing the profession in Africa and the world at large.
Vision & Mission
Vision:
- The vision of the School of Nursing and Midwifery is to become a centre of excellence in nursing education, research, consultancy and public services that respond to national, regional and global challenges.
Mission statement:
Train and produce future competent nurses and midwives, provide evidence-based practice and conduct innovative research to advance nursing and midwifery practice, leadership and education.
To achieve this, the School of Nursing endeavours to do the following:
- To excel in knowledge and human resource capacity building in the nursing and midwifery professions without sacrificing the quality of care.
- To build distinctive characteristics and trademarks of nursing and midwifery under the label of “Scientific professionalism” to be acquired through the prime principle of integration of research, teaching, services and consultancy in the immediate subject area.
- Further the image of nursing and midwifery professions by striving to make the school a centre of excellence for the creation of nursing and midwifery knowledge, skill development, effective entrepreneurship and formation of responsible attitude to the graduate nurses and midwives for the betterment of the society
Our Values
- Quality
- Professionalism
- Expertise
- Role modeling
- Creativity
- Innovation
- Open minded
- Dignity
- Respect
- Integrity
- Accountability
- Compassion
- Unit
- Teamwork
- Conducive and supportive working environment
- Happy academics
Our Motto
We teach what we research and practice, and practice what we teach and research.
Our Programmes
Undergraduate Program:
There are two full-time Undergraduate programs offered by the department: Bachelor of Sciences in Nursing and Bachelor of Sciences in Nurse Anesthesia
PostGraduate Program:
There are five full-time postgraduate programs, Master of Science in critical care and trauma, Master of Science in mental health nursing Master of Science in cardiovascular nursing Master of Science in Nephrology nursing Master of Science in Oncology nursing. The department receives postgraduate students from locally and internationally such as Malawi, Uganda, Kenya, and Ethiopia. Students work closely with their supervisors in carrying out their research projects and also take part in Journal club presentations and graduate students' research progress forums.
Our Departments
Clinical Nursing
About department
The Department of Clinical Nursing is the largest in the School of Nursing. The Department is currently headed by Dr. Menti Ndile (PhD) who is the overall in charge of all academic and administrative matters in the department.
Faculty
The Department has twenty (20) full-time Faculty actively engaged in teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students. They also serve as mentors and students’ advisors. The faculty works with nine clinical preceptors who assist students in achieving professional competencies in real patient care settings.
Program offered
Undergraduate Program
There are two full-time Undergraduate programs offered by the department: Bachelor of Sciences in Nursing and Bachelor of Sciences in Nurse Anesthesia
Postgraduate program
There are five full-time postgraduate programs, Master of Science in critical care and trauma, Master of Science in mental health nursing Master of Science in cardiovascular nursing Master of Science in Nephrology nursing Master of Science in Oncology nursing.
The department receives postgraduate students from locally and internationally such as Malawi, Uganda, Kenya, and Ethiopia. Students work closely with their supervisors in carrying out their research projects and also take part in Journal club presentations and graduate students’ research progress forums.
Community Health Nursing
Department details
The Department of Community Health Nursing has thirteen (13) full-time faculty, including 3 PhD holders, actively engaged in teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students. Those who do not have PhDs are all actively pursuing higher degrees. Our faculty holds advanced degrees from Johns Hopkins University, New York University, Bergen University, Karolinska Institute, Makerere University, MUHAS, and the University of Dar es Salaam. Faculty also serve as students’ mentors and academic advisors, conduct research and community service.
Training programmes
The Department is in charge of undergraduate and postgraduate nursing programs and Course
Bachelor courses are Community Health Nursing, Advanced Community Mental Health Nursing, Nutrition, and Pediatric Nursing, as well as all Midwifery courses including Life Saving Skills and Management of Obstetric Emergencies, Community Midwifery,
Undergraduate Program
A full-time Undergraduate program offered by the department: Bachelor of Sciences in Midwifery
Postgraduate Program
A full-time MSc degree program is offered by the Department: Master of Science in Midwifery and Women’s Health. Each student chooses their dissertation topic and works closely with a PhD-qualified supervisor in conducting their research projects.
Nursing Management
Department details
Nursing Management Department is among the three departments in the School of Nursing. There are nine (9) academic staff in the Department, the Head of the Department Mr. Baraka Morris Malaki
CORE FUNCTIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT
- Teaching
- Research
- Consultancy
COURSES:
- Professionalism and Ethics in Health Sciences
- Nutrition
- Professional Communication Skills
- Basic Nursing Research
- Applied Nursing Research
- Teaching and Learning in Clinical practice
- Nursing Leadership and Management
- Nursing Research Dissertation
- Basic Sciences – Coordinated under this Department
TRAINING PROGRAMS/ PROGRAM OFFERED
Undergraduate program will provide you with the skills and knowledge to meet the challenges of a changing healthcare environment, nationally and internationally. On successful completion of the programmes, graduate is eligible to apply for registration with the Tanzania Nurse and Midwifery Council and practice as a registered nurse or midwife
Short Courses
- Teaching Methodology course for Educational and Health Care Professionals
- Substance Use Disorders and Addiction short course
- Basic critical care and basic emergency care short Course for health professionals
- Clinical teaching and skills Laboratory teaching short course for health professionals
- Clinical Governance and Leadership in Health Care System.
- Pre and Post- Operative Nursing Care
- Clinical Instructors for Clinical Teaching Course
- Simulation and Skill Laboratory Teaching Methodology course
- Pediatric Oncology Nursing
- Adult Oncology Nursing
- Obstetric Emergency and New-born Care
Research Priority
- HIV and AIDS
- Tuberculosis
- Malaria
- Reproductive Health
- Child Health
- Non-communicable diseases
- Injuries
- Health systems research
- Neglected Tropical Diseases
- Health profession educational research
Projects
- HEALCARe
- MKUNGA KITAANI
- PWD
- THP
Local and International Collaborators



Heads of Department

Clinical Nursing
Dr. Menti Ndile-Head

Community Health
Dr. Beatrice Mwilike - Head

Nursing Management
Dr. Baraka Moris - Head
Our Staff Members
SN | Name | Department/Unit | Role | OCRID-link |
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Prof Lilian Teddy Mselle (PhD) | Clinical Nursing | Associate professor | https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6754-4091 | |
Edith A. Mroso Tarimo (PhD) | Nursing Management. | Associate professor | https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5568-8688 | |
Dr. Khadija I. Yahya Malima (PhD) | Nursing Management. | Lecturer | 0000-0003-2120-9682 | |
Dr. Dickson A. Mkoka | Clinical Nursing. | Lecturer | https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1159-0953 | |
Dr. Joel Ambikile Seme (PhD) | Clinical Nursing. | Lecturer | https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2618-4410 | |
Dr. Menti Lastone Ndile (PhD) | Clinical Nursing. | Lecturer | https://www.researchgate.net/scientific-contributions/Menti-Lastone-Ndile-2172465157 | |
Dr. Masunga K. Iseselo (PhD) | Clinical Nursing. | Lecturer | https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5881-4435 | |
BARAKA MALAKI MORRIS | Nursing Management | Assistant Lecturer | https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Baraka-Morris | |
Rashidi Heri | Nursing Management | Assistant Lecturer | https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6285-6814 | |
Dr Agnes F Massae (PhD) | Community Health Nursing. | Lecturer | https://orcid.org/my-orcid?orcid=0000-0001-5375-3741 | |
Mr. Pius M. Temba | Clinical Nursing. | Assistant Lecturer | https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Pius-Temba | |
HAMZA SAIDI LILENGA | Community Health Nursing. | Assistant Lecturer | https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Hamza-Lilenga | |
Mr. Victor Zeno Chikwala | Community Health Nursing. | Assistant Lecturer | https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Victor_Chikwala | |
Salome Emmanuel | Clinical Nursing. | Assistant Lecturer | ORCID 0000-0003-4841-0191 | |
Neema E. Mawi | Nursing Management. | Assistant Lecturer | ORCID0000-0001-9389-6392 | |
Mr. Nyagwaswa A. Michael | Clinical Nursing. | Assistant Lecturer | https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4539-6515 | |
Mr. Ally Abdul Lyimo | Community Health Nursing. | Assistant Lecturer | https://orcid.org/0009-0000-2403-8191 | |
Gift G. Lukumay | Community Health Nursing. | Assistant Lecturer | https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12873-018-0199-9 | |
Sofia Samson Sanga | Clinical Nursing. | Assistant Lecturer | https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pgph.0002108 | |
Zainab K. Manji | Clinical Nursing | Assistant Lecturer | https://orcid.org/0009-0006-3839-1344 | |
Emmanuel Izack Sumari | Nursing Management. | Assistant Lecturer | DOI: 10.1186/s40834-023-00234-y | |
Ms Emelia Tausen Mwakanyanga | Clinical Nursing | Assistant Lecturer | https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article/file?type=printable&id=10.13 71/journal.pone.0201743 | |
Alex Jacob Nyaruchary | Community Health Nursing. | Assistant Lecturer | ||
Dani A. Ngayonga | Clinical Nursing | Tutorial Assistant | ||
Leodgadi Mlang’a Gido | Clinical Nursing | Tutorial Assistant | ||
Benedicto Tenson Mgala | Clinical Nursing | Tutorial Assistant | ||
Rwegasira Rwemela John | Community Health nursing | Tutorial Assistant | ||
VAILETH FRANK MGOJI | Nursing Management. | Tutorial Assistant | ||
Daniel T. Amnaay | Clinical Nursing. | Tutorial Assistant | ||
Yuda Danieli Lulay | Nursing Management. | Tutorial Assistant | ||
Shangwe Leonard Kigoda | Nursing Management. | Tutorial Assistant | ||
Kibwanda M. Athumani | Nursing Management. | Tutorial Assistant | ||
Neema Tuliza | Clinical Nursing. | Tutorial Assistant |