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:

TAILORING INSTRUCTOR

The Post

Under the general supervision of the Institute of Vocational Training Coordinator, the Tailoring Instructor will be responsible for the implementation of the Tailoring and Textile program at the Institute of Vocational Training Department

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

• Provide training to clients in line with the goals of Saint John of God Institute of Vocational Training and the values of Saint John of God Hospitaller Services
• Develop, design, and revise (based on need) the tailoring curricula and training program in consultation with the coordinator, fellow Instructors, and other relevant officers and agencies.
• Assess the needs of clients entering the Tailoring program in consultation with the coordinator, and other Team Members
• Evaluate the performance of individual clients in relation to the planned program

Requirements

• TEVET Level 3 Certificate in Tailoring, Fashion and Designing or Level 3 City & Guilds Diploma in Design and Craft-Fashion (Fashion Wear/Tailoring)
• 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.