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By Frankfurt Zoological Society

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 promoting 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 a planned black rhino reintroduction. 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 families. 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 families, 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 (ma