Nursing and Midwifery Internship 2026 Tanzania: Application Dates, Requirements and Internship Centres
Nursing and Midwifery Internship 2026 Tanzania is now open for eligible graduates of BSc Nursing, BSc Nursing Education and BSc Midwifery. The Tanzania Nursing and Midwifery Council has announced the application windows for graduates seeking internship placement in approved hospitals and health facilities across Tanzania.
The second phase of the 2026 internship application will run from 8 October to 12 October 2026. This phase is intended for graduates whose final examination results have already been approved by their university senate.
A third application phase will run from 13 October to 20 October 2026 for graduates from universities that have not yet submitted their approved lists of eligible graduates.
Nursing and Midwifery Internship 2026 – Who Can Apply?
The internship opportunity is available to eligible graduates with the following qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSc Nursing)
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing Education (BSc Nursing Education)
- Bachelor of Science in Midwifery (BSc Midwifery)
Applicants must also meet the applicable registration and indexing requirements before submitting an internship application.
Requirements for Nursing and Midwifery Internship Application
Applicants should take note of the following requirements:
- Final examination results must have been approved by the university senate for applicants applying during the second phase.
- The applicant must be indexed by the Tanzania Nursing and Midwifery Council.
- The applicant must have a valid indexing number.
- Graduates whose universities have not yet submitted their approved lists of eligible graduates should apply during the third phase.
Applicants are advised to confirm that they meet the requirements for the relevant application phase before submitting their applications.
Nursing Internship Application Dates 2026
The Tanzania Nursing and Midwifery Council has provided different application periods depending on the status of the applicant's university.
| Application Phase | Application Dates | Eligible Applicants |
|---|
| Second Phase | 8–12 October 2026 | Graduates whose university senate has approved final results |
| Third Phase | 13–20 October 2026 | Graduates from universities that have not yet submitted approved lists |
| Next Intake | April 2027 | Graduates who miss the specified 2026 application periods |
Graduates are encouraged to apply during the appropriate application window. Those who do not submit their applications within the specified period may have to wait until the next internship intake in April 2027.
Approved Nursing and Midwifery Internship Centres in Tanzania
The approved internship centres include hospitals and health facilities located in different regions of Tanzania. Some of the listed centres and available places include:
- Muhimbili Upanga, Dar es Salaam – 50 places
- Muhimbili Mloganzila, Dar es Salaam – 45 places
- Benjamin Mkapa Hospital, Dodoma – 40 places
- Mbeya Zonal Referral Hospital, Mbeya – 36 places
- St. Benedict Ndanda Hospital – 30 places
- Ligula Hospital, Mtwara – 29 places
- Tumbi Kibaha Regional Referral Hospital, Pwani – 29 places
- Bugando Zonal Referral Hospital, Mwanza – 28 places
- Kairuki Hospital, Dar es Salaam – 27 places
- KCMC Zonal Referral Hospital, Kilimanjaro – 27 places
- Mwananyamala Regional Referral Hospital, Dar es Salaam – 26 places
- Amana Regional Referral Hospital, Dar es Salaam – 25 places
- Mtwara Zonal Referral Hospital, Mtwara – 25 places
- Dodoma Regional Referral Hospital, Dodoma – 24 places
- Musoma Regional Referral Hospital, Mara – 24 places
- Sekou Toure Regional Referral Hospital, Mwanza – 24 places
- Mount Meru Regional Referral Hospital, Arusha – 24 places
- Iringa Regional Referral Hospital, Iringa – 22 places
- Mbeya Regional Referral Hospital, Mbeya – 22 places
- Mawenzi Regional Referral Hospital, Kilimanjaro – 21 places
- Sumbawanga Regional Referral Hospital, Rukwa – 21 places
- Haydom Regional Referral Hospital, Manyara – 20 places
- Bombo Regional Referral Hospital, Tanga – 20 places
- Maweni Regional Referral Hospital, Kigoma – 20 places
- Singida Regional Referral Hospital, Singida – 20 places
- Songea Regional Referral Hospital, Ruvuma – 20 places
- Shinyanga Regional Referral Hospital, Shinyanga – 20 places
- Katavi Regional Referral Hospital, Katavi – 20 places
- Lugalo Military Hospital, Dar es Salaam – 18 places
- Aga Khan Hospital, Dar es Salaam – 15 places
- Morogoro Regional Referral Hospital, Morogoro – 15 places
- Simiyu Regional Referral Hospital, Simiyu – 15 places
- Hindu Mandal Hospital – 15 places
- Songwe Regional Referral Hospital, Songwe – 15 places
- Nkinga Hospital, Tabora – 14 places
- Tosamaganga Regional Referral Hospital, Iringa – 14 places
- Kitete Regional Referral Hospital, Tabora – 13 places
- Lumumba Hospital, Zanzibar – 10 places
- Peramiho Regional Referral Hospital, Ruvuma – 10 places
These centres provide internship opportunities across several regions, giving eligible graduates a range of approved facilities from which to choose.
Important Information for Applicants
Graduates should carefully consider the following information before submitting their applications:
1. Choose the internship centre carefully
An internship centre cannot be changed after an application has been submitted or after placement has been made. Applicants should therefore carefully consider their preferred centre before completing the application.
2. Provisional registration certificate
After an application has been approved, applicants can access and print an online copy of their provisional registration certificate.
3. Orientation and induction
The date for orientation and induction for the internship programme will be communicated at a later date by the Council.
4. Missing the application deadline
Graduates who fail to apply within the specified application period may have to wait for the April 2027 internship intake.
How to Apply for Nursing and Midwifery Internship 2026
Eligible BSc Nursing, BSc Nursing Education and BSc Midwifery graduates should submit their applications online during the application period applicable to their university.
Before applying, applicants should ensure that:
- They have been indexed by the Tanzania Nursing and Midwifery Council.
- They have their valid indexing number.
- Their university has approved their final examination results where required.
- They apply within the correct application phase.
- They carefully select their preferred internship centre.
The second application phase runs from 8 October to 12 October 2026, while the third phase runs from 13 October to 20 October 2026.
Final Reminder
The Nursing and Midwifery Internship 2026 Tanzania application is an important opportunity for eligible nursing and midwifery graduates to obtain internship placement in approved health facilities.
Applicants should not wait until the final day to apply. Make sure all required information is available, confirm the correct application phase and carefully select the preferred internship centre before submitting the application.
Application Period: 8 October – 20 October 2026, depending on the applicable phase.
Next Intake: April 2027 for eligible graduates who miss the current application periods.
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