Job Description
The Local Government Service Commission is inviting applications from suitably qualified Malawians for the following vacancies existing at Nkhata Bay District Council.
POST: Principal Medical Officer
Grade: M4
Qualifications:
Applicants must be serving Senior Medical Officers (M5) with a minimum of four (4) years’ experience at that grade in the Local Authorities.
Duties:
i. Serve as Head of the Clinical Services department at the Council;
ii. Take lead in clinical Work (patientcare) including being on call, conduct ward rounds and OPD clinics both at the hospital and peripheral health facilities;
iii. Recommend the procurement of drugs, medical supplies and medical equipment for the district;
iv. Coordinate the preparation of annual budgets for the hospital in collaboration with the DHMT;
v. Compile periodic reports as determined by the DHMT on the performances of the hospital and curative services in the district;
vi. Ensure that all deaths in the hospital are audited and measures taken to prevent unnecessary deaths.
vii. Supervise all medical staff under his/her control.
Applicants who meet the above requirements should submit their application letters together with detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) and photocopies of relevant qualification enclosed in an envelope clearly labelled the position applied for to:
The Executive Secretary
Local Government Service Commission
P.O. Box 766
LILONGWE
To reach him not later than 20th August, 2024