Background

The Clinical and Wellness Officer is responsible for the delivery and coordination of primary healthcare, emergency first response, and workforce wellness services across project sites in Zambia, with cross-border operational support into the Democratic Republic of Congo.

The role ensures the effective functioning of site-based clinics and first aid stations, providing timely medical response, occupational health support, and holistic employee wellbeing services in remote and high-risk operational environments.

Beyond clinical care, the position plays a key role in promoting mental health, psychosocial wellbeing, and preventative healthcare across the workforce, while also supporting approved community health and outreach initiatives.

This is a dual-function role combining clinical healthcare delivery and structured wellness support, requiring a proactive, compassionate, and field-oriented healthcare professional capable of operating independently while aligning closely with HSSE, medical, and operational standards.

The role is based in Mwense, Zambia, with travel to operational sites as required, including the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Key Requirements for the Position:

Diploma or Degree in Clinical Medicine, Nursing, or a related healthcare field

Valid and active HPCZ and/or GNC registration

Minimum 3 years’ experience in occupational health, emergency response, site clinics, or remote healthcare environments

Certified training in counselling, psychosocial support, or mental health support will be an added advantage

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required; ALS, Trauma Care, or Emergency First Aid certification advantageous

Experience in primary healthcare, first aid, occupational health, wellness programmes, or community healthcare initiatives

Strong clinical judgement, interpersonal, counselling, and reporting skills

Ability to work independently in remote and high-pressure operational environments

High level of professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality

Valid driver’s licence required

Fluency in English and Bemba

Must be a Zambian National.

• Delivery and coordination of primary healthcare, emergency first response, and workforce wellness services across project sites in Zambia, with cross-border operational support into the Democratic Republic of Congo.
• Ensuring the effective functioning of site-based clinics and first aid stations.
• Providing timely medical response, occupational health support, and holistic employee wellbeing services in remote and high-risk operational environments.
• Promoting mental health, psychosocial wellbeing, and preventative healthcare across the workforce.
• Supporting approved community health and outreach initiatives.

• Clinical judgement
• Interpersonal skills
• Counselling skills
• Reporting skills
• Ability to work independently in remote and high-pressure operational environments
• Professionalism
• Integrity
• Confidentiality
• Fluency in English and Bemba

• Diploma or Degree in Clinical Medicine, Nursing, or a related healthcare field
• Valid and active HPCZ and/or GNC registration
• Certified training in counselling, psychosocial support, or mental health support (added advantage)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• ALS, Trauma Care, or Emergency First Aid certification (advantageous)
• Valid driver’s licence