Dental Therapists

Overview

The Civil Service Commission is inviting applications from suitably qualified and unemployed health professionals for the 2026 recruitment of 2,600 Health Workers in the Ministry of Health.

Applicants are required to submit their applications through ZAMPOST and indicate their preferred district of deployment (except for Intern Medical Doctors and Pharmacists, who should indicate their preferred province).

The advertisement includes the following positions:

Dental Therapists

• Scale and polish teeth to remove plaque, calculus, and stains.
• Apply topical fluoride and fissure sealants to prevent dental caries in children.
• Take and develop dental X-rays (radiographs) for diagnostic purposes.
• Provide preventive oral health education in schools and community settings.
• Assist dental surgeons during complex extractions and restorative procedures.
• Manage dental records and schedule patient appointments for routine check-ups.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must:

• Be a Zambian citizen with a valid National Registration Card (NRC).
• Possess a full Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent.
• Hold relevant professional qualifications from a recognized institution.
• Be duly registered and licensed by the relevant professional regulatory body (where applicable).
• Be unemployed in the Civil Service at the time of application.
• Be above 18 years and below 45 years of age.

Required Documents

Applicants should submit:

• Application letter indicating the professional cadre and preferred district (or preferred province for Intern Medical Doctors and Pharmacists).
• Certified copies of academic and professional qualifications.
• Certified copy of the National Registration Card (NRC).
• Valid practising licence (where applicable).
• Professional registration certificate (where applicable).
• Any other relevant supporting documents (e.g. a certificate from the Zambia Agency/Association for Persons with Disabilities, where applicable).

Important Notice

The Civil Service Commission and the Ministry of Health do not charge any recruitment fee at any stage of the process. Applicants are only responsible for ZAMPOST postage charges.

Applicants are advised to beware of fraudsters and report anyone requesting money in exchange for employment to law enforcement agencies.

Responsibilities

• Scale and polish teeth to remove plaque, calculus, and stains.
• Apply topical fluoride and fissure sealants to prevent dental caries in children.
• Take and develop dental X-rays (radiographs) for diagnostic purposes.
• Provide preventive oral health education in schools and community settings.
• Assist dental surgeons during complex extractions and restorative procedures.
• Manage dental records and schedule patient appointments for routine check-ups.

Skills

Qualifications

• Be a Zambian citizen with a valid National Registration Card (NRC).
• Possess a full Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent.
• Hold relevant professional qualifications from a recognized institution.
• Be duly registered and licensed by the relevant professional regulatory body (where applicable).
• Be unemployed in the Civil Service at the time of application.
• Be above 18 years and below 45 years of age.

How to Apply

Job application procedure

Applications must be submitted through ZAMPOST.

Applications open on 14 July 2026.

Closing date: Friday, 7 August 2026.

Applicants should submit:

• Application letter indicating the professional cadre and preferred district (or preferred province for Intern Medical Doctors and Pharmacists).
• Certified copies of academic and professional qualifications.
• Certified copy of the National Registration Card (NRC).
• Valid practising licence (where applicable).
• Professional registration certificate (where applicable).
• Any other relevant supporting documents (e.g. a certificate from the Zambia Agency/Association for Persons with Disabilities, where applicable).