Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) · Blantyre, MalawiPosted October 5, 2026Listing expires October 18, 2026
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MEDECINS SANS FRONTIERES FRANCE
Médecins Sans Frontières is a private, non-profit international humanitarian organization dedicated to providing medical assistance to populations in crisis, without discrimination and regardless of race, religion, creed or political affiliation. In Malawi, MSF works in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and the local community in Cervical Cancer projects Blantyre districts.
MSFF is looking for its Blantyre Cervical Cancer Project Office:
HEALTH PROMOTER IEC OFFICER – 2 POSITIONS
Workplace : Blantyre
Type of contract : 6 Months
Start date : November 2026
Main purpose of the position
Implement Health Promotion/IEC (Information, Education, Communication) activities with patients and local population to raise their knowledge and skills on relevant medical topics.
Job Summary
- Inform patients and communities about MSF and services it provides.
- According to medical priorities, deliver information to the patients and community on specific health topics
- Implement activities of health education and awareness (sessions in schools, churches, community), under the indications and supervision of the HP Supervisor.
- Under the guide of HP Supervisor, assess the impact of activities (with questions, verifications and behaviors observations), and report problems, success and constraints to him/her.
- Collect all types of information related to specific health and living conditions of the population, to identify the most vulnerable populations to target.
- Establish and maintain contacts with social partners, including other NGO’s, governmental health services that can provide answers to social problems.
- Keep education and communication areas clean and tidy and professional materials available.
- Participate in creation of any material needed for the activities of information, education and communication.
- Report to HP Supervisor: activities, problems met, strengths and constraints
| Requirements: | |
| Education | Bachelor of Social Science/Communication/Teaching/Public health/Nursing |
| Experience | o Previous experience in sensitization, community mobilization, and community engagement (more than 2 years) o Previous experience in vaccination activities, specifically in community mobilization for vaccination o Mandatory: Previous experience in community mobilization and community engagement (at least 1 year) |
| Language | Local language essential |
| Competencies: | Computer literacy is required |
| Skills: | o Results o Teamwork o Flexibility o Commitment o Service o Stress Management |
| Documents to provide: | Cover letter, Updated CV, ID Copy and relevant certificates |
How to Apply:
Click here to apply or Scan the QR code below.
Applicants meeting the requirements are encouraged to apply using the link above.
The closing date for receiving applications is 18th October 2026 at 11:59 Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Equal Opportunities and Non-Discrimination: MSF offers equal recruitment and development opportunities without discrimination based on gender, religion, sexual orientation, ethnicity, geographical origin, physical disability or any other discriminatory ground. Female candidates who meet the requirements are strongly encouraged to apply.
Safe Recruitment: MSF is committed to applying safe recruitment principles, ensuring transparent, fair and respectful recruitment processes that protect candidates, the organization and its beneficiaries.
Fraud Prevention: MSF does not charge any application, recruitment or training fees. If you are requested to pay any amount to process your application or access employment with MSF, do not pay and report this immediately to the MSF administration at msff-lilongwe-recruitment@paris.msf.org
Job Description: This job description provides a framework for the main responsibilities and primary activities of the position and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties.