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Position: Assistant Health Desk Officer Location: Curia Office Complex, Mwenilondo, Karonga District

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: hr@karongadiocese.org.

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.