Vacancies

INSTALLATION AND ASSEMBLY ASSISTANT

By Vacancies In Malawi (VIM) on 04/17/2017 at 4:09am (UTC)

Purpose and Statement of Work

The purpose of this scope of work is to provide monitoring support for the installation and assembly of approximately 113 prefabricated storage units at public health facilities throughout Malawi over the course of approximately six months. Specific tasks for this short-term position shall include the following.

Create individual work plan, to be approved by the Prefabricated Storage Project Manager. This will be reviewed and updated weekly to ensure harmonization with the GHSC-PSM project in Malawi annual work plan as well as its Prefabricated Storage Implementation Plan.
Meet with appropriate MOH officials and District Health Officers (or their designated representatives) to travel to sites where prefabricated units will be or have previously been assembled to monitor site preparation and assembly performance.
Perform site inspection per the approved Inspection Checklist to ensure specifications have been met and confirm whether the site is eligible to receive the required Handover Certificate confirming MOH custody of the prefabricated storage units.
Meet with MOH officials at sites to discuss prefabricated unit assembly performance and results to date.
As requested by the Prefabricated Storage Project Manager (or his designee), perform ad-hoc travel to prefabricated unit installation sites, accompanied by appropriate MOH officials, to address any complications in the prefabricated unit installation process at such sites.
Provide documented instances to the Prefabricated Storage Project Manager of any observed deviations from the GSHC-PSM Malawi Prefabricated Storage Implementation Plan. This may also include project successes and anticipated progress.
Report by mobile phone to the USAID/Malawi Activity Manager (or his designee) as urgent issues arise concerning the installation of prefabricated storage units.
As requested by the Prefabricated Storage Project Manager, participate in meetings with the prefabricated storage project team and stakeholders to discuss strategies, progress of prefabricated storage unit installation and assembly, and any roadblocks that may result in delayed project completion.
Deliver completed Inspection Checklists, copies of Inspection Certifications, Handover Certificates, and any written comments related to the above responsibilities, to the Prefabricated Storage Project Manager or his designee.

Qualifications

BS degree in pharmacy, engineering, or public health from an accredited university required.
Five years or more of combined experience providing designing, building, and/or engineering support for complex activities.
Experience focused on warehousing/storage, with specific experience with prefabricated storage projects, inclusive of site storage assessment, installation, and assembly, preferred.
Experience facilitating engineering and infrastructure projects preferred, including experience monitoring quality and safety.
Experience completing site inspections and certifications.
Experience in Southern Africa in a comparable capacity an advantage.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Ability to speak, read, and write professional-level English is required.
Must be able to travel to Malawi as this position will be based at sites throughout the country for an expected period of six months.

Expected Deliverables

Individual monthly work plan, to be updated weekly.
Completed prefabricated unit Inspection Checklists at prefabricated unit installation sites, and provide copies of Inspection Certifications.
Brief narrative reports discussing issues observed during inspection visits.
Meeting notes from meetings with MOH and other stakeholders.
Completed trip report in accordance with Section F.5.2(6)(b) of the GHSC-PSM ‘DIG Prime Contract. The team may consolidate trip reports should that be appropriate.
The assignment is expected to start on 01st June, 2017 and the anticipated level of effort for this assignment is up to 130 days.

Application Instructions

Please submit cover letters-and CVs to:

Email: psmmalawirecruit@gmail.com

by 17:00 on May 05, 2017

Location: Lilongwe

Employment type: Full time

Company: Chemonics

ADVOCACY OFFICER

By Vacancies In Malawi (VIM) on 04/17/2017 at 4:01am (UTC)

Background

Theatre for a Change Malawi (TfaC) was established in 2007 as a Malawian NGO. TfaC’s purpose is the empowerment of women and girls, particularly in their sexual and reproductive health. We work across Malawi, with pre-service and qualified teachers, women in sex work (WISW), primary school students and Girls being Sexually Exploited (GbSE).

TfaC’s mission is to use uniquely active and participatory tools that promote sexual and reproductive health and gender rights.

TfaC’s vision is to see vulnerable and marginalized groups of women and girls empowered with knowledge, awareness and skills to positively transform their lives, and the lives of others at local, national and international levels. TfaC also understands the need for advocacy for this to be achieved.

An exciting opportunity, awaits the right candidate to fill the position of Advocacy Officer who will coordinate Theatre for a Change advocacy efforts, engage partners in line with advocacy objectives and to positively influence policy and decision makers.

The candidate for this role must have strong advocacy and commucations skills, with experience working with vulnerable groups such as women and girls. This is a full time role which will be based in our Lilongwe office.

The Advocacy Officer will have two key job aims:

To coordinate and communicate Theatre for a Change’s advocacy strategy.
To engage partners and positively influence decision makers in line with Theatre for a Change’s advocacy objectives.
For the full job description and person specification please see: Advocacy Officer Job Description and Person Specification

Closing date: 27th April 2017, 5pm GMT.

If you are interested and meet all the minimum requirements as per the job description, please submit your application by email with a detailed CV and covering letter referring to the job description and two traceable referees to the following address before the end of the day on 27th April, 2017.

Email: applications.malawi@tfacafrica.com

Please give the reference Advocacy Officer in the subject line of your email. Only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.

NB: TfaC is an equal opportunities employer. TfaC has a Child Safeguarding Policy which all employees must agree to in advance of any employment. Only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.

Location: Lilongwe

Employment Type: Full time

Salary: N/A

Job deadline: 2017-04-27

Company: Theatre for a Change Malawi (TfaC)

FIELD TECHNICAL AND TRAINING OFFICER

By Vacancies In Malawi (VIM) on 04/17/2017 at 3:56am (UTC)

CIP, therefore, would like to recruit a Field Technical and Training Officer for the project. The successful candidate for this position will be based at CIP-Bvumbwe, and will report to the Project Manager. She/ He is supposed to implement the OFSP trainings and field-related activities and coordinate with UP field officers and extension staff to facilitate OFSP knowledge to farmers and field practitioners.

The principal tasks and responsibilities comprise the following:

Conduct trainings of lead farmers and government extension partners on agronomy, seed systems, vine multiplication and conservation
Development of activity work plans and budgets;
Promotion of Orange Fleshed Sweetpotato (OFSP) for food and nutritional benefits in collaboration with Government extension staff members and other partners
Identify and strengthen producers of Orange Fleshed Sweet potato (OFSP) planting material with technical support and monitor availability of planting material of six varieties
Ensure timely delivery of planting material to farmers implementing OFSP root production
Implement on-farm demonstration plots of OFSP varieties in the districts
Ensure proper data collection on establishment, pests and diseases, soils, rainfall and harvest yield data from all on-farm variety demonstration plots
Assist value chain and marketing specialists from CIP and partners with data collection on prices and availability of roots and vines on the markets over time
Provide technical support in testing small-scale processing and root storage technologies
Support in collection of signed hardcopies of all beneficiaries targeted by United Purpose and assist in data entry of beneficiaries in the database.
Draft technical report for review and finalization by the project manager
Any other duties assigned by the Project Manager.

Selection Criteria

BSc. in Agronomy, Crop science, Seed science or equivalent qualification
Minimum of 3 years of experience working with public and/or private organizations in seed systems or agronomy;
Knowledge of tissue culture, pre-basic, basic, certified and quality declared seed production and seed inspection procedures.
Experience in communicating with both senior and field staff of government, NGO and private sector organizations providing agricultural services
Have demonstrated success in working with multi-disciplinary teams and partnerships
Experience in field layout of crop experiments and collecting and recording high quality agronomic data from field experiments.
Skills/experience in training farmer groups on crop management practices
Advanced written and oral communication skills in English and Chichewa.
Ability to write technical reports
Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
Willingness to spend considerable time working under field conditions
Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
Applications Applicants should apply by email, sending a letter of interest, a full C.V., and the names and contact information of three referees knowledgeable about the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience to:

Email: k.mande@cgiar.org

copy to: masikinilonjezo@gmail.com; w.kumwenda@cgiar.org

The reference name of the position should be clearly marked in the subject line of the email message. Screening of applications will begin immediately after the advert and will continue until the post is filled. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

To learn more about CIP by accessing our web site at http://www.cipotato.org
CIP is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified women are particularly encouraged to apply

Location: Thyolo

Employment Type: Full time

Salary: N/A

Job deadline: 2017-04-28

Company: International Potato Center (CIP)

NURSE MENTOR (MULTIPLE POSITIONS)

By Vacancies In Malawi (VIM) on 04/17/2017 at 3:54am (UTC)

Summary of the position

Reporting to the Team Lead, The Nurse Mentor will provide direct care related to PMTCT services as well as building capacity of MOH staff at the facility to meet the 90-90-90 treatment targets for HIV testing, treatment and viral load suppression.

Duties and Responsibilities

a. Ensure parents in the general population have access to preventive services

Promotion of HIV testing for all women and their spouses attending reproductive services
Promotion of information sharing, life skills and youth friendly services for young people
Promotion of condom use for women and their spouses attending reproductive services
Promotion of STI screening and management for women and their families attending reproductive services
Promotion of safer sex and risk reduction counselling for women and their families attending reproductive services
Promotion of VMMC in all EQUIP supported facilities
Promotion of provider initiated family planning (PIFP) to
b. HIV+ Women and ensure that women are offered a range of F/P methods (including long term ones) with sufficient information for them to make an informed choice.

Encourage dual protection
Ensure 90f HIV+ mothers and their families are tested
Promotion of PITC for all pregnant women and their spouses attending ANC and maternity services through; Information, education and communication Social mobilization Advocacy
Promotion of HIV testing for exposed infants from 6 weeks of age
c. Ensure 90f HIV+ mothers and their families receive quality HIV care

Promotion of test and treat for HIV+ pregnant and lactating women and their families
Promotion of NVP for exposed babies
Promotion of safe obstetric practices during labour and delivery
Promotion of safe infant feeding and safe breast feeding practices
Promotion of CPT and immunization of exposed children from 6 weeks of age
Ensure HIV+ mothers are linked to other services such as FP, cervical cancer screening, nutrition and community support
d. Ensure 90f HIV+ Mothers are retained in care and have suppressed viral loads

Ensure HIV+ mothers on ART receive viral load testing according to national guidelines.
Ensure HIV+ mothers and exposed who missed appointment are followed and brought back to care.
e. Mentorship, Planning and Management

Work side by side with mentees to ensure they have the knowledge, skill and motivation to provide high quality PMTCT services.
Work with facility staff to ensure that FP services are available at the HCC clinic and fully utilized especially by HIV + women.
Assist health facility staff to achieve full integration of HIV and ANC services
Ensure a practical system is in place to track HIV positive mother and their exposed infant during mother-infant pair clinic.
Ensure availability and utilization of recent PMTCT guidelines and SOPs
Work directly with facility staff to design and implement quality improvement projects.
Qualifications Required

Certified Nurse
Minimum of 3 years HIV/AIDS prevention, care and support experience
Diploma in Nursing
Demonstrated leadership skills
Applications Process

Eligible candidates meeting the required Qualifications and experience should send applications with detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV), relevant copy of Certificates, three traceable referees, include the Job title in the subject and should be sent by either hand or post

HR Coordinator Partners in Hope – EQUIP Project

P.O. Box 302

Lilongwe

Att: AGGIE SHABA

The deadline for applications is 4:30 pm Friday, 28th April, 2017, Only shortlisted applicants will be acknowledged,

Location: National

Employment Type: Full time

Salary: N/A

Job deadline: 2017-04-28

Company: Partners in Hope (PIH) EQUIP

POSITION: TASK MANAGER — GRADE 1 (1 Post).

By Vacancies In Malawi (VIM) on 04/15/2017 at 9:21pm (UTC)

The Task Manager will report directly to the PMU Team Leader.

Qualifications and Experience

A Masters Degree in Development or any Social Science related field. At least 10 years’ experience in programme development and management of donor funded projects.
Demonstrable experience in participatory project planning, appraisal of detailed activity proposals and management of complex projects.
Knowledge and practical experience in budgeting of project activities.
Team player and facilitator with ability to maintain cooperative working relations with implementing partners and varied stakeholders.
Should have excellent inter-personal, and communication skills.
Excellent computer skills, especially word processing and spread sheets.
Ability to work under challenging conditions and manage multiple tasks.
Knowledge and practical experience in European Development Fund (EDF) procedures would be an added advantage.
Main duties and Responsibilities

In conjunction with the PMU Team Leader, support Beneficiary Institutions to prepare detailed annual programme estimates that are consistent with the overall project Financing Agreement.
Appraise individual activity proposals submitted for funding by Beneficiary Institutions and advise institutions on the improvement of such proposals as required.
Coordinate, supervise and ensure the timely implementation of the activities of the project and ensure timely delivery of all project results.
Provide overall secretariat services to the bi-monthly Project Steering Committee meetings, including minute taking and timely dissemination of minutes.
Monitor and follow up the beneficiaries’ implementation of their activities to ensure adherence to their schedules.
Provide training to activity coordinators in the institutions on issues related to the programme.
Organize specific technical and thematic meetings as required.
Produce quarterly and annual reports on activities.
Prepare project visibility activities.
Represent the PMU in meetings/consultations with Bls and other stakeholders in relation to Programme Estimate activity implementation.
Support the PMU Team Leader with the technical coordination and implementation of Short Term Expert (STE) Missions;
Perform any other duties as assigned by Management.

REMUNERATION

The Chilungamo Programme (Justice and Accountability) will offer competitive packages commensurate with the qualifications and experience, inline with the EU approved salary scale for EU funded programmes.

CONTRACT PERIOD

The successful candidate(s) will be offered an initial contract whose duration will be linked to Chilungamo Start-Up Programme Estimate subject to renewal upon satisfactory performance and endorsement of multi- annual Programme Estimate for the Chilungammo Programme.

LOCATION

All the above positions are located in the Project Management Unit (PMU) at the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Capital Hill, Lilongwe.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Applicants should submit their applications to the address below together with detailed curriculum vitae, proof of qualifications and contact details of three traceable referees. The deadline for receiving applications is Monday, 24th April, 2017 at 16:30 p.m. Any applications received after this date and time will not be considered. Only short listed applicants will be acknowledged. Applications with reference number (FED/2017/384 -814) should be sent to:
Imprest Administrator, Room No. 56, Chilungamo Programme Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Private Bag 333, Capital Hill Lilongwe 3

Attention. Mr. Chipiliro Thombozi

Applications with reference number (FED/2017/384 -814.) may also be submitted via e-mail to the following address: chilungamoprogramme@justice.gov.mw.

E-mailed applications must be accompanied by scanned copies of relevant qualifications and supporting documentation.
Note: Women are encouraged to apply as the Chilungamo Programme (Justice and Accountability) is an equal opportunity employer.

Location: Lilongwe

Employment Type: To be determined

Salary: N/A

Deadline: 2017-04-24

Company: Ministry of justice and constitutional affairs

RECEPTIONIST

By Vacancies In Malawi (VIM) on 04/15/2017 at 9:18pm (UTC)

Receptionist-Mpale Cultural Village, Malawi Catering Services Limited

Malawi Catering Services Limited wishes to invite applications from suitably qualified and experienced individuals to fill various vacant positions which have arisen at its Mpale Cultural Village in Mangochi. One vacancy is as follows:

Receptionist

Front Office Certificate from a recognized Institution with a proven track record of Front Office systems.
Should be able to ensure that all guests receive a warm welcome.
Only applicants with professional qualifications from recognized training institutions will be shortlisted
Interested persons who meet the required qualifications and/ or experience should submit their application letters not later than 21st April, 2017 together with their detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) which should include two traceable referees to mcsl@mcslmw.com, or by hand to the Manager at Mpale Cultural Village or thought Post to:
The General Manager, Malawi Catering Services Limited, P.O. Box 30236, LILONGWE 3

Location: Mangochi

Employment Type: To be Determined

Salary: N/A

Job deadline: 2017-04-21

Company: Malawi Catering Services Limited

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