CHAM is overseen by a Board of Governors and guided by a strategic framework outlining medium-term goals and strategies. At the national level, CHAM operates a Secretariat responsible for stewardship, promoting strategic partnerships, enhancing capacity, and advocating for the Association’s interests through lobbying and policy dialogue. Major church denominations maintain coordination offices at various levels, providing financial, technical, logistical, and programmatic support to their affiliated health facilities. CHAM collaborates closely with the Ministry of Health (MOH) and its agencies at policy and implementation levels, governed by performance agreements, and contributes to over 30% of healthcare services in Malawi. Its training colleges have expanded to offer more programs, significantly increasing student intake. These colleges train approximately 80% of mid-level healthcare workers in Malawi, contributing to notable improvements in the healthcare practitioner-to-patient ratio. Under the Mother Bodies are three governance structures: The General Assembly, the Board of Trustees, and the Board of Directors.
The Board of Directors provides policy oversight and directs the implementation of the CHAM Strategic Plan. The Board reports to the General Assembly. Members serve a maximum of two 3-year terms. By January 2026 the chairpersonship was with ECM. The BoD has four (4) subcommittees, which include: Finance and Audit, Appointments and Disciplinary, Programs and Technical and Fundraising and Resource Mobilization.
The CHAM Management is the executive arm of CHAM, led by the Executive Director, who is supported by four directors; the Director of Health Programs and the Director of Finance and Administration who are currently on the job, and two other directorates (i.e. Director of Human Resources and Director of Business Development) which are currently vacant.