Chief Medical Officer.

Job Description

ABOUT THE ROLE

Illovo Sugar (Malawi) plc, the country’s leading producer of raw, refined and specialty sugars, employing more than 9,000 employees, is hiring a Chief Medical Officer under the Estate Support Organisational Unit.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) or an equivalent recognised medical degree.
• Registration and a valid practicing licence with the Medical Council of Malawi (MCM).
• A Diploma in Occupational Health is advantageous.
• Strong strategic leadership, communication, decision-making and emergency management capabilities.
• Demonstrable experience in clinical governance, occupational health, financial management, people leadership and stakeholder engagement.
• 5 years’ management experience (clinic and/or hospital management).

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide strategic, clinical and operational leadership for Medical Services, ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality and cost-effective medical and occupational health services.
• Adopt, embed and ensure compliance with agreed best practices, frameworks, policies, governance requirements and minimum standards across all aspects of Medical Services.
• Enable and promote shared value public-private partnership opportunities at scale by leveraging resources, knowledge, capabilities and innovation with diverse stakeholders in the delivery of medical services.
• Provide oversight and tracking of accounts receivables by ensuring that fee-for-service bills/claims are submitted to medical aid schemes or responsible parties for payment.
• Oversee Talent and Performance management within Medical Services, coaching and mentoring reports.
• Perform on-site medical risk assessments and implement emergency response plans to mitigate on-site medical risks and minimise health and safety impacts.
• Develop and implement occupational health, medical surveillance, employee wellness and health promotion programmes to support a healthy and productive workforce.
• Manage and coordinate public health prevention programs (malaria vector control, HIV/TB, water quality checks, non-communicable diseases, immunisations) through public-private partnerships where applicable.
• Promote and adhere to Illovo’s procedures, policies and guidelines, including, without limitation, those relating to HSE, Competitive Law and Anti-Bribery and Corruption (ABC).

HOW TO APPLY

Please send your application letter together with a detailed CV, copies of relevant certificates, traceable referees and National ID to:

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The HR Mill Head
Illovo Sugar (Malawi) plc
P.O Box 46
Dwangwa

Email: [email protected]

Closing Date

9th October 2026

Only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.

Illovo is an equal opportunity employer, and women are encouraged to apply.