Carpenter (x2) – Malawi Against Physical Disabilities

in Construction
Full Time
Lilongwe, Blantyre
February 12, 2025
Application deadline closed.

Job Description

Malawi Against Physical Disabilities is a government sub-vented organization which provides free medical rehabilitation services to persons with disabilities in Malawi through physiotherapy, occupational therapy, nursing, provision of assistive devices and many more. We run outreach programs through regional offices in Blantyre, Zomba, Lilongwe and Rumphi. We also run the Kachere Rehabilitation Centre situated in Blantyre, which is the only referral facility for persons with disabilities in the country. We also produce assistive devices in workshops placed in the regional offices.

With support from the Malawi Government, through the Ministry of Health, we are looking for suitably qualified candidates to work in various professions to fill in permanent vacant positions and help us achieve our goals and objectives in fulfilling our mandate. The positions are as follows:

CARPENTER: 2 POSITIONS TENABLE AT KANJEDZA AND LILONGWE WORKSHOPS RESPECTIVELY

JOB DUTIES

  • Fabricating assistive devices for people with disabilities especially those related to wood
  • Ensure that any appliances made is of required standard, size and good quality
  • Ensure that production of aids is within required time to meet clinic request.
  • To co-operate with other staff members in production of appliances
  • Ensure the use of the correct PPE for general and work-specific tasks
  • Ensure all accidents and near misses are reported in accordance with MAP procedures

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Must have an MSCE and a TEVETA certificate in a related field.
  • Proven experience as a Carpenter
  • Ability to operate and maintain Carpentry equipment and tools
  • Physical stamina and dexterity

MODE OF APPLICATION

Interested candidates should apply through email to

vacancy@mapmw.org or to

The General Manager

MAP

P.O. Box 256

Blantyre.

By physically submitting a copy of the application pack at Kachere Rehabilitation Centre near Queen Elizabeth Hospital.

Application to reach MAP Head office by 20th February 2025

Please enclose three traceable referees and your updated curriculum vitae.

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