Head of Administration and Human Resource

National AIDS Commission (NAC) · Lilongwe, Malawi

Posted October 12, 2026Listing 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:

HEAD OF ADMINISTRATION AND HUMAN RESOURCE1 position – Permanent

GradeN3

Reporting toDirector of Finance and Administration

Responsible forAdministration Officer, Human Resource Officer

Purpose of the job

To provide overall leadership and direction in the planning and provision of an efficient and effective human resource and administration support service to the core and support functions of NAC.

Duties and Key responsibilities

• Developing and implementing viable human resource and administration strategies, systems/processes and procedures for effective accomplishment of the strategic vision and corporate mission of NAC;
• Formulating, reviewing and implementing sound HR management and administration policies and ensure they remain current on best practices, laws and regulations.
• Undertaking regular corporate manpower/human resource planning in line with the skill requirements of NAC;
• Overseeing management of staffing levels and ensure that optimal staff establishments are maintained;
• Implementing efficient recruitment, selection, induction and placement programmes for all staff members in line with the skill requirements of NAC;
• Undertaking regular compensation and benefit surveys and administer compensation and benefits