Family Medicine Physician

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

ORGANIZATIONAL PROFILE

Partners In Health/Abwenzi Pa Za Umoyo (PIH/APZU) is a global health organization committed to achieving health equity through accompaniment, partnership and health systems strengthening.

Working in close partnership with the Government of Malawi since 2007, PIH/APZU supports the Ministry of Health to strengthen integrated primary health care, improve quality of care, expand access to comprehensive services, and develop resilient health systems that deliver equitable health outcomes.

Today, PIH/APZU supports health service delivery across Neno District through two secondary hospitals, thirteen primary health care facilities and community-based health services, serving a population of more than 165,000 people. Beyond Neno, PIH/APZU also supports national implementation of PEN and PEN Plus and contributes to health systems strengthening, digital health, research, clinical education and policy development across Malawi.

As part of our commitment to developing the next generation of clinical leaders, PIH/APZU, in collaboration with Kamuzu University of Health Sciences (KUHeS), SEED Global Health and the Ministry of Health, hosts Malawi’s accredited Family Medicine postgraduate training programme in Neno District.

We seek to recruit suitably qualified and experienced candidates for the following position:

Position: Family Medicine Physician
Reports to: Secondary Care and Programs Director
Commitment: Full Time (Monday-Friday)
Working Hours: Regular Office Hours (40Hrs/Week)
Location: Lisungwi Community Hospital, Neno District (with responsibility for supporting integrated clinical care across hospitals, primary health care facilities and community-based services).

POSITION SUMMARY

The Family Medicine Physician serves as a clinical leader responsible for advancing integrated, person-centered primary health care across the continuum of care, from communities and primary healthcare facilities to secondary hospitals.

Working alongside the Ministry of Health, multidisciplinary clinical teams and community partners, the Family Medicine Physician will strengthen clinical quality, improve continuity of care, build workforce capacity, mentor health professionals, support service integration, and contribute to the transformation of Neno’s district health system.

The successful candidate will combine excellent clinical practice with leadership in health systems strengthening, quality improvement, medical education, implementation science and clinical governance to improve health outcomes for individuals, families and communities.

This is not solely a hospital-based clinical position. It is a district-wide clinical leadership role that supports the delivery of integrated, high-quality and equitable health services across all levels of care.

Key Responsibilities (or Tasks)

1.0. Clinical Leadership and Integrated Care

Provide strategic clinical leadership that strengthens integrated service delivery across hospitals, primary health care facilities and community services by:

• Leading implementation of integrated clinical care models across the district.
• Supporting decentralization of chronic care, maternal and newborn health, emergency care and other priority services.
• Promoting continuity of care across community, primary and secondary care.
• Strengthening referral pathways between health centers and hospitals.
• Supporting multidisciplinary team-based care.
• Championing patient-centered, family-centered and equitable care.

2.0. Direct Clinical Care

Provide high-quality specialist Family Medicine services through:

• Comprehensive outpatient and inpatient clinical care.
• Ward rounds.
• Integrated chronic care.
• Emergency care.
• Procedural and surgical services within scope of practice.
• Complex case management.
• Clinical consultations supporting health centers.
• Outreach specialist clinics where required.

Direct clinical care should serve both individual patients and strengthen clinical practice across the district.

3.0. Primary Health Care Strengthening

Support the Ministry of Health in strengthening primary health care by:

• Conducting regular outreach visits to health centers.
• Mentoring clinicians, nurses and multidisciplinary PHC teams.
• Supporting integrated outpatient services.
• Strengthening diagnosis and management of chronic diseases.
• Supporting maternal, newborn and child health.
• Building capacity for comprehensive family-centered care.
• Improving referral and follow-up systems.
• Supporting implementation of national clinical guidelines.

4.0. Clinical Governance and Quality Improvement

Lead initiatives to improve quality and patient safety through:

• Clinical audits.
• Maternal and perinatal death surveillance and response.
• Morbidity and mortality reviews.
• Clinical documentation improvement.
• Patient safety initiatives.
• Development of clinical pathways.
• Evidence-based guideline implementation.
• Monitoring quality indicators.
• Supporting accreditation and quality standards.

5.0. Medical Education and Workforce Development

Strengthen clinical education by:

• Teaching undergraduate and postgraduate Family Medicine trainees.
• Supervising interns and clinical students.
• Mentoring Medical Officers, Clinical Officers, Nurses and other clinicians.
• Developing continuing professional development programmes.
• Building leadership capacity within multidisciplinary teams.
• Supporting competency-based learning across all levels of care.

6.0. Health Systems Strengthening

Support district health system development by:

• Providing technical support to the DHMT.
• Strengthening integrated service delivery.
• Supporting district clinical planning.
• Improving service coordination.
• Strengthening implementation of national priorities.
• Supporting sustainable Ministry of Health ownership of programmes.

7.0. Digital Health and Data Use

Promote data-driven clinical practice through:

• Effective use of electronic medical records.
• Clinical dashboards.
• Population health management.
• Clinical decision support tools.
• Digital innovations that improve quality of care.
• Using routine data to guide quality improvement and clinical decision-making.

8.0. Partnerships, Government Accompaniment and Stakeholder Engagement

• Identify and assess key family medicine and medical education partnerships, potential collaboration and other strategic opportunities for approval by leadership
• Maintain relationships with MOH departmental heads/Lisungwi Community hospital management, ward in-charges and district coordinators for joint planning and implementation of programs.
• Serve as the family medicine and medical education lead for PIH/APZU in building, nurturing and managing PIH partnerships and collaborations in family medicine and medical education programs with training institutions, professional councils, academic partners and international collaborators among others.
• Represent PIH/APZU in key forums at district, national and international forum in collaboration with APZU leadership.
• Contribute to MOH medical education policy through participation in National technical working groups
• Support DHMT in family medicine data informed strategic decision making in coordination with APZU M&E and other relevant stakeholders

9.0. Resource Mobilization, Research, Innovation and Learning

• Participate in identification of new funding opportunities for APZU
• Participate in proposal development including collaborative program design, grant writing and budget development in line with identified donor requirements
• Support operational and implementation research and evidence generation
• Support with scientific writing, abstracts, manuscripts and conference presentations
• Support innovations and quality improvement projects
• Coordinate evidence dissemination with key stakeholders in family medicine and medical education to promote translation of evidence into policy and practice

10.0. People Management, Programme Operations and Resource Stewardship

Provide strategic leadership to ensure the effective planning, implementation, management, and continuous improvement of Family Medicine and Medical Education programmes by:

• Leading the planning, implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of Family Medicine and Medical Education programmes in alignment with PIH/APZU’s strategic priorities, Ministry of Health policies, and national health goals.
• Developing annual work plans, implementation plans, programme budgets, and resource mobilization strategies in collaboration with the Training and Development Team and other relevant departments to ensure effective programme delivery.
• Monitoring programme performance against agreed objectives, identifying implementation challenges and risks, and coordinating timely corrective actions to ensure quality, accountability, and achievement of programme goals.
• Providing effective leadership, supervision, coaching, mentorship, and performance management for direct reports and multidisciplinary clinical teams, while identifying competency gaps and implementing targeted capacity-building initiatives to strengthen service delivery across all levels of care.
• Promoting a culture of professionalism, teamwork, accountability, continuous learning, innovation, and patient-centered care across clinical and medical education programmes.
• Ensuring compliance with organizational policies, risk management frameworks, clinical governance standards, and regulatory requirements while promoting safe, ethical, and high-quality service delivery.
• Providing technical leadership and strategic guidance to PIH/APZU leadership, Hospital Management Teams, and the District Health Management Team (DHMT) to strengthen Family Medicine, integrated primary health care, medical education, and clinical service delivery across the continuum of care.
• Working collaboratively with Finance, Procurement, Logistics, Infrastructure, and other support teams to ensure the availability of appropriate infrastructure, equipment, medicines, learning resources, and other operational requirements necessary for effective programme implementation.
• Identifying, developing, and supporting strategic Family Medicine, Medical Education, and health systems strengthening initiatives that advance organizational priorities and contribute to improved patient outcomes and equitable access to quality care.

Qualifications, Attribute and Experience Required

• A Master of Medicine in Family Medicine from an accredited Training Institution
• Experience in family medicine service delivery and health systems strengthening across all levels of care
• Experience in Medical education programmatic delivery
• Ability to lead, motivate, demonstrate integrity, professionalism and a strong work ethic
• Ability to provide specialized clinical and surgical management of patients
• Excellent verbal and written communication in English and local Language
• Ability to analyze health policies at international and national level and collaborate with stakeholder on implementation across levels of care
• Ability to negotiate, network, interact and achieve goals and targets at district level
• Strong understanding of health systems in resource-limited settings.

Benefits & Remuneration

An attractive remuneration package will be offered to the successful candidates commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Qualified and interested persons should apply strictly to the email address below, enclosing their cover letter; copies of relevant certificates and curriculum vitae indicating three names of traceable referees with valid telephone numbers and email addresses not later than Friday, 24th July, 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Email: apzurecruitment@pih.org with the title of the position indicated on the subject of the email addressing;

The Director of Human Resources and Administration
Partners In Health/Abwenzi Pa Za Umoyo (PIH/APZU)
P.O. Box 56
NENO

NB: Partners In Health/Abwenzi Pa Za Umoyo (PIH/APZU) is is an equal opportunity employer, so, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, tribe, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive working environment.

Partners In Health/Abwenzi Pa Za Umoyo (PIH/APZU) is committed to safeguarding staff, children and communities with whom we work with. We are committed to ensuring that those who benefit from our work- including our patients, families and community members – as well as our staff are treated with dignity and respect and are protected from sexual exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment. Therefore, any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of applicable background checks.

The Organisation does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process. If you are asked to make a payment at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact bmsowoya@pih.org and speakup@pih.org.