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Strategic Plan 2024–2029

A clear roadmap for achieving MCHS goals and ensuring sustainable development

The Malawi College of Health Sciences Strategic Plan (2024–2029) provides a clear roadmap for achieving our goals and ensuring sustainable development. It outlines priorities, strategies, decisions, resources, aspirations, and direction in line with our vision and mission.

MCHS Management Team presenting Strategic Plan

Overview

The 2024-2029 plan introduces a Balanced Score Card approach with perspectives, objectives, initiatives, action plans, and monitoring and evaluation frameworks to ensure effective implementation and performance appraisal.

Vision

To be the leading centre of excellence in health sciences education, research, and service in Malawi and beyond.

Mission

To provide quality and relevant health sciences education, conduct research that addresses health challenges, and offer responsive community service.

Core Values

Integrity, Honesty, Respect, Result Driven, Teamwork, Customer Focus, Professionalism, Excellence

Balanced Score Card Perspectives

1. Customer Perspective

College's overriding perspective is Customer Satisfaction

  • Objective 1: Increase student satisfaction
  • Objective 2: Increase stakeholder satisfaction

2. Internal Business Perspective

  • Objective 1: Enhance student support services
  • Objective 2: Enhance innovation in instructional strategies
  • Objective 3: Increase efficiency in administrative operations
  • Objective 4: Enhance adherence to statutory regulations

3. Learning and Growth Perspective

  • Objective 1: Improve ICT Capital
  • Objective 2: Enhance human capital
  • Objective 3: Strengthen organizational capital

4. Financial Stewardship Perspective

  • Objective 1: Minimize costs
  • Objective 2: Increase revenue
  • Objective 3: Improve adherence to budget

Strategic Initiatives

Objectives narrow down to initiatives (also termed as projects). Initiatives can be traced back to objectives, and objectives can be traced back to perspectives. Individuals/teams derive Action/Work Plans from Initiatives.

Customer Initiatives

Student satisfaction surveys, stakeholder engagement forums, feedback implementation systems

Internal Process Initiatives

Digital transformation, curriculum review, administrative process automation

Learning & Growth Initiatives

Staff development programs, ICT infrastructure upgrade, knowledge management systems

Measures and Targets

95%
Student Satisfaction
90%
Stakeholder Satisfaction
100%
Regulatory Compliance
15%
Revenue Growth

Performance Appraisal

Part of performance management of an employee including ability, needs, resources to achieve the objectives of the strategic plan. Provide objective information regarding the performance of an individual by appreciating the capabilities and the need of an employee. Identify the skills or knowledge gap and provide solutions.

For Managers

Have performance appraisal form ready for employees. Formulate Key Performance Indicators from the individual's job description and relate to the strategic plan objectives and initiatives.

For Employees

Align individual goals with strategic objectives, track performance against KPIs, identify training needs, and participate in regular performance reviews.

The strategic plan reflects the power of vision, collaboration, and commitment. It serves as a blueprint for transforming Malawi College of Health Sciences into a leader in health sciences education and service delivery.

Key goals include:

  • Enhancing academic offerings
  • Strengthening infrastructure
  • Fostering an environment of innovation, integrity, and inclusivity

Success depends on collective dedication, resourcefulness, and a shared belief in the college's future. Everyone is encouraged to take ownership of the vision and work together to overcome challenges, celebrate milestones, and leave a lasting impact.