WATCHMEN

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT@ MÉDECINS SANS FRONTIÈRES (MSF)

POSITION: WATCHMEN (7 POSITIONS)

Location: Blantyre

OVERVIEW

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is a non-profit, independent international humanitarian organization committed to delivering medical aid to populations facing crises, with a steadfast commitment to impartiality

and without regard to race, religion, creed, or political affiliation. In Malawi, MSF collaborates closely with

the Ministry of Health and the local community, particularly in the Cervical Cancer project in the Blantyre

and Chiradzulu districts, as well as the CBO Project in Zalewa and Dedza District.

MSFF is looking for its Cervical Cancer Office

WATCHMEN – 7 POSITIONS

Workplace: Blantyre

Type of contract: 6-months Fixed term contract with possible extension

Start date: 1st December 2026

Main purpose of the position

Carrying out surveillance and guarding activities in MSF facilities, according to MSF protocols and

security rules, in order to ensure the safety and security of all mission’s personnel and premises.

Main responsibilities

Surveying the MSF premise’s access and guides people to reception within authorized hours. Contacts administration team for authorizing people access.

Watching MSF premises and property’s perimeter fence through regular patrols. Remaining on duty until other watchman comes to do a handover, never leaving the post unattended.

Organizing traffic of vehicles within the premises and directs them in and out.

Checking that the doors and windows are locked, and lights are off when people leave premises. Checking that security lights are working properly and informing line manager of any possible problems.

Keeping area within MSF premises clean and tidy (ex. empty dustbins, sweep paths, etc.) and performs general maintenance activities of the garden (ex. cut grass, maintain flower beds, prune trees, if necessary, etc.).

Maintaining watchmen’s torch and other lighting tools, returning used batteries and keeping the necessary supply of spare batteries. Maintaining communication equipment (radio) in working conditions and providing battery availability.

Supervising diesel/petrol tank levels and providing spare can(s) of fuel. Ensuring the correct functioning of generator and water pumps (starting, switching off, record sheet of operating hours and maintenance) as well as the correct use of extinguishers (being aware of their location.

Informing line manager of arrival of any materials before unloading and helping MSF staff carry heavy items, if necessary.

Properly guiding patients to specific places[registration room, consultation room, washrooms, so that they receive help in time.

Always putting on the identification cloth while on duty.

Specific responsibilities

In close collaboration with the Medical Team and following the instructions of the Hospital Logistics Manager, ensure the orientation of Patients & Caretakers.

Control and manage the crowd in the Hospital.

Treat with respect and dignity the hospital patients, caretakers and all hospital visitors.

Allow entrance to the outpatient services only to patients and their caretakers.

Direct patients and caretaker to the complaints box and/or to the right contact person.

Report immediately to the line manager any problems faced, abuse, threat, theft, damage, security problems and complaints.

Assist in cleaning, environmental hygiene and safety of the Hospital.

Requirements

Education

Junior Certificate of Education, able to read and write in both English and Chichewa

is essential.

Experience One year Experience

Languages Local language essential, desirable basic knowledge of English

Competencies

• Commitment to MSF Principles L1

• Behavioural Flexibility L1

• Stress Management L1

• Results and Quality Orientation L1

• Teamwork and Cooperation L1

• Service Orientation L1

Documents to provide:

• Cover letter, Updated CV, ID Copy and relevant certificates

How to apply:

Applicants meeting the requirements are encouraged to send their Cover Letter, Updated CV, ID Copy, and

relevant Certificates, in copies to: The Human Resource Manager at Médecins sans Frontières (MSF) France through Hand delivery at the Cervical Cancer Project Office in Sunnyside, Plot No. BW 496, Smythe Road, Blantyre or by post: P.O. BOX 2736, BLANTYRE.

The closing date for receiving applications is Sunday 20th November 2026 till 11:59 Pm.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Equal Opportunities and Non-Discrimination: MSF offers equal recruitment and development

opportunities without discrimination based on gender, religion, sexual orientation, ethnicity, geographical

origin, physical disability or any other discriminatory ground. Female candidates who meet the

requirements are strongly encouraged to apply.

Safe Recruitment: MSF is committed to applying safe recruitment principles, ensuring transparent, fair and

respectful recruitment processes that protect candidates, the organization and its beneficiaries.

Fraud Prevention: MSF does not charge any application, recruitment or training fees. If you are requested

to pay any amount to process your application or access employment with MSF, do not pay and report this

immediately to the MSF administration at msff-lilongwe-recruitment@paris.msf.org

Job Description: This job description provides a framework for the main responsibilities and primary

activities of the position and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties.