Public Health / Environmental Health Graduate Interns (20 Posts)
Website Lilongwe City Council
LILONGWE CITY COUNCIL VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Lilongwe City Council invites applications from suitably qualified and motivated individuals for internship positions in the Directorate of Health and Social Services.
POSITION: Public Health / Environmental Health Graduate Interns (20 Posts)
GRADE: Non-Established
DURATION: 6 Months
REPORTING TO: Principal Environmental Health Officer / Public Health Officer
REF NO: Vac/04/2026
Job Purpose: To support the implementation of public and environmental health programs and gain practical experience in local authority health service delivery.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Successful candidates will be involved in:
- Supporting health education plans and community outreach activities
- Coordinating environmental health and sanitation programs
- Promoting occupational health and safety in industries and workplaces
- Conducting inspections of business premises, including bars and restaurants
- Assisting in enforcement of public health regulations and standards
- Participating in disease prevention and control interventions
- Collecting and reporting health and sanitation data
- Supporting waste management and pollution control initiatives
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- A Diploma in Public Health or Environmental Health Sciences from a recognized institution
- Recent graduates (within the last 2–3 years) are strongly encouraged to apply
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work both independently and in a team
- Basic computer literacy (MS Office applications)
- High level of integrity and professionalism
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Interested candidates should submit the following:
- Application letter
- Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Copies of academic certificates
- Copy of National ID
The Chairperson,
Appointment and Disciplinary Committee
Lilongwe City Council
P.O Box 30396
Lilongwe 3
CLOSING DATE
The closing date for receiving applications is 25th April, 2026.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited for interviews.