Malawi AIDS Counselling and Resource Organization (MACRO) is a locally registered non-governmental organization (NGO), established in 1995 to complement the Government of Malawi’s efforts in combating HIV and AIDS and addressing other health-related challenges.

MACRO’s vision is “A Malawi populace free of ill-health,” and its mission is “To transform the lives of Malawians through the provision of high-quality HIV and AIDS and other health-related services.”

With funding from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), MACRO is implementing the IMPACT Project, which aims to strengthen effective interventions to address unmet needs for HIV Testing Services (HTS) in CDC-supported districts, contributing to the attainment of the UNAIDS 95-95-95 targets.

In line with the implementation of the project, MACRO invites applications from suitably qualified, experienced, and motivated candidates to fill the following vacant positions under the IMPACT Project.

About the Role:

The Clinical Officer will be responsible for providing high-quality, comprehensive, and client-centred clinical care to clients accessing services at MACRO clinics. The role includes conducting general medical consultations, supporting HIV testing services, diagnosing and managing sexually transmitted infections (STIs), initiating and monitoring antiretroviral therapy (ART) in accordance with national guidelines, and providing appropriate patient follow-up to ensure continuity of care.

The Clinical Officer will also support HIV prevention and treatment services, monitor treatment outcomes, facilitate linkage to appropriate care and support services, and ensure timely identification and management of clinical complications. The successful candidate will maintain accurate clinical records, uphold patient confidentiality, and work collaboratively with other healthcare providers to promote treatment adherence, improve health outcomes, and ensure compliance with Ministry of Health guidelines and MACRO’s clinical protocol

Education Qualifications

• Diploma in Clinical Medicine with a minimum of five (5) years’ relevant experience
• Must be duly registered with the Medical Council of Malawi and hold valid practicing licence.
• Certificates in ART, STI Management, Family Planning, PrEP (new guidelines), and TB.

Knowledge and Skills

• Highly motivated with excellent planning and time management abilities
• Strong interpersonal and analytical skills
• Effective communication and counselling skills
• Sound knowledge of HIV/AIDS care, STI management, and family planning
• Ability to handle general medical conditions with professionalism and discretion
• Competency in drug stocktaking, ordering, and report compilation
• Familiarity with patient monitoring protocols and clinical documentation

Key Duties

• Quality Health Care Services
• Diagnosis and Management of STIs
• General Medical Consultations
• Patient Monitoring and Follow-Up
• ART Dispensing and Drug Management

• Providing high-quality, comprehensive, and client-centred clinical care to clients accessing services at MACRO clinics.
• Conducting general medical consultations.
• Supporting HIV testing services.
• Diagnosing and managing sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
• Initiating and monitoring antiretroviral therapy (ART) in accordance with national guidelines.
• Providing appropriate patient follow-up to ensure continuity of care.
• Supporting HIV prevention and treatment services.
• Monitoring treatment outcomes.
• Facilitating linkage to appropriate care and support services.
• Ensuring timely identification and management of clinical complications.
• Maintaining accurate clinical records.
• Upholding patient confidentiality.
• Working collaboratively with other healthcare providers to promote treatment adherence, improve health outcomes, and ensure compliance with Ministry of Health guidelines and MACRO’s clinical protocol.

• Excellent planning and time management abilities
• Strong interpersonal and analytical skills
• Effective communication and counselling skills
• Sound knowledge of HIV/AIDS care, STI management, and family planning
• Ability to handle general medical conditions with professionalism and discretion
• Competency in drug stocktaking, ordering, and report compilation
• Familiarity with patient monitoring protocols and clinical documentation

• Diploma in Clinical Medicine
• Minimum of five (5) years’ relevant experience
• Duly registered with the Medical Council of Malawi and hold valid practicing licence
• Certificates in ART, STI Management, Family Planning, PrEP (new guidelines), and TB