Job description
ASSISTANT HEALTH DESK OFFICER
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Employer: Karonga Diocese
Location: Curia Office Complex, Mwenilondo, Karonga District, Malawi
Application Deadline: Thursday, 5 November 2026, at 5:00 PM
Application Email: hr@karongadiocese.org
Position Overview
Karonga Diocese is inviting applications from suitably qualified and experienced professionals for the position of Assistant Health Desk Officer.
The successful applicant will support the coordination and administration of health services, communication with health facilities, financial and programme management, and monitoring of health activities.
Minimum Qualifications and Experience
Applicants must have:
- A bachelor's degree in Clinical Medicine, Nursing, Health Systems or a related field, with a clinical background in clinical medicine or nursing.
- Registration with the relevant health regulatory body in Malawi.
- At least three years of experience in both clinical and public health fields.
- Knowledge of Catholic Social Teachings, which is a mandatory requirement.
- A postgraduate qualification in a related field will be an added advantage.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate communication and information management between the Health Department and health facilities.
- Support financial management, administration and compliance with health service standards.
- Identify funding opportunities and assist with preparing grant applications.
- Support health service coordination, staff recruitment and transfers.
- Assist with monitoring and evaluation, budgeting, reporting and staff training.
- Contribute to strategic planning.
- Help ensure compliance with safeguarding policies.
Required Skills and Competencies
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
- Ability to prepare activity budgets and reports.
- Good computer skills.
- Fluency in English, Tumbuka and other relevant local languages.
- Knowledge of Nkonde and Lambya will be an added advantage.
- Willingness to travel to project sites and work outside normal working hours when required.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit the following documents:
- An application letter.
- Copies of relevant academic and professional certificates.
- An updated curriculum vitae (CV).
Address applications to:
The Human Resources Officer
Karonga Diocese
P.O. Box 140
Karonga, Malawi
Email: hr@karongadiocese.org
Applicants applying by email must use “Assistant Health Desk Officer” as the email subject line and combine all application documents into one PDF file.
Deadline: Thursday, 5 November 2026, at 5:00 PM. Late applications will not be processed.
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