About — Zimba College of Nursing and Midwifery

2021

Founded

Our History

Rooted in Faith & Service

Zimba College of Nursing and Midwifery is owned and operated by the Pilgrim Wesleyan Church, whose tradition of servant leadership and compassionate ministry shapes everything we do.

Established in 2021 and affiliated with Zimba Mission Hospital in the Southern Province of Zambia, our college trains compassionate nursing and midwifery professionals equipped to serve Zambia's communities with skill, integrity and faith-centred care.

Accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Zambia (NMCZ) and the Ministry of Health, our graduates are prepared to practise across Zambia and internationally through SADC mutual recognition agreements.

2021

Founded

200+

Graduates

6+

Years of Service

Mission & Vision

Our Purpose

We exist to train skilled, compassionate and ethically grounded nursing professionals who will serve the health needs of Zambia and beyond — guided by the Christian values of service and human dignity that define the Pilgrim Wesleyan Church.

Mission

To train skilled, compassionate and ethically grounded nursing professionals, guided by Christian values of service and human dignity.

Vision

To be the leading college of nursing and midwifery in Zambia's Southern Province, producing professionals who transform community health outcomes.

What We Stand For

Our Core Values

Every nurse and midwife we train carries these values into every ward, clinic and community they serve.

Compassion

We train nurses who see patients as whole persons — not just diagnoses — treating every individual with warmth and dignity.

Excellence

Our curriculum is rigorous, practical and aligned to NMCZ standards, producing nurses who are ready from day one.

Faith

Rooted in the Pilgrim Wesleyan Church heritage, we nurture nurses whose care is motivated by genuine service to God and humanity.

Community

We produce nurses who serve both urban centres and rural Zambia, with a particular heart for underserved communities.

Integrity

Ethical practice is non-negotiable in every aspect of nursing care. We build character alongside clinical skill.

Hospital-Based

Direct clinical placement at Zimba Mission Hospital throughout training ensures our graduates are confident, practiced professionals.

Accreditation & Affiliation

Recognised & Accredited

Nursing & Midwifery Council of Zambia (NMCZ)

Full accreditation — Diploma in General Nursing

Zimba Mission Hospital

Clinical training affiliate — Southern Province

Pilgrim Wesleyan Church

Owning institution — Southern Africa Region

Ministry of Health — GRZ

Government of the Republic of Zambia

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Applications for the Diploma in General Nursing are open when advertised. Check the Apply page for the current intake status and requirements.

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