St John of God Hospitaller Services
St John of God Hospitaller Services Malawi is a non-profit faith-based healthcare organization established in 1994 to contribute to the development of health for all Malawians including the most vulnerable, marginalized and excluded groups.
With its operations in both Lilongwe and Mzuzu, St John of God Malawi is a key provider of tertiary and community based mental health promotion and care; early intervention services, special need and inclusive education for children with both intellectual and physical disability; vocational training for orphans & vulnerable youth including those with disability; health care and ancillary services for older persons; psychosocial counselling, stress and addiction management services; rehabilitation of street children; self-help group approach for women empowerment and tertiary level training in Psychiatric Nursing, Clinical Medicine-Psychiatry & Mental Health, Psychosocial Counselling and General Nursing.
SJOG would like to fill the following positions based in Lilongwe:
Mental Health Psychiatric Nurse Intern
Reporting to the team leader, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Intern will be responsible for provision of quality mental/psychiatric nursing care to Clients under the care of St. John of God hospital Services under supervision of a qualified registered nurse in collaboration with other members of the multi-disciplinary team.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist in assessing, planning, and delivering nursing care for clients, ensuring presence during clinical procedures and promoting continuity of care throughout the day and night.
- Assist in administering physical therapies and non-physical therapies
- Take part in educating clients and guardians about mental health and support clients in their rehabilitation and recovery journey.
- Participate actively in multidisciplinary team reviews to ensure integrated psychiatric care.
- Respond to clients’ therapeutic and daily living needs across inpatient, outpatient, and community-based settings.
- Operate within professional nursing ethics and ensure compliance with the Malawi Mental Treatment Act for voluntary and temporary treatment admissions.
- Be willing to work in various areas such as inpatient wards, community outreach programs, and participate in assigned shifts, including nights and weekends.
- Support and learn from experienced nurses while also helping coordinate care with enrolled nurses, mental health workers, and rehabilitation assistants.
Requirements
- A Degree in nursing from a recognized and accredited institution.
- Registration with the Nurses Council of Malawi.
- Malawi School Certificate of Education
- Strict adherence to our Child and Vulnerable
- Adult Protection Policy
How to Apply
Applications with detailed Curriculum Vitae, cover letter and names of three traceable referees should be submitted to the following addresses:
The Chief Executive Officer,
St. John of God Hospitaller Services,
P.О. Box 30167
LILONGWE 3
Email: recruitment@sjog.mw
Closing date: 10th July, 2025.