Ilembula, Njombe, Tanzania
Academic program

Diploma in Nursing
& Midwifery

A comprehensive three-year program training skilled nurses and midwives to deliver high-quality care in hospitals, health centers, and communities across Tanzania.

3 Years Full program duration
NTA Level 4–6 NACTVET recognized
Tanzania Nursing & Midwifery Council Eligible for professional registration

Program overview

This three-year diploma equips students with essential knowledge and practical skills to provide high-quality nursing and midwifery care. It combines classroom-based theoretical learning with hands-on clinical training in hospitals and community healthcare settings. Graduates are competent to work in diverse healthcare environments.

Basic sciences
  • Anatomy & Physiology
  • Microbiology
  • Biochemistry
Nursing & midwifery
  • Medical-Surgical Nursing
  • Maternal & Child Health
  • Community Health Nursing
  • Midwifery Care & Obstetrics
Professional skills
  • Pharmacology
  • Patient Communication & Ethics
  • Emergency & Critical Care
  • Research & Evidence-Based Practice
Clinical training
  • Hands-on patient care & monitoring
  • Administering medications & IV therapy
  • Assisting in surgeries and deliveries
  • Emergency care & triage
  • Community health outreach programs
  • Health education & counseling
Career opportunities
  • Registered Nurse
  • Midwife
  • Health Facility In-Charge
  • Community Health Nurse
Work areas
  • Hospitals & Health Centers
  • NGOs & Community Programs
  • Maternal & Child Health Units
Patient care Clinical procedures Midwifery skills Emergency response Communication & ethics IV therapy Community health Evidence-based practice
Begin your nursing & midwifery journey. Applications are open — join Tanzania's next generation of compassionate healthcare providers.