Posted October 12, 2026 Listing expires October 29, 2026
BACKGROUND
The National AIDS Commission (NAC) is a body corporate established in 2001 and reconstituted through the HIV and AIDS (Prevention and Management) Act No. 9 of 2018 with new functional roles. The Act mandates NAC to coordinate and provide leadership for the implementation of the National response to HIV and AIDS in Malawi.
An opportunity has arisen to engage qualified persons of Malawian origin to fill vacant positions tenable at NAC Office in Lilongwe.
NAC, therefore, invites applications from suitable candidates to fill the positions of:
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT – Permanent Grade: N6
Reporting to: Assistant Administration Officer
Purpose of the job:
To provide secretarial services to the Director and/or Directorate
Duties and Key responsibilities
- Taking dictation, transcription, and composing correspondence for the Department and Division.
- Maintaining the Director’s diary.
- Handling telephone calls for the Department or Division
- Arranging appointments and engagements and assisting in planning the Director and Department officers’ itinerary.
- Making and coordinating the Director’s travel arrangements.
- Filing the Director’s business correspondence.
- Participating in preparing, collating, distributing Commission packs to Commissioners and Ex-officials.
- Participating in the making logistical arrangements for Commissioners.
- Controlling and monitoring Utility usage of telephones, consumables/ refreshments, and stationary in the Directorate Consolidating work progress reports.
- Welcoming visitors for the Director and other staff within the Department.
- Operating office equipment.
- Any other duties as assigned
Academic, Professional Qualifications and Experience
The applicant should possess the following;
- Minimum of Diploma in Secretarial Studies and Shorthand Certificate of 120 words per minute; plus
- At least three (3) years practical experience in the relevant field.
Personal Specification
- Good written and spoken English;
- Good interpersonal skills and courteous;
- Ability to use various operating office machines and equipment;
- Be computer literate in Microsoft Word and ability to use the Internet.
- Ability to communicate effectively with people of different levels.
- Willingness to work after normal working hours and during weekends.
- Having excellent oral and written communications skills
Method of Application
Eligible candidates meeting the above requirements should submit their application with up to date detailed CV indicating names of three traceable referees, certified copies of academic and professional certificates. Applications marked with the name of the position being applied on the envelop, should be received not letter than Friday 30th October, 2026 to the following address:
The Chief Executive Officer
National AIDS Commission
P. O. Box 30622
LILONGWE 3.
Email: nac@aidsmalawi.org.mw
Only shortlisted applicants will be acknowledged and invited for interviews.
NAC is an equal opportunity employer and women are encouraged to apply.
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