Job description
MULTIPLE VACANCIES ANNOUNCEMENT @ MALAWI COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES (MCHS)
LOCATIONS: Lilongwe, Blantyre and Zomba
POSITIONS AVAILABLE:
Finance Manager – 1 Position
Lecturer in Pharmacy – 5 Positions
OVERVIEW
Malawi College of Health Sciences (MCHS) is a parastatal organisation with its Central Office in Lilongwe and campuses in Blantyre, Zomba and Lilongwe. The College is primarily engaged in training health workers who form a vital component of the Malawi Government's plans to improve the health of the nation's population.
The College invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced Malawian professionals to fill the following vacant positions:
Finance Manager at the Central Office in Lilongwe.
Five (5) Lecturer in Pharmacy positions tenable at the Lilongwe and Zomba campuses.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Wednesday, 9th December 2026
1. POSITION: FINANCE MANAGER
Grade: M2
Duty Station: MCHS Central Office, Lilongwe
Reports to: Executive Director
Contract Duration: Three (3) years, renewable based on satisfactory performance.
JOB SUMMARY
The Finance Manager will manage the College's financial resources and provide functional guidance on all accounting activities.
The successful candidate will oversee financial planning, budgeting, accounting, financial reporting, resource mobilisation and audit-related matters to ensure effective financial management and accountability.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
Academic Qualifications and Professional Membership
Applicants must possess:
A Master's degree and a Bachelor's degree in Accountancy, Commerce, Finance or Business Administration.
A professional accounting qualification such as ACCA, CIMA or CPA.
Membership of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Malawi (ICAM).
Professional Experience
A minimum of eight (
years of relevant work experience.
At least three (3) years of experience at senior management level.
Technical Skills and Competencies
The ideal candidate should demonstrate:
Strong knowledge of financial management, budgeting, procurement and corporate governance systems.
Ability to use computerised information systems.
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
High-level leadership and analytical skills.
DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The Finance Manager will be responsible for:
Coordinating the preparation, implementation and control of the College budget in consultation with the Executive Director.
Maintaining a financial information system.
Reviewing the College's financial records and statements.
Producing monthly and quarterly management accounts and annual financial accounts for the Executive Director, Board of Governors and other stakeholders.
Producing financial reports for donors and ensuring their timely submission.
Assisting in resource mobilisation.
Responding to financial audit queries.
HOW TO APPLY – FINANCE MANAGER
Interested and suitably qualified candidates should submit the following documents:
An application letter.
A comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV), including details of three (3) traceable referees.
Copies of relevant academic and professional certificates.
A copy of the National Identity Card.
Applications should be addressed to:
The Comptroller
Department of Statutory Corporations
P.O. Box 30061
Lilongwe 3, Malawi.
Closing Date:Wednesday, 9th December 2026
Only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.
2. POSITION: LECTURER IN PHARMACY
Grade: M6
Duty Stations: Lilongwe and Zomba campuses
JOB PURPOSE
The Lecturer in Pharmacy will train students at Certificate, Diploma and Degree levels, providing quality teaching and supporting students' academic and professional development.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
Academic Qualifications
Applicants must possess:
A Degree in Pharmacy.
A Master's degree in Pharmacy will be an added advantage.
Professional Experience
At least three (3) years of work experience in a clinical environment.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES AND SKILLS
The successful candidates should demonstrate:
Ability to work with minimum supervision.
High integrity and trustworthiness.
Strong attention to detail.
Good communication skills.
DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The Lecturers in Pharmacy will be responsible for:
Teaching students in classrooms, skills laboratories and clinical areas.
Carrying out formative and summative assessments.
Participating in the development of academic and administrative tools.
Counselling students on academic matters.
Attending departmental and academic meetings.
Conducting research and consultancies.
HOW TO APPLY – LECTURER IN PHARMACY
Interested and suitably qualified candidates should submit the following documents:
A detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV).
Copies of relevant academic and professional certificates.
Names and contact details of three (3) traceable referees.
Applications may be submitted by email or by post/hand delivery.
Email: recruitment@mchs.mw
Postal / Physical Application:
The College Registrar
Malawi College of Health Sciences
P.O. Box 30368
Lilongwe 3, Malawi.
Closing Date:Wednesday, 9th December 2026
Only applicants who meet the stated requirements will be acknowledged.
IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION
Please note that the two positions have different application procedures:
Finance Manager: Applications must be addressed to the Comptroller, Department of Statutory Corporations, in Lilongwe.
Lecturer in Pharmacy: Applications must be addressed to the College Registrar, Malawi College of Health Sciences, and may be submitted by email or post/hand delivery.
Applicants should clearly indicate the position they are applying for.