VACANCY: SCHOOL MATRON (Female)

INSTITUTION: ST. ANDREWS MISSION SECONDARY SCHOOL IN MULANJE

St. Andrews Mission Secondary School in Mulanje is seeking a responsible, caring, and organized individual to join our team as a School Matron. The successful candidate will play a vital role in ensuring the well-being, safety, and comfort of our students, especially those in boarding facilities.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide care, supervision, and support to students in the hostel.
• Ensure the cleanliness, hygiene, and maintenance of hostel facilities.
• Monitor students' health and well-being, and report concerns to the administration.
• Offer guidance and support to students on personal and social matters.
• Administer basic first aid and assist in arranging medical care when needed.
• Collaborate with school staff to maintain discipline and uphold hostel rules.
• Keep accurate records related to student welfare, health incidents, and supplies.
• Act as a positive role model and promote a safe, respectful hostel environment.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Must be a mature lady.
• Minimum of a Certificate in Community Health, Nursing, Counseling, or a related field.
• Previous experience working with young people, preferably in a school or boarding environment.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to relate to adolescents.
• Basic first aid knowledge and the ability to handle health and welfare matters sensitively.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• High level of integrity, patience, and a nurturing attitude.

Application Process:

Interested candidates should submit the following:

• A cover letter expressing interest in the position.
• A detailed CV with contact information for at least two referees.
• Copies of relevant academic and professional certificates.

Mode of Application:

Interested and Qualified individuals should send application and CVs in person or to the following addresses:

The Headteacher

St. Andrews Mission Secondary School

P.O. Box 396

Mulanje.

Email address: samssmj2012@gmail.com

To reach her not later than 19^th February, 2025.