## **JOB VACANCY: HOSTEL MATRON**

**Dovecot College of Health Sciences** is seeking a dedicated, compassionate, and experienced individual to join our residential community as a **Hostel Matron**.

As a key member of our student support network, you will play a vital role in providing a safe, disciplined, and nurturing home-away-from-home environment for our students.

### **Key Responsibilities:**

 * **Student Welfare & Care:** Monitor and support the general health, well-being, and personal development of resident students.

 * **Hostel Management & Discipline:** Oversee daily hostel operations, enforce residential rules, and maintain a peaceful, orderly, and conducive living environment.

 * **Safety & Security:** Coordinate with security personnel to ensure the safety of students and premises, and manage emergency protocols when necessary.

 * **Facility Oversight:** Conduct routine inspections of hostel facilities, report maintenance needs promptly, and maintain high standards of hygiene and cleanliness.

 * **Counseling & Guidance:** Act as a trusted mentor and point of contact for students, offering guidance and conflict-resolution support.

### **Qualifications & Requirements:**

 * Proven experience in hostel administration, nursing, social work, counseling, or a related institutional management role.

 * Strong leadership skills with a firm yet compassionate approach to student discipline.

 * Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving abilities.

 * Ability to handle emergencies calmly and effectively.

 * A strong commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive residential culture.

### **How to Apply:**

Interested candidates should submit their application letter, updated curriculum vitae (CV), and relevant academic/professional credentials to the administration office or via email at in••••@••••••.zm

*Join us in shaping the next generation of healthcare professionals by providing a secure and supportive foundation for their success!*