A monthly publication of the Zambia Union of Nursing Organisation

1. ZUNO E- NEWSLETTER/ Monthly
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The University of Zambia
(UNZA) held an induction
ceremony on 15th
September 2017
were 468 graduates out of which
194 were nurses from the School
of Nursing Sciences took oath of
service.
Other Schools represented were
schools of Medicine, Health
Sciences and Public Health with
graduates as follows; Medicine
(79), Pharmacy (68), Biomedical
Sciences (55),Environmental
Health (38)and Physiotherapy (34).
Speaking during the Induction
Ceremony held at Ridgeway
Campus in Lusaka, UNZA Dean of
Students, Mr. Langstone Zyambo
addressed the graduates
on behalf of the Vice-Chancellor,
Prof. Luke Mumba.
Prof. Mumba said that the graduates
had undergone many years of
intensiveand rigorous training at
great cost which had prepared them
to take up any
assignment in the
numerous health
institutions in the
country.The
Graduating health
professionals took
turns in reciting
their oath of
Service.
Zambia Union of Nurses
Organisation President Liseli Sitali
ledthe graduates from the School of
Nursing Sciences in reciting the
nurses’ pledge.
Also In this issue
 Lusaka Holds 3rd
Combined Nurse/
Midwife Graduation as government
pledges to recruit more in public
service
 Public Service Unions and
Government Conclude 2018 Salary
Negotiations
 Revised HIV Nurse Practitioner
(HNP) raises hopes of improved
patient care
Nurse Leaders accompany ZUNO president Liseli Sitali in Leading graduates in
reciting the Nurses’ Pledge ©zuno
UNZA Nurse Graduates Take Oath of Service

2. ZUNO E- NEWSLETTER | Monthly Issue#25 SEPTEMBER 2017 PAGE2
On 24th September 2017, the Zambian
Government and eleven (11) Public Service workers
including the Zambia Union of Nurses Organisation
(ZUNO) concluded the 2018 negotiations on Improved
Salaries and Conditions of Service for the Public
Service.
The two parties agreed on the basic salary increments
of between 7.4 and 9.6 percent for public service
workers.
The 2018 Negotiations commenced on Friday 15th
September 2017 to Sunday 24th September 2017, the
Unions and Government also agreed on salary related
allowances and cross cutting conditions of service for
Public Service workers for 2018 as follows:
i. salary adjustment ranging from 7.44 to 9.62
percent as indicated in Table 1
ii. government’s contribution rate of one (1)
percent for the Compulsory Medical
Insurance Scheme; and
iii. Maintaining the status quo on all salary-
related allowances with no introduction of
new allowances.
Table 1
Salary
Grade
Current Net Pay
(ZMW)
Revised
Net Pay
after
the
offer
(ZMW)
%
Increase
Actual
Gain
(ZMW)
I 5,990 6,295 7.44% 305
H 4,697 4,999 9.62% 302
G 4,373 4,661 9.32% 288
F 4,074 4,331 9.02% 257
E 3,768 4,027 8.72% 259
D 3,588 3,855 8.31% 267
C 3,417 3,664 8.10% 247
B 3,255 3,486 8.00% 232
A 3,100 3,320 8.00% 221
ZUNO General Secretary Mr. Fray Michelo
however stated that the union is still waiting to
be availed the benefit package under the
Compulsory Medical Insurance Scheme
considering that the initial proposed total
contribution was supposed to be five (5)
percent which was reduced to two (2) percent
with reduced benefits.
The sector specific issues still remain to be
resolved such as Health Shift Differential
Allowance for the health sector. # # #
Public Service Unions and Government Conclude Salary
Negotiations

3. ZUNO E- NEWSLETTER/ Monthly
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On 13 September 2017, the General Nursing Council (GNC) launched
the HIV Nurse Practitioner (HNP) Curriculum which has been revised and
harmonised to incorporate the required content for training in the nursing
schools. The HNP is expected to help mentor nurses to provide quality care
to clients who are diagnosed with HIV.
Speaking during the launch at Sandy’s Creation in Chilanga, Minister of
Health Dr Chilufya Chitalu noted that the HNP Curriculum has been
designed with knowledge and competencies, adequate enough to deal with
the expanding nursing and midwifery roles and the growing public demand
for comprehensive quality healthcare services.
The minister further stated that the curriculum has been revised is in
response to government’s strategic direction and global target of 90-90-90
of which the role of human resources for health is critical.
And CDC Deputy Director KritieMikus said a holistic approach is inevitable
if Zambia is to progress towards the 90-90-90 treatment targets.
GNC as a custodian of Nursing and midwifery standards of professional
practice in Zambia, developed the HNP with the help of the US
Government through Centers for Disease CDC supported International
Center for AIDS Care and treatment Programs (ICAP)HNP with support of
ICAP at a cost of $10,000 US Dollars.
Health Minister Dr Chilufya handing over HNP curriculum to various partners during the launch
ZUNO congratulates Dr Maimbolwa
for being awarded professorship in
Nursing Sciences, on 15th September
2017 by the University of Zambia. This
well-deserved honour makes you the
first ever Zambian Nurse Professor.
Professor Maimbolwa, thank you for
being an incredible mentor and
inspiration to the entire nursing and
midwifery profession in Zambia.
Congratulations!
Congratulations Sister Emma Mulemba
Chinyama, for distinguishably
completing your certificate in Operating
Theatre Nursing course from Lusaka
College of Nursing and Midwiferyand
scooping the ZUNO award for the year
2017.
Congratulations!
Congratulations
HIV Nurse Practitioner (HNP) Curriculum
expected to improve patient care

4. ZUNO E- NEWSLETTER/ Monthly
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On 29 September 2017, Eight hundred and fifteen (815)
Nurses, Midwives and Clinical Officers –General graduated
during the 3rd Combined Graduation Ceremony in Lusaka
Province from four public and private Nursing and
Midwifery training institutions in Lusaka.
The nurse and midwife graduates who included Registered
Nurses, Registered Nurse Midwives, Midwives, Theatre
Nurses, Critical Care Nurses, Clinical Instructors, and
Pediatric Nurses were drawn from Lusaka College of
Nursing and Midwifery, Makeni College of Nursing and
Health Sciences, Lusaka Health Institute and Lusaka
Institute of Applied Sciences.
Addressing graduates during the ceremony, Minister of
Health Dr Chilufya Chitalu, advised the graduating students
to be ambassadors of the nursing and midwifery profession
and neutralise the negative perception the public has about
profession through their commitment and hard work.
And delivering the speech on behalf GNC Registrar Mr.
Aaron Banda, GNC Manager for Regulation and Standards
Mr Thom Yunga’na reiterated the council’s commitment to
having 100 percent compliance with the set standards in the
training institutions. Mr Yunga’na further noted that
professional ethics, commitment to duty and love for patients
are non-negotiable elements of the nursing and midwifery
profession.
Meanwhile Minister of Health Dr Chitalu Chilufya stated that
developing human Resource is a top priority of government.
He announced that the graduates should not worry about
unemployment as the Zambian Government will recruit
nurses and midwives before the end of 2017.
Dr Chilufya said the ministry of Health is seeking treasury
authority to recruit more health workers in the last quarter of
this year and early next year. He stated that government
intends to increase health personnel in the country as a way
of improving the health sector adding that the newly
employed should be ready to offer service in the rural parts
of the country where their services are most needed.
Minister of Health Dr Chitalu presenting certificates to graduates during the
graduation ceremony ©zuno
ZUNO General Secretary Mr Fray Michelo leading graduates in reciting the
nurses’ pledge during the graduation ceremony ©zuno
Lusaka Holds 3rd
Combined Nurse/ Midwife Graduation as
Government Pledges to Recruit More in Public Service

5. ZUNO E- NEWSLETTER | Monthly Issue#25 SEPTEMBER 2017 PAGE5
ZUNO Membership is open to nurses and midwives
registered with the General Nursing Council of Zambia
(GNCZ), and employed both in the public and private
sectors.
Members have the opportunity of advancing their career
through ZUNO membership, as the organisation creates an
effective platform for networking and capacity building with
local and international stakeholders.
Benefits include;
a) Professional
i. Continuous Professional Development
(CPD)
ii. Career guidance and navigation
iii. Access to professional information and
research activities
iv. Participation in professional conferences
v. Lobbying, advocacy and networking
vi. Representation on MOH,GNCZ & PSMD
committees
b) Socio-economic
i. Negotiations on improved conditions of
service (Collective bargaining)
ii. Lobbying & advocacy
iii. Counsel on Financial management
iv. ZUNO Membership souvenirs
c) Caring for Carers
i. Solidarity funds
ii. Support groups
iii. Funeral support
iv. Orphan Education support
v. Psycho-social counseling
d) Legal
i. Protection against discrimination and
mistreatment in places of work
ii. Professional Legal Counsel and support
Discover the benefits of being a ZUNO member
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