Nurses and Midwives Council of Malawi (NMCM)

Position: Director Of Education and Training

Location: Lilongwe, Malawi

Job Type: Three-Year Contract (Renewable)

About the organization

The Nurses and Midwives Council of Malawi (NMCM) is a regulatory body established in 1966 under the Nurses and Midwives Act of Parliament. The Council is responsible for regulating nursing and midwifery education, training, professional practice and conduct in Malawi.

NMCM invites suitably qualified and experienced Malawian nationals to apply for the position of Director of Education and Training, tenable at its offices in Lilongwe.

Job purpose

Reporting to the Registrar, the successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating and controlling the planning and implementation of nursing and midwifery education and training programmes.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

1. Formulate and review policies guiding nursing and midwifery education and training programmes.
2. Prepare education and training plans, programmes and budgets and ensure effective implementation.
3. Manage and supervise the day-to-day activities of the directorate.
4. Lead research and the development and review of nursing and midwifery education regulatory tools, standards, syllabi and curricula.
5. Coordinate inspections of nursing and midwifery colleges and students' practical attachments to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
6. Oversee accreditation applications for nursing and midwifery training institutions and programmes.
7. Ensure timely indexing of nursing and midwifery students.
8. Mobilise resources and develop project proposals to support the directorate's operations.
9. Build the capacity of directorate staff and teaching personnel in nursing and midwifery colleges.
10. Liaise with training institutions and other stakeholders on education and training matters.
11. Manage human, financial and other resources effectively.
12. Prepare periodic reports, advise management and represent the Council at relevant meetings.
13. Identify and manage risks affecting the directorate.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

1. Applicants must possess the following:
2. A Master's Degree in Nursing or Midwifery.
3. Registration as a Nurse-Midwife with a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing and Midwifery.
4. Qualification in Nursing Education, Leadership and Management.
5. At least four years' experience as a Senior Education and Training Specialist or in an equivalent position.
6. At least four years' experience as Head of Department or Faculty at a high-level nursing college.
7. Current registration with the Nurses and Midwives Council of Malawi.

Required Competencies

1. Strong planning, organisational and work-prioritisation skills.
2. Ability to work independently and supervise staff.
3. Excellent analytical, technical report-writing and problem-solving skills.
4. Strong communication, interpersonal, presentation and facilitation skills.
5. Strategic thinking, integrity and self-motivation.
6. Diplomacy and effective teamwork.
7. Strong computer skills.

Terms and Conditions

The Council offers an attractive benefits package commensurate with qualifications and experience, including salary, medical insurance, club and professional body memberships, and a contributory group pension scheme.

Method of Application

Interested candidates should submit an application letter and a detailed Curriculum Vitae, including three traceable referees, one of whom must be a previous employer, not later than 30 October 2026 to:

The Comptroller of Statutory Corporations

Department of Statutory Corporations

P.O. Box 30061

Lilongwe 3, Malawi

NMCM is an equal gender-based opportunity employer. Only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.