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
The Position
Reporting to the Team Leader, the Mental Health Psychiatric Nurse will be responsible for provision of quality mental health/psychiatric nursing care to clients under the care of St. John of God Hospitaller Services in collaboration with other members of the multi-disciplinary team.
Responsibilities (which include, but are not limited to):
- Supervise and support care teams, including enrolled nurses and technicians, mental health workers, rehabilitation assistants and support staff, while maintaining high standards of service delivery.
- Administer and oversee therapeutic interventions, both physical and non-physical.
- Participate in mental health education and rehabilitation, engaging clients and guardians in recovery and wellness initiatives.
- Ensure accurate reporting and communication, including shift handovers, incident reports, and
proper record-keeping of interventions and client property. - Support training and professional development, by supervising students on clinical placement and fostering a learning environment.
- Adhere to professional, ethical, and legal standards, including the Nurses and Midwives Council Code, Mental Treatment Act, and institutional safety policies.
- Work flexibly across service areas, including inpatient wards, community outreach, and on-call duties, as assigned by the Team Leader.
Requirements
- A Bachelor degree in Mental Health Psychiatric Nursing with at least two years working experience in Mental Health Nursing.
- Clinical competence in nursing practice is desirable.
- Good volunteer management experience and skills
- Good community mobilization and engagement skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
- Excellent communication, organization skills planning, and
- Good analytical, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills
- Strict Adherence to the Child and Vulnerable
- Adult Protection Policy
- Registered with Nurses and Midwives Councils of Malawi.
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.