VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Clinical Officer (2 Positions)

Project: Infectious Disease Epidemiology (IDE) Group – CHAMP Drug Study

Organization

Malawi-Liverpool-Wellcome Research Programme (MLW)

Location

Mwanza, Malawi

Contract Duration

One-year fixed-term contract

Reporting To

Project Site Lead

About MLW

The Malawi-Liverpool-Wellcome Research Programme (MLW) is an internationally recognized research and training institution funded by the Wellcome Trust in collaboration with the Kamuzu University of Health Sciences (KUHeS), Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM), and the University of Liverpool (UoL). MLW is committed to advancing health research and training to improve the well-being of people in Malawi and beyond.

MLW is seeking qualified and experienced Clinical Officers to join the Infectious Disease Epidemiology (IDE) Group under the CHAMP Drug Study. Successful candidates will work full-time under the supervision of the Project Site Lead.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct daily surveillance in Under-5 Outpatient Departments and Paediatric Wards to identify enrolled CHAMP Drug Trial participants seeking care.
• Perform clinical assessments and manage study participants presenting with uncomplicated malaria, severe malaria, serious adverse events (SAEs), and other illnesses according to Ministry of Health and study guidelines.
• Monitor hospitalized participants and document clinical progress, treatments, outcomes, and discharge details.
• Record all episodes of uncomplicated malaria and participant hospitalizations during the study period.
• Identify, document, and report Serious Adverse Events (SAEs) and other safety events according to study protocols.
• Collect blood slides, filter paper blood spot samples, plasma samples, and ensure proper handling, storage, and documentation.
• Accurately complete source documents, case report forms, surveillance logs, and study records.
• Collaborate with Ministry of Health staff, Senior Research Nurses, laboratory personnel, and study team members to ensure quality participant care and data collection.
• Prepare weekly and monthly surveillance and safety reports.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Senior Research Nurse, Project Site Lead, or Study Investigators.

Qualifications and Experience

• Diploma in Clinical Medicine.
• Registered with the Medical Council of Malawi.
• Minimum of two (2) years relevant clinical experience.
• Valid Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Certification will be an added advantage.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong clinical assessment and patient management skills.
• Excellent record-keeping and reporting abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to research protocols.

Remuneration and Benefits

MLW offers an attractive benefits package, including:

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

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit:

• Cover Letter
• Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Copies of relevant certificates
• Three (3) traceable referees, including at least two professional referees

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

firstname_surname_ClinicalOfficer

Email applications to:

vacancies@mlw.mw

Subject Line:

Clinical Officer

Closing Date

19 June 2026

Safeguarding Notice

MLW is committed to safeguarding and protecting research participants, patients, and communities. Successful candidates will be required to undergo safeguarding checks before appointment and periodically during employment.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.