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MCHS Board of Governors in meeting

Institutional Governance

The College Council is the supreme governing body of our institution. Mandated by the Malawi College of Health Sciences Act, it integrates faculty, staff, and students into a unified leadership structure.

Council Composition

A diverse body of distinguished leaders guiding MCHS towards excellence

Mr. Andrews Gunda

Mr. Andrews Gunda

Chairperson
Rev. Charles Mawaya

Rev. Charles Mawaya

Deputy Chairperson
Dr. Martha Makwero

Dr. Martha Makwero

Council Member
Counsel Luciano Mickeous

Counsel Luciano Mickeous

Council Member
Dr. Albert Mwafongo

Dr. Albert Mwafongo

Council Member
Mrs. Rose Kaphalizi

Mrs. Rose Kaphalizi

Council Member
Dr. John Mponda

Dr. John Mponda

Council Member
Mr. Chancy Kamba

Mr. Chancy Kamba

Council Member
Ex-Officio Members

Secretary for Health and Sanitation

Ministry of Health

Secretary for Education, Science, and Technology

Ministry of Education

Secretary to the Treasury

Ministry of Finance

Comptroller of Statutory Corporations

Office of the President and Cabinet

Governance at a Glance

Key facts about our governance structure

8
Council Members
4
Ex-Officio Members
4
Annual Meetings
100%
Compliance Rate

Functions of the Council

The Council is entrusted with supervisory authority over all affairs of the University, ensuring adherence to the MCHS Act and promoting institutional excellence.

Strategic oversight and institutional governance
Fiduciary responsibility and financial sustainability
Supervisory authority over all academic and administrative affairs
Appointment and evaluation of executive management
Policy development and regulatory compliance oversight