Assistant Human Resource Officer
Central Medical Stores Trust (CMST)
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Assistant Human Resource Officer
Assistant Human Resource Officer
Posted on August 11, 2026 | Job ID: 3359
Application Deadline: 23 days left
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VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT@ Central Medical Stores Trust (CMST)POSITION: ASSISTANT HUMAN RESOURCE OFFICERLocation: Lilongwe INTRODUCTIONThe Central Medical Stores Trust (CMST) is responsible for Procurement, Warehousing, Sales and Distribution of adequate, affordable and approved and quality medicines and medical supplies to all public health facilities in Malawi. CMST is seeking to recruit transformative and visionary persons to support it to effectively fulfill its mandate across its establishments in Mzuzu, Lilongwe and Blantyre as follows:Job Title: Assistant Human Resource OfficerJob Grade: MS6Location: LilongweResponsible to: Human Resource Officer (MS5)No. of Positions: One (1)Purpose of the JobTo support the Human Resource Section in implementing Human Resource policies, procedures and programmes and ensuring efficient delivery of human resource services across the Trust.Duties and Responsibilities
- Assisting in recruitment and selection processes, including advertising vacancies, shortlisting candidates and coordinating interviews.
- Supporting induction and orientation programmes for newly recruited staff.
- Maintaining and updating employee records and Human Resource databases.
- Assisting in the administration of employee benefits and staff welfare programmes.
- Supporting coordination of training and staff development activities.
- Assisting in the preparation of Human Resource reports including attendance, leave and staff turnover reports.
- Supporting employee relations initiatives and maintaining effective communication channels with staff.
- Assisting in ensuring compliance with labour laws and CMST Human Resource policies.
- Supporting performance management, disciplinary processes and staff meetings.
- Providing administrative and clerical support to the Human Resource Section.
- Monitoring leave utilisation and absenteeism records.Job and Person SpecificationsQualifications
- Diploma in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Business Management, Public Administration or a related field from a recognised institution.
- Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE) or its equivalent.
- Membership of a relevant professional body is required.Experience
- A minimum of three (3) years’ relevant experience in a Human Resource environment.Skills and Personal Attributes
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Knowledge of Human Resource Management Information Systems (HRMIS) and ERP systems.
- Knowledge of Malawi labour laws.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- High levels of integrity, professionalism and confidentiality.
- Attention to detail.
- Sound organisational and administrative skills.SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONInterested and qualifying individuals should submit applications and detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV), with at least three names of traceable referees, and copies of certificates. Applications in sealed envelopes, clearly marking ‘Name of the position being applied for’ should be sent to:The Chief Executive OfficerCentral Medical Stores TrustPrivate Bag 55Mzimba DriveLilongweOr to: vacancies@cmst.mwClosing time and date for applications is Friday 4th September 2026CMST is an equal opportunity employer and ladies are encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted applicants will be acknowledged.
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