MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND SOCIAL SECURITY
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY INSTITUTE

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH NURSE [2 POSITIONS]

JOB OBJECTIVE
To promote and maintain the health and safety and overall well-being of workers in a workplace by identifying health risks, preventing illness or injury, and ensuring that the workplace meets health and safety regulations.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Conduct health screening of clients and workers to ascertain their health status
• Undertake timely and accurately recording of vital signs and preparation of reports in order to facilitate decision making
• Identify potential hazards and health risks and advises on the control measures to prevent ill-health
• Implement preventive strategies such as wellness programmes, health education and regular counselling of clients and workers on health and safety related matters
• Administer timely and correctly, first aid care in order to relieve pain
• Undertake timely updating of Registers in order to enhance record keeping.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
• Grade 12 School Certificate or relevant qualification;
• Diploma in Nursing or equivalent;
• Qualifications in Occupational Health field is an added advantage;
• 5 Years pre-job experience;
• Registered Member of the General Nursing Council of Zambia;
• Valid Practicing License;
• Good communication Skills;
• Able to write technical reports; and
• Computer literate, sober habits, trustworthy, leadership, honesty and integrity.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Closing Date: 30 April 2026

For any queries contact the Institute on the following number: +260 750 125258 or +260 764836633

Candidates should send a cover letter,  Educational and Professional Qualifications and a detailed C.V to;

The Director
Occupational Health and Safety Institute
P. O. Box 20205
KITWE