Multiple vacancies

OVERVIEWJhpiego is an international, non-profit health organisation affiliated with Johns Hopkins University. It develops innovative solutions to strengthen the capacity of healthcare workers, improve health systems, and enhance healthcare delivery.Since 1999, Jhpiego has collaborated with the Government of Malawi and various partners to implement interventions in maternal, newborn and child health, family planning, and HIV/AIDS prevention, care and treatment.Jhpiego invites applications from highly qualified and experienced professionals to fill three vacancies under its health programmes in Malawi. The opportunities cover tuberculosis (TB) technical leadership, laboratory and diagnostic services, and programme management under the America First Global Health Strategy – Jhpiego (AFGHS-Jhpiego) Project.JOB TYPE: Not specifiedDate Posted: Thursday, 5th November, 2026Application Deadline: Tuesday, 17th November, 2026Duty Station: Lilongwe, MalawiAVAILABLE POSITIONS1. TB TECHNICAL ADVISORReports to: Project DirectorJOB SUMMARYThe TB Technical Advisor will provide strategic and technical leadership in the design, implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of tuberculosis interventions.The role will focus on strengthening TB prevention, screening, diagnosis, treatment, surveillance, laboratory systems, and quality improvement initiatives in alignment with Ministry of Health guidelines, national priorities, and donor requirements.KEY REQUIREMENTSA Bachelor's degree in Public Health, International Development, Health Sciences, Social Sciences, Business Administration, or a related field.A Master's degree in Public Health, Health Systems Management, International Development, Business Administration, or a related field is highly desirable.Professional certification in Programme Management, such as PMD Pro, PMP, PRINCE2, or an equivalent qualification, is an added advantage.At least six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in programme management, project coordination, or operational support for donor-funded public health or international development programmes.Experience in TB, HIV/AIDS, infectious diseases, or health systems strengthening is highly desirable.Experience working with government institutions, donors, consortium partners, and Malawi's Ministry of Health is an advantage.Strong project management, budgeting, monitoring, reporting, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.Fluency in English and professional proficiency in Chichewa.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESProvide technical leadership and strategic direction for TB programme implementation.Support TB prevention, screening, active case finding, diagnosis, treatment, contact investigation, and TB preventive treatment.Strengthen laboratory and diagnostic systems, including TB laboratory services and quality management.Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and capacity-building support to healthcare workers and programme teams.Coordinate project workplans, budgets, implementation schedules, and performance reviews.Support monitoring, evaluation, reporting, stakeholder engagement, and knowledge management.Promote collaboration with the Ministry of Health, district health offices, donors, and implementing partners.Application Link: www.jhpiego.org/careers2. LABORATORY AND DIAGNOSTIC SPECIALISTJOB SUMMARYThe Laboratory and Diagnostic Specialist will provide technical support for the implementation, monitoring, and strengthening of laboratory and diagnostic services under HIV/AIDS and TB prevention, care, and treatment programmes.The role will focus on improving the quality, efficiency, and sustainability of laboratory systems across supported health facilities through strengthened diagnostic services, laboratory quality management systems, specimen referral networks, equipment functionality, commodity management, and timely transmission and clinical use of test results.KEY REQUIREMENTSA Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Sciences, Medical Laboratory Sciences, Laboratory Technology, or a related field.Registration with the Medical Council of Malawi (MCM) or another relevant professional regulatory body, with a valid practising licence.A Master's degree in Biomedical Sciences, Public Health, Laboratory Management, Epidemiology, Health Systems Management, or a related discipline is an added advantage.Membership in a relevant professional association is also an added advantage.At least seven (7) to eight (8) years of progressive experience in clinical, public health, or research laboratories, including technical assistance and laboratory systems strengthening.Experience supporting HIV, TB, viral load, Early Infant Diagnosis (EID), microbiology, haematology, biochemistry, and other diagnostic services.Experience implementing laboratory quality management systems, quality assurance, and continuous quality improvement initiatives.Experience in laboratory commodity management, forecasting, procurement planning, inventory management, and supply