Job description
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT @ PAEDIATRIC AND CHILD HEALTH ASSOCIATION (PACHA)
LOCATION: Malawi
POSITION: FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
OVERVIEW
The Paediatric and Child Health Association (PACHA) is a non-profit organisation dedicated to advancing and improving children's health and welfare. Its mission is to ensure that children have access to the determinants of good health in Malawi and beyond.
PACHA's membership includes healthcare professionals and other child health and welfare advocates. The organisation has been working in Malawi since 2011.
With funding from the Else Kröner-Fresenius Foundation, PACHA, in collaboration with Witten/Herdecke University, has established the Else Kröner Centre for Global Child Health.
The Centre seeks to strengthen primary healthcare systems for children and young people, improve the quality of care, promote children's rights, and develop evidence-based strategies for sustainable health system strengthening.
PACHA invites applications from well-experienced, highly motivated and suitably qualified candidates for the position of Finance and Administrative Officer.
JOB TYPE: Not specified in the advert
Application Deadline:Tuesday, 17th November 2026
POSITION: FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The Finance and Administrative Officer will be responsible for the following:
1. Budget Preparation and Financial Reporting
Prepare quarterly and annual programme budgets in collaboration with technical personnel and the senior management team.
Provide technical guidance in the preparation of project budgets and financial reports.
Ensure that books of accounts are up to date and reports are submitted on time.
2. Auditing and Financial Reconciliation
Facilitate the auditing of books and accounts.
Prepare creditors' reconciliations and process payments.
Allocate expenditures within approved budgets.
Monitor expenditure to ensure it remains within approved budgets.
3. Financial Management and Control
Advise management on proper financial management.
Work under established financial control guidelines.
Support effective financial management and accountability.
4. Administrative and Procurement Support
Undertake assigned administrative duties.
Provide leadership to the Administrative Assistant and support staff.
Assist with the procurement of office supplies and project materials.
Ensure that all Centre certificates and registrations are up to date.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
Academic Qualifications
Applicants must possess:
A Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field.
A professional accounting qualification.
Professional Experience
A minimum of three (3) years of relevant work experience.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates should submit their applications by email to:
Email: recruitment.ekcpacha@outlook.com
Closing Date:Tuesday, 17th November 2026
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
PACHA does not charge any fees at any stage of its recruitment process. Applicants should not pay anyone to secure this opportunity.