Social Welfare Officer

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT@ BLANTYRE CITY COUNCIL

POSITION: SOCIAL WELFARE OFFICER

Location: Blantyre

OVERVIEW

The Local Government Service Commission is inviting applications from suitable qualified Malawians to fill the following vacant positions existing at BLANTYRE CITY COUNCIL

POST: Social Welfare Officer

GRADE: M6/I

SALARY: In line with Terms and Conditions of Service for Blantyre City Council

QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must be in possession of a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Sociology, and Community Development. Those with additional training in counseling or psychosocial support will have an advantage. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and record-keeping skills, coupled with a commitment to confidentiality, are essential.

DUTIES

Inspects and supervises child care centers, community-based organizations (CBOs), faith-based organizations (FBOs), and local NGOs within the City Council to ensure policy compliance and safety standards

Conducts needs assessments through structured interviews, evaluations, and regular home visits to identify vulnerable groups

Provide psychosocial support, direct counseling, and guidance to vulnerable groups, including specialized services for gender-based violence (GBV) and HIV/ AIDS.

Facilitates Early Childhood Development (ECD) caregiver training

Conducts community home craft initiatives for women and girls.

Supervises and monitor Adult Literacy Classes

Connects clients to essential resources, including healthcare, housing, education, and employment services

Maintains complete and confidential client records

MODE OF APPLICATION

Interested applicants who meet the requirements should submit their applications together with a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV), Photocopies of relevant certificates and National Identity Card.

Application should be clearly labelled on the envelope the position being applied for and addressed to; NOT LATER THAN 12TH SEPTEMBER, 2026.

The Executive Secretary,

Local Government Service Commission,

P.O. Box 766,

LILONGWE.

Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews.