Introduction
Owned by Church of Central African Presbytery, Blantyre Synod. Established in 1930 by Scottish Missionaries. In its early days, trained lay midwives in vernacular. A member of the Christian Health Association of Malawi (CHAM)
Vision
A leading institution which produces quality and highly qualified health care providers who will render comprehensive health services to raise the health status of Malawians. This will be realized through effective training programs
Mission
Provide effective and efficient health care training in accordance with the set standards for health care regulatory bodies Malawi.
Values
- Christian identity
- Student centered
- Centre of excellence
- Transparency and accountability
Entry requirements
- Offers a Three Year Nursing and Midwifery Technician Diploma. College admits both male and female students.
- Minimum age on admission is 16 and maximum 40
- Students are admitted from any religious and social background
- Students need to have a full Malawi School Certificate of Education with credit passes in three Science Subjects with Biology and Physical Science being mandatory credits.
Current Fees
- Tuition and boarding fees is MK1, 200,000.00 per year and this is payable in two instalments. Half payment at the beginning of the first semester and second payment at the beginning of the second semester
Governance
- College has a board of Directors comprised of nine members with diverse qualifications and experience
- Board Chair : Mrs Esnath Kapito
Phone: (265)888861333
Email: here
Contact
- Email: mjnursing@gmail.com
- College Principal: Keith Lipato
Phone: (265)888877066 / 999538566,
Email: here
Students population
Currently (2019) the total students is 444 drawn as follows:
- Year One : 141
- Year Two Junior : 164
- Year Two Senior : 139
Current and former develomental partners
- Blacksburg Presbytery Church, USA
- Clinton Health Access Initiative
- USAID – World Learning
- Management Sciences for Health
- Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC)
- Norwegian Church Aid
Major successes
- Over 90% pass rate in national licensure examinations
- Maintained students discipline in line with Christian values
- Very positive feedback from employers on the quality of our graduates with some being awarded national accolades by the National organization of Nurses and Midwives of Malawi (NONM) and the Association of Malawian Midwives (AMAMI)
- Maintained good working relationship with government and developmental partners
- Maintained students calendar in accordance with master plan
- Developed a new strategic plan for 2019 to 2024
- Developed user friendly policies for both students and staff to ensure fair and transparent student and staff recruitment
Challenges
- Lack of financial support towards students fees in view of discontinued government support and end of project by various developmental partners
- Shortage of staff and students accommodation
- Students transport
- Capacity building for staff
- Teaching and learning models (Mannequins) including books and computers
- Furniture (both Staff & Students)
Future Plans
- Introduce Registered Nurse and Midwifery Diploma and Degree courses as part of Blantyre Synod University
- Introduce other health related courses such as Pharmacy, Medicine , Public Health and Laboratory
- Introduce self-off campus accommodation modality for students