List and description of careers in Malawi and abroad.

These are physicians who provide medical care to patients in a wide variety of (usually acute) situations. This includes consultation with the surgical team etc. In short, they use their extensive knowledge of physiology, pharmacology and diseases to guide their decisions. One need to be a medical doctor to become this. A commitment to work with others, strong analytical skills, ability to work under pressure and make acute decisions, leadership and management skills are some of the required skills in this career. The University of Malawi through the College of Medicine provide this training in Malawi.

They treat patients with health problems of neuromusculoskeletal system, which includes nerves, bones, muscles, ligaments and tendons. They use spinal adjustments, manipulation, and other techniques to manage patients health concerns, such as back and neck pain. They usually work in solo or group chiropractic practice. Active listening, critical thinking, social perceptiveness, complex solving problem, scientific skills, system analytical skills are some of the required skills in this career. These need to have medicine knowledge. College of Medicine is a training place in Malawi.

This is a professional who counsels people especially on personal problems ranging from health, legal, school etc. Listening, communication, good interpersonal skills etc. are skills required in this career plus basic knowledge of the field in which he counsels.

They clean teeth, examine patients for signs of oral diseases such as gingivitis, and provide other preventive dental care. They also educate patients on ways to improve and maintain good oral health. Good visual skills, physical strength and endurance, good communication, intellectual skills are required. A special training is required.

They construct and repair full or partial dentures or dental appliances. Good eye hand-coordination and colour perception, dexterity in using small instruments, the patience to attend to minute detail and an interest in learning the underlying material science. They are usually employed in commercial dental laboratories.

They diagnose and treat patients with a patient's teeth, gums, and related parts of the mouth. They provide advice and instruction on taking care of teeth and gum and on diet choices that affect oral health. Skills in dental hygienist also apply here. One also needs to get a special training and (mostly) licenced to start practising.

He is an expert in dietetics, that is human nutrition, and the regulation of diet. He advises people on what to eat, in order to lead a healthy life style or to achieve a specific health related goal. They work in a variety of settings from clinical to community and public policy to media communications. The place they work in usually corresponds to the type of dietician they are. Active listening, reading comprehension, critical thinking, time management, good judgment skills, problem solving ability, persuasion and monitoring skills are needed in this career. These are also called Nutritionists.

They are also called Health care executives or healthcare administrators, plan, direct, coordinate, medical and health services. They might manage an entire facility or specialize in managing a specific clinical area or department, or manage a medical practice for a group of physicians. They must be able to adapt to changes in healthcare laws, regulations and technology. They usually work in offices in healthcare facilities, including hospitals, and nursing homes, and group medical practices. Management, leadership and health skills are needed in this career. Malawi College of Health Sciences is one of the training places in Malawi.

They provide in-home care for patients who can't fully care for themselves. They usually assist the elderly, disabled, mentally ill or terminally ill person. They help these people in personal grooming and food preparation usually under the supervision of a nurse or medical personnel. No formal education is required here. Friendly and caring personality, ability to relate people from a wide variety of backgrounds, tact and sensitivity, patience and sense of humour are some of the required skills.

Sometimes called Speech Therapists, assess, diagnose, treat and help to prevent communication and swallowing disorders in patients. Communication skills, assessment skills, intervention skills, collaboration, advocacy, leadership and development skills are needed in this career.

Nursing is a profession within the health sector focused on the care of individuals, families and communities so they may attain, maintain, or recover optimal health and quality of life. Nurses may be differentiated from other health care providers by their approach to patient care, training and scope of practice. Excellent people skills, good communication and observation, ability to answer questions and offer advice, team work skills, ability to deal with emotionally and charged situations are some of the required traits. University of Malawi through Kamuzu College of Nursing, Malawi College of Health Sciences, Deyang Luke College are among the many colleges that offer this training. Nurses are licenced to practice in Malawi.

He is an allied health that supports the work of physicians and other health professionals, usually in a clinical setting. They perform routine duties of measuring patients' vital signs, administering medications and injections, recording information in medical recordkeeping systems, preparing and handling medical equipment and instrument and collecting and preparing specimen of bodily fluids and tissues for laboratory testing. In simple terms, Medical Assistants complete administrative and clinical tasks in the offices of physicians, podiatrists, chiropractors and other health practitioners. They usually have post-secondary school qualifications and certificates in health education. Malawi College of Health Sciences, Deyang Luke College and several other institutions provide this training in Malawi.

Medical records and health information technicians, commonly referred to as health information technicians, organize and manage health information data. They ensure its quality, accuracy, accessibility and security in both paper and electronic systems. They use various classification system to code and categorize patient's information. Active listening, comprehension skills, critical thinking, good analytical skills, time management, computer knowledge, administrative and management skills are some of the required skills in this career.

These conduct medical research aimed at improving human health. They often use clinical trials and other investigative skills and methods to reach their findings. They work in offices and laboratories. A medical degree and PhD in science subject particularly biology, is a requirement for this career.

They listen to voice recordings that physicians and other healthcare professionals make and convert them into written reports. They may also review and edit medical documents created using speech recognition technology. They further interpret medical terminology and abbreviations in preparing patients' medical histories, discharge, summaries and other documents. Most of these work in hospitals, physicians offices. Post-secondary qualification is needed in this profession. An understanding of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, grammar and computer technology is required.

These provide support and resources to mentally disturbed person so that they can start working on recovering from their mental disorders. Generally, they provide patients or clients with counselling. This profession may range from psychologists, mental health nurses, general practitioners and social workers. Qualification in social science, psychology, nursing is needed. May work odd hours and their work can be stressing and that they have to be on lookout for safety hazards that may pose risks to them, staff and clients. A caring and supportive attitude, good communication skills, ability to relate people to a wide variety of background, patience, discretion and high level of professionalism, mediation and negotiation skills, emergency response skills and ability to prioritize situations are some of the required skills in this career.

It is a profession in obstetrics. Both men and women are involved even though many are women in this profession. They provide care to women during pregnancy and birth. They may also provide primary care related to reproductive health, including annual gynaecological exams, family planning and menopausal care. They are educated and trained to recognize the variations of normal progress of labor and deal with deviations from normal to discern and intervene in high risk situations. Excellent communication skills, ability to inspire trust and confidence, patience and tact, a calm manner in stressful situations, team work spirit and ability to work alone, physical and mental stamina are some of the required skills for this profession. University of Malawi through the Kamuzu College of Nursing and other colleges train people in this profession in Malawi.

They collect data on the safety and health conditions of the workplace. The technicians work with the occupation health and safety specialists in conducting tests and measuring hazards to help prevent harm to workers, property, environment and the general public. They work in offices, factories and mines. Their work involves fieldwork and travel. It's usually full time job. A post-secondary school qualification and or on-job training is a requirement.

They treat injured, ill, or disabled patients through the therapeutic use of everyday activities. They help these patients develop, recover and improve the skills needed for daily living and working. They work in hospitals, schools. They spend much of their time working with patients. Service orientation, critical thinking, good decision making skills, scientific skills, persuasion, persistence, adaptability, initiative, self-control are some of the many skills and abilities in this profession. A master's degree in occupational therapy is required in this field.

He is also known as manufacturing opticians, optical mechanics or optical goods workers. They make prescription eyeglass and contact lenses. They manufacture lenses for optical instruments, such as a telescope and binoculars. They may also insert lenses into frames to produce finished glasses. They work in laboratories or workshops or large eyeglass store. They wear goggles and usually stand during working time. Arm-hand steadiness, manual dexterity, finger dexterity, near vision, control precision, equipment selection, operating monitoring are some of the required skills. Malawi College of Health Sciences, Mzuzu University and other colleges in Malawi train people in this field.

They help fit eyeglasses and contact lenses, following prescription from ophthalmologist and optometrists. They also help customers decide which eyeglass frames or contact lenses to buy. They work in stores where they sell glasses. Some skills needed for an Ophthalmic Laboratory Technician also apply here. A post-secondary school qualification is required. Malawi College of Health Sciences, Mzuzu University are among the colleges that train people in this field in Malawi.

They examine the eyes and other parts of the visual system. They also diagnose and treat visual problems, and manage diseases, injuries and other disorders of the eye. They prescribe eyeglasses or contact lenses as needed. They usually work in stand-alone offices of optometry. Many work in full time. Skills of Ophthalmic Laboratory Technician and the place of training of that career also apply here.

Is a healthcare professional, predominantly in the pre-hospital and out of hospital environment, and working mainly as part of emergency medical services, such as on an ambulance. Advanced cardiac support skills, bleeding control abilities, spinal management skills, obstetrics, fracture management, effective verbal and written skills, routine medical equipment maintenance procedures, emergency radio operation skills and assessment and evaluation of general incident scene safety are some of the basic skills required. Knowledge in medicine, health and safety issues is necessary.

They disperse prescription medications to patients and offer expertise in the safe use of prescriptions. They may also provide advice on how to lead a healthy lifestyle, conduct health and well screenings, provide immunizations, and oversee medications given to patients. They work in pharmacies of hospitals and clinics and in drug stores. Good memorization abilities, attention to detail, strong math and science skills, drug knowledge and assessment, ability to work with people, to supervise others, and computer literacy skills are needed in this career. A formal training in Pharmacy is a must. In Malawi, training is offered at the College of Medicine, a constituent college of the University of Malawi, Malawi College of Health Sciences among other institutions.

They provide administrative support and non-medical customer service in retail pharmacies, hospitals, clinics and nursing homes. They usually get training on the job. Good record keeping skills and ability to communicate effectively with customers who may be in a stressful situation is necessary. Malawi College of Health Science is one of the training institutions in Malawi.

These are sometimes called PTs, help injured or ill people improve their movement and manage their pain. They are an important part of rehabilitation and treatment of patients with chronic conditions or injuries. They work in private offices and clinics, hospitals and nursing homes. They spend much of their time on their feet, actively working with patients. Physical body flexibility, good coordination, balance skills, ability to assess and make decisions, good interpersonal skills, comprehension skills and ability to uphold professional behaviour at all times are the required traits in this career. Formal training is required at a medical or related school.

They are also called PTAs and physical therapist work under the direction and supervision of physical therapists. They help patients who are recovering from injuries and illness regain movement and manage pain. The required skills and training are similar to those of a Physical Therapist.

He is a professional who practices medicine, which is concerned with promoting, maintaining, restoring human health the study, diagnosis, and treatment of disease, injury and other medical impairment. They may focus on their practice on certain disease categories, types of patients, or methods of treatment known as specialist medical practitioner, or assume responsibility for the provision of continuing and comprehensive medical care to individuals, families and communities known as general practitioners. Collaboration and cooperation, strong listening and communication skills, self-confidence and mental resilience, humility, lack of arrogance, appreciation for others, mentoring, life balance and vision are some of the required skills in this profession. College of Medicine, a constituent college of the University of Malawi is one of the training institutions in Malawi.

He is a doctor of podiatric medicine (DPM), also known as a podiatric physician or surgeon. They diagnose and treat conditions of the foot, ankle, and related structures of the leg. Skills of a medical doctor are required of this career. College of Medicine, a constituent college of the University of Malawi train people of this career.

Care for people who have mental illness and developmental disabilities. Technicians mainly provide therapeutic care. They work in hospitals, residential mental health facilities, and related healthcare settings. Service orientation, active listening, coordination, critical thinking, counselling skills are required in this career. Both formal and informal training is required. The University of Malawi train people of this career.

He evaluates, diagnoses, treats and studies behaviour and mental processes. Some organizational psychologists conduct research and provide consultation services. Good communication skills, numeracy skills, research skills, professional ethics, patience and problem solving skills are required in this career. Chancellor College a constituent college of the University of Malawi train these professionals.

They plan, direct and coordinate recreational based treatment programs for people with disabilities, injuries, or illnesses. Recreational therapists use a variety of modalities, including arts, crafts, drama, music, dance, sports, games and community reintegration field trips to help maintain or improve a patient's physical, social, and emotional well-being. They usually work in a variety of settings but mostly work full time. A formal education is required with certification in other jurisdictions.

They care for patients who have trouble with breathing-for example from a chronic respiratory disease, such as asthma or emphysema. Their patients range from premature infants with undeveloped lungs to elderly patients who have diseased lungs. They also provide emergency care to patients suffering from heart attacks, drowning, or shock. They mostly work in hospitals. Others work in nursing care facilities or travel to patients' homes. Ability to adapt to changing technology, critical thinking and problem solving skills, patience and empathy, the ability to work independently with ability to work in team work are some of the required skills in this career.

They help people get through difficult times or get additional support. They assist other workers, such as social workers, and they help clients find benefits or community service. They usually work for non-governmental organizations, profit service institutions, and government bodies. Chancellor College and other colleges within Malawi train people in this profession.

He is a person who seeks to improve the well-being of people. The profession is dedicated to the pursuit of social justice and well-being of the oppressed and marginalized individuals and communities. Excellent communication and people skill, the ability to relate to people of all ages and backgrounds and gain their trust, a practical and flexible approach to work, tact, patience and empathy, a non-judgmental attitude are among the required skills in this career. Many colleges in Malawi train people in this career.

They operate on patients to treat injuries, such as broken bones, diseases such as cancerous tumours, and deformities such as cleft palates. A comprehensive training in medicine is required. Scientific, communication, ability to pay attention to detail, patient care skills are some of the skills required in this profession. In Malawi people train at College of Medicine, a constituent college of the University of Malawi, Malawi College of Health Sciences among other institutions.