Vacancies

LABORATORY TECHNICIAN

By VIM on 08/27/2017 at 8:57am (UTC)

Plem Construction Ltd is inviting applications to fill in the following vacant position:

Laboratory Technician

Qualification

10 years experience
All applications should be sent to:

The Project Manager,
Plem Construction Ltd, .
P.O. Box 2403,
Blantyre

Email: manoj@plemconstruction.com or
jimtembo@plemconstruction.com or
yanja@plemconstruction.com

All applications should reach the above address not later than 1st September, 2017

Location: Blantyre

Employment Type: Full-time

Salary: N/A

Job deadline: 1st September, 2017

Company: Plem Construction

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER

By VIM on 08/27/2017 at 8:48am (UTC)

The Beehive Centre for Social Enterprise is a not for profit organisation located in Chilomoni Blantyre. Beehive is quietly ending poverty through the creation of social enterprises. These enterprises provide adults with jobs but crucially also fund childcare & family support for the most vulnerable in the community.

HR Manager – BEEHIVE Head Office

Summary

We are looking for a skilled HR manager to oversee all aspects of Human Resources practices and processes. You will support business needs and ensure the proper implementation of company strategy and objectives.

The goal is to promote corporate values and enable business success through human resources management, including job design, recruitment, performance management, training & development, employment cycle changes, talent management, and facilities management services.

Primary responsibilities

Develop and implement HR strategies and initiatives aligned with the overall business strategyBridge management and employee relations by addressing demands, grievances or other issuesManage the recruitment and selection processSupport current and future business needs through the development, engagement, motivation and preservation of human capitalDevelop and monitor overall HR strategies, systems, tactics and procedures across the organizationNurture a positive working environmentOversee and manage a performance appraisal system that drives high performanceMaintain pay plan and benefits programAssess training needs to apply and monitor training programsReport to management and provide decision support through HR metricsEnsure legal compliance throughout human resource management

Requirements

Proven working experience as HR manager or other HR executiveExceptional organisational and communication skillsProven leadership capabilitiesPeople oriented and results drivenDemonstrable experience with human resources metricsKnowledge of HR systems and databasesIn-depth knowledge of labour law and HR best practicesAbility to maintain confidentiality and act with discretion and diplomacySelf-motivated and able to work under own autonomy and as part of a teamDegree in Human Resources or related field

Interested candidates must submit their applications giving a full Curriculum Vitae(CV), attaching copies of certificates and provide the names of three(3) traceable referees to:

The Human Resource & Administration Manager,

Beehive Limited,

P.O. Box 1668,

Blantyre

To reach not later than 15th September, 2017.

Location: Blantyre

Employment Type: Full-time

Salary: N/A

Job deadline: 15th September, 2017

Company: Beehive Centre for Social Enterprise

SENIOR REGIONAL COMMODITY LOGISTICS OFFICER (RE-ADVERTISEMENT)

By VIM on 08/27/2017 at 8:46am (UTC)

Project Background

The purpose of the Global Health Supply Chain (GHSC) — Procurement and Supply Management (PSM) project is to ensure uninterrupted supplies of health commodities in support of USG-funded public health initiatives around the world. The project provides direct procurement and supply chain management support to the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), the President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI), and Population and Reproductive Health. In supporting USG-funded global health activities, PSM will develop and manage a wide array of services for health commodity procurement and related systems strengthening technical assistance encompassing different elements of a comprehensive supply chain. At the country level, PSM supports country strategies and priorities that fall under the following three project objectives:

Global Commodity Procurement and Logistics
Systems Strengthening Technical AssistanceGlobal Collaboration to Improve Long-Term Availability of Health Commodities

Summary of Responsibilities:

The primary role of the Senior Regional Commodity Logistics Officer (RCLO) is to meet project objectives focused on improving data quality at all levels of supply chain activity in-country, building capacity of regional/district staff who supervise health facility commodity management, designing and rolling out of innovations to increase reporting rates, and increase access to information on stock status at all levels. The Senior RCLO will achieve this through provision of timely and hands-on TA to DHOs and health facilities on a need basis, in close collaboration with other project technical and other USAID implementing partners e.g. ONSE. The RCLO will also support drug accountability measures at sub-national level.

As Senior RCLO based in Blantyre, the incumbent will provide support and mentoring to other RCLOs and will play a team leadership role for the team of Regional Commodity Logistics Officer.

Specific Duties:
Technical (80f LOE):

Work with Regional/district MOH staff to bolster supply chain data visibility through identification of gaps in the performance of the supply chain and design innovative and practical solutions to close the gaps in a sustainable way
Give supportive supervision to health facilities; provide in-service training during these visits; and identify needs for supply chain management capacity building
Support the development of training curriculum that takes Into account Malawi-specific supply chain management objectives and challenges
Support capacity building of Regional/district MOH staff in data aggregation, analysis, reporting and use in decision making to ensure commodity security
Support the national drug accountability actions at sub-national level in order to ensure that accountability and visibility of commodity movement and use is improved.
Participate in and facilitate data review meetings at regional and district levels to enhance scheduled and deliberate analysis and evidence-based decision making
Investigate reported stock-outs and stock imbalances, and recommend immediate action to remedy the situation, in conjunction with DHO and the zone, when possible, and in coordination with HTSS/P.
Explore and recommend solutions for practical re-distribution of stocks within the region and across regions, including leveraging regional/ district-based NGOs and USAID implementing partners (IPs)Work closely with NGOs/IPOs, Regional MOH Quality Assurance Team Health Supervisors, Zonal Pharmacists, and DHOs to coordinate supply management interventions at regional level, especially with USAID IPs (3Cs approach),Support the appropriate use of the pre-fabricated storage units by ensuring that complete and relevant information about use, including SOPs is readily available to all health facility staff where these units are installed.
Help to coordinate, and attend, occasional meetings at Regional and district levels and in making sure country-specific supply chain/ logistics issues are on the agenda
Provide monthly reports on achievements, challenges, opportunities and possible solutions to mitigate the challenges and exploit the opportunities.
Exhibit Chemonics values and build culture of `Living our Values’ within the team.Verify that USAID regulations, Chemonics policies, and quality management best practices are enforced consistently.Carry out additional responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time in consultation with supervisor of record.

Team Leadership (20f LOE):

Work with the various RCLO to develop quarterly activity plans and budgets for interventions to be implemented in the various regions
Provide regular capacity building and mentoring for other RCLOs
Collaborate with the project M&E team to develop a plan for monitoring and tracking impact of interventions by the RCLOs for their supported regions
Collaborate with the LMIS team and other RCOs to regular review district LMIS reports, identify issues and develop action plans to address identified issues
Work with other RCLOs to prepare a consolidated monthly activity report

Qualifications & Attributes

Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy. Master’s degree in Pharmacy, Public health, Supply Chain Management or related fields an added advantage
At least Seven years’ professional experience in supply chain management of medicines and health products in public health programs required.
At least five years’ experience working in the Malawi public health sector supply chain at the district level or higher
Previous capacity building/facilitator experience for district and facility level supply chain staff highly desirable.
Ability to nurture and sustain productive relationships with Senior MOH officials at various levels and to leverage resources from other implementing partners to address identified challenges
Strong leadership and motivational ability.
Demonstrated team management ability International project management experience an advantageThorough knowledge of USAID funding and its contractual and reporting requirements required; experience working on USAID-funded health programs strongly preferred.Strong written and oral communication skills.
Excellent problem solving and decision making skills.Proficiency in English (written and spoken) and local languagesAttention to detail and computer literacyWillingness to relocate to Lilongwe and to travel regularly within the Central Region

Location of Assignment

The location of assignment is a MOH Regional office in Lilongwe.

Supervision

The Senior Regional Commodity Logistics Officer will report directly to the Health Systems Strengthening Director or his/her designee.

Note: Those who have applied for this post before need not apply again

Application Instructions:

Please send electronic submissions to:

Email: psmmalawirecruit@gmail.com

by September, 02nd, 2017. Include your CV, a cover letter explaining your interest, and contact information for at least three professional references.

For more information about Chemonics International Inc., visit www.chemonics.com.

Location: Lilongwe

Employment Type: Full-time

Salary: N/A

Job deadline: 2nd September, 2017

Company: Chemonics International Inc.

ELECTRICAL ENGINEER

By VIM on 08/27/2017 at 8:44am (UTC)

Paladin (Africa) Limited invites applications from suitably qualified male or female Malawian nationals for the post of Electrical Engineer tenable at the Kayelekera Mine in Karonga District. This position will report to the Engineering Manager.

Role Purpose

The purpose of this role is to provide technical, commercial and strategic management for the Electrical/Engineering Department and to ensure alignment of initiatives and activities.

Specifically the Electrical Engineer will:

Provide the leadership necessary to ensure that employees and contractors adhere to safety and environmental standards that exceed worldwide industry standards and any applicable legislation.
Develop and promote a Safe and Healthy Work Environment.
Manage the activities of the Electrical /Engineering Department, to assure cost effectiveness and that Key Performance Indicators are achieved in an effective and timely manner.
Monitor all repairs and preventative maintenance to instrumentation and process control systems of the plant.
Supervising the planning process and troubleshooting of electrical maintenance.
Ensure the mines electrical and instrumentation equipment is maintained to the highest standards through performing daily inspections and planned maintenance.
Create a working environment, which ensures that employees gain new skills and achieve their full potential by developing and implementing effective training and mentoring programs.
Continually review every aspect of the Electrical/Engineering Department to ensure that opportunities to add value and increase shareholder wealth are identified and implemented.
Implement employee performance management processes to ensure optimum employee performance and identify and remedy substandard performance and behavior.
Maintain and troubleshoot the process control system of the plant, including PLC’s, SCADA and process control network.
Assist management to continually review and monitor the electrical maintenance procedures in an effort to add value and enhance operations.
Carry out other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

Qualifications / Experience:

Tertiary Engineering qualifications are essential. Those with a Degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering will have an added advantage.
Minimum of 5 years electrical experience in a processing plant, with at least 3 years in a supervising role.
Previous practical work experience in instrumentation maintenance, fault finding and PLC programming experience in industrialized plants is beneficial.High voltage experience (MERA Electrical Installers License).

Benefits

The position will attract a competitive salary package, which will include benefits.

Please submit your application including a comprehensive CV by e-mail on:

Email: pal.jobs@paladinafrica.com

or by post to:

The HR Manager,

Paladin (Africa) Limited,

Kayelekera Mine

P.O Box 47,

Karonga.

Please forward applications before closing date: Wednesday, 6th September, 2017.
Short listed candidates may be subjected to any of the following: security clearance, competency assessment, physical capability assessment and reference checking.

If you are not contacted by Paladin within (30) days after the closing date, you should consider your application unsuccessful.

Location: Karonga

Employment Type: Full-time

Salary: N/A

Job deadline: 6th September, 2017

Company: Paladin (Africa) Limited

AGRICULTURAL EXPERT

By VIM on 08/27/2017 at 8:42am (UTC)

BACKGROUND

The Episcopal Conference of Malawi (ECM) is an assembly of Catholic Bishops in Malawi comprising eight Dioceses namely Chikwawa, Blantyre, Dedza, Karonga, Lilongwe, Mangochi, Mzuzu and Zomba. ECM has a Secretariat in Lilongwe which coordinates and facilitates programs designed to fulfil the mission of the Catholic Church in Malawi which is: “To bring about the kingdom of God in Malawi by teaching and promoting unity, development, justice and peace, health, education, pastoral and communication”. The vision is: “A Holy Spirit-filled family of God committed to Holistic Evangelisation and development for all’. The mission is: “To bring about the kingdom of God in Malawi by teaching and promoting unity, development, justice, peace and solidarity”.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates of Malawi origin to fill the position of tenable at the Episcopal Conference of Malawi, Catholic Secretariat in Lilongwe under the Pontifical Mission Societies (PMS).

KEY FUNCTIONS

Basic Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in any relevant field with 5 years’ experience. Those with Masters’ Degree will have an added advantage;Proven track record in both agricultural field and experience and educational background;Well respected and known for farming expertise within his or her designated country;Well versed and committed to implementation of best practices in sustainable agriculture and Laudato Si with experience in environmental sustainability;Familiar with managing an operational agriculture project and farm;Clear track record in developing and teaching agriculture project and farm managers and workers;Broad knowledge encompassing both crop and animal producing farms;Skilled in implementing farming enhancements including, water and soil management, latest farming technologies;Expert reviewer: efficient and organized in maintaining on-site monitoring, farm assessments and business development reporting of working farms;Able to work and coordinate with National PMS Director in managing the Agriculture Initiative by providing critical analysis and timely data inputs necessary for project success.

Agricultural Expert Job Description

The Agricultural expert will cover tasks associated with the complete life cycle of projects — from initial assessment for:

Inclusion in the investment program;Admittance to education program;Consulting on business plan preparation;Plan review;Pre-funding assessment; and
Post funding monitoring and advisory services.

Outline

Reviewing draft proposals, advise as appropriate and submit to the coordinating team
Providing the proposers with guidelines on how to write up their business plans;Conducting field visits to assess the technical feasibility of the projects, in terms of choice of crops/livestock, environmental sustainability, Implementation approach and schedule, project financial requirements, etc.;Advising and reviewing corrected versions of the proposals/business plans and submitting to the coordinating team;Analysing the training needs survey forms to determine the kind of courses appropriate for the training of project managers;Submitting a report of the feasibility assessment providing clearance for financing of the projects and/or acceptance into an education program;Assisting the leaders of projects earmarked for financing in developing work plans, making key purchases of livestock, equipment;Assessing Project Progress at agreed intervals
Reviewing reports from project (compare actual performance vs business plans projections);Reviewing metrics in finance, social impact;Making subsequent field visits to provide technical guidance and consultations especially where project activities are being modified or new strategic directions are being taken, Assess ongoing viability of project and recommend changes.
Provide a technical evaluation report at agreed intervals to enhance quality of monitoring program and educational programs.

Once projects are fully underway in each location, the Agricultural Expert would be monitoring projects in different phases:
Initial Stage: IPS only, missing business plans, no site visit
Emerging stage: Projects which may lack updated business plan, out of date IPS, require site visit or follow up visit
Close to Funding Stage: missing key data or other viability metrics completion of key figures in business plans, requires final assessment.
Funded Projects: Help in early execution, purchasing decisions, follow up to assess progress, note variances from plan positive and negative
Projects that require additional work: Help identify problems Consult on plans to get back on course The Agriculture expert will have on going role of the consultant will be to monitor how well the curriculum, teaching and coursework is preparing students for successful projects

Remuneration

The successful candidate will be offered competitive remuneration on renewable contract

Mode of Application

All application letters must include current contact details, Curriculum Vitae (CV), copies of relevant certificates and names of three traceable referees one of whom should be the current or previous employer.

All applications should be sent to:

The Secretary General,

Catholic Secretariat,

P.O. Box 30384,

Capital City, Lilongwe 3.

Or

Email: ecm@ecmmw.org

Applications to reach him not later than 31st August, 2017

Location: Lilongwe

Employment Type: Full-time

Salary: N/A

Job deadline: 31st August, 2017

Company: Episcopal Conference of Malawi (ECM)

PROJECT OFFICER

By VIM on 08/27/2017 at 8:40am (UTC)

Mineral and Appropriate Technology Applicable in Malawi (MATAMA) is a Local Non-Governmental Organization registered as a trust in 1997 and exists to improve quality of life for rural and pert-urban communities by encouraging integrated water resources management, health and hygiene, use of appropriate technology, and respect for human right at household and community level.

MATAMA through its partnership with Water Aid and funding from Thames Water is implementing a WASH project in Kasungu Municipality; MATAMA is therefore seeking to engage the services of well qualified and experienced candidate to fill the following position:

Project Officer

Position Purpose
The Program Officer shall be responsible to and report to the Project Manager. The duties shall include the following:

Coordinate the formulation of monthly activity work plans and budgets at project level
Contribute towards development of annual budgets
Support project in all technical matters of the project
Provide technical leadership and assistance to partners in all areas and promote project learning through documentation of lessons learned.
Assist in conducting operational research, qualitative studies.
Represent MATAMA at meetings or task forces as delegated by the Director or Project Manager.
Conduct field visits and monitor community based activities as necessary to ensure adequate implementation.
Ensure appropriate communication and timely responses between project partners and programme staff.
Provide appropriate support to partners to ensure monitoring and evaluation information is incorporated in quarterly reports.

Qualifications, Knowledge and skills

Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health and any other relevant disciplines including progressive three years’ experience in the same field
Experience in participatory and community based approaches.
Possess good analytic skills and proficient in writing technical reports.
Demonstrated competence in planning and organization to achieve project milestones and timelines
Good finance management and administrative skills
Good communication, presentation and interpersonal skills
Strong computer skills with capability to use all basic packages
Experience working with partners and building their capacity

Interested candidates should submit their applications electronically through email:

Email: matama.matama79@gmail.com

not later than 31st August 2017

Location: Kasungu

Employment Type: Full-time

Salary: N/A

Job deadline: 31st August, 2017

Company: Mineral and Appropriate Technology Applicable in Malawi (MATAMA)

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