MULTIPLE EXECUTIVE VACANCIES

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OVERVIEWThe Nurses and Midwives Council of Malawi (NMCM) is the regulatory body for nurses and midwives in Malawi. Established in 1966 under the Act of Parliament, Laws of Malawi, Cap. 36:02, the Council is mandated to develop, maintain, monitor, evaluate and regulate the nursing and midwifery professions.Its responsibilities include regulating nursing and midwifery education, training, professional practice and conduct to contribute to improved healthcare delivery and the health status of Malawians.NMCM invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced Malawian nationals to fill two critical senior management positions at its offices in Lilongwe.The positions are offered on three-year employment contracts, renewable based on satisfactory performance.JOB TYPE: Full TimeDate Posted: Not specified in the supplied advertApplication Deadline: Monday, 23rd November 2026Duty Station: NMCM Offices, LilongweReports to: Registrar1. POSITION: DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION AND TRAININGJOB PURPOSEThe Director of Education and Training will be responsible for the overall coordination, management and implementation of nursing and midwifery education and training programmes in Malawi.KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESThe successful candidate will be responsible for:A. Policy Development and Strategic PlanningManage the formulation and review of policies guiding the implementation of nursing and midwifery education and training programmes in Malawi.Prepare overall nursing and midwifery education plans, programmes and budgets and ensure effective implementation.Develop and review regulatory tools, training programmes, syllabi and curricula to incorporate current trends in nursing and midwifery practice.B. Programme Management and Quality AssuranceManage and supervise the day-to-day activities of the Education and Training Directorate.Ensure that appropriate procedures and standards in nursing and midwifery education are followed and implemented by the Secretariat and relevant stakeholders.Ensure that regular education and training inspections are conducted at nursing and midwifery colleges and during students' practical attachments at health facilities, at least once every six months.Initiate, oversee and lead the processing of accreditation applications submitted by nursing and midwifery training colleges.Identify and recommend suitably qualified members for monitoring, evaluation and accreditation teams and coordinate their orientation and review sessions.C. Research and Resource MobilisationProvide leadership in research and the development and review of nursing and midwifery education regulatory tools.Mobilise resources for Directorate operations, including developing project proposals and negotiating with potential project financiers.Support the advancement of the Council's education and training objectives.D. Stakeholder Engagement and Capacity BuildingCoordinate nursing and midwifery programmes and the development and review of relevant syllabi and curricula.Ensure all nursing and midwifery students are appropriately indexed within 30 days of recruitment into their respective training programmes.Build the capacity of the Education and Training Directorate and teaching staff at nursing and midwifery colleges.Liaise with training institutions and other stakeholders on education and training matters.Communicate changes to policies, procedures, guidelines, rules and regulations to ensure effective implementation.E. Management and ReportingManage human, financial and other resources effectively.Supervise senior officers and appraise their performance.Prepare and present periodic reports to management.Represent the Council at relevant meetings and respond to queries relating to its mandate.KEY REQUIREMENTSAcademic and Professional QualificationsApplicants must possess:A Master's degree in Nursing or Midwifery.A Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing and Midwifery.A qualification in Nursing Education, Leadership and Management.Current registration with the Nurses and Midwives Council of Malawi.Professional ExperienceAt least four (4) years of experience at the level of Senior Education and Training Specialist or equivalent.A minimum of four (4) years of experience as Head of Department or Faculty at a high-level nursing college.Required CompetenciesAbility to develop departmental workplans and prioritise work efficiently.Ability to work independently and supervise officers within the Directorate.Strong analytical and technical report-writing skills.Excellent planning and organisational skills.Strong communication, interpersonal, presentation and facilitation skills.Self-motivation, assertiveness and an action-oriented approach.Strategic thinking and high integrity.Diplomacy and ability to work effectively with teams.Strong problem-solving and organisational skills.Good computer skills.2. POSITION: DIRECTOR OF PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE AND CONDUCTJOB PURPOSEThe Director of Professional Practice and Conduct will provide overall co

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