The Zamfara State Government has opened applications for the recruitment of Nurses and Midwives into the state civil service. The recruitment was approved by Governor Dauda Lawal as part of efforts to strengthen healthcare services across the state.
Qualified candidates who are citizens of Zamfara State by birth are invited to apply for the available positions. Applicants must be between 18 and 40 years old, physically and mentally fit for duty, and must not have any criminal record or history of dismissal from public service.
Available Positions
- Nurses
- Midwives
Additional healthcare categories will be announced in future recruitment phases.
Eligibility Requirements
For Nurses, applicants must possess an RN Certificate or B.Sc. Nursing from an NMCN-accredited institution and have a valid practicing licence or evidence of registration.
For Midwives, applicants must possess an RM Certificate from an NMCN-accredited institution and have a valid practicing licence or evidence of registration.
Applicants must also have at least five O’Level credits, including English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and Physics, obtained in not more than two sittings.
B.Sc. Nursing holders must present an NYSC discharge or exemption certificate. Foreign-trained applicants are required to provide an Adaptation Course Certificate.
Required Documents
Applicants should prepare scanned copies of the following documents in PDF or JPEG format (maximum 2MB each):
- Passport photograph
- Birth certificate
- Indigene certificate
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Academic certificates
- Professional certificates
- NYSC certificate
- NIN slip or valid identification
- Practicing licence
Applicants must be willing to serve in any part of Zamfara State if selected. The government warned that false information or fake documents will lead to disqualification or prosecution.
Application Deadline
The application portal opened on 8 June 2026 and will close on 22 June 2026 at 12:00 PM.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should visit the official recruitment portal https://recruitment.zamfara.gov.ng/HSMB/Apply and complete the online application before the deadline.





