Horticulture Training Instructor

Saint John of God Hospitaller Services Malawi is a non-profit faith-based healthcare organization established in 1994 to contribute to the development of health for all Malawians including the vulnerable, marginalized, and excluded groups. With its operations in both Lilongwe and Mzuzu, St John of God Malawi is a key provider of tertiary and community-based mental health promotion and care; early intervention services, special needs and inclusive education for children with both intellectual and physical disability; vocational training for orphans & vulnerable youth including those with a disability; health care and ancillary services for older persons; psychosocial counseling, stress, and addiction management services; rehabilitation of street children; self-help group approach for women empowerment and tertiary level training in Psychiatric Nursing, Clinical Medicine-Psychiatry & Mental Health, Psychosocial Counselling and General Nursing.

Saint John of God Hospitaller Services would like to fill the following vacant posts at its Vocational Training Centre in Mzuzu:

HORTICULTURE TRAINING INSTRUCTOR

The Post

Under the general supervision of the Institute of Vocational Training Coordinator, the Horticulture Training Instructor will be responsible for teaching Horticulture to learners, planning and developing curriculum, overseeing the operation, maintenance, and development of the greenhouse facilities, and doing related work, as required.

Responsibilities (which include, but are not limited to);

• Develop schemes of work, lesson plans, group profiles, and learning materials for teaching and learning sessions.
• Maintaining the horticultural resources, facilities, and the center’s grounds, including the safe and orderly storage of materials and the appropriate control of weeds, pests, and diseases as required.
• Ensure that all requirements and regulations relating to health and safety are adhered to at all times and that the health and safety of students are maintained while undertaking practical sessions.
• Reviewing learners’ progress, providing tutorial support, and guidance, and liaising with external organizations as appropriate.
• Maintain accurate records of work, learner attendance, progress, and assessment in line with agreed procedures and produce reports as requested by managers.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Horticulture or related qualification from an accredited university
• At least 2 years of experience (minimum) in a related position
• Superior communication skills and emotional intelligence.
• Willingness to work with mentally sick individuals with their families.
• Strict adherence to Saint John of God Child and Vulnerable Adult Protection Policy

Applications with detailed Curriculum Vitae, cover letters, and names of three traceable referees should be submitted to the following addresses:

Chief Executive Officer
St. John of God Hospitaller Services
P.O. Box 744
MZUZU

Email: recruitment@sjog.mw

Closing date: Thursday, 4th October, 2024.