Nursing and Midwifery Council of Zambia (NMCZ) is a statutory body established in 1970 under the Nurses and Midwives Act No. 55 of 1970 with an express mandate to regulate nursing and midwifery training, education and practice. The Act was repealed and replaced by the Nurses & Midwives Act No. 31 of 1997 and Nurses & Midwives Act No. 10 of 2019, which redefined the functions of the Council and expanded the scope of practice for nurses and midwives.
The Council is therefore, inviting applications from highly motivated, result oriented, qualified and experienced persons to fill the positions of:
GRADE: NMCZ 04
JOB PURPOSE:
To undertake public relations functions in order to inform and educate the public on the operations of the Council.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
a) Undertakes timely and accurately preparation and issuance of press releases in order to update the public on the operations of the institution.
b) Carries out timely and accurately preparation of responses to press and public queries in order to state the Councils position on topical issues.
c) Coordinates effectively production of brochures, magazines, newsletters, videos and other materials in order to facilitate the dissemination of information.
d) Ensures timely archiving of media reports, videos, publications and magazines/brochures in order to maintain a record of information
e) Undertakes effectively the planning and coordination of Public Relations events in order to create awareness on the operations and functions of the Council
f) Undertakes timey management of social media platforms 9) Undertakes timely development of work plans and implementation of the Annual Performance Appraisal System (APAS) in order to enhance performance
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP
Report to Director Human Capital and Administration
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIREMENTS
a )Minimum Primary/Secondary Education:
Grade 12/Form V School Certificate
b) Minimum Vocational/Professional Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communication
c) Minimum Relevant Pre-Job Experience:
4 years
d) Communication Skills
Written Skills:
Able to write comprehensive press reports
Oral Skills:
Able to communicate fluently in English
Other Skills/Attributes
Interpersonal skills
Computer literate
Confidentiality
Integrity
f) Must be a Membership to Zambia Institute of Public Relations and Communication
Only candidates who meet the above listed competencies and role specifications should apply attaching their curriculum vitae, certified copies of their academic and professional qualifications and three names of referees with their contact addresses and telephone numbers.
Applications should reach the undersigned not later than Friday 14 April 2023. Please note that only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
THE REGISTRAR & CEO,
Nursing and Midwifery Council of Zambia,
Plot 171, Luanshya Road,
Villa Elizabetha,
PO Box 33521, Lusaka.
