Nurse In-Charge

Nurse In-Charge is available at Kitwe Polytech Hospital (Northern Zambia Union Conference) in Zambia. Review the job description, requirements, closing date and application details below.

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NORTHERN ZAMBIA UNION CONFERENCE (SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH)
Kitwe Polytech Hospital — Healthcare Employment Opportunities
Position: Nurse In-Charge
Reports to: Medical Director
Location: Kitwe Polytech Hospital, Kitwe

Job Purpose:
Supervise and provide nursing services and clinical care to support quality healthcare for patients. (The source job description calls this position “Nursing Sister”; the recruitment title supplied is “Nurse In-Charge”).

Principal Duties:

Supervise and administer prescribed basic treatment to promote and restore health.
Provide counselling to staff, patients and relatives to address emotional, social and psychological needs.
Supervise and provide nursing care to support patient recovery.
Oversee timely preparation of nursing care plans for clinical decisions.
Inspect wards regularly to confirm adherence to standards.
Manage staff and resources in the ward to provide a suitable environment for patient recovery.
Oversee departmental and individual work plans, monitor performance and supervise ward resources.


Responsibilities & Decision Making:

Ensure adherence to safety and health requirements.
Account for resources under the position's charge and make operational decisions.
Recognise that negligence or incompetence can endanger patients and disrupt quality care.


Education, Experience and Skills:

Form V or Grade 12 School Certificate with five (5) O levels, including English, Mathematics and Science or Biology.
Diploma in Nursing and a certificate in Midwifery, Theatre or Mental Health.
Five (5) years of post-basic midwifery experience.
Ability to write comprehensive analytical reports and communicate effectively in English and local languages.
Computer literacy, public relations, management, counselling and advocacy skills.


Work Environment:
Office and ward work; substantial physical and mental effort, with potential exposure to infectious and communicable diseases.
Submitting Your Application:
Email your application and supporting documents to secretariat@nzu.adventist.org by 2 October 2026. All supporting documents must be duly authenticated by a Commissioner of Oaths or another authorised certifying authority.
Address the application to:
The Executive Secretary
Northern Zambia Union Conference
P.O. Box 20200
Plot No. 7007/A/2, Freedom Avenue, Riverside, Kitwe, Zambia
Closing Date: 2 October 2026