Multiple positions - 2,035 Health Workers

2026 Civil Service Commission Recruitment of 2,035 Health Workers – Ministry of Health Zambia

The Civil Service Commission has announced the 2026 Recruitment of 2,035 Health Workers on behalf of the Ministry of Health. Applications are invited from suitably qualified and unemployed Zambian health professionals who wish to serve in public health institutions across the country.

This nationwide recruitment exercise aims to strengthen the delivery of healthcare services by recruiting professionals across a wide range of medical, nursing, laboratory, pharmacy, environmental health, mental health, and allied health disciplines.

Successful applicants will be deployed to districts across Zambia based on the needs of the Ministry of Health and the applicant's preferred district, where possible.

Recruitment Details

Employer: Civil Service Commission

Institution: Ministry of Health

Number of Positions: 2,035 Health Workers

Employment Type: Permanent and Pensionable (Civil Service)

Application Period: 14 July 2026 – 7 August 2026

Application Method: Applications must be submitted through ZAMPOST.

Available Health Professional Positions

Applications are invited in the following professional categories:

- Anaesthetists

- Biomedical Scientists

- Clinical Midwives

- Clinical Nurses

- Clinical Officer – General

- Clinical Officer – Ophthalmology

- Clinical Officer – Psychiatry

- Community Health Assistants

- Dental Assistants

- Dental Surgeons (Intern)

- Dental Technologists

- Dental Therapists

- Emergency Paramedics

- Environmental Health Officers

- Environmental Health Technologists

- Junior Resident Medical Doctors

- Medical Equipment Technologists

- Medical Laboratory Technologists

- Medical Licentiates

- Nutrition Technologists

- Nutritionists

- Optometrists

- Optometry Technologists

- Orthopaedics and Prosthetics Technologists

- Pharmacists

- Pharmacy Technologists

- Physiotherapists

- Physiotherapy Technologists

- Psychologists

- Psychosocial Counsellors

- Public Health Nurses

- Public Health Scientists

- Radiographers

- Radiography Technologists

- Registered Mental Health Nurses

- Registered Midwives

- Registered Nurses

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must:

- Be a Zambian citizen with a valid National Registration Card (NRC).

- Possess a full Grade 12 School Certificate or equivalent.

- Hold relevant professional qualifications from recognised training institutions.

- Be duly registered and licensed by the relevant professional regulatory body where applicable.

- Be unemployed in the Civil Service at the time of application.

- Be 18 years or older but below 45 years of age.

Required Application Documents

Applicants should submit the following documents:

- Application letter clearly indicating the professional cadre being applied for.

- Preferred district of deployment (or preferred province where applicable).

- Certified copies of academic and professional qualifications.

- Certified copy of a valid National Registration Card (NRC).

- Valid practising licence where applicable.

- Professional registration certificate where applicable.

- Any additional supporting documents where relevant, including disability certification from the Zambia Agency for Persons with Disabilities (ZAPD), if applicable.

Mode of Application

Applications must be submitted through ZAMPOST during the official application period.

Application Period:

Opens: 14 July 2026

Closes: Friday, 7 August 2026

Applicants are advised to ensure that all information provided is accurate, complete, and truthful. Submission of false information or forged documents will result in automatic disqualification and may lead to prosecution.

Important Notice

The Civil Service Commission and the Ministry of Health do not charge any application or recruitment fees at any stage of the recruitment process.

Applicants should only pay the standard postage charges required by ZAMPOST where applicable.

Members of the public are advised to remain alert against fraudsters requesting payment in exchange for employment opportunities. Any such incidents should be reported to the relevant law enforcement authorities.

Why This Recruitment Matters

The recruitment of 2,035 health workers forms part of the Government's continued efforts to strengthen Zambia's healthcare system by increasing the number of qualified professionals in hospitals, clinics, and health centres across the country. The programme aims to improve access to quality healthcare services, reduce staffing shortages, and enhance the delivery of specialised and primary healthcare services nationwide.

Recruitment Summary

- Employer: Civil Service Commission

- Institution: Ministry of Health

- Positions Available: 2,035

- Employment Type: Permanent and Pensionable

- Eligible Applicants: Qualified and unemployed Zambian health professionals

- Application Method: Through ZAMPOST

- Application Opens: 14 July 2026

- Application Deadline: Friday, 7 August 2026

About the Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission is a constitutional body responsible for the recruitment, appointment, promotion, and discipline of public service employees in Zambia. Working together with Government ministries and institutions, the Commission helps ensure that qualified professionals are recruited transparently to strengthen public service delivery across the country.