This
guide compiles 200 oral interview questions and answers to prepare candidates
for the Child Care Officer II (L.G.A) position in
Tanzania. It covers child development, protection, legal
frameworks, psychosocial support, and community engagement, reflecting the
duties and responsibilities of the role. The resource equips candidates with
knowledge and confidence to excel in oral interviews and effectively address
child welfare challenges.
Prepared by:
Johnson Yesaya Mgelwa.
A lawyer stationed in Dar-es-salaam.
0628729934.
Date: September 10, 2025
Dear applicants,
This collection of questions and answers
has been carefully prepared to help all of you to understand the key areas
tested during the oral interview. The goal is to provide a useful, and
practical study guide so you can all perform confidently and fairly in the
selection process. I wish you the best of luck, and may this resource support
you in achieving success!
Warm regards,
Johnson Yesaya Mgelwa
For Personal Use by Applicants Preparing
for MDA and LGA Child Care Officer II oral interview at Public Service
Recruitment Service.
ALL
QUESTIONS ARE COMPILED TOGETHER.
1. What is the primary role of a Child Care Officer in Local Government
Authorities?
The primary role is to ensure the welfare, protection, and development of
children by planning, supervising, monitoring, and evaluating child care
services in centers and the community, while also providing psychosocial
support to children, caregivers, and families.
2. Which law in Tanzania governs matters relating to the rights and
welfare of children?
The Law of the Child Act, Cap 13 R.E. 2019, is the main legislation
governing children’s rights, protection, care, and development in Tanzania.
3. How would you prepare an early childhood care and development plan for
a center?
I would begin with a needs assessment of the children, consult
stakeholders including caregivers and parents, align the plan with the National
Guidelines on Early Childhood Development, set measurable objectives, and
include activities for health, nutrition, psychosocial support, and education,
ensuring regular monitoring and evaluation.
4. Explain the importance of psychosocial support for children.
Psychosocial support helps children develop resilience, self-esteem, and
emotional stability. It is crucial in promoting learning, reducing trauma, and
ensuring a healthy transition into adulthood.
5. What steps do you take when you receive an incomplete or non-compliant
registration application for a child care center?
I would review the application, prepare feedback highlighting the missing
requirements or errors, provide clear guidance for improvement, and allow the
applicant to resubmit once the deficiencies are corrected, ensuring compliance
with the Commissioner for Social Welfare’s standards.
6. How do you handle confidentiality when dealing with children’s
information?
I ensure that personal details of children and families are kept private,
only shared with authorized persons on a need-to-know basis, in line with
professional ethics and the Data Protection principles in Tanzania.
7. What are the major challenges facing early childhood care in Tanzania
today?
Key challenges include inadequate resources, understaffing in centers,
limited parental awareness on child rights, poverty, child neglect and abuse,
as well as limited monitoring capacity by LGAs.
8. How does poverty affect child development?
Poverty limits access to nutritious food, quality education, health care,
and safe shelter. It also increases vulnerability to child labor, neglect, and
abuse, which negatively impacts a child’s holistic development.
9. Can you explain the referral process when a case is beyond your
capacity as a Child Care Officer?
When a case exceeds my capacity, I document it clearly, prepare a
referral note, and forward it to the relevant authority such as the
Commissioner for Social Welfare, social welfare officers at higher levels, or
relevant child protection committees, while ensuring follow-up.
10. How do you prepare and maintain a register for children in your care
area?
I collect accurate personal data of each child, including names, age,
background information, health status, and services received. The register is
updated regularly, verified for accuracy, and kept in safe custody for
accountability and reporting purposes.
11. What is the role of monitoring and evaluation in child care services?
Monitoring ensures activities are implemented as planned, while
evaluation assesses effectiveness, efficiency, and impact. Together, they help
improve service quality, accountability, and resource utilization in child
care.
12. How would you identify a child in need of psychosocial support?
I would observe behavioral changes such as withdrawal, aggression,
sadness, poor performance, or signs of trauma, and engage the child in
conversation to understand underlying issues, then provide or refer them for
support.
13. What is child neglect, and how can you intervene as a Child Care
Officer?
Child neglect is the failure of parents or guardians to provide basic
needs such as food, shelter, education, or healthcare. As a Child Care Officer,
I would assess the case, counsel the family, involve community child protection
committees, and where necessary, take legal action through the Social Welfare
and court system.
14. How do you ensure child care centers comply with minimum standards?
I would conduct regular inspections, review records, interview caregivers
and children, compare practices with national standards, provide
recommendations, and report findings to relevant authorities for corrective
action.
15. Explain how you would counsel a parent who uses corporal punishment
excessively.
I would explain the negative impact of corporal punishment on child
development, emphasize alternative positive discipline methods, provide
educational resources, and encourage them to adopt supportive parenting
practices.
16. What is the importance of community participation in child care
programs?
Community participation ensures sustainability, increases awareness of
child rights, mobilizes resources, and strengthens child protection systems at
the grassroots level.
17. What measures would you take if you discovered abuse in a registered
child care center?
I would immediately secure the safety of the child, document the abuse,
notify law enforcement and social welfare authorities, suspend the responsible
caregivers if possible, and ensure legal and psychosocial support for the
victim.
18. How do you manage stress while working with vulnerable children?
I apply self-care techniques, seek supervision and peer support, balance
workload, and use professional counseling if needed. This ensures I remain
emotionally stable to provide quality services.
19. What are the ethical principles guiding your work as a Child Care
Officer?
The key principles include confidentiality, respect for human dignity,
non-discrimination, child-centered service delivery, accountability, and
integrity.
20. How would you deal with a parent who refuses to cooperate in a child
protection case?
I would engage the parent in dialogue to understand their concerns, provide education on child rights and legal obligations, and if resistance persists, escalate the matter to higher authorities or courts as mandated by the Law of the Child Act.
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