Programme Coordinator

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT@ KAMUZU UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES

POSITION: PROGRAMME COORDINATOR (1 POSITION)

Location: Blantyre 

OVERVIEW 

The Kamuzu University of Health Sciences (KUHeS) is a comprehensive health and allied sciences higher learning institution established with the primary function of training health workers. With support from the Beginnings Fund through the Ministry of Health and the Health Sector Joint Fund, KUHeS will train various cadres to increase the health workforce and improve maternal and neonatal outcomes. KUHeS is inviting suitably and qualified candidates to fill the position of Programme Coordinator available under the Beginnings Fund project the program.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Programme Coordinator shall be responsible for coordinating and supporting the implementation, administration, monitoring, and reporting of programme activities to ensure effective delivery of programme objectives. The role involves providing operational, logistical, financial, and administrative support to the Programme Lead, facilitating stakeholder engagement, ensuring compliance with institutional and donor requirements, and promoting efficient coordination of programme activities across all technical areas.

The post holder will be responsible to the Programme Lead and will be appointed on a two-year contract, renewable subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funding.

KEY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

The role shall include the following duties and responsibilities:

Support the day-to-day management of the program activities.

Support programme leads in coordination, organisation, program, and financial reporting of program activities across all technical areas.

Facilitate timely implementation of project activities by leading the coordination of program operations and logistical support.

Prepare and submit monthly and quarterly programmatic implementation plans as per the program work plan.

Prepare and submit monthly and quarterly technical reports

Facilitate preparation of monthly and quarterly financial reports

Assist in reviewing processes and timely reconciling payment documentation from program and technical activities

Promote effective communication within the team making sure each member is well-informed and aligns with Program goals, objectives, and desired results

In consultation with the program leads, conduct regular updates of partners' and stakeholders lists and make them available to staff.

Liaise with Program Leads to facilitate procurement of necessary office resources.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Business Management or related field.

Three years proven experience as programme coordinator or relevant position;

Proficient in MS Office;

Ability to work with diverse and multi-disciplinary teams;

Excellent time-management and organizational skills;

Outstanding verbal and written communication skills;

Demonstrates the ability to be well-organized

Excellent networking abilities.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should send their applications including cover letter, CV with names of three traceable professional referees and copies of relevant certificates to:

The Registrar

Kamuzu University of Health Sciences

Mahatma Gandhi Road Campus

P/Bag 360

Chichiri

Blantyre 3

Or email to: recruitment@kuhes.ac.mw

Indicate position title on the envelope for hard copy applications and indicate the same in the subject line of your email for electronic submissions.

Applications should reach the Registrar not later than 24th July, 2026. Only short-listed candidates will be acknowledged.