Job description
NEW JOB ALERT: PATIENT ATTENDANT
Mwaiwathu Private Hospital
Location: Blantyre, Malawi (along Chileka Road)
Job Type: Full Time
Deadline: Friday, 9th October 2026
ABOUT THE ROLE
Mwaiwathu Private Hospital invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced candidates for the position of Patient Attendant tenable at the Hospital along Chileka Road in Blantyre. Reporting to the Nursing and Midwifery Unit Manager, the Patient Attendant will provide basic assistance to patients in order to maintain their safety and care.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
Must have a good Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE)
A Certificate in customer care/service will be an added advantage
At least 1 (one) year experience working in a hospital environment
Requisite Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:
Good command of English and fluency in other Malawian local languages
Must be a self-starter, pro-active and honest
Must be willing to work odd hours
Ability to multi-task and work with minimal supervision
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
➤ To assist with bed bath, pressure area care and bedmaking
➤ To clean and disinfect linen, equipment and instruments
➤ To assist and maintain general cleanliness of the unit
➤ To participate in ward linen management and inventory
➤ To assist in feeding patients
➤ To assist in wound dressing
➤ To ensure that all basic nursing interventions done are reported and documented
➤ To assist in wheeling patients to and from radiology/wards
HOW TO APPLY
Interested and qualifying candidates should submit their application, indicating expected gross salary, enclosing a detailed Curriculum Vitae with names and contacts of at least three credible referees and active e-mail addresses, and copies of relevant certificates by Friday, 9th October, 2026 to:
The Chief Executive Officer
Mwaiwathu Private Hospital Limited
P. O. Box 3067,
BLANTYRE
Email: vacancies@mwaiwathuhospital.com
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