Tanzania, Dar es Salaam 
Dr. Shaban Juma is a Clinical and Radiation Oncologist whose work spans clinical practice, cancer research, and public health advocacy. He currently serves as Clinical Oncology Specialist at Muhimbili National Hospital (MNH), Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, and as Assistant Secretary General of the Tanzania Oncology Society (TOS). He is also the Founder and Executive Director of Cancer Fight Tanzania, a non-governmental organization dedicated to cancer patient support, research, and awareness. His work focuses on cancer prevention, early detection, community outreach, and capacity building, and he was featured in the 100 List of Tanzania Changemakers for 2024 by Serengeti Byte.
Current Position
- Clinical Oncology Specialist — Muhimbili National Hospital (MNH), Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (November 2025 – Present)
- Assistant Secretary General — Tanzania Oncology Society (TOS) (December 2025 – Present)
- Founder and Executive Director — Cancer Fight Tanzania (February 2023 – Present)
Education
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) — Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (October 2012 – September 2017)
- Master of Medicine in Clinical Oncology, Health and Wellness — Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (October 2022 – September 2025)
- Ilboru Secondary School (February 2010 – April 2012)
Professional Experience
- Registered Medical Officer — Aga Khan Hospital Service, Tanzania (October 2019 – October 2020)
- Medical Doctor — Muhimbili National Hospital (December 2019 – October 2022)
- Resident Doctor — Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (November 2022 – September 2025)
- Research Scholar — MUHAS-ORCI-UCSF (November 2023 – September 2025)
- Host Doctor — BongoFM, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (October 2024 – June 2025); hosted weekly sessions with cancer survivors and their families to raise
- awareness about cancer screening, early detection, treatment, and patient support, with live audience Q&A and survivor testimonials
- Clinical Oncology Specialist — Muhimbili National Hospital (MNH), Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (November 2025 – Present)
- Assistant Secretary General — Tanzania Oncology Society (TOS) (December 2025 – Present)
- Founder and Executive Director — Cancer Fight Tanzania (February 2023 – Present); leads initiatives in patient support, cancer research, and public
- awareness campaigns through hospital-based programs, community outreach, school-based education, and media platforms (TV, radio, social media)
Areas of Specialization
- Clinical oncology
- Radiation oncology
- Cancer prevention and early detection
- Health promotion
- Health education
- Public health
- Cancer advocacy and community outreach
- Mentorship and capacity building in cancer care
Memberships / Honors / Awards
- Member, Tanzania Oncology Society (TOS) — Assistant Secretary General
- Featured in the 100 List of Tanzania Changemakers for 2024 by Serengeti Byte