Health Surveillance Assistant (1 Position)

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Employer: Illovo Sugar (Malawi) plc

Location: Dwangwa

Department: Estate Support

Reports to: Public Health Officer

Employment Type: Permanent

Application Deadline: 16 November 2026

About Illovo Sugar

Illovo Sugar (Malawi) plc is one of the country's leading sugar producers, employing more than 9,000 people. It is part of Illovo Sugar Africa Group, a wholly owned subsidiary of Associated British Foods plc (ABF).

The company is inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates for the position of Health Surveillance Assistant.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct routine community, workplace and household health surveillance activities.
• Identify and report communicable disease outbreaks, environmental health risks and other public health threats.
• Collect public health data on disease trends, sanitation, water safety, immunisation, maternal and child health, malaria, tuberculosis, HIV and other priority health areas.
• Conduct health education sessions for employees, dependants and surrounding communities.
• Mobilise communities to participate in health campaigns, screening, immunisation and outreach clinics.
• Support malaria control, sanitation awareness, hygiene promotion and disease prevention interventions.
• Assist with contact tracing, follow-up visits and referrals under the guidance of qualified medical personnel.
• Participate in environmental health inspections and report sanitation, water safety, waste disposal and pest-related risks.
• Comply with company policies and procedures, including SHERQ, Competition Law and Anti-Bribery and Corruption requirements.

Minimum Requirements

• MSCE or equivalent.
• Health Surveillance Assistant certificate or recognised public health training.
• At least 3 years' experience in community health, public health surveillance, outreach or health promotion.
• Knowledge of disease surveillance, health promotion, hygiene and sanitation.
• Basic data collection, reporting and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to work independently in the field and as part of a team.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit an application letter, detailed CV, copies of relevant certificates, traceable referees and National ID to:

Site People & Performance Head

Illovo Sugar (Malawi) plc

P.O. Box 46

Dwangwa

Email: DwangwaCorporateMail@illovo.co.za

Closing Date: 16 November 2026

Only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged. Illovo is an equal opportunity employer, and women are encouraged to apply.

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