Recruitment Consultant

This role was posted on September 22, 2025. Please note that we will review applications on a rolling basis. 

The Role

At Last Mile Health (LMH), we obsess about exceptional work. Do you have demonstrated experience in leading efficient, equity-centered recruitment processes while coordinating smooth onboarding experiences? If so, you may be the Recruitment Consultant we’re looking for to support the m-mama project in Malawi.

The Recruitment Consultant will lead the coordination of recruitment and onboarding of key roles working in service of the m-mama project in close partnership with LMH’s Talent Acquisition team.

In this role, the Consultant will manage a recruitment process that delivers a positive and engaging candidate experience while aligning with LMH’s recruitment policies and practices. The Consultant will also coordinate and oversee onboarding to ensure that new hires within the LMH team are successfully integrated into the m-mama team.

The ideal candidate will bring proven experience using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) to streamline recruitment processes, along with a strong ability to implement effective staffing strategies that attract diverse and high-quality talent. They should also be deeply committed to embedding equity, fairness, and inclusivity throughout all stages of the recruitment lifecycle.

About the m-mama Program

The m-mama program is an innovative and cost-effective at-scale Emergency Transportation System for pregnant women and newborns funded by Vodafone Foundation. Vodafone Foundation launched m-mama in 2013 in Tanzania in collaboration with the Government of Tanzania, and in Lesotho in 2021 in collaboration with the Government of Lesotho. This program addresses the high rates of maternal and neonatal mortality in rural areas by reducing delays in access to care using safe and timely emergency transportation for pregnant women and newborns experiencing an emergency. The central component of m-mama is an emergency transport system enabled by innovative digital solutions to address complications as quickly and effectively as possible. 

In 2025, Vodafone Foundation expanded m-mama to Malawi. In Malawi, LMH will support the Ministry of Health (MoH) and Vodafone Foundation to implement and scale the m-mama system across all 29 health districts, particularly for pregnant, postnatal women, and newborns in rural communities. 

This Consultancy is located in Lilongwe, Malawi, and is open to Malawian nationals

Consultancy Details

• Commitment: 20 hours per week (hours may be amended during the contract period)
• Location: Malawi, Lilongwe (may require travel to districts)
• Duration: October 2025 - March 2026 (this is tentative and may change based on recruitment needs)
• Consultancy Fees: $300 per week

Scope of Work

In close partnership with the Talent Acquisition team and key stakeholders, the Recruitment Consultant will:

Attract and Source Talent

• Identify and leverage relevant recruitment and sourcing platforms to attract strong, diverse candidates for m-mama program roles.
• Post vacancies on the LMH Career Page, Malawi newspapers, and other appropriate platforms.

Develop Recruitment Materials

• Create tailored recruitment guides, based on LMH templates, for each role to serve as project management tools.
• Compile recruitment resources for hiring teams, including interview guides, skills assessment templates, and grading rubrics.

Manage Candidate Selection Process

• Collaborate with hiring teams to evaluate candidate qualifications and experience through resume reviews.
• Facilitate screening by sharing questionnaires and coordinating candidate communications.
• Organize and oversee interviews, skills assessments, hiring check-ins, and debrief sessions.
• Conduct thorough reference checks to validate candidate backgrounds and experience.
• Effectively utilize the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) to ensure smooth recruitment operations.

Coordinate Onboarding Logistics

• Manage the new hire setup process in collaboration with Global People Operations, Operations, IT, Finance, and the respective teams.
• Work with hiring managers/supervisors and the Talent Acquisition team to develop 30-60-90 day employee success plans.
• Support and help facilitate orientation sessions during the new hire’s first week.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (HR, Business Administration, etc.) or its equivalent.
• Relevant experience in talent acquisition/recruitment and onboarding 
• Thorough understanding of recruiting methods, best practices, as well as applicable policies and local employment laws and regulations.
• Proficient in the use of an Applicant Tracking System (ATS). 
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated experience in collaborating with hiring managers.  

You’ll Impress Us If

• You have progressive experience embedding values of diversity, equity and inclusion in hiring processes.
• You have demonstrated experience with the JazzHR applicant tracking system.

About Last Mile Health

Last Mile Health (LMH) saves lives in the world's most remote communities by partnering with governments to bring critical primary care services to the doorsteps of people living in the last mile. LMH is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit organization and currently works in Ethiopia, Ghana, Liberia, Malawi, Ethiopia, Uganda, and Sierra Leone with US offices in Boston. For more information, visit www.lastmilehealth.org

We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity at LMH. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.