LUSAKA – The Civil Service Commission (CSC) has officially launched a nationwide recruitment exercise for 2025, aiming to fill 2,000 new positions in Zambia’s health sector. Siandyabantu spoke in Lusaka today during the swearing-in of the steering committee tasked with overseeing the recruitment process. He highlighted that the government has recruited 18,000 health workers over the past four years.
The addition of 2,000 more in 2025 will bring the total to 20,000, a milestone he described as unprecedented. Inclusivity was emphasized as a central tenet of the exercise, with a directive that 10 percent of the positions be reserved for persons with disabilities. “We shall ensure that 10 percent is reserved for persons with disabilities so that inclusivity is actualised,” Siandyabantu stressed.
Addressing the newly sworn-in steering committee, he urged members to uphold the highest standards of professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality. “The credibility of this recruitment process and public confidence in the civil service rests significantly on your conduct. Let merit, fairness, and equity guide all your decisions,” he said.
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The acting chairperson also issued a warning to the public to be vigilant against fraudsters and individuals falsely claiming to represent the Commission. “I strongly urge members of the public to avoid misinformation and report any unscrupulous individuals purporting to represent the Commission to law enforcement agencies,” he stated. He further called on the media and other stakeholders to support the process by disseminating accurate information, noting that the recruitment is critical to delivering essential health services across the country.
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