Position: Clinical Officer (03 Positions)

The Copperbelt University is a Public University established through an Act of Parliament No. 19 of 1987. The University’s core business is Teaching, Research, Innovation, Industrialisation and Community Engagement as a service to the nation. The University is an equal opportunity employer and hereby invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced individuals for appointment in the following positions:

Job Purpose:

To provide counselling to clients with various medical conditions, diagnose and manage all stages of illnesses. Providing clinical services in a health facility, compiling and analysing clinical data, carrying diseases surveillance and recommending appropriate management.Buy vitamins and supplements

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Provides medical evaluation, treatment and consultation services to patients at the clinic;

Responds to emergencies, takes accurate history, examination, investigates and prescribes appropriate medication and provides appropriate care and medical attention as per standard procedure;

Carries out minor surgical procedures such as suturing wounds and draining abscesses;

Provides IEC as well as psycho counselling;

Provides clinical support in the ante-natal and Family Planning activities;

Ability to work in a TEAM keeping in mind the overall organisation objectives;

Compiles patient’s statistics and submits reports to the supervisor; and

Performs any other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

Qualifications and Experience:

Grade 12 or Form V Certificate (or its equivalent) with 5 ‘O’ levels including English Language and Mathematics;

Diploma in Clinical Medical Sciences;

Minimum of five (5) years of practical experience as a Clinical Officer;

Must have valid practicing certificate with the Health Professions Council of Zambia;

Certificate in mx of adult and pediatric HIV as an added advantage; and

Minimum of three (3) years of practical experience as a Clinical Officer.

Knowledge and Skills:

Participates in preparing the budget and financial year report for the Clinic;

Assist in ensuring that medical staff and non-medical staff are working efficiently and effectively to achieve the purpose of the clinic and the University as a whole;

Ability to prepare and present comprehensive patient medical status reports;

Good interpersonal skills to effectively interact with patients, supervisors and specialists from other health institutions; and

Strong commitment to patient confidentiality and ethical practice.

Reporting Relationship

Immediate Supervisor:   Senior Clinical Officer

Salary Scale: PSS 06

Method of Application

Interested applicants meeting the above requirement should submit signed application letters, a detailed Curriculum Vitae, ZAQA validated copies of Academic Certificates, certified Professional Certificates, copy of National Registration Card (NRC), proof of membership to a professional body and three (03) names of referees, two (02) of whom must be Professionally acquainted with the applicant.

The applications in hard copies should be submitted to the undersigned or soft copies (as a single pdf file) to The application should be addressed to:

The Registrar

The Copperbelt University

Plot 4692, Jambo Drive, Riverside

P O Box 21692

KITWE

NOTE: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.