VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Position: Senior Research Nurse (4 Posts) – Infectious Disease Epidemiology (IDE) Group

Organization: Malawi – Liverpool – Wellcome – Programme (MLW)

Project: CHAMP Drug Study

Location: Mwanza, Malawi

Contract Type: One-year contract (Full-Time)

Application Email: vacancies@mlw.mw

Subject Line: Senior Research Nurse

Deadline: 12th June 2026

About MLW

The Malawi – Liverpool – Wellcome – Programme (MLW) is an internationally recognized centre for research and training, funded by the Wellcome Trust in collaboration with our key partners, the Kamuzu University of Health Sciences (KuHes), Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) and University of Liverpool (UoL) among others.

We are committed to promoting research and training led by Malawian and International scientists, with the aim of improving the health of people in Malawi and elsewhere in the region.

About the Role

We are seeking a professional and experienced Senior Research Nurse to join the Infectious Disease Epidemiology (IDE) Group under the CHAMP Drug Study. The successful candidate will be working full time under the direction and supervision of the project site lead.

This is a one-year contract based in Mwanza.

The Senior Research Nurse will report to the project site lead.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

Supervise and manage the field team of Field Research Assistants (Medical Assistants, Nurses, and other field workers) and ensure efficient and effective implementation of the protocol in accordance with MLW procedures and applicable ethics requirements

Coordinate household mapping and community-based census activities within the study catchment areas and ensure proper participant screening, informed consent, and enrolment activities according to the study protocol and GCP requirements

Supervise administration of study medication (DOT) during the five-month intervention period and ensure adherence to dosing schedules and protocol procedures

Monitor study participants during and after drug administration, document and report adverse events (AEs) and serious adverse events (SAEs), and ensure prompt management according to protocol and regulatory timelines

Oversee collection, processing, documentation, storage, and transportation of study samples in accordance with protocol requirements and laboratory procedures

Ensure accurate and timely electronic data collection using tablets and maintain high standards of data quality and completeness

For health facility surveillance, identify or facilitate the identification of study participants presenting for sick visits at health centres, and support collection of required study samples in line with study procedures

Conduct routine verification of source documents and resolve data queries in collaboration with the data management team

Assist with planning field activities, transport logistics, and allocation of study resources for smooth implementation of study activities

Ensure proper use, accountability, and maintenance of study equipment, tablets, consumables, and other field resources

Supervisory Responsibility

Supervise FRAs (Nurses, Medical Assistants) and other field staff

Coordinate day-to-day field and clinic activities in collaboration with the Project Site Lead

Support staff mentorship, training, and performance monitoring

Resource Responsibility

Tablets and electronic data collection devices

Study drugs, sample collection materials, and consumables

Study vehicles and other field equipment

Qualifications and Experience

Bachelor's degree in Nursing or Diploma in Nursing and Midwifery Technician

Registered with the Nurses and Midwives Council of Malawi

At least 3 years of experience working in a large-scale malaria or related research

Remuneration and Benefits

MLW offers an attractive remuneration package which includes:

A competitive salary package commensurate with the position

A medical aid scheme

24-hour insurance cover

Pension scheme

Gratuity benefits redeemable once every year, among others

MLW also offers opportunities such as scholarships, upgrading, and training opportunities to employees. These are based on successful job performance and other set criteria.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should apply by sending:

A cover letter

Copies of relevant certificates

Detailed CV with 3 traceable referees (including at least 2 professional referees)

All documents should be submitted in one PDF file named as: firstname_surname_role applied

Send to: vacancies@mlw.mw

Subject line: Senior Research Nurse

Deadline

12th June 2026

Safeguarding Commitment

MLW recognizes its responsibility in safeguarding and protecting communities, research participants, and patients with whom MLW is working. Please note that successful candidates will be requested to undergo a safeguarding check prior to appointment and at regular time points during employment.

Only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.