The DEPARTMENT of
Human Resource Management and Development
Responsible for the administration and management
of the Malawi Public Service

The DHRMD is a central government agency that is mandated under the Public Service Act, 1994, Sections 18 to 20 to manage the Public Service in Malawi.
Our Vision
“A high quality and result-oriented Public Service.”
- The Parliamentary Service
- The Judicial Service
- The Defence Force
- The Malawi Police Service
- Local Government Authorities
- The Civil Service which comprises all Government Ministries and Departments
- Any Corporation, Council, Board, Committee, public university or other body prescribed by act,law and regulation for the purposes.
- Any company in which Government has majority share equity
- Human Resource Planning and Development;
- Human Resource Complement and Grading;
- Human Resource Management;
- Performance Management‟ Quality and Productivity Improvement;
- HR Policy Research Analysis and Development;
- Management Information Services;
- Management of the HRMIS;
- Human Resource Rationalization.
“To foster and sustain a high quality and result-oriented public service through systematic development and implementation of equitable, sound human and institutional management policies, strategies, practices and systems in order to ensure fficiency and effectiveness.”

News / Updates
Government Circulars
Scholarships
Invitation for applications for Commonwealth Master’s and PhD
Scholarships tenable in the UK
Individual Performance Management System - IPMS
The performance management form documents officer’s performance objectives and his/her progress towards achieving these objectives. The supervisor uses the performance management form to assess the performance of the officer. Download Forms
Services
and Sections
Malawi Government Health Scheme
ECONOPLAN - GRADES : J - R
- Annual Cover Limit
MK4,000,000 - Service Providers
Government, Mission and Clinics Registered with the Society
- Territorial Limit
Malawi
EXECUTIVE - GRADES : F - I
- Annual Cover Limit
MK15,000,000 - Service Providers
Government, Mission, Private and Clinics Registered with the Society - Territorial Limit
Malawi, SADC Region, Egypt and India
VIP - GRADES : E - D
- Annual Cover Limit
MK40,000,000 - Service Providers
Government, Mission, Private and Clinics Registered with the Society - Territorial Limit
Malawi, SADC Region Egypt and India
Code of Ethics and Conduct
Work Ethics
Public Servant in the performance of their official duties must act in accordance with the following work ethics:-Dedication and commitment to the Public Service and its core values
Comply with and uphold the law
Project a good, right and positive image of the Public Service
Serve the public fairly, efficiently and effectively
Love and respect for the people of Malawi
Self esteem and pride of being Malawian.
Disciplined
Due regard for the rights, duties and relevant interests of Malawians Professionalism, creativity and love for work
Respect for gender equity
Smart appearance
Frankness, openness
Personal Behaviour
Public Officers also have a duty to treat the public and their colleagues with courtesy and respect. They shall therefore:-Not cause embarrassment to colleagues or members of the public by their dress, speech or behaviour;
Not consume alcoholic beverages while on duty;
Not engage in gambling by any means at the workplace;
Not smoke where it is illegal or where it is likely to inconvenience others;
Not cause distress to their colleagues, or otherwise contribute to disruption of the working atmosphere in the workplace;
Not discriminate against any person on grounds of gender, marital status, nationality, tribe, age, disability, political affiliation, HIV/AIDS status or religious beliefs;
Not harass, bully or otherwise intimidate members of the public or colleagues; respect the privacy of individuals;
Have due regard for the safety of the public and colleagues at the workplace
At work as required and not to absent themselves from duty without proper authorization
Not take part in the creation and distribution of pornography
Maintain personal hygiene, dress in respectable attire in accordance with the acceptable norms of the office
Obligations to the Government
In broad terms, the first priority of Public Officers is to carry out Government policy.They shall fulfill their lawful obligations to the Government with professionalism and integrity. In so doing, they are expected to act in a manner that will bear up against the closest public scrutiny.
Provide honest, impartial and comprehensive advice;
Not willfully supply incorrect or misleading information;
Observe confidentiality;
Not withhold relevant information to those authorized to receive it;
Not obstruct or unduly delay any decision;
Not attempt to undermine or improperly influence any Government policy; and Carry out decisions of Government efficiently, effectively and economically.
Political Neutrality
Whatever be their own political beliefs, public officers shall:-Conscientiously serve the duly elected Government of the day, the other institutions of the state and the public.
Observe political neutrality in their day to day functions.
Avoid activities that impair or be seen to impair their political neutrality or the political impartiality of the Public Service.
Not act in a way that is determined by party political consideration.
Not use official resources for party purposes Advise and implement government policy impartially
Responsibility towards the Public
Public employment carries with it a unique obligation to uphold the public interest and this demands that people working in the Public Service attain standards of professional behavior which will maintain public confidence and trust. In this regard Public Officers must:-Be polite, courteous and respectful to the public.
They shall treat members of the public with fairness and equity.
Address the needs of any member of the public regardless of the status of the person.
Understand that, while discharging their duties, they are doing no favour to members of the public.
They shall diligently, fairly and sympathetically attend to inquiries from members of the public.
Give to the public any information or advice required, subject to confidentiality, and to provide reasonable assistance.
Help the public to understand their rights and obligations.
Ensure that they take into account all facts relevant to any case into consideration when exercising their discretionary powers.
Respect the confidential nature of certain information disclosed to them by members of the public for procedural purposes.
Conflict of Interest
The impartiality and integrity of public servants is central to the maintenance of public trust and confidence in the Public Service. It is therefore important that:-Public servants always act with personal integrity and their actions should be able to bear the closest public scrutiny.
Public servants perform their duties honestly and impartially and avoid situations that might compromise their integrity or otherwise lead to conflicts of interests.
Public servants not only avoid circumstances in which their personal interests conflict with the interests of the Public Office, but also avoid those circumstances in which there could be the appearance of such conflict.
Public servants observe the principles of fairness and impartiality in all aspects of their work.
The public must have no basis on which to believe that decisions are made or policies are applied unevenly.
Public servants avoid any interest or undertaking that could directly or indirectly compromise the performance of their duties, or the standing of their Public Office in its relationships with the public, or clients.
This would include any situation where actions taken in an official capacity could be seen to influence or be influenced by an individual's private interests.
Public servants should ensure that work-related purchasing decisions are based solely on sound financial judgement and laid down procedures.
The public must have confidence that public money is spent without regard to any personal interest.
Acceptance of Gifts and Other Benefits
Public Officers shall not abuse their official position for personal gain. In this respect, Public Officers shall:-Not solicit or accept gifts, rewards or benefits, which might compromise their integrity and that of their organization and the Public Service. Gifts or benefits include, but are not restricted to, free or less than market value ccommodation, entertainment, hospitality and travel.
Not demand or accept gifts, favours, hospitality or any other benefit for himself/herself or his/her family, close relatives and friends, or persons or organizations with whom he/she has or has had business or political relations, which may influence or appear to influence the impartiality with which he/she carries out his/her duties or may appear to be reward relating to his/her duties.
Not offer or give any advantage in any way connected with his/her position, unless lawfully authorized to do so.
Not seek to influence for private purposes any person or body, including other Public Officers, by misusing his/her official position or by offering with personal advantages.
Not allow himself/herself to be put, or appear to be put in a position of obligation to return a favour to any person or body.
Nor should his/her conduct in his/her official capacity or in his/her private life make him/her susceptible to the improper influence of others.
Use of Public Resources
Public officers shall play a leading role in ensuring security over Government assets. Thus, as direct users, Public Officers shall:-Ensure that assets and other facilities (Such as transport, stationery, telephones or secretarial services) provided to them for official duties or functions, are used strictly for those duties and for no other purpose.
Be scrupulous in their use of public property and services and shall not permit their misuse by any other person or body. Manage Government assets and resources effectively and efficiently.
Strive to obtain value for money and to avoid waste or extravagance in the use of public resources.
Exercise care over government equipment, vehicles or records in their possession or for which they are responsible.
Avoid creating situations where it is perceived that Government assets are improperly used for their own or any other person's or \ body's private benefit.
Human Rights
A Public Servant has the right of being a member of any political party and can vote both for his/her political party and in general elections-A Public Servant can become a member of any religious sect provided that he/she does not contravene the existing laws.
A Public Servant shall not discriminate or harass a member of the general public or a fellow employee on grounds of gender, tribe, religion, nationality, ethnicity, marital status, disability, or HIV/AIDS status.
A Public Servant shall not discriminate or harass a member of the
general public or a fellow employee on grounds of gender, tribe,
religion, nationality, ethnicity, marital status, disability, or HIV/AIDS
status.
A Public Servant shall refrain from having sexual relationships at the workplace. Likewise he/she will avoid all types of conduct which may constitute sexual harassment which include:-
Pressure for sexual activity or sexual favours with a fellow employee;
Rape, sexual battery and molestation or any sexual assault;
Intentional physical conduct which is sexual in nature.
Sexual innuendoes, gestures, comments or remarks to another person about one's sexuality or body;
Offering or receiving preferential treatment, promises or rewards and offering or submitting to sexual favours.