Social Welfare Officer

The Local Government Service Commission is inviting applications from suitable qualified Malawians to fill the following vacant positions existing at BLANTYRE CITY COUNCIL

POST: Social Welfare Officer
GRADE: M6/I
SALARY: In line with Terms and Conditions of Service for Blantyre City Council

QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must be in possession of a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Sociology, and Community Development. Those with additional training in counseling or psychosocial support will have an advantage. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and record-keeping skills, coupled with a commitment to confidentiality, are essential.

DUTIES

• Inspects and supervises child care centers, community-based organizations (CBOs), faith-based organizations (FBOs), and local NGOs within the City Council to ensure policy compliance and safety standards
• Conducts needs assessments through structured interviews, evaluations, and regular home visits to identify vulnerable groups
• Provide psychosocial support, direct counseling, and guidance to vulnerable groups, including specialized services for gender-based violence (GBV) and HIV/ AIDS.
• Facilitates Early Childhood Development (ECD) caregiver training
• Conducts community home craft initiatives for women and girls.
• Supervises and monitor Adult Literacy Classes
• Connects clients to essential resources, including healthcare, housing, education, and employment services
• Maintains complete and confidential client records

MODE OF APPLICATION

Interested applicants who meet the requirements should submit their applications together with a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV), Photocopies of relevant certificates and National Identity Card.

Application should be clearly labelled on the envelope the position being applied for and addressed to; NOT LATER THAN 12TH SEPTEMBER, 2026.

The Executive Secretary,
Local Government Service Commission,
P.O. Box 766,
LILONGWE.

Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews.