Medical and Healthcare Jobs in Malawi

According to current health labor market trends and Ministry of Health (MoH) data, the most critical vacancies are for Nurse/Midwife Technicians (40% vacancy rate), Medical Officers, and Medical Assistants. Specialized roles in HIV/AIDS research, Maternal and Neonatal Health (MNH), and Health Systems Strengthening within organizations like the World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF Malawi are also highly sought after.

Salaries in the healthcare sector vary significantly between government (civil service), private clinics, and International NGOs (INGOs).

• Entry-Level (Intern/Junior Medical Officer): MWK 900,000 – MWK 1,200,000 per month.

• Mid-Level (Senior Medical Officer/Registrar): MWK 1,500,000 – MWK 2,500,000 per month.

• Senior Level (Specialist/Consultant): MWK 3,500,000 – MWK 5,500,000+ per month.

The 2026 nursing pay scale has seen adjustments to combat brain drain.

• Entry-Level (Nurse Technician): MWK 450,000 – MWK 650,000.

• Mid-Level (Nursing Officer): MWK 800,000 – MWK 1,200,000.

• Senior Level (Charge Nurse/Matron): MWK 1,500,000 – MWK 2,200,000.

Yes. Major teaching hospitals like Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital (QECH) and Kamuzu Central Hospital (KCH) offer clinical rotations. Additionally, Ntchito.com frequently post internships for Public Health, Health Information Systems, and Biomedical Sciences from the Luke International (LIN) and Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI).

For 2026, the Public Procurement and Disposal of Assets Authority (PPDA) and the Central Medical Stores Trust (CMST) are prioritizing tenders for:

• Supply and delivery of Reproductive Health medicines.

• Installation of solar electrification in rural health facilities.

• Procurement of diagnostic and emergency medical equipment.

Medical professionals looking for UN-level roles (P-3 to P-5 or NO-B levels) should monitor the UN Talent Portal. Common 2026 openings include Epidemiologists, Health Specialists, and Nutrition Technical Advisors.

HSS roles are high-traffic searches for 2026. Requirements usually include a Master’s in Public Health (MPH) or Health Economics. Proficiency in data tools like DHIS2 is often mandatory for roles at Partners In Health (Abwenzi Pa Za Umoyo).

NGOs like Save the Children and MSF (Doctors Without Borders) post tenders for medical supplies and health-related consultancies directly on specialized job boards like Ntchito.com to reach a wider Malawian expert audience.

Yes, but they must be registered with the Medical Council of Malawi. The process involves verification of credentials and, in some cases, sitting for a registration examination to ensure they meet the local standards of practice.