Job Opportunity – Nurse

ABOUT THE PROJECT

The Frankfurt Zoological Society (FZS) is a global conservation organisation dedicated to protecting biodiversity and wilderness areas through sustainable resource management, partnerships, and the promotion of environmental and social equity. In Zambia, we have been working in partnership with the Department of National Parks and Wildlife (DNPW) for nearly 40 years in North Luangwa National Park and, since 2017, in Nsumbu National Park through the Nsumbu Tanganyika Conservation Programme (NTCP).

NTCP focuses on resource protection, field operations, ecological monitoring, endangered species recovery, and community engagement in governance, livelihoods, and Human-Wildlife Coexistence. With Nsumbu National Park’s ecosystem on the path to recovery, key milestones include the return of lions in 2024 and the planned reintroduction of black rhinos. NTCP is exploring extension opportunities within the broader Nsumbu-Mweru ecosystem.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Nsumbu Tanganyika Conservation Programme (NTCP) is seeking a Nurse to support the health, safety, and well-being of rangers, staff, and their. Reporting to the Resource Protection Manager, the Nurse will deliver primary healthcare services, promote preventative health practices, support the operational readiness of rangers, and ensure effective coordination with the national health system. This role plays a critical part in maintaining a healthy and operationally effective workforce in a remote conservation setting and will be a key contributor to shaping NTCP’s preventative health and wellness model. The position is based in Nsumbu National Park, Northern Province, Zambia.

YOUR TASKS

• General Nursing & Primary Healthcare: Provide consultations, diagnosis, and treatment for staff and their; promote health education and disease prevention; and support maternal, child, and female ranger health with a confidential and ethical approach.

• Testing, Screening & Surveillance: Conduct routine screenings (malaria, HIV, TB, blood pressure, glucose), implement periodic health checks for rangers, support outbreak detection, and ensure appropriate follow-up of abnormal results.

• Medicine & Medical Supply Management: Maintain inventory; ensure proper storage, handling, and disposal of medications; monitor stock levels; and coordinate timely procurement in line with national and organisational regulations.

• First Aid Training & Emergency Preparedness: Deliver general and advanced first aid training to rangers, team medics, and first aid instructors; run refresher courses and simulations; and ensure first aid kits are stocked and maintained.

• Referrals & Continuity of Care: Identify cases requiring advanced care, referrals to government health, maintain relationships with local clinics and hospitals, and track patient progress to ensure continuity of treatment.

• Occupational Health & Ranger Readiness: Conduct fitness-for-duty assessments, monitor work-related injuries and illnesses, deliver pre- and post-operation health checks, support emergency medical response, and advise leadership on health-related operational risks.

• Movement & Physiotherapy Support: Provide basic physiotherapy and rehabilitation, support injury recovery and return-to-work programmes, and educate staff on fitness, stretching, and injury prevention.

• Data Management & Reporting: Maintain accurate patient records, manage health-related data confidentially, develop SOPs for medical records, and contribute to programme reporting and health indicator tracking.

YOUR PROFILE

• Education & Licensing: Diploma or Degree in Nursing (Registered Nurse) with a valid practising licence.

• Experience: Minimum three years of clinical experience, preferably in remote or rural settings, with experience in occupational health, emergency care, or public health considered an advantage.

• Clinical Expertise: Strong understanding of primary healthcare, preventative medicine, diagnostics, and treatment of common illnesses and injuries.

• Training & Capacity Building: Demonstrated ability to deliver first aid training, run refresher courses, and build the capacity of frontline staff.

• Data & Reporting Skills: Experience managing health records, contributing to monitoring and evaluation plans, and producing reports and briefings.

• Soft Skills: Excellent organisational, interpersonal, and communication skills, high integrity and confidentiality, strong problem-solving abilities, and the resilience to work independently in a challenging remote environment.

WE OFFER

• Contract: 1-year renewable contract with a probation period.

• Salary: Competitive and based on experience and qualifications.

• Opportunity: A unique opportunity to contribute to wildlife conservation by supporting the health and well-being of a dedicated ranger force protecting Nsumbu National Park.

YOUR APPLICATION

If you are passionate and ready to take on this challenge, please submit your Curriculum Vitae and Cover Letter detailing your relevant experience and motivation by clicking the link below:

https://zoologisch.jobs.personio.de/job/2698047?_pc=1559584#apply

Please include three (3) traceable references with a short description of your working relationship and their contact details. The appointment will be subject to the submission of Zambia Qualifications Authority (ZAQA)-certified qualifications.

Application Deadline: 17th July 2026.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

ABOUT US

Frankfurt Zoological Society (FZS) is a global conservation organisation conserving wildlife and ecosystems in protected areas and outstanding wild places. FZS maintains long-term programmes in Africa, South America, Asia, and Europe. The Africa Programme is active in five focal countries: the Democratic Republic of Congo, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe (www.fzs.org).