VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Company Name

Malawi-Liverpool-Wellcome Research Programme (MLW)

Position

Research Assistants – Clinical (78 Posts)

Department

Infectious Disease Epidemiology (IDE) Group – CHAMP Drug Study

Location

Mwanza, Malawi

Contract Duration

One-Year Contract (Full-Time)

Closing Date

19 June 2026

About MLW

The Malawi-Liverpool-Wellcome Research Programme (MLW) is an internationally recognized centre for research and training funded by the Wellcome Trust in collaboration with key partners including Kamuzu University of Health Sciences (KUHeS), Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM), and the University of Liverpool (UoL). MLW is dedicated to improving health outcomes through high-quality research and training in Malawi and beyond.

MLW is inviting applications from qualified and experienced individuals to fill 78 positions for Research Assistants – Clinical (Research Nurses and Medical Assistants) under the CHAMP Drug Study based in Mwanza.

Reporting To

Senior Research Nurses

Key Responsibilities

• Support community and health facility-based study activities according to study protocols.
• Conduct household mapping and community census activities.
• Screen study participants and obtain informed consent.
• Assist with participant enrolment and randomisation procedures.
• Administer study medication and maintain accurate records.
• Monitor participants for adverse events and report findings promptly.
• Conduct participant follow-up visits and support health facility surveillance.
• Collect, label, document, and transport study samples.
• Capture and manage electronic study data using tablets.
• Resolve data queries and ensure data quality.
• Support community engagement and awareness activities.
• Maintain study equipment, consumables, and field resources.
• Ensure participant confidentiality and professionalism at all times.
• Attend study trainings, meetings, and other assigned activities.
• Perform any other duties assigned by supervisors.

Qualifications and Experience

Research Nurses

• Diploma in Nursing and Midwifery Technician from a recognized institution.
• Registered with the Nurses and Midwives Council of Malawi.
• Minimum of 2 years relevant clinical experience.

Medical Assistants

• Certificate in Clinical Medicine from a recognized institution.
• Registered with the Medical Council of Malawi.
• Minimum of 2 years relevant clinical experience.

Resources Managed

• Tablets and electronic data collection devices.
• Study drugs and sample collection materials.
• Study consumables and field equipment.

Benefits

MLW offers an attractive remuneration package including:

• Competitive salary.
• Medical aid scheme.
• 24-hour insurance cover.
• Pension scheme.
• Annual gratuity benefits.
• Training, scholarship, and career development opportunities based on performance and eligibility criteria.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit the following documents:

• Cover Letter.
• Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV).
• Copies of relevant certificates.
• Three traceable referees (including at least two professional referees).

All documents should be combined into one PDF file and named:

firstname_surname_roleapplied

Email Application To:

vacancies@mlw.mw

Email Subject Line:

Research Assistants – Clinical

Important Information

Successful candidates will undergo safeguarding checks before appointment and periodically during employment as part of MLW's commitment to safeguarding research participants, patients, and communities.

Note

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.