Employment Opportunity

R4H (formerly known as Riders for Health) is an NGO working to improve healthcare delivery in Malawi. R4H has been working with Ministry of Health and Population in establishing a well-coordinated, reliable national Sample Transport mechanism. Since 2011, R4H has been working in healthcare logistics, transporting clinical samples and results, undertaking healthcare waste management, and road safety training.

R4H seeks to fill the following open position of Procurement Officer to support the upward trajectory of the organization.

Location: Lilongwe, Malawi

Reports To: Human Resources and Administration Manager

Direct Reports: None

Purpose of the position

The Procurement Officer manages R4H’s end-to-end procurement workflows and asset disposal functions. The incumbent processes all purchasing and disposal documentation to guarantee that transactions are executed in strict accordance with R4h policies, donor regulations, and international procurement best practices.

Required Education and Experience:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher qualification in Procurement Management, Supply Chain Management, Purchasing, or a closely related field from a recognized and accredited university.
• Professional Membership: Valid and active registration with the Malawi Institute of Procurement and Supply(MIPS) is mandatory.
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of progressive procurement experience within a public health sector or NGO environment
• Operational Track Record: Significant field operations experience supporting national-level programs
• Domain Knowledge: Substantial, verifiable experience in end-to-end procurement, supply chain tracking, and inventory management
• Sector Awareness: Deep understanding of the operational landscapes for USG, Malawi government & cooperating partners, the public health sector, and private vendors
• Professional Ethics: High level of integrity, honesty, maturity, diligence, and accountability.

The detailed Job Description for the Procurement Officer  position can be downloaded at: https://bit.ly/4fVkpTY

Remuneration and Benefits

An attractive and competitive remuneration package commensurate with experience and qualifications will be offered to the successful candidate. This includes:

• Competitive base salary matching professional standards.
• Comprehensive medical insurance coverage

Please send a cover letter and CV with copies of your certificates as one document to: recruitment@r4hmw.org

Closing Date: Friday, 14^th August 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

R4H is an equal-opportunity employer and affords equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, age or disability. R4H does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, deployment)