NEW JOB VACANCY - COSTING OF HOSPITAL SERVICES CONSULTANCY AT CCBRT

 

Costing of Hospital Services Consultancy at CCBRT

1.    Background

Comprehensive Community Based Rehabilitation in Tanzania (CCBRT) is a locally registered non-governmental organization established in 1994. Originally focused on Community Based Rehabilitation, CCBRT has grown into the largest provider of disability, rehabilitative services, maternal and neonatal services, and other specialized and super-specialized healthcare at the zonal referral hospital level in Tanzania.

Each year, CCBRT directly impacts the lives of more than 1 million people in Tanzania through service provision, capacity building, strengthening referral systems, health education, and promoting the inclusion of disability in mainstream services.

To improve financial sustainability, accountability, and transparency, the hospital is seeking to establish a comprehensive and accurate costing framework for all medical services. This will ensure services are properly defined, standardized, itemized, and costed—providing a strong foundation for internal pricing decisions and future market benchmarking.

Objective of the Consultancy

The primary objective is to develop a comprehensive costing framework for hospital services by:

Standardizing and validating the naming of hospital services

Identifying all billable components (“ingredients”) of each service

Producing itemized cost breakdowns and total cost per procedure

Providing a solid basis for subsequent internal pricing and market survey exercises

Scope of Work

The selected consultant(s) (Medical Doctors) will undertake the following tasks:

Service Definition

Review and validate the naming of all hospital services

Ensure consistency with medical standards and patient understanding

Itemization of Service Components

identify all ingredients of each service (e.g., consumables, drugs, equipment usage, staff time)

Distinguish between direct and indirect cost elements

Costing Exercise

Develop detailed itemized costing for each service

Calculate total cost per procedure, surgery, or consultation

Clearly document assumptions, methodologies, and costing principles used

Reporting

Prepare a comprehensive report detailing service lists, itemized costs, methodologies, and total costs

Present findings to hospital management for validation and approval

Deliverables

The consultant(s) will submit:

A validated and standardized list of hospital services

Itemized costing sheets for each service/procedure

A final consultancy report summarizing methodology, assumptions, and total costs

A formal presentation to the Hospital Management Team

Duration

The consultancy will run for a maximum of six (6) weeks, commencing from 18th March 2026.

Required Qualifications

Medical Doctor with clinical experience in hospital settings

Strong understanding of hospital operations, procedures, and billing systems

Excellent analytical, documentation, and reporting skills

Prior experience in costing, financial analysis, or health economics is an added advantage

Reporting and Supervision

The consultant will report directly to the Head of Finance Department.

Confidentiality

All data, documentation, and findings generated during the consultancy remain the property of the hospital and must be treated with strict confidentiality.

Further Requirements

The selected consultant must submit the following documents to the CCBRT HR Department at the start of the assignment:

Certified copies of academic and professional certificates

Certified copies of additional qualifications (if applicable)

Any additional relevant information as requested by HR or the designated coordinator

How to Apply

If interested, please submit:

Updated CV

3 references

Cover letter outlining relevant experience in hospital costing or similar assignments

Proposed consultancy fee

CCBRT is an equal opportunities employer and strongly encourages people with disabilities to apply.