Mental Health Clinical Officer job at Saint John Of God Hospitaller Services
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Mental Health Clinical Officer
2026-03-23T08:05:00+00:00
Saint John Of God Hospitaller Services
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FULL_TIME
Lilongwe
Lilongwe
10101
Malawi
Nonprofit, and NGO
Healthcare, Social Services & Nonprofit, Doctors & Other Health Professionals
MWK
MONTH
2026-03-26T17:00:00+00:00
8

Position Overview

Reporting to the Clinical Director, the Mental Health Clinical Officer will provide comprehensive mental health services, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct mental health assessments and diagnose psychiatric conditions
  • Develop and implement treatment and care plans
  • Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications in line with guidelines
  • Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans
  • Maintain accurate and confidential patient records
  • Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and case reviews

Qualifications and Experience

  • Degree in Clinical Medicine with specialization in Mental Health or Psychiatry
  • Registration with the relevant Medical or Clinical Officers Council
  • Valid practicing license
  • Minimum of 2 years’ experience in mental health services
  • Experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings is an added advantage
  • Strong documentation and reporting skills
  • Willingness to work with people with mental health conditions
  • Commitment to the organization’s Child and Vulnerable Adult Protection Policy
  • Conduct mental health assessments and diagnose psychiatric conditions
  • Develop and implement treatment and care plans
  • Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications in line with guidelines
  • Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans
  • Maintain accurate and confidential patient records
  • Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and case reviews
  • Strong documentation and reporting skills
  • Willingness to work with people with mental health conditions
  • Commitment to the organization’s Child and Vulnerable Adult Protection Policy
  • Degree in Clinical Medicine with specialization in Mental Health or Psychiatry
  • Registration with the relevant Medical or Clinical Officers Council
  • Valid practicing license
bachelor degree
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Vacancy title:
Mental Health Clinical Officer

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Nonprofit, and NGO, Category: Healthcare, Social Services & Nonprofit, Doctors & Other Health Professionals]

Jobs at:
Saint John Of God Hospitaller Services

Deadline of this Job:
Thursday, March 26 2026

Duty Station:
Lilongwe | Lilongwe

Summary
Date Posted: Monday, March 23 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Position Overview

Reporting to the Clinical Director, the Mental Health Clinical Officer will provide comprehensive mental health services, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct mental health assessments and diagnose psychiatric conditions
  • Develop and implement treatment and care plans
  • Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications in line with guidelines
  • Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans
  • Maintain accurate and confidential patient records
  • Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and case reviews

Qualifications and Experience

  • Degree in Clinical Medicine with specialization in Mental Health or Psychiatry
  • Registration with the relevant Medical or Clinical Officers Council
  • Valid practicing license
  • Minimum of 2 years’ experience in mental health services
  • Experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings is an added advantage
  • Strong documentation and reporting skills
  • Willingness to work with people with mental health conditions
  • Commitment to the organization’s Child and Vulnerable Adult Protection Policy

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure
Interested in applying for this job? Click here to submit your application now.

Interested candidates should submit a detailed Curriculum Vitae and a cover letter, including the names and contact details of three traceable referees, to:

The Chief Executive Officer

P.O. Box 744

Mzuzu

Closing Date: Thursday, 26th March 2026

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Job Info
Job Category: Health/ Medicine jobs in Malawi
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Thursday, March 26 2026
Duty Station: Lilongwe | Lilongwe
Posted: 23-03-2026
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 23-03-2026
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 10-10-2076
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