Nurses and Midwives Council of Malawi (NMCM)

Position: Director Of Professional Practice and Conduct

Location: Lilongwe

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 Professional Practice and Conduct, tenable at its offices in Lilongwe.

Job purpose

Reporting to the Registrar, the successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating and controlling professional practice and conduct programmes, plans and implementation to ensure compliance with nursing and midwifery regulatory standards.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

1. Lead the development, review and implementation of nursing and midwifery practice policies, regulatory tools, systems and controls.
2. Conduct research on emerging trends in nursing and midwifery practice, advanced practice roles and healthcare regulations.
3. Prepare operational plans, programmes and budgets and ensure effective implementation.
4. Establish strategic partnerships with government institutions, international organisations and professional bodies.
5. Develop project proposals and mobilise resources to support the directorate's operations.
6. Coordinate regular and surprise inspections of public and private health facilities to ensure compliance with professional practice and conduct standards.
7. Oversee the registration system for nurses and midwives and maintain professional registers, including postgraduate registers.
8. Coordinate the development and administration of licensure examinations, including the appointment and orientation of examiners and moderators.
9. Ensure timely processing and release of examination results.
10. Oversee Continuing Professional Development programmes to promote continuous professional competence among nurses and midwives.
11. Monitor implementation of the Council's strategic plan and recommend improvements to nursing and midwifery regulation.
12. Identify regulatory risks and recommend appropriate mitigation measures.
13. Build the capacity of directorate staff, satellite offices and relevant stakeholders.
14. Supervise directorate activities and appraise the performance of senior officers.
15. Liaise with health facilities and other stakeholders on professional practice and conduct matters.
16. Prepare quarterly and periodic reports, advise management and represent the Council at relevant meetings.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

Applicants must possess the following:

1. A Master's Degree in Nursing or Midwifery.
2. Registration as a Nurse-Midwife with a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing and Midwifery.
3. Qualification in Nursing Education, Leadership and Management.
4. At least four years' experience as a Senior Examination and Registration Specialist or Senior Inspection and Investigation Specialist.
5. At least four years' experience as Head of Department at a public hospital or at a higher-learning training institution.
6. 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 lead teams effectively.
3. Excellent communication, interpersonal, presentation and facilitation skills.
4. Strong analytical, problem-solving and report-writing skills.
5. Strategic thinking, integrity and self-motivation.
6. Diplomacy and effective stakeholder engagement.
7. Strong computer skills, including knowledge of computerised accounting systems.

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.