14/09/2026
LEVY MWANAWASA MEDICAL UNIVERSITY EMBARKS ON MAJOR RECRUITMENT DRIVE TO STRENGTHEN ACADEMIC AND ADMINISTRATIVE CAPACITY
Levy Mwanawasa Medical University (LMMU) has strengthened its academic and administrative capacity following an extensive recruitment exercise undertaken over the past two months to attract highly qualified professionals to the institution.
The recruitment drive forms part of the University’s ongoing institutional transformation and transition programme, aimed at strengthening its human resource base and enhancing the quality of teaching, research, clinical training and administrative support.
The exercise focused on filling critical positions across the University, with particular emphasis on strengthening the academic workforce to ensure that students continue to receive high-quality education and training in line with national and regional standards.
As a result of the recruitment process, 365 staff members have been employed, comprising 109 new external academic staff, 113 internal academic staff previously seconded from the Ministry of Health, 139 internal administrative staff, and 4 new external senior administrative staff.
The recruitment programme covered a number of key academic schools and senior leadership positions, including:
● Institute of Basic and Biomedical Sciences – 18 positions
● School of Nursing – 16 positions
● School of Health Sciences – 22 positions
● School of Medicine and Clinical Sciences – 20 positions
● School of Public Health and Environmental Sciences – 37 positions
● Chief Financial Officer – 1 position
● Chief Internal Auditor – 1 position
● Director, Research and Postgraduate Studies – 1 position
● Director, Medical Education and Online Distance Learning – 1 position
● Internal Administrative Staff – 139 positions
● Chief Librarian – (In Progress)
● Dean of Students – (In Progress)
The strengthened academic establishment is expected to enhance the University’s capacity to deliver specialised medical and health sciences education, promote research and innovation, and provide students with access to qualified professionals across a broad range of disciplines.
This recruitment exercise will position LMMU as the lead Medical University with the highest number of qualified staff.
The recruitment of both internal and external personnel also demonstrates LMMU’s commitment to attracting, developing and retaining talent, while creating opportunities for professional growth and career advancement within the institution.
The University recognises that a strong and highly qualified workforce is fundamental to achieving its strategic objectives and contributing to the development of competent health professionals capable of responding to Zambia’s healthcare needs and those of the wider Southern African Development Community (SADC) region.
The latest recruitment drive complements the University’s continued investment in training, infrastructure and academic development, reinforcing its commitment to building a modern, competitive and sustainable institution of higher learning.
The University has doubled its senior staff at Professor, Associate Professor and Senior Lecturer levels. The University has also more than doubled the number of academic staff with Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) qualifications.
With its strengthened human resource capacity, LMMU is well positioned to consolidate its role as a centre of excellence in medical and health sciences education, research and training, while contributing meaningfully to the advancement of healthcare and human capital development in Zambia and the region.
