About the Role
Zambia has one of the most acute psychiatric workforce shortages on the continent. At Bonse Hub, we believe technology and the right people can close that gap — fast. We are looking for a dedicated, culturally attuned consultant psychiatrist to anchor our Bonse Wellness clinical team, leading psychiatric assessments, medication management, and complex case oversight across both our physical and digital care pathways. This is a rare opportunity to practise psychiatry at genuine scale — combining the depth of one-on-one clinical care with the reach of a digital health platform serving thousands.
What You'll Do
- Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments, diagnoses, and treatment planning for outpatient and virtual clients
- Prescribe and manage pharmacological treatment plans, monitoring client progress and adjusting care as needed
- Provide clinical supervision and oversight to the Bonse Wellness psychology and counselling team
- Lead complex and high-risk case reviews, ensuring appropriate escalation pathways and safeguarding protocols are in place
- Deliver psychiatric consultations through both in-person clinics and our Bonse Wellness telehealth platform
- Collaborate with our corporate wellness programme to identify and support employees presenting with moderate-to-severe mental health conditions
- Contribute to clinical governance — helping establish protocols, care pathways, and quality standards across the platform
- Participate in mental health advocacy, public awareness campaigns, and policy discussions to advance Zambia's psychiatric landscape
- Support the integration of psychiatry into our Bonse Young Minds school programme through training and clinical guidance
What We're Looking For
- MBChB or equivalent medical degree with specialist qualification in Psychiatry (MMed Psychiatry or equivalent)
- Full registration with the Health Professions Council of Zambia (HPCZ) and a valid practising certificate
- Minimum 3 years of post-specialist clinical experience in psychiatry
- Proven experience managing a broad spectrum of psychiatric conditions including mood disorders, psychosis, anxiety disorders, and substance use
- Demonstrated ability to work in resource-constrained settings with adaptability and clinical creativity
- Experience providing or willingness to deliver care through telehealth and digital mental health platforms
- Strong leadership presence — able to mentor, guide, and inspire a multidisciplinary clinical team
- Deep respect for the cultural, social, and economic realities shaping mental health in Zambia and across Africa
- Collaborative, mission-driven mindset with genuine passion for expanding psychiatric access at scale
Bonus
- Sub-specialty interest or training in child and adolescent psychiatry, forensic psychiatry, or addiction psychiatry
- Experience in occupational or workplace mental health settings
- Published research or academic contributions in psychiatry or African mental health
- Interest in health technology and its application to scaling psychiatric services across the continent
Why Bonse Hub?
- Step into one of the most impactful psychiatric roles in Zambia — with the platform and team to match your ambition
- Lead and shape an integrated clinical team of psychologists, counsellors, and nutritionists working under one wellness ecosystem
- Extend your clinical reach through our telehealth platform — serving clients across Zambia and eventually across other African countries
- Flexible hybrid engagement model — we are open to full-time and part-time arrangements for the right candidate
- Competitive remuneration package commensurate with your seniority and the critical nature of this role
- Be part of a proudly Zambian company that is writing a new chapter for mental healthcare on the continent
