Catholic Diocese of Karonga
Background:
The Catholic Diocese of Karonga is among the eight diocese in Malawi operating under the Episcopal Conference of Malawi (ECM). The Diocese was created in 2010 and operates in the district of Chitipa, Karonga and Rumphi (partly) in the Northern part of Malawi. It shares boundary with the Diocese of Mzuzu to the South but also international borders with Tanzania to North East and Zambia to the North West.
The Diocese is flanked by Lake Malawi on the eastern side and on the western side there are mountainous areas. Asides its principal spiritual evangelisation services, the Diocese also provides social development services through its Caritas Commission (or Caritas Karonga). The Caritas Commission carries out its work through the departments of Development, Justice and Peace, Health and Education.
The Diocese has recently opened St Mauritius Secondary school for boys in Lura, Rumphi District.
The Diocese of Karonga is inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following vacant positions:
Duties And Responsibilities
a) Welcoming visitors
b) Managing the front office
c) Helping logistical needs during meetings and trainings.
d) Maintain electronic and hard copy filing system
e) Handling recruitment process
f) Handling grievances
g) Management of staff leave
h) Facilitating the process of activity cash request and liquidations
i) Maintain office files and documents.
j) Reviewing office procedures and implementing necessary changes
k) Preparing correspondence independently or based on free notes
l) Receiving correspondence brought to the School and record in a register
m) Any other duties assigned from time to time
Requirements
a) Advanced Certificate in Secretarial or Administrative Studies from a recognized institution
b) At least two years’ experience in a similar position;
c) Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work;
d) Ability to maintain and keep records; attention to detail and problem solving skills;
e) Ability to use Microsoft packages especially word, Excel and PowerPoint; and
f) Good command of English.
Method of Application
Application letters with a copy of Curriculum Vitae (C.V), Certificates, three traceable referees and National Identity Card should be addressed to:
The Human Resources Officer
Karonga Diocese
P.O. Box 140
Karonga
Email: recruitmentkd541@gmail.com
OR
The Head teacher
St. Mauritius Secondary School
P.O. Box 66
Rumphi