Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

Zomba Diocese Health Commission operates under the Social Directorate of the Catholic Diocese of Zomba. Its mission is to advance the healing ministry of Jesus Christ by promoting human life and providing preventive, curative, and rehabilitative services in a holistic manner. This is achieved through participation in collaborative networks and partnerships, aligned with the needs and capacities of the communities, and in accordance with Catholic core values and principles, to ensure the delivery of the high- quality services, the Commission is seeking to recruit motivated and experienced individuals for the following vacant positions at one of its health facilities St. Robert Health Centre (Sitima).

Responsibilities or duties

Supervising dump dusting in the wards including nurses station

Supervising collection and delivery of ordered drugs from the pharmacy.

Supervising delivery of blood and other samples to the laboratory and remembering to collect the same.

Supervising the disposal of all the wastes and consequently burning the required wastes to be burned in the incinerator.

Supervising the maintenance of ward cleanliness by ensuring that the wards are thoroughly mopped.

Ensuring that Hospital Attendants are escorting referred cases to referral units.

Monitoring the accuracy of vital signs taken by the Hospital Attendants.

Participating in the care of patients as needed.

Supervising the bathing, feeding and dressing of patients who have no guardians.

Supervising the moving of patients using wheel chairs or stretchers.

Attending to patients complaints and reporting conditions to nurses.

Supervising and assisting in rehabilitation activities of the patients.

Recording data in relevant HMIS registers and instruments as instructed by the concerned supervisor.

Any other duties as deem reasonable.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

Malawi School Certificate of Education

Experience needed

4 years work experience as Hospital Attendant.

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

Ability to work independently and in a team

Effective communication skills

Problem identification and solving skills

Empathetic and friendly.

Our organization acknowledges the duty of care to safeguard, protect and promote the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and is committed to ensuring safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities.

• Supervising dump dusting in the wards including nurses station
• Supervising collection and delivery of ordered drugs from the pharmacy.
• Supervising delivery of blood and other samples to the laboratory and remembering to collect the same.
• Supervising the disposal of all the wastes and consequently burning the required wastes to be burned in the incinerator.
• Supervising the maintenance of ward cleanliness by ensuring that the wards are thoroughly mopped.
• Ensuring that Hospital Attendants are escorting referred cases to referral units.
• Monitoring the accuracy of vital signs taken by the Hospital Attendants.
• Participating in the care of patients as needed.
• Supervising the bathing, feeding and dressing of patients who have no guardians.
• Supervising the moving of patients using wheel chairs or stretchers.
• Attending to patients complaints and reporting conditions to nurses.
• Supervising and assisting in rehabilitation activities of the patients.
• Recording data in relevant HMIS registers and instruments as instructed by the concerned supervisor.
• Any other duties as deem reasonable.

• Ability to work independently and in a team
• Effective communication skills
• Problem identification and solving skills
• Empathetic and friendly.

• Malawi School Certificate of Education