Delegates
Delegate
Eckiwe Kamanga
Alternate 1
Edina Mwaanga
Working in Zambia
General Information
Number of occupational therapists in Zambia
10
Main language(s) spoken in Zambia
English
Registration
Occupational therapists are required to register with a federal/national organisation to practice
Required
Health Professions Council of Zambia
Occupational therapists are required to register with a state/regional organisation to practice
Required
Health Professions Council of Zambia
It is compulsory to join the Zambia Occupational Therapy Association in order to practice as an occupational therapist
No
Practicing Requirements
Graduation from a WFOT approved programme is required to register to practice
Yes
They need to submit quailification documentation to the Zambia quailification authority
Language(s) that are required for occupational therapists to practice
English
Employment Opportunities
Occupational therapy is recognised as a shortage occupation
Yes
Only two Government hoospitals have qualified occupational therapist the other hospital and institutions use other health professions to render services that may need an occupational therapist
Sources of information for occupational therapist employment opportunities
Government institutions like hospitals and schools. Non Governmental organisation and private rehabilitation centres
Immigration
Immigration regulations or visa requirements to practice
Can be obtained from the Zambia immigration portal
Occupational Therapy Assistants
Occupational therapy assistants exist in Zambia
Yes
Number of occupational therapy assistants in Zambia
2
Zambia Occupational Therapy Association has a membership category for occupational therapy assistants
Yes
It is compulsory to join the Zambia Occupational Therapy Association in order to practice as an occupational therapy assistant
No
Occupational therapy assistants require formal training in occupational therapy to work as such in Zambia
No
Occupational therapy assistants need to register with a federal/national organisation to practice in Zambia
No
Occupational therapy assistants need to register with a state/regional organisation to practice in Zambia
No
Disclaimer: This information was provided by Zambia Occupational Therapy Association and was last updated on 8th April 2026. WFOT is not liable for any inaccuracies, omissions, or changes in the information provided. This information is intended as a guide and should be independently verified before making any decisions.
Education Programmes
WFOT Approved Programmes in Zambia
1