Introduction

Mulanje Mission College of Nursing and Midwifery (MMCNM) is a
training institution which was established in 1876 by Scottish
Missionaries under the Church of Central African Presbyterian (CCAP)
Synod of Blantyre. Previously the college operated within Mulanje
Mission Hospital (MMH). In 2009, the college become an independent
institution and over the years the college has grown from training lay
midwives to offering Diplomas in Nursing and Midwifery, Public Health
and Nutrition and Food Science.

 

Mission Statement

“Mulanje Mission College of Nursing and Midwifery trains effective and efficient healthcare providers in accordance with regulatory bodies, in a conducive environment to students irrespective of gender, religion, ethnic origin of social status.”

Vision Statement

“A leading institution which produces quality and highly qualified healthcare providers who will render comprehensive health services to raise the health status of Malawians. This will be realized through effective training programmes.”

Values   

  • Student centered – the college is organized around meeting the professional needs of the
  • Being a centre of excellence – being the college of choice among prospective nurses and midwives.
  • Transparency and accountability – we can be trusted to take prudent care and use of all resources given to us in trust.
 

Entry requirements

1. Nurse Midwife Technician

  • The college admits both male and female students.- 
  • Candidates should be between 16 and 45 years.
  • Students are admitted from any religious and social background.
  • Students need to have a full Malawi School Certificate of Education with 4 credits including English, Biology, Physics/Chemistry/Physical Science plus any of the following subjects: (Mathematics, Agriculture, and Geography & Home Economics).

2. Community Midwifery Assistants

  • Candidates should be between 16 and 45 years.
  • Students are admitted from any religious and background.
  • Candidates must provide evidence of having passed the Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE) or its equivalent with pass in English and Physical Science

3. Diploma in Public Health and Diploma in Nutrition and Food Science

  • Candidates must provide evidence of having passed the Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE).
  • Candidates should be between 16 and 45 years.

Current Fees

  • The tuition and boarding fees are MK1, 500,000.00 per year, and this is payable in two instalments. Half payment at the beginning of the first semester and a second payment at the beginning of the second semester.
  • K950, 000.00 for non-residential students.

The fees may change from time to time.

Governance

College has a board of Directors comprised of nine members with diverse qualifications and experience

Contact

  • Phone numbers +265 (0) 998 830 060/ +265 (0) 887 528 755 ·
  • Email: mjnursing@gmail.com

Students population

Currently (December, 2023) the total students is 526 drawn as follows:

  • Nurse-Midwife Technicians – 269
  • Community Midwifery Assistants – 217
  • Public Health – 29
  • Nutrition and Food Science – 11

Current developmental partners

  • Blacksburg Presbytery Church, USA
  • Christian Health Association of Malawi (CHAM)
  • Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC)
  • Sukambizi Trust
  • CAMFED

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
  • Developed user friendly policies for both students and staff to ensure fair and transparent student and staff recruitment
  • Initiated new programs in Public Health and Nutrition and Food Science
  • Introduced non-residential modality for students

Challenges

  • Lack of financial support towards student fees in view of discontinued government support and the end of the projects by various developmental partners.
  • Shortage of staff and student accommodation.
  • Staff and students transport.
  • Capacity building for staff.
  • Shortage of teaching and learning facilities.
  • Teaching and learning models (Mannequins), including books and computers.
  • Furniture (both staff and students) and electronic gadgets.

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 and Laboratory

 

1.

This Post Has 28 Comments

  1. Mwai muwera

    I’m interested to study at the college this year

  2. Allan Banda

    I like this college

  3. Allan Banda

    Wanna apply

    1. Alice Phiri

      I would like to apply at your prestigious college and help Kickstart my career

  4. Henryford Nqobile

    How do I apply… Am from Zimbabwe

  5. Doppel Seem

    Do you accomodate international students?

  6. Davie Bandason

    I like this college

  7. Aisha zude

    I want to apply for nursing as my second degree, please assist me.

  8. osman

    Your comment here…help me to applying

  9. Bertha phiri

    I like this college and I want to join this college

  10. Grace brown

    IAM interested iwant to join your collagr

  11. Rutendo Chizengwe

    Do you accomodate international students

    1. Bertha Chiona

      I am from Malawi but I am working in South Africa
      I would like to come back home .
      I would like to know if possible to join this career
      Please will you help me with same advice
      Thanks

  12. Getrud kutama

    I want my daughter to stady next year

  13. kondwani kazira

    Your comment here…how to apply

  14. JOSEPH S BWANALI

    My daughter has applied the 2023 diploma in nursing and midwife intake waitting for results.

  15. Gracious Walter Phiri

    I would like to study there.

  16. Ringwell

    Would be a pleasure to study here

  17. MacMillan Gusto

    I like the college

  18. Russell Eniphant

    Super college

  19. Brenda Kayo

    I like it

  20. Josh chinga

    Could you post here in your website updates and documents mostly shortlist of successful students for intakes. That will help us to get the information easily. One of my friend is having difficulties to access such information.

  21. Richard malunga

    I like to study there

  22. Mercy

    Am interested

  23. JITA

    JITA
    Am interested to enrol

  24. George Langishoni

    Am interested to study

  25. George Langishoni

    is intake out

Leave a Reply