Senior Medical Officer
Full Time
Posted on
September 17, 2026
Localisation
Phalombe, Malawi
Expiry Date
September 25, 2026
Company: Holy Family Mission Hospital
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Overview
VACANCY
Holy Family Mission Hospital (HFMH) is under Christian Health Association of Malawi (CHAM) under the Archdiocese of Blantyre, situated in Phalombe district. Applications from suitably qualified persons to fill the vacant position below are being invited:
JOB TITLE: SENIOR MEDICAL (GRADE H)
Responsible for: Supervising medical department services and making sure that the health services for the hospital are of the high quality.
Main Responsibilities but not limited to:
Supervising and appraising Clinical staff
Conducting ward rounds on daily basis
Reviewing in-patients and out-patients
Overseeing all activities within the Clinical Department
Making recommendations to the Board of Directors on strategies of improving quality health services
Analyzing and interpreting data and compilation of quarterly and annual reports
Performing surgeries
Ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests
Developing and implementing treatment plans, including proscribing medications, therapies or surgeries
Performing medical procedures such as suturing, intubation, both minor and major surgeries
Referring Patients to specialists when needed and coordinate multidisciplinary care
Maintaining an accurate and timely health records in compliance with hospital policies
Working closely with nurses, pharmacists, specialists and allied health professionals
Educating patients and families on diagnoses, treatments and preventive care
Providing guidance to medical students, interns and residents
Formation / DiplĂ´mes
Participating in continuing medical education and training programs
Any other tasks assigned from time to time
QUALIFICATION & PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Expérience
The person should be a holder of Bachelor Degree in Medicine and Surgery (MBBS) from a recognized training institution and must be registered with the Medical Council of Malawi with minimum of two years working experience.
Should have good interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to work with minimum supervision
Experience
At least 3 years as a general Practitioner in a busy hospital
Holy Family Mission Hospital will provide competitive benefits including gross annual salary of MK 15,782,712.00, free house, free water, among others.
Applications with Curriculum Vitae (CV), three traceable referees and relevant Copies of certificates should be sent or emailed to the following address, not later than 25 th September, 2026.The Principal Hospital Administrator, Holy Family Mission Hospital, Archdiocese of Blantyre, P.O Box 144, Phalombe.
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