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:
Rehabilitation Assistant
Reporting to the Team Leader, the Rehabilitation Assistant will be responsible for assisting nurses implementing nursing and rehabilitation activities.
Responsibilities (which include, but are not limited to:
- Assist Occupation Therapists in providing day-to-day care to clients, including hygiene, grooming, feeding, bed making, and overall well-being.
- Support training of clients in vocational and practical skills such as carpentry, horticulture, gardening, and artisan work as part of their rehabilitation plan, in coordination with the multidisciplinary team.
- Accompany clients to internal and external activities, including therapy sessions and medical appointments, and report on client behaviour, progress, and participation to nursing staff.
- Maintain a clean and safe environment by following infection prevention guidelines and assisting in the upkeep of indoor and outdoor spaces, including gardens and workshops.
- Be equipped with skills to manage emergency situations, including handling aggressive behaviour, and understand the hospital’s safety and evacuation procedures.
- Report any changes in client condition or incidents to nurses, ensure proper handling of clients’ personal property, and uphold all organizational standards, ethics, and assigned responsibilities.
Requirements
- Minimum of M.S.C.E with a certificate in a related discipline.
- At least 2 years’ experience working in a similar field.
- Candidates with background in carpentry, horticulture or artisan will have added advantage.
- 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.