The Ministry of Health and Child Care (MoHCC) invites suitably qualified applicants for the 2027 intakes into the Three-Year Diploma in General Nursing and Mental Health Nursing programmes.
Applications are invited for the following sessions:
- January 2027
- May 2027
- September 2027
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.
Candidates must be between 18 and 30 years of age by the dates of commencement of training which are 04/01/27, 03/05/27, 06/09/27.
Where to Apply for the 2027 General and Mental Health Nursing Intake
Applications must be addressed as follows and submitted not later than 28 September 2026 to the training schools listed under each intake:
Central Hospitals (Addressed to the Chief Executive Officer / Attention: Principal Tutor):
- January 2027: Chitungwiza
- May 2027: Chitungwiza
- September 2027: Chitungwiza
- January 2027: Mpilo
- May 2027: Mpilo
- September 2027: Mpilo
- January 2027: Parirenyatwa
- May 2027: Parirenyatwa
- September 2027: Parirenyatwa
- January 2027: Sally Mugabe
- May 2027: Sally Mugabe
- September 2027: Sally Mugabe
- January 2027: United Bulawayo Hospitals
- May 2027: United Bulawayo Hospitals
- September 2027: United Bulawayo Hospitals
Provincial Hospitals (Addressed to the Medical Superintendent / Attention: Tutor in Charge):
- January 2027: Gweru
- May 2027: Chinhoyi
- September 2027: Bindura
- January 2027: Masvingo
- May 2027: Gwanda
- September 2027: Chinhoyi
- May 2027: Gweru
- September 2027: Gwanda
- May 2027: Masvingo
- September 2027: Gweru
- May 2027: Marondera
- September 2027: Marondera
- May 2027: Victoria Chitepo
- September 2027: Masvingo
- September 2027: Victoria Chitepo
General, District and Mission Hospitals (Addressed to the Medical Superintendent / Attention: Tutor in Charge):
- January 2027: Bonda
- May 2027: Gokwe North
- September 2027: Chivhu
- January 2027: Chivhu
- May 2027: Karanda
- September 2027: Hwange
- January 2027: Gutu
- May 2027: Mashoko
- September 2027: Kwekwe
- January 2027: Hwange
- May 2027: Morgenster
- September 2027: Mashoko
- January 2027: Kwekwe
- May 2027: Musiso
- September 2027: St Annes Brunapeg
- January 2027: Muvonde
- May 2027: St Theresa
- September 2027: St Theresa
- January 2027: St Theresa
- September 2027: Tsholotsho
- January 2027: Tsholotsho
- September 2027: St Lukes
Mental Health Nurse Training
Institution: Ingutsheni Central Hospital
Intake: May 2027
Applications should be addressed to the Chief Medical Officer, Attention: Principal Tutor.
Documents Required for the 2027 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: 28 September 2026
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