HPCZ License Renewal Using Android App.

This post will explain the HPCZ license renewal process and the GNC license renewal using the android App in Zambia. No more stress when registering and renewing your practicing licenses for GNC and HPCZ practitioners. Download the HPCZ and GNC Android App and follow instruction in this article.


HPCZ license renewal

To obtain or renew your practicing license with the Health Professions Council of Zambia (HPCZ), follow these steps:


hpcz android app


  1. Access the HPCZ Online Services Portal:

    • Visit the HPCZ Online Services Portal: https://portal.hpcz.org.zm/

  2. Register or Log In:

    • New Users:
      • Click on "Not registered for online services?"
      • Select your account type (e.g., practitioner, student).
      • Enter your National Registration Card (NRC) number or passport number (for non-Zambians) and a valid email address.
      • Click "Register for Online Services."
      • Check your email for a confirmation link to complete the registration process.
    • Returning Users:
      • Log in with your username and password.
      • If you've forgotten your password, use the "Forgot your password?" option to reset it.

  3. Complete or Update Your Profile:

    • After logging in, navigate to the "Profile" section.
    • Ensure all personal and professional details are accurate.
    • Upload a recent passport-size photograph, if required.

  4. Apply for License Renewal:

    • Click on the "Renewals" tab.
    • Select "New Renewal Application."
    • Fill in the required details, including your employment status and program details.
    • Submit the application.

  5. Payment of Renewal Fees:

    • After submission, an invoice will be generated detailing the amount due.
    • Payment can be made through various methods, including:
      • VISA: Follow the on-screen instructions to pay using VISA.
      • Mobile Money: Use the provided mobile money platforms as detailed on the HPCZ portal.
      • Government Payroll: If applicable, select this option and provide necessary details for verification.

  6. Download Your Practicing Certificate:

    • Once payment is confirmed, return to the portal.
    • Navigate to the "Licenses" section.
    • Download and print your renewed practicing certificate.

  7. Continuous Professional Development (CPD) Requirements:

    • Ensure you've met the required CPD points for your profession.
    • Details on CPD requirements can be found on the HPCZ website or by contacting the council directly.

Contact Information:

  • Email: info@hpcz.org.zm
  • Customer Care:
    • Lusaka: +260 770 023 624
    • Ndola: +260 963 544 729
    • Kasama: +260 974 567 777
    • Livingstone: +260 963 708 840

For detailed guidelines, refer to the HPCZ Online Services Practitioner Renewal Manual.

Ensure all required documents and payments are submitted promptly to maintain your eligibility to practice.


Using HPCZ android App

Steps:


1. Download HPCZ Android App (ZamChat)

      After downloading, open the  ZamChat app and  go  to bottom menu  and choose the symbol below


HPCZ and GNC License Renewal Using Android App.


2.  Choose the first symbol like the one below

hpcz android app

3. After clicking the symbol above online service portal will open. 
    Login using your details to HPCZ services.


GNC license renewal 

 To renew your nursing or midwifery practicing license in Zambia, follow these steps outlined by the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Zambia (NMCZ):

  1. Online Renewal via NMCZ Portal:

    • Visit the NMCZ Online Services Portal:
      portal.gnc.org.zm
    • Log in with your registered email and password. If you're new to the portal, click on "Sign Up for Online Services" and provide the necessary details to create an account.
    • Once logged in, navigate to the license renewal section and follow the on-screen instructions to complete your renewal application.

  2. Payment of Renewal Fees:

    • Ensure you pay the applicable annual practicing certificate fee based on your qualification:
      • Certificate in Nursing or Midwifery: K250.00
      • Diploma in Nursing or Midwifery: K300.00
      • Bachelor of Science in Nursing or Midwifery: K350.00
    • Payments can be made through the following platforms:
      • Bank Deposit:
        • Account Name: Nursing and Midwifery Council of Zambia
        • Bank: National Savings and Credit Bank
        • Branch: Lusaka Business Centre, North-end Branch
        • Account Number: 2080139044301
      • Mobile Money:
        • Airtel Mobile Money Merchant Code: GNCZ
      • ZANACO Bill Muster:

  3. Submission of Continuous Professional Development (CPD) Logbook:

    • Along with your renewal application, submit a duly completed CPD logbook indicating any CPD training undertaken during the year. This is a mandatory requirement for the renewal process.

  4. Renewal Deadline:

    • Practitioners are required to renew their practicing certificates no later than 31st December of each year. Applications received after this deadline will attract a penalty fee of K500.00 in addition to the subscription fee due.

  5. Avoiding Congestion:

    • To avoid congestion at NMCZ offices, practitioners are encouraged to utilize the online services portal for renewals. For any IT-related queries, please contact itsupport@nmcz.org.zm.

For further assistance or inquiries, you can reach out to the NMCZ head office:

  • Address: Plot 171, Luanshya Road, Villa Elizabetha, P.O. Box 33521, Lusaka, Zambia
  • Phone: +260 211 221284
  • Email: nmcz@nmcz.org.zm

Ensure all required documents and payments are submitted promptly to maintain your eligibility to practice.


More about nurses practicing license in Zambia

To practice nursing or midwifery in Zambia, obtaining a license from the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Zambia (NMCZ) is mandatory. The process varies based on your training background:

For Locally Trained Nurses and Midwives:

  1. Licensure Examination:

    • After completing your nursing or midwifery program, you must pass the NMCZ's national licensing examination.

  2. Registration and Licensing:

    • Upon passing the exam, submit an application for registration and licensing through the NMCZ Online Services Portal:
      portal.gnc.org.zm

For Foreign-Trained Nurses and Midwives:

  1. Application Submission:

    • Provide certified copies of your high school certificates, professional qualifications, academic transcripts, registration certificate from your home country's regulatory body, and a valid practicing license.
    • Submit two passport-sized photos in natural hair without makeup or jewelry.

  2. Assessment:

    • The NMCZ will assess your qualifications to ensure they meet Zambian standards.

  3. Licensure Examination:

    • You may be required to sit for and pass the NMCZ's national licensing examination.

  4. Registration and Licensing:

    • Upon successful assessment and examination, apply for registration and licensing via the NMCZ Online Services Portal:
      portal.gnc.org.zm

Continuous Professional Development (CPD):

  • All practicing nurses and midwives in Zambia must engage in CPD activities to maintain their licenses.
  • The NMCZ provides guidelines on CPD requirements and approved activities.

Contact Information:

  • Head Office:

    • Plot 171, Luanshya Road, Villa Elizabetha, P.O Box 33521, Lusaka, Zambia
    • Phone: +260211221284
    • Email: nmcz@nmcz.org.zm

  • Northern Region Office:

    • Plot No. 1, Chinyemba Street, Parklands, P.O Box 22977, Kitwe, Zambia
    • Phone: +2602112236581


Using GNC android App

Steps:

1. Download HPCZ Android App (ZamChat)

      After downloading, open the  ZamChat app and  go  to bottom menu  and choose the symbol below

gnc android app


2.  Choose the first symbol like the one below

GNC license renewal


3. After clicking the symbol above online service portal will open. 

    Login using your details to GNC services.