St. John College of Health Science (SAJCO) is a private health training college located in Mbeya City, Tanzania. It was founded in the 2000s, beginning with a one-year nursing attendant program. Around 2013, the college expanded to include nursing and midwifery courses, and in 2015, it gained full registration under the National Council for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (NACTVET).

Registration & Accreditation

The college is fully accredited by NACTVET with registration number REG/HAS/126. Its status as “fully accredited” means it has met the national standards required for health training institutions in Tanzania.

Location & Contact Details

Physical address: Old Airport – Hali ya Hewwa Street, Mbeya, Tanzania

Postal Address: P. O. Box 1526, Mbeya

Email: info@sajco.ac.tz

Phone: 0754014410 / 0779370098

Programs / Departments

St. John College of Health Science offers several diploma programs across NTA levels 4 to 6. These include:

Clinical Medicine

Nursing & Midwifery

Health Information Sciences

Pharmaceutical Sciences

Social Work

Short Courses (specifics vary by year)

Admission / Entry Requirements

Admission requirements depend on the program but generally align with national entry qualifications for NTA level 4–6 programs. The college also provides in-service programs, particularly in nursing and midwifery, for those already working in the field.

Facilities & Environment

The college highlights its investment in both theoretical and practical learning facilities. These include:

Clinical and compounding laboratories

Classrooms and lecture halls

Computer labs

Library facilities

The campus promotes a supportive and friendly learning environment for students.

Strengths & Considerations

Strengths:

Wide range of health-related diploma programs.

Full national accreditation.

Equipped with facilities for both classroom and practical training.

Central location in Mbeya City, offering access to health centers and hospitals.

Considerations:

Fee structures and short-course details are not always publicly available.

Information on graduate employment outcomes is limited.

Applicants may need to contact the college directly for updated admission dates and fees.