Company: Mzuzu International Academy (MIA)
Location: Mzuzu, Malawi
Job Type: Full Time
Deadline: 2026-03-10
Mzuzu International Academy (MIA) is a growing, mission-driven school in Mzuzu, committed to delivering high-quality education within a well-managed, accountable, and financially sustainable institution. MIA has recently focused on strengthening its governance, financial systems, and internal controls to ensure long-term stability. The school is developing a professional operational structure to support academic excellence through robust finance, HR, procurement, ICT, and administrative systems.
The Head of Operations is a senior management position responsible for leading and coordinating MIA’s non-academic functions. This includes finance, human resources, administration, procurement, ICT, and compliance. Reporting to the President/Vice President and working closely with the Principal, this role aims to strengthen internal systems, improve accountability, and ensure that operational functions run efficiently and in full compliance with Malawian laws and institutional policies. This is a hands-on leadership position suitable for an experienced manager who can build systems, manage multidisciplinary teams, and drive operational improvement in a structured and practical manner.
Qualified candidates meeting the criteria are invited to submit a cover letter, a detailed CV, and the names of three professional referees to recruitment@mzuzuacademy.org no later than March 10, 2026. Applications should clearly demonstrate relevant leadership experience and operational management capabilities. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.