Lecturers In Paediatrics & Child Health, Obstetrics And Gynecology And Surgery

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT@ 

ST. JOHN'S INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH 

POSITION: LECTURERS IN PAEDIATRICS & CHILD HEALTH, OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY AND SURGERY 

Location: Mzuzu

OVERVIEW 

St John’s Institute for Health (formerly called St John’s College of Nursing & Midwifery) is one of the eleven (11) Christian Health Association of Malawi (CHAM) member training colleges operating in Malawi. The Institute was opened in 1963 by the Medical Missionary of Mary Sisters (MMM) and is the Health Training Arm of the Catholic Health Commission, under the proprietorship of the Catholic Diocese of Mzuzu.

VACANCIES

A. ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT

Lecturers in Paediatrics & Child Health, Obstetrics and Gynaecology and Surgery (Grade I)

Reporting to: Head of Clinical Medicine Department

BSc in Paediatrics and Child Health, Obstericts & Gynaecology, Surgery, Clinical Medicine, MBBS or any other related qualification obtained from a recognised and accredited training institution.

Must be registered and have renewed the Licence with the Medical Council of Malawi. A higher qualification is an added advantage.

A minimum of two (2) years of teaching experience at a tertiary health facility or an academic institution.

Ability to work with minimum supervision and with good communication skills.

Duties

Assess student training needs

Prepare for classroom instruction

Teach the specified curriculum in the classroom

Supervise student clinical practice in liaison with clinical staff and clinical teacher

Monitor and evaluate students’ progress in the classroom and clinical practice

Provide individual and group tutorial work

Participate in Curriculum Review

REMUNERATION

St Johns Institute for Health will provide remuneration packages as prescribed by CHAM and the Government. However, the Board of Governors may solicit motivational packages and offer the most competitive conditions for its employees.

MODE OF APPLICATION

Send your applications including an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV) with three traceable referees to:

The College Principal

Att: The Registrar

St. John’s Institute for Health

P.O. Box 18,

Mzuzu.

Electronic Applications are also welcome to this Email line: sjih.mw@gmail.com

Applications should reach the office no later than 17th July, 2026