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June 14, 2021

ABOUT HEALTH PROFESSIONS COUNCIL OF ZAMBIA

The Health Professions Council of Zambia (HPCZ) is a statutory regulatory body established under the Health Professions Act No. 24 of 2009 of the Laws of Zambia

our legal mandate

We regulate the health professions in the country in aspects pertaining to Registration, Accreditation, Health Facilities Licensing, education and training, professional conduct and ethical behaviour, ensuring continuing professional development, and fostering compliance with healthcare standards.

REGISTRATION

Registration with the Health Professions Council of Zambia is a requirement for professional practice and it is also legal to keep all personal details and practice licenses up to date at all times.

The government of the Republic of Zambia through the Ministry of Health (MoH) spearheads the provision of health services in Zambia. It is the major provider of healthcare services to the general public. With the introduction of the Health Professions Act, the Council has been given the mandate to register and regulate all Health Facilities in Zambia, both public and private and Training Institutions teaching health sciences.

The Health Professions Council of Zambia (HPCZ) is a statutory regulatory body established under the Health Professions Act No. 24 of 2009 of the Laws of Zambia. The functions of HPCZ as enshrined in the Act are as follows;

Registration of health practitioners and regulation of their professional conduct (except for nurses who are registered and regulated under another Act);
Licensing and regulation of all health facilities;
Accreditation of healthcare services provided by health facilities; and the
Recognition and approval of training programmes for health practitioners.
Conducting and managing professional licensure examinations

Friday, 13 December 2019, LUSAKA- Minister of Health Dr. Chitalu Chilufya says Zambia is earmarked to be the centre of excellence for Clinical Care. He describes 2019 as a year of unmatched Political Will, with President Edgar Lungu’s support for the attainment of Universal Heath Coverage agenda.

Dr. Chilufya was speaking at the Zambia Medical Association (ZMA) 2019 Annual Ball and Awards Gala at Intercontinental Hotel in Lusaka.

Health Professions Council of Zambia (HPCZ) Registrar and CEO Mr. Bwembya B. Bwalya, Director- Corporate Services Mr. Innocent Kolala, Assistant Registrar- Training Dr. Muchenelah Chibasa and some members of staff of the Council were in attendance.

The renewal exercise for 2020 certificates and licenses runs up to 31st December 2019. Please note that there will be no extension. You are duly reminded to comply with the conditions of your certificate/license.
Renewal payments must be deposited at any designated Zambia National Commercial Bank Branch using the Bill Master Platform or at any STANBIC Bank Branch using the following details:

Account Name: Health Professions Council of Zambia
Account Number: 9130002152316
Branch: Arcades
Sort Code: 040010
*Cheques must be deposited directly into the stated Stanbic Bank Account. HPCZ no longer receives cheque payments at all its offices.
(If you have been deducted or have made payment already, kindly ignore this reminder)

HPCZ would like to inform all Health Practitioners (Zambians and Non-Zambians) on the Government Payroll Management Establishment and Control (PMEC) System, that online renewal services is strictly for renewing, downloading and printing of practicing licences.

The link to instructions and manual on how to download the practicing certificate is found here.

Click here to download the Instructions.

The Health Professions Council of Zambia (HPCZ) has observed with concern the high numbers of Health Practitioners visiting its head office at plot No. 7 Chaholi Road in Rhodespark, Lusaka despite an earlier notice discouraging such visits.

Kindly note that HPCZ appreciates the interest expressed by practitioners to apply for vacancies announced by Ministry of Health, however, we wish to remind our practitioners that safety is Prime.

It is in this vein we encourage that if it is unattainable for you to utilise our electronic systems, please be advised that our Lusaka office situated at PLOT 8/1330 ENOCK KAVU ROAD, RHODESPARK is also collecting applications for registration or renewal of certificates.

We need to maintain social distancing so do not come and gather at the entrance of the head office, the guard has been instructed to allow only one person at a time so utilise our alternative office to avoid being in a queue for longer periods.

By Management

The Health Professions Council of Zambia (HPCZ) is hereby informing all health practitioners, health facilities, training institutions, stakeholders and the general public that face-to face interaction with HPCZ staff at ALL its offices, when conducting all manner of business has with immediate effect from Monday 11th January 2021, been temporarily suspended until further notice. This measure has been inevitably necessitated in the wake of escalating second wave of Covid-19 cases as shared by the Ministry of Health (MoH) whose guidelines require action such as this one to curb the spread of the pandemic.
To this effect, business with the Council shall be conducted through the provided contact details as stated. Find provided below contact mobile phones, Electronic mails (E-mails), online web portal, social media platforms, website and contact staff for the provision of various necessary services:

Click here to download the full notice with contact details