The Ministry of Health and Child Care (MoHCC) invites suitably qualified applicants for the 2026 intakes into the Three-Year Diploma in General Nursing and Mental Health Nursing programmes.
Applications are invited for the following sessions:
- January 2026
- May 2026
- September 2026
General Nurse Training Entry Requirements
Applicants must hold at least five (5) Ordinary Level passes, including:
- English Language
- A Science subject (Biology, Chemistry, Integrated Science, Physical Science, Combined Science, or Physics)
Excluding practical subjects like Food and Nutrition, Textiles and Fabrics, Metal Work, Technical Graphics, Art, Woodwork, Physical Education, and Agriculture.
Applicants must be aged between 18 and 30 years at the time of applying.
Where to Apply for the 2026 General and Mental Health Nursing Intake
Applications must be addressed as follows and submitted not later than 10 November 2025 to the training schools listed under each intake:
Central Hospitals (Addressed to the Chief Medical Officer / Principal Tutor):
- January 2026: Parirenyatwa
- May 2026: Parirenyatwa
- September 2026: Parirenyatwa
- January 2026: Sally Mugabe
- May 2026: Sally Mugabe
- September 2026: Sally Mugabe
- January 2026: United Bulawayo Hospitals
- May 2026: United Bulawayo Hospitals
- September 2026: United Bulawayo Hospitals
Provincial, District and Mission Hospitals (Addressed to the Medical Superintendent / Senior Nurse Tutor-in-Charge):
- January 2026: Chinhoyi, Gweru, Gokwe North, St. Luke’s, St. Theresa’s, Mutambara, Victoria Chitepo
- May 2026: Chinhoyi, Gweru, Karoi, Gwanda, Kuwirirana, St. Anne’s Brunapeg, Murambinda, Masvingo, Mhondoro, Tsholotsho
- September 2026: Chinhoyi, Gutu, Gokwe North, St. Luke’s, St. Theresa’s, Victoria Chitepo, St. Anne’s, Brunapeg, Murambinda, Masvingo
Mental Health Nurse Training
Institution: Ingutsheni Central Hospital
Intake: May 2026
Applications should be addressed to the Chief Medical Officer, Attention: Principal Tutor.
Documents Required for the 2026 General and Mental Health Nursing Intake
Shortlisted candidates must present the following at interviews:
- Original and certified copies of:
- Birth Certificate
- National ID
- Ordinary Level certificates
- Marriage Certificate (where applicable)
- Two (2) passport-size photos
- Verification of certificates will be done on the interview day
Important Notice
The Ministry of Health and Child Care does not process applications through third parties or agents.
Applicants are strongly advised to submit their applications directly to the training schools listed above.
Deadline for Submission: 10 November 2025
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