The Malawi Epidemiology and Intervention Research Unit (MEIRU) operates in Karonga District, and Lilongwe City. The research programme is conducted in partnership with the Malawi College of Medicine, Malawi Ministry of Health, and international partners. The programme is developing capacity in non-communicable disease research (including mental health), health informatics, epidemiology, and other areas.  Research is done in partnerships and in highly conducive academic environments.

MEIRU seeks to recruit dynamic graduates to the positionof Public Engagement Award Officer  in Lilongwe.

MEIRU Public Engagement Award Officer _Lilongwe

The post holder will lead a public engagement award connected to the Healthy Lives and Generation Malawi Projects. The award will produce an arts based-programme in schools which explores chronic illness, a series of audio/visual vignettes on maternal mental health and a documentary film about infant and family development in Malawi.

The post holder will work with a multidisciplinary team of specialists to deliver this ambitious package of material for public consumption in Malawi and for international audiences.

The ideal candidate should have a minimum of undergraduate degree in humanities, social sciences, public health or related fields. The work will require excellent leadership, communication and organisation skills, as well as strong abilities to use IT systems effectively. A minimum of 3 years post graduate experience in public engagement or related field obtained from a reputable organisation will be essential.

HOW TO APPLY

For further particulars including job description and minimum requirements:  http://www.meiru.info/vacancies/ . If you would like to discuss the post further, please email:  [email protected] .

Please submit letter of application and CV (with contact details of at least 2 professional referees) to:  [email protected]

Closing date for applications:  17 March 2023 . Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.