PHYSIOTHERAPIST

PHYSIOTHERAPIST

MALAWI AGAINST PHYSICAL DISABILITIES (MAP)

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Malawi Against Physical Disabilities (MAP) is a Government sub vented institution that provides comprehensive medical rehabilitation services to persons with disabilities across Malawi. MAP delivers services through Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Nursing, and the provision of assistive devices, with the aim of improving functional independence, mobility, and quality of life for persons with disabilities.

With support from the Malawi Government, through the Ministry of Health and Sanitation, MAP is inviting suitably qualified candidates to fill the following permanent vacant position to help achieve its goals and objectives in fulfilling its mandate.

1. PHYSIOTHERAPIST – 1 POSITION (GRADE: MAP 4)

Duty Station: Blantyre

JOB PURPOSE

To provide high quality physiotherapy services for musculoskeletal, orthopedic, neurological, sports related, and pediatric conditions.

KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• To perform skilled physiotherapeutic assessment of patients.

• To use clinical reasoning skills to provide an accurate clinical diagnosis.

• To formulate, develop and deliver individualized treatment programs based upon evidence-based practice, including intensive rehabilitation programs as practiced in Rehabilitation Centre.

• Referring to other medical and health care professionals where necessary.

• To support Community Based Rehabilitation (CBR) services and outreach programs.

• To be responsible for the safe and competent use of all electrotherapy and gym equipment, patient appliances and aids and ensure that other members of the multidisciplinary team attain competence prior to use.

• Ensure maintenance of high standards of recording, filing and storage of patient and statistical information.

• Supervise work of less experienced physiotherapists / interns / students; train and appraise junior staff; train other professions.

• Be an active member of the in-service training program by attending and leading tutorials, CPD sessions and clinical training sessions.

• Participate in teaching and guiding physiotherapy undergraduate students

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Physiotherapy Degree from a recognized institution.

• Must be registered with Medical Council of Malawi.

• Those with experience in the following will have an added advantage, Neuro-rehabilitations Pediatric rehabilitation / Management of children condition Community Based Rehabilitation (CBR) and Intensive rehabilitation as attached to a Rehabilitation Centre

• Good organizational and time management skills.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• High level of integrity, confidentiality and professionalism.

   

METHOD OF APPLICATION

Interested candidates who meet the requirements should submit application letter, detailed CV with three traceable referees, and copies of certificates to:

The Human Resources Officer

Malawi Against Physical Disabilities

P.O. Box 256, BLANTYRE

Email: hr.map@mapmw.org

Closing Date: 18th November, 2026

NOTE: MAP is an equal opportunity employer. Only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.