Assistant Health Desk Officer

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Clinical Medicine, Nursing, Health Systems or a related field, with a clinical background in clinical medicine or nursing.

• Registration with the relevant health regulatory body in Malawi.

• At least three years of experience in both clinical and public health fields.

• A postgraduate qualification in a related field will be an added advantage.

• Knowledge of Catholic Social Teachings is a MUST.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinating communication and information management between the Health Department and health facilities.

• Supporting financial management, administration and compliance with health service standards.

• Identifying funding opportunities and preparing grant applications.

• Supporting health service coordination, staff recruitment and transfers.

• Assisting with monitoring and evaluation, budgeting, reporting and staff training.

• Contributing to strategic planning and ensuring compliance with safeguarding policies.

Required Skills

• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.

• Ability to prepare activity budgets and reports.

• Good computer skills.

• Fluency in English, Tumbuka and other relevant local languages. Knowledge of Nkonde and Lambya is an added advantage.

• Willingness to travel to project sites and work outside normal hours when required.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit the following documents:

• An application letter.

• Copies of relevant academic and professional certificates.

• An updated CV.

Applications should be addressed to:

The Human Resources Officer Karonga Diocese P.O. Box 140 Karonga, Malawi.

Email: [email protected]

Applicants applying by email must use “Assistant Health Desk Officer” as the subject line and combine all application documents into a single PDF file.

Application Deadline

Thursday, 5 November 2026, at 5:00 PM.

Late applications will not be processed.