# Senior Medical Officer (smo)

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Company: Holy Family Mission Hospital (hfmh)

Category: Healthcare & Medical

Location: Malawi, Phalombe

Work type: Full-time

Work arrangement: On-site

Published: 2026-09-17

Expires: 2026-09-25

## Job Description

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT@ HOLY FAMILY MISSION HOSPITAL (HFMH)POSITION: SENIOR MEDICAL OFFICER (SMO) – GRADE HLocation: PhalombeAbout the RoleHoly 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.Responsible for: Supervising medical department services and making sure that the health services for the hospital are of the high quality.Application Deadline: Friday, 25th September 2026POSITION: SENIOR MEDICAL OFFICER (SMO) – GRADE HJOB TYPE: Full TimeKEY REQUIREMENTSQualification & Personal Attributes: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.MAIN RESPONSIBILITIESSupervising 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 prescribing 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 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.Participating in continuing medical education and training programs.Any other tasks assigned from time to time.BENEFITSHoly Family Mission Hospital will provide competitive benefits including gross annual salary of MK 15,782,712.00, free house, free water, among others.HOW TO APPLYApplications with Curriculum Vitae (CV), three traceable referees and relevant Copies of certificates should be sent or emailed to the following address, not later than 25th September 2026.The Principal Hospital AdministratorHoly Family Mission HospitalArchdiocese of BlantyreP.O Box 144PhalombeE-mail: malawiholyfamilyhospital@gmail.comOnly shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged. Holy Family Mission Hospital is an equal opportunity employer.

## Requirements

Apply by email: malawiholyfamilyhospital@gmail.com

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