Vacancy title:
Public Relations Officer

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Education, and Training, Category: Advertising & Public Relations, Communications, Media, Writing]

Jobs at:
Mulungushi University

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, October 30 2026

Duty Station:
Lusaka | Lusaka

Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, October 1 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

The Council of Mulungushi University is an equal opportunity employer and is inviting qualified and sufficiently motivated individuals to apply for the following positions:

Job purpose:

To provide effective communication, public relations services and timely dissemination of information through the University’s Communication Strategy for enhancement of institutional visibility, stakeholder engagement and satisfaction and to manage the University’s image and reputation.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

• Must have a Grade 12 School Certificate with a minimum of five “O” levels with Credit or better in English
• Must have an earned Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations or Mass Communication, or Journalism from a reputable and recognized University
• An earned Master’s degree in Public Relations or Mass Communication, or Journalism from a recognised and reputable University will be an added advantage
• Must have excellent written and oral communication skills
• Must have good verbal, written and interpersonal skills in English language
• Must have knowledge and proficiency in desktop publishing and multi-media production software packages
• Must have knowledge and proficiency in website and digital marketing software
• Must have full membership to a relevant professional body in Zambia

Experience needed

Must have at least four years post-qualification experience in public relations and communication management

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

NOTE: IT IS MANDATORY THAT YOUR CERTIFICATES ARE VALIDATED BY THE ZAMBIA QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY (ZAQA)

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: postgraduate degree

Job application procedure
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Candidates meeting the stated requirements are encouraged to submit their application in either hard copy or via mail, as a single PDF document attaching the following:

• A detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) with at least three (3) traceable referees;
• Certified copies of academic and professional qualifications;
• Any other relevant supporting documents.

NOTE: IT IS MANDATORY THAT YOUR CERTIFICATES ARE VALIDATED BY THE ZAMBIA QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY (ZAQA)

Applications must be addressed to:

The Registrar

Mulungushi University

P O Box 80415

KABWE

Closing date for receipt of applications is 30th October, 2026

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

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