Job Description

NURSING AND MIDWIFERY COUNCIL OF ZAMBIA (NMCZ)

The Nursing and Midwifery Council of Zambia (NMCZ) is a statutory body established under the Nurses and Midwives Act No. 10 of 2019. The Council is mandated to regulate nursing and midwifery education, training, and practice in Zambia to ensure safe, competent, and professional nursing and midwifery care to the public.

The Council invites applications from suitably qualified, experienced, and result-oriented individuals to fill the following vacant position:

2.0 Legal Counsel – Salary Grade (NMCZ1)

A. Employment Type:

Fixed-Term Contract

B. Job Purpose

Reporting to Registrar and Chief Executive Officer, the incumbent will provide legal and corporate governance services to the Board and Council committees in order to safeguard the interests of the Council.

C. Key Responsibilities

- Provides comprehensively expert legal opinion on Agreements, Memoranda of Understanding and Contracts in order to ensure the Council’s interests are protected and actual obligations are met.
- Undertakes effectively the representation of the Council in Courts of law and quasi-judicial bodies in order to safeguard the Council’s legal standing.
- Undertakes timely the provision of secretariat services to the Board and Council committees in order to facilitate efficient conduct of Board business, communication, organization and coordination of Board activities.
- Oversees effectively the conduct of investigations into complaints in order to facilitate informed decision making.
- Oversees effectively the drafting and review of legal documents in order to safeguard the interests of the Authority and ensure compliance with the law.
- Undertakes effectively the interpretation of the Nurses and Midwives Act and other relevant statutes in order to provide authoritative guidance to the Board and Management.

D. Job Requirements

Full Form V or Grade 12 School Certificate or equivalent.
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Degree.
Advocate of the High Court of Zambia.
Member of the Law Association of Zambia (LAZ).
At least 4 years’ experience at the Bar, with 2 years at Senior Management level.
Able to communicate effectively in English and write technical and analytical reports.

E. Other Skills/Attributes

Analytical skills.
Interpersonal and communication skills.
Integrity, independence and objectivity.

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Method of Application

Interested candidates should submit:

Application letter.
Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) with current residential address, contact telephone numbers, and email address.
Names and contact details of two (2) traceable referees.

Applicants should scan and submit all documents as one (1) PDF file, clearly indicating their full name and the position applied for.

Only relevant copies of professional qualifications (ZAQA verified) should be attached.

Applications must reach the Council not later than Friday, 26 June 2026 through the following email address:

📧 [email protected]

Only applications submitted through the provided email address shall be considered.

The Nursing and Midwifery Council of Zambia is an equal opportunity employer and all suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

Applications Should Be Addressed To:

The Registrar and Chief Executive Officer
Nursing and Midwifery Council of Zambia
P.O. Box 33521
Lusaka, Zambia

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Legal Counsel at Nursing and Midwifery Council of Zambia