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:

DIRECTOR – FINANCE

Salary Grade: NMCZ01

Responsibilities or duties

Reporting to the Registrar and Chief Executive Officer, the incumbent will oversee the management of financial resources, stores, and assets in order to facilitate prudent utilisation and accountability of public resources.

Qualifications or requirements

Applicants must possess:

• Full Form V or Grade 12 School Certificate.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, CA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent qualification.
• Membership of the Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants (ZICA).
• Ability to communicate effectively in English and write technical and analytical reports.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Experience needed

At least ten (10) years of relevant experience, of which four (4) years should be at management level.

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

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

• Oversee the development, review, and implementation of financial management policies and guidelines to guide the utilisation and accountability of public resources.
• Oversee the preparation of financial reports and statements to provide information to stakeholders, facilitate informed decision-making, and comply with statutory requirements.
• Coordinate the preparation and implementation of the annual budget to facilitate mobilisation and utilisation of resources.
• Oversee the preparation of management accounts to provide information for management decision-making.
• Oversee management of income and expenditure to facilitate prudent utilisation of resources.
• Oversee preparation and maintenance of the asset register to ascertain asset values, location, and working conditions.
• Oversee timely processing of payroll and statutory returns to facilitate payment of salaries and statutory obligations.
• Oversee preparation of responses to audit queries to facilitate informed decision-making and implementation of appropriate interventions.
• Oversee investment of excess funds to enhance the financial base of the Council and ensure financial stability.
• Undertake provision of secretariat services to the Finance, Administration and IT Committee of the Council.
• Oversee identification and management of risk areas and implementation of appropriate interventions.
• Oversee management of donor funds in compliance with donor agreements and financial regulations.
• Oversee management of stores to facilitate accountability.
• Oversee and coordinate activities of the department to enhance performance management systems.
• Oversee effective utilisation of human, financial, and other resources to facilitate achievement of departmental objectives.

• Leadership and analytical skills.
• Computer literacy.
• Interpersonal and communication skills.
• Integrity, independence, and objectivity.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Full Form V or Grade 12 School Certificate.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, CA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent qualification.
• Membership of the Zambia Institute of Chartered Accountants (ZICA).