Chijozi began her legal career in 2004 as a paralegal officer with the Paralegal Advisory Service. In 2006, she was among a group of 12 paralegals who founded the Centre for Human Rights, Education, Advice and Assistance[1] (CHREAA), where she eventually served as Deputy Executive Director and Litigation Manager.
She later joined the Southern Africa Litigation Centre (SALC),[2] where she serves as the Criminal Justice Lead. In this role, she has been a prominent advocate for prison law reform and the rights of marginalized groups, including prisoners, women, and the LGBTQ+ community.[3] She is a frequent commentator on legal issues and has been interviewed by outlets such as SABC News regarding judicial developments in Southern Africa.
In 2021, Chijozi was appointed as commissioner for the Malawi Human Rights Commission (MHRC). In 2023, she was reappointed by President Lazarus Chakwera[4] as part of the commission's eighth cohort. On 25 October 2023, she was elected Chairperson of the MHRC, succeeding the late Reverend Patrick Semphere.[5] Her leadership has been marked by efforts to address systemic injustices and promote constitutional freedoms
In early 2026, Chijozi led the commission in condemning the "barbaric" desecration of the grave of Mausamatha Zacharia, a person with albinism. The grave had been disturbed and the deceased's arms removed, as act linked to persistent superstitions regarding the use of body parts in ritual magic.[6] Chijozi called for greater protection for vulnerable groups and stricter enforcement against those targeting people with albinism.