Background

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 Clinic Nurse will be responsible for providing high-quality, comprehensive, and client-centred clinical, psychosocial, and preventive healthcare services to clients accessing services at the clinic. The role includes the provision of HIV testing services, HIV/AIDS care and treatment, sexually transmitted infections (STI) screening and management, antiretroviral therapy (ART) adherence counselling and support, viral load monitoring, and follow-up of clients who have missed appointments or interrupted treatment through defaulter tracing. The Clinic Nurse will ensure that all services are delivered in accordance with national clinical guidelines, established standards of care, and organisational protocols, while maintaining confidentiality, safeguarding client rights, and promoting respectful, non-discriminatory, and client-friendly service delivery. The role also involves accurate clinical documentation and reporting, effective linkage to appropriate healthcare services, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to improve treatment outcomes, continuity of care, and overall client well-being.

Qualifications and Experience

Diploma in Nursing with at least five (5) years of relevant work experience, or a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing with at least three (3) years of relevant work experience. Certified ART provider with demonstrated experience in the provision of HIV prevention services, including Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP), tuberculosis (TB) screening and management, and cervical cancer screening. Valid Registration with the Nurses Council of Malawi.

Knowledge and Skills

Strong planning and time management skills. Excellent communication and counselling skills. Knowledge of ART management and infection prevention. Experience in quality improvement and defaulter tracing. Strong familiarity with Ministry of Health (MoH) systems, policies, and procedures. Strategic leadership and mentoring capacity, able to inspire, coach, and build the skills of multidisciplinary teams.

Key Duties

• Provide HIV, STI, and family planning counseling.
• Lead health education sessions.
• Monitor ART service quality and follow up on unsuppressed clients.
• Manage ART commodities and medical supplies.
• Represent MACRO in stakeholder forums.
• Build capacity of clinic staff through training and mentorship.

• Provide HIV, STI, and family planning counseling.
• Lead health education sessions.
• Monitor ART service quality and follow up on unsuppressed clients.
• Manage ART commodities and medical supplies.
• Represent MACRO in stakeholder forums.
• Build capacity of clinic staff through training and mentorship.

• Strong planning and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and counselling skills.
• Knowledge of ART management and infection prevention.
• Experience in quality improvement and defaulter tracing.
• Strong familiarity with Ministry of Health (MoH) systems, policies, and procedures.
• Strategic leadership and mentoring capacity, able to inspire, coach, and build the skills of multidisciplinary teams.

• Diploma in Nursing with at least five (5) years of relevant work experience, or a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing with at least three (3) years of relevant work experience.
• Certified ART provider with demonstrated experience in the provision of HIV prevention services, including Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP), tuberculosis (TB) screening and management, and cervical cancer screening.
• Valid Registration with the Nurses Council of Malawi.