Vacancy title:
Receptionist

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Health Care, Category: Admin & Office, Customer Service]

Jobs at:
Central Medical Stores Trust (CMST)

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, September 4 2026

Duty Station:
Lilongwe | Lilongwe

Summary
Date Posted: Monday, August 10 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

ABOUT THE ROLE

Central Medical Stores Trust (CMST) is Malawi's premier public health supply chain institution, responsible for procuring, warehousing, and distributing quality medicines and medical supplies to all public health facilities nationwide.

We are seeking a professional and customer-focused Receptionist to ensure effective and efficient front office operations and project a favourable corporate image for the Trust.

If you have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, a professional demeanour, and experience in front office management, this is your opportunity to be the first point of contact for a leading public health institution and contribute to Malawi's health sector.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• Diploma in Front Office Management, Business Administration, Customer Service, or a related field from a recognised institution.
• Minimum 3 years of progressive experience in a similar position.
• Excellent communication skills.
• High levels of integrity, professionalism, and discretion.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to handle difficult situations with tact and professionalism.
• Ability to manage multiple and competing priorities effectively.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Receive and direct visitors, phone calls, and correspondence.
• Report any security cases around the front office.
• Check visitors in and out.
• Attend to visitors' inquiries and complaints.
• Report issues with phone lines.
• Report any suspected abuses of phone lines.
• Foster a favourable ambience of the front office.

IMPORTANT

CMST is an equal opportunity employer – women are strongly encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: associate degree

Job application procedure
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Submit your application, detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) with at least three traceable referees, and copies of your certificates.

Send in a sealed envelope clearly marked with the position title to:

The Chief Executive Officer
Central Medical Stores Trust
Private Bag 55
Mzimba Drive
Lilongwe

Closing Date: Friday, 4th September 2026 (end of day)

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