Job Description
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Thyolo District Council invites applications from qualified individuals to fill various positions existing on its establishment as follows;
POST: PHARMACY ASSISTANT
Grade: HL/M10
Location: Thyolo District Council
Number of Posts: 1
Qualifications: Certificate in pharmacy and registered with the Pharmacy, Medicines and Poison’s board.
DUTIES:
1. Checking drug stocks and making orders from the store; Cleaning of pharmacy floors, wiping benches and during stock containers;
2 .Pre-packaging drugs ready for dispensing;
3. Receiving prescriptions from out and in-patient and checking dosage and prescription particulars;
4. Issuing required medicine to patients and giving instructions on how to use and store;
5. Ensure correct drug storage’
6. Monitor drugs using HNIS tools and guidelines and report to the designated supervisor;
7. Management of pharmaceutical supplies for hospital wards for the departments;
8. Any other duties deemed reasonable for the post.
POST: SENIOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANT
Grade: L/M10
Location: Thyolo District Council
Number of Posts: 2
Qualifications:
Applicants must be serving Community Development Assistant (Grade M/10) with a minimum of four (4) years’ experience at that grade in Local Authorities and in a possession of a Certificate or Diploma in Community Development from an accredited institution.
DUTIES:
1. Coordinating community stakeholders at community level.Blantyre
2. Conducting field monitoring visits to communities implementing community development.
3. Facilitate the identification and periodization of community needs with
community level development plans.
4 . Mounting and facilitating trainings in leadership, livelihoods, project management and adult literacy Empowerment programs.
5. Assist in establishing and nurturing smooth cordial relations hip and linkages with all community development stakeholders at community level.
6. Fostering community self-help spirit in designing and implementing community’s needs and Preparing monthly work plans and reports and submit them to the district office.
7. Supervise and manage community groups and volunteers implementing community.
8. Supervise and manage adult literacy centers, committees and instructors.
9. Perform any other duties assigned to him/her by responsible officer from time to time.
POST: FORESTRY ASSISTANT
Grade: L/M10
Location: Thyolo District Council
Number of Posts: 2
Qualifications:
Certificate in Forestry, Natural Resources
Management and Environmental Management.Those with diploma in Forestry, Natural Resources Management and Environmental Management will have added advantage.
DUTIES:
- Enforce and interpret the forest policy and law
- Conduct forest resource assessment and mapping
- Protect forest resources
- Promote and establish forest plantation
- Facilitate establishment of Village Forest Areas and protection of catchment areas
- Empower communities in management of forest resources taking into account gender issues
- Co-ordinate development activities with the other stakeholders
- Disseminate forestry related information
- Undertake supervision of subordinate staff
- Provide information on management and prices of forest produce
- Formulate and implement Annual plans of operation at the EPA
- Promote multiple uses of forest resources
- Any other duties as assigned.
POST: DISEASE CONTROL SURVEILLANCE ASSISTANT
Grade: HM/M10
Location: Thyolo District Council
Number of Posts: 2
Qualifications: Applicants must be holders of Malawi School Certificate of Education with credits in Mathematics and Biology.
DUTIES:
1. Serve as link between fixed District Health Services and the community and works directly with village/community leaders, workers and other volunteers and providing environmental and personal health services in collaboration with Medical Assistant, Health Assistant and Enrolled Community Health Nurses;
2. Conducts community assessments, village inspections, monitors growth and reports disease outbreak;
3. Participates with others in providing immunization, maintaining equipment and improving the quality of water by protecting shallow wells and chlorinating untreated water;
4. Treating minor ailments and facilitates formation and training of Village Health Committees (VHCS) and Volunteers;
5. Supervises VHCS and volunteers and refers patients and suspect to nearest
health unit;
6. Record data in relevant registers and instruments using HMIs guidelines disseminate to respective Village Health Committee, and report to the designated supervisor;
7. Prepares monthly work plans
8. Provides feedback to the community
9. Any other duties deemed reasonable for the post.
POST: SENIOR HEAD SECURITY GUARD
Grade: N/M11
Location: Thyolo District Council
Number of Posts: 1
Qualifications:
Applicants must be serving Head Security Guard (Grade M/M12) serving Security Guard (Grade P/M14) or with a minimum of four (4) years’ experience at that grade in Local Authorities and in possession of a Junior Certificate of Education (JCE).
DUTIES
1. Making sure that security guards are performing their duties properly
2. Reporting any theft to police
3. Training, coaching, and providing mentorship to Security guards.
4. Checking and supervising the work done by Security Guard
5. Provide valuable feedback to management on security issues
6. Settling disciplinary matters among Security Guards
7. Reporting disciplinary matters to superiors
8. Enforcing discipline and work ethics among Security Guards
9. Any other duties assigned from time to time
POST: MOTOR VEHICLE DRIVER
Grade: N/M11
Location: Thyolo District Council
Number of Posts: 3
Qualifications:
Applicants must be holders of Malawi School Certificate of Education, in possession of a valid C1 drivers license with three years work experience as a driver.
DUTIES:
1. Driving and regular cleaning of the Council vehicle
✓ Arrange services of motor vehicles as needed with liaison with the transport officer
3. Keep mileage and repair records
4. Maintain an organizes travel schedule for a vehicle
5. Maintain log book of a vehicle in use on a daily basis
✓ Keep track of timely car insurance renewals, oil checks and general condition of the vehicle
✓ Insure steady reporting of faults and other maintenance related matters to the transport officer for appropriate action
POST: PLANT OPERATOR
Grade :N/M11
Location :Thyolo District Council
Number of Posts: 1
Qualifications:
Applicants must be holders of Junior Certificate Certificate of Education and in possession of a clean SADC driving (Class T)
Note: Interested applicants should have a completed apprenticeship or experience in similar role and have extensive knowledge of heavy equipment, ability to identify and react quickly to hazards.
DUTIES:
Driving and carrying out regular cleaning, maintenance and repairs of excavator or Graders or backhole Loader.
✓ Operating of the machinery safely and efficiently
✓ Performing inspections of the machinery and its attachments as well as ensuring that attachments are well-lubricated
✓ Arrange services of the machinery as needed with liaison with the transport officer Keep mileage and repair records
✓ Maintain an organizes travel schedule for the machinery
✓ Maintain log book of the machinery in use on a daily basis
✓ Reporting any faults of the machinery, maintenance related matters or concerns to the transport Officer for appropriate action
✓ Remaining alert while driving and servicing the machinery, and maintaining the appropriate speed limit at all times
✓ Completing minor repair of the machinery
POST: HOSPITAL ATTENDANT
GRADE: HP/M12
Location: Thyolo District Council
Number of Posts: 4
Qualifications:
Applicants must be holders of Malawi School Certificate of Education with credits in English and any other two Science Subjects.
DUTIES
1. Bed-making every morning and bed tidying in the afternoon
2. Damp dusting in all lockers, beds, screens, windows and other Ward Accessories
3. Mopping of Ward Floor every morning, afternoon and whenever required
4. Scrubbing of toilets every morning and afternoon
5. Help with the safekeeping of Government Property
6. Taking Patients to X-ray, Laboratory, Theatre etc
7. Gives Health Education to Patients and Guardians
8. Assist in preparation of last Office
✓Cleaning windows and remove cobwebs every afternoon
Decontaminating and Sluicing
Scrubbing of Wards once a week
Help with preparing Gauze and Cotton Wool
✓ Responsible for taking and serving of Patients’ meals
POST: SECURITY GUARD
Grade: P/M13
Location: Thyolo District Council
Number of Posts: 4
Qualifications: Applicants must be holders of Malawi School Certificate of Education.
DUTIES:
✓ Move around premises to investigate signs of intrusion Authorise workers and non-employees to enter and exit the Premises
✓ Contact Police on an emergency
Keep a logbook register of all visitors!
Apprehends criminals or those displaying Security threats
Monitor all parking situations
✓ Provide valuable feedback to management about security
Monitor premises for criminal activity
Write daily reports and maintain diligent record of legal and illegal activities
Any other relevant duties assigned from time to time
POST:MESSENGER
Grade: P/M13
Location: Thyolo District Council
Number of Posts: 3
Qualifications: Applicants must be holders of Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE).
DUTIES
✓ Keep Offices clean and tidy
Move files from Office to Office
Post and collect mail from the Post Office
Handle hand deliveries of mail
Photocopy and bind office documents
Running Office errands
✓ Any other relevant duties assigned from time to time
POST: COOK
Grade:O /M13
Location :Thyolo District Council
Number of Posts: 1
QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants must be holders of Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE) with an experience in Catering Services.
Note: A reference letter from his/her previous employer must be attached
DUTIES:
Planning. Preparing and cook Food items to ensure quality service for patients
Taking care of issued food stuffs.
Ensuring Quality food production.
✓ Ensuring and maintaining food safety and sanitation standards (Hygiene)
✓ Occasionally serve Food
POST: GROUND LABOURER
Grade: R/M15
Location: Thyolo District Council
Number of Posts: 6
QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants must be holders of Malawi School Certificate of Education.
DUTIES
✓Cleaning all Office Surroundings
✓ Watering flowers and grass in lawns
✓ Making sure that rubbish is removed at all times in bins and around offices
Any other duty assigned from time to time.
Individuals who meets the various requirements should submit their Application Letter, detailed curriculum vitae with contact information, copies of relevant certificate and copy of their National ID to the Chairperson, Appointment and Disciplinary Committee, Thyolo District Council, P/Bag 5, Thyolo not later than 17h February, 2025.
NOTE: make sure to indicate on the envelope the position you are applying.
Only Shortlisted applicants will be acknowledged