Human Resources Assistant at St. John of God Hospitaller Services

St John of God Hospitaller Services Malawi is a non-profit faith-based healthcare organization established in 1994 to contribute to the development of health for all Malawians including the most vulnerable, marginalized and excluded groups. With its operations in both Lilongwe and Mzuzu, St John of God Malawi is a key provider of tertiary and community based mental health promotion and care; early intervention services, special need and inclusive education for children with both intellectual and
physical disability; vocational training for orphans & vulnerable youth including those with disability; health care and ancillary services for older persons; psychosocial counselling, stress and addiction management services; rehabilitation of street children; self-help group approach for women empowerment and tertiary level training in Psychiatric Nursing, Clinical Medicine- Psychiatry
& Mental Health, Psychosocial Counselling and General Nursing.

SJOG would like to fill the following positions based in Mzuzu:

Human Resources Assistant

Reporting to the Human Resources and Administration Officer, the HR Assistant will be expected to support the Human Resources department and JOG operations with administrative and operational tasks.

Responsibilities (which include, but are not limited to):

• Assist in recruitment processes, including posting job adverts, screening CVs, and scheduling interviews.
• Maintain employee records and update HR databases.
• Handle HR-related documentation such as contracts, leave requests, and disciplinary records.
• Support payroll processing by collecting and verifying attendance and overtime data.
• Assist in organising training sessions and employee engagement activities.
• Respond to HR-related queries and provide general administrative support.
• Ensure compliance with SJOG policies and labour laws.

Requirements

• Diploma in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or a related field
• At least 3-5 years of experience in an HR or administrative role.
• Familiarity with HR software and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• High level of confidentiality and attention to detail.
• Strict adherence to the Organisation’s Child and Vulnerable Adult protection policy
• Willingness to work with people suffering from mental health-related problems and their families.

Method Of Application

Applications with detailed Curriculum Vitae, cover letter and names of three traceable referees should be submitted to the following addresses:

The Chief Executive Officer,
St. John of God Hospitaller Services,
P. O. Box 744
MZUZU

Email: [email protected]

Closing date: Friday, 30th May, 2025.