Vacancy: HR & Administrative Officer

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 most 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 need and inclusive education for children with both intellectual and physical disability; vocational training for orphans & vulnerable youth including those with disability; health care and ancillary services for older persons; psychosocial counselling, 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.

The Position

The person selected to be based in Lilongwe will report to the Finance Manager and will be responsible for the day to day administrative and support services – human resources, safety, procurement & Stores, building maintenance, transport and other related areas. This position offers an attractive and progressive remuneration with free medical and contributory pension scheme.

Qualifications, Knowledge, and Competencies Required

• A Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Manager, Public Administration, Business Administration, or related field
• Those with a Master’ Degree in any of the above or equivalent will have added advantage.
• At least 4 years relevant experience in a busy health care or charitable sector environment.
• Those registered with the Institute of People Management Malawi (IPMM) or Human Resources Society of Malawi may have added advantage.
• Good knowledge, understanding and application of the Malawian Labour Law and Employment Act
• Strong IT skills particularly in MS Word, Excel, power point and Outlook, with experience in using HR databases,
• Ability to work with minimum supervision
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to multitask and work independently and collaboratively to meet deadlines.

Interested individuals who meet the above criteria should send their applications together with a detailed Curriculum Vitae indicating the names and addresses of three traceable referees by email only to:

The Chief Executive Officer
Saint John of God Hospitaller Services,
P.O. Box 31067
Lilongwe 3
Email: recruitment@sjog.mw

Closing date for applications is 22nd November 2024.