Polyclinic Registration Requirements In Tanzania
A polyclinic (where poly means “many”; not to be confused with the homonym policlinic, where poli means “city” and which is sometimes used for a hospital’s outpatient department) is a clinic or health care facility that provides both general and specialist examinations and treatments for a wide variety of diseases and injuries to outpatients and is usually independent of a hospital
Polyclinic Registration Requirements In Tanzania
Apply In-Person:
- Application for registering a Medical clinic in Tanzania is available in Tanzania Medicines and Medical Devices Authority.
- Applicant must provide all the information that is requested in the application form.
- Applicant should make sure to carry both photocopies and originals of all the necessary documents for completing this procedure.
- Documents that are needed for completing this procedure are mentioned under the “Required Documents” section of this page.
- Applicant should attach all needed documents (photocopies and originals if necessary) along with the application form before submitting it in the office.
- Fee for this procedure has to be paid as per the authority’s request.
- If all these steps were followed properly by the applicant, the approval will be provided within 1 week.
- If there is no information regarding the availability of the approval either through SMS, E-mail or a phone call, then the applicant can visit the office to know status of their application after 1 week.
Required Documents
- ID Proof – National ID/Passport/Driving License
- Ownership of the premises or lease agreement
- Clinical degree certificate or practitioner license
- TIN Certificate
Office Locations & Contacts
Tanzania Medicines and Medical Devices Authority,
Nelson Mandela Rd, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Contact No: +255 222 450 512
How do I register a private hospital in Tanzania?
Health Facility Registry (HFR) is a system for registration of both Public and Private Health Facilities in Tanzania Mainland. The system is integrated with the Government Electronic Payment Gateway (GEPG) to facilitate Payments for Registration, permits/licenses, Annual Fee and any other payment.
How do I get medical license in Tanzania?
A practicing license is given to a Medical, Dental or Allied Health Practitioner who has:
- Certificate of Registration; which can be:- Full Registration. Enlisted Registration. Valid Limited Registration for Foreigner of one year.
- Professional Stamp.
- Application fees. Local Practitioner – THS. 150,0000. Foreigner – USD 300.