Clinical Technician – Locum

About our organization

Orant Charities Africa (OCA) is a non-governmental organization serving in rural communities of Malawi. It was founded and registered as an NGO in Malawi in 2014. OCA serves in Malawi through implementation of development programs. It operates in the following thematic areas; Healthcare, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), Education, Agriculture, Business Development, and Energy and Environment. You may read further about Orant at https://www.orantcharitiesafrica.org. We are hiring the following positions:

Title: Clinical Technician – Locum
Reports to : Kasese Health Centre Manager
Location : Kasese – Dowa

Job Summary

Orant Charities Africa is seeking qualified Locum Clinical Personnel to provide night shift clinical coverage at Kasese Health Centre. The Locum Clinical Technician will support the delivery of essential health services during night hours, ensuring continuity of patient care when regular staff are off duty.

The successful candidate will provide high-quality, patient-centered medical care including diagnosis, treatment, emergency management, and preventive health services in accordance with Ministry of Health guidelines and Medical Council of Malawi standards.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

The job holder will be expected to perform the following duties:

• Provide clinical services during night shifts at Kasese Health Centre.
• Receive and attend to patients presenting during night hours.
• Take complete patient medical histories and perform clinical examinations according to Medical Council of Malawi protocols.
• Diagnose and manage common illnesses and prescribe appropriate treatment.
• Manage emergency cases including maternal and neonatal emergencies when required.
• Ensure proper documentation of patient consultations, treatments, and clinical procedures.
• Write referral notes for patients requiring transfer to referral health facilities.
• Ensure clinical tools, drugs, and equipment required for night duty are available and properly used.
• Maintain a professional environment where patient care, safety, and confidentiality are prioritized.
• Perform other reasonable duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum of Diploma in Clinical Medicine.
• Must be registered with the Medical Council of Malawi with a valid practicing license.
• At least 1-2 years of clinical work experience will be an added advantage.
• Ability to work independently and manage emergencies during night shifts.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to work in a rural health facility setting.

Application instructions:

Applicants should submit the following application materials: CV, copies of certificates, cover letter and three professional references through the following email address: jobs@orantcharitiesafrica.org

Application deadline: Monday, 29th May,2026.

Hand delivered hard copy applications will not be accepted. Only short-listed applicants will be invited for interviews. No telephone inquiries please.

Disclaimer

OCA is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, colour, sex, gender or gender identity, religion, language, political or other opinion, age, disability, property, birth, marital or other status or family responsibilities unrelated to job requirements. OCA will take affirmative action to ensure that qualified applicants are employed and that employees are treated without regard to their race, age, colour, religion, sex, gender identity, religion, language, political or other opinion, disability, property, birth, marital or other status or family responsibilities.