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

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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.

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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.

NOTICE – 4th September, 2023

This serves to inform all candidates scheduled to sit the Health Professions Council of Zambia (HPCZ) Professional Licensure Examinations in Livingstone- Southern Province, that only theory examination will be conducted in the area.

Therefore, candidates have the option to change their examination location for both theory and practical or travel to Lusaka for their practical paper after taking the theory in Livingstone.The decision follows unforeseen circumstances beyond the Council’s control. HPCZ unreservedly apologises to all the affected candidates and deeply regrets the inconvenience this may cause.Measures are being put in place to prevent similar situations in future examinations.

The list of successful candidates for the September-October 2023 Professional Licensure Examinations is attached hereto. Candidates are advised to verify their details including full name, profession, NRC, and index number.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER 2023 LICENSURE EXAMINATION TIME-TABLE

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER 2023 LICENSURE EXAMINATION FINAL LIST OF CANDIDATES

All queries related to examinations must be emailed to examinations@hpcz.org.zm or contact the number stated below.

Examinations: +260972660669

4th September, 2023

Read the landmark judgement from the Court of Appeal on the absolute necessity of all Medical Professionals in Zambia to respect the supremacy of patients’ rights.

The Court Judgement speaks into the Health Professions Council of Zambia Guidelines for Good Practice in the Health Care Profession- Obtaining Patients’ Informed Consent: Ethical Considerations, 2016.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD!

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) 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

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