Baylor College of Medicine Children’s Foundation – Malawi (BCMCF-M) is a not-for-profit organization working in partnership with the Malawi Government in the health sector. Through a public-private partnership between the Government of Malawi, Abbott Fund and Baylor Foundation-Malawi, the first dedicated stand-alone pediatric HIV/AIDS care and treatment clinic in Malawi, popularly known as the Centre of Excellence (COE) was established. Our Mission is to provide high-quality, high-impact, highly ethical pediatric and family-centered health care, health professional training and clinical research, focused on HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria, malnutrition Maternal Health (MCH) and Pediatric Hematology Oncology (PHO) as well as other conditions impacting the health and well-being of children and families worldwide.

BCMCF-M is seeking qualified candidates to fill the position of:

Position: Nutritionist

Contract Duration: 1 year (possibly renewable)

Location: Centre of Excellency (COE) – Lilongwe

Reports to: Medical Director

Position description and responsibilities

We are seeking a passionate and skilled Nutritionist to join our team at BCM-CFM. The Nutritionist will play a vital role in improving the health and wellbeing of children, adolescents, and families affected by HIV by providing high-quality, evidence-based nutrition care. The role combines direct patient support, program development, mentorship, and collaboration with clinical teams to ensure holistic care and better outcomes for clients.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following

• Provide nutrition assessments, counseling, and education for children and adolescents living with HIV.
• Support distribution and monitoring of therapeutic and supplementary feeds for malnourished clients.
• Mentor staff, students, and adolescent peer mentors in nutrition best practices.
• Contribute to nutrition services at Teen Clubs, Young Motherhood Clinics, and specialized programs such as Camp Hope Malawi and pediatric oncology at KCH.
• Lead nutrition-related education, cooking demonstrations, and food security activities.
• Compile timely reports and contribute to research, quality improvement, and grant development.
• Represent BCM-CFM in national nutrition meetings and technical working groups.

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree in Nutrition or related field from a recognized institution.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in nutrition service delivery.
• Experience in HIV-related programs preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Fluent in English and Chichewa.
• Strong communication, counseling, and problem-solving skills.
• Integrity, professionalism, and commitment to patient-centered care.

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Closing date for receiving applications is 26th September 2025. Only shortlisted applicants will be acknowledged.