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ECSACONM is the East, Central and Southern African College of Nursing and Midwifery. Any eligible nurse and
midwife can sign up to become a member.

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Everything you need to know about us

The East, Central, and Southern Africa College of Nursing and Midwifery (ECSACONM) was established in 1990 as an executing arm of the then Commonwealth Regional Health Community Secretariat for East, Central and Southern Africa (CRHCS-ECSA) in the area of nursing and midwifery. The Arusha-based CRHC-ECSA secretariat, which is now referred to as the ECSA Health Community (ECSA HC), brings together 14 regional states.As an executing arm of the ECSA Health Community, ECSACONM is charged with the responsibility of promoting and strengthening professional excellence in nursing and midwifery in the ECSA region

As an executing arm of the ECSA Health Community, ECSACONM is charged with the responsibility of promoting and strengthening professional excellence in nursing and midwifery in the ECSA region. The underlying principles that led to the formation of ECSACONM, “A College Without Walls,” include the harmonization of nursing and midwifery standards, improvement of the nursing and midwifery professions, creation of regional uniformity in the Nurses Acts, clear definition of the nurses‟ and midwives‟ roles, and the strengthening of nursing and midwifery research activities.

Our Mission, Vision and Broad Goal

Our Vision

To be the leading Centre for Excellence in Nursing and Midwifery education clinical practice, research, and management in Africa and the world over.

Our Mission

To improve quality of health of the communities in the ECSA region through strengthening of the contribution of the frontline health workers (nurses and midwives) towards delivery of quality health care services.

Our Goal

To promote and strengthen professional excellence through development of programs that will strengthen Nursing/Midwifery professional conduct education, practice, research, leadership and management.

ECSACONM Has 17 Member Countries

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ECSACONM Faculties and Their Functions

The faculties assess the health and nursing needs in the region, plan interventions and strategies to address the identified needs, facilitate implementation of the planned programmes, monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the activities, and assist in mobilization of resources to facilitate implementation of those activities. Specific functions of the constituent faculties are summarize below.

Faculty of Education

  • Improving quality of education and training.
  • Developing and disseminating of relevant Teaching and Learning materials
  • Developing of recognised/accredited continuing education and advanced nursing education and programme
  • Strengthening and harmonizing of training programmes for teachers
  • Regulating and accrediting

Faculty of Clinical Practice

  • Developing of standards for nursing practice
  • Advocating and promoting safe practice environments
  • Institutionalizing Infection Prevention and Control (IPC)
  • Strengthening provision of clinical services and designing models of care and strategies for implementing evidence-based practice.

Faculty of Research

  • Improving research skills
  • Identifying, coordinating, facilitating and conducting research on relevant issues to provide an evidence base for practice.
  • Disseminating of research findings and best practices to promote evidence-based practices and policies
  • Developing structured research courses that can support all other education programmes

Faculty of Leadership and Management

  • Strengthening and developing structured nursing and midwifery leadership and management programmes in the region
  • Conducting monitoring and evaluation of set goals and targets for ECSACONM within the realities of member states
  • Strengthening systems for resource mobilization and management to support education, research and practice
  • Developing monitoring and evaluation (M&E) mechanisms for all programmes.

The Leading Team Behind ECSACONM

Executive Committee of ECSACONM

Dr. Glory Sibongile Msibi

President

Evaline A. Maziku

Vice President

Dr. Priscar Sakala Mukonka

Executive Member

Elizabeth Omollo Oywer

College Registrar

ECSACONM National Representatives (CNR's)

Carren Akinyi Ombewa

CNR Kenya

Beatrice Amuge

CNR Uganda

Repent Khamis George

CNR South Sudan

Dr. Sakhile KS Masuku

CNR Eswatini

Mr. Innocent Kagabo

CNR Rwanda

Jane Mokketsi

CNR Botswana

Chifundo Colleta Zimba

CNR Malawi

Agnes Mtawa

CNR Tanzania

Prof Katowa-Mukwato Patricia

Chairperson

Nancy Kadii Khamisi, R.N.

Executive Member

M. Providence Umuziga

Executive Member

Tebogo Glan Shenyego

Executive Member

Mpho Zacharia Shelile

CNR Lesotho

Desderius Haufiku

CNR Namibia

Lilian Getrude Dodzo

CNR Zimbabwe

Flavie Tansy Dubel

CNR Seychelles

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ECSACONM Namibia Chapter

Namibia Nursing Association is a professional organisation that represents and serves the interests of nurses in Namibia. Established to promote the nursing profession and advocate for the welfare of nurses, the NNA plays a vital role in supporting and advancing the practice of nursing in the country. The association provides a platform for networking, professional development and collaboration among nurses while also working to enhance the quality of healthcare services and improve the health outcomes of the Namibian population.

Location:

Oshakati East, Namibia

Contacts :

+264 65 226807

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ECSACONM Zambia Chapter

Zambia has been a founder and active member of ECSACON since the college’s inauguration in1990. The country under the leadership of the then Registrar of the General Nursing Council together with other senior nurses and midwives participated into ushering ECSACON in to being. The country has held different regional positions including Presidency (Dr Eleanor Msidi) and Vice Presidency (Dr Theresa Sikateyo), faculty Chairpersons and members of the different faculties.

Location:

Lusaka, Zambia

Contacts :

+260 977 798383

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ECSACONM Lesotho Chapter

The Lesotho ECSACONM Chapter stands as a beacon of unity and progress within our nursing community. Our chapter serves as the cornerstone of professional development, knowledge exchange, and advocacy for nurses across Lesotho. Through our collaborative efforts, we address the pressing healthcare challenges facing our nation, leveraging our collective expertise to improve health outcomes for all Basotho people.

Location:

Maseru, Lesotho

Contacts :

(+266) 62070034

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Zimbabwe ECSACONM Chapter

Zimbabwe ECSACONM Chapter is one of the strongest members of ECSACONM.The chapter has had an opportunity of some of our members holding the president and vice president`s posts in the past. Several of our members are founding members of ECSACONM who include Dr Rose Ndlovu (past president), Dr Cynthia Chasokela (past vice president) and Dr Cynthia Chaibva etc.

Location:

1691 Whitecliff South, Harare, Zimbabwe

Contacts :

(+263) 712831382

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Eswatini Chapter

Eswatini nurses and midwives possess competencies and revolutionary knowledge and skills to navigate the vicissitudes prevailing in healthcare. Research, leadership, and education undergird the integration of innovation and technology to inform practice toward the provision of high-quality individualised nursing care for the individual, family, and community. 

Location:

Office C18, Department of Community Health Nursing Science, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Eswatini

Contacts :

(+268) 78318812

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South Sudan ECSACONM Chapter

South Sudan ECSACONM Chapter was initially registered in 2008 during ECSACONM Conference in Kampala in 2008.

Then officially it was accepted in 2016 in a conference held in Harare, Zimbabwe.

Location:

Juba College of Nursing and Midwifery, Juba Teaching Hospital

Contacts :

(+211) 921644627

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ECSACONM Malawi Chapter

The ECSACONM Malawi chapter was established in 1990, soon after the college officially launched in the country. The chapter current membership is at 112 from all the 4 pillars of Nursing and Midwifery professions i.e., Education, Clinical Practice, Leadership & Management and Research. Representation in the Council of the National Representative (CNR) rotates to all QUAD members i.e. Policy, Regulatory, Association and Education.

Location:

Lilongwe, Malawi

Contacts :

(+265) 991 720 092

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ECSACONM SEYCHELLES CHAPTER

SEYCHELLES IS SITUATED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE INDIAN OCOEN COMPOSED OF A NUMBER OF SMALL ISLANDS WITH A POPULATION OF 108,000. THE NURSING WORKFORCE IS A LITTLE OVER 900 AND OVER 300 MIDWIVES WHICH INCLUDES EXPATRIATES TO SUPPORT THE SYSTEM.  SEYCHELLES IS A MEMBER OF ECSACONM SINCE ITS FORMATION AND DO PARTICIPATE IN THE QUADRIENNIAL CONFERENCES.

Location:

NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL STUDIES MONT FLEURI, MAHE, SEYCHELLES

Contacts :

(+248) 2523963

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ECSACONM RWANDA CHAPTER

ECSACONM is anchored in the Human Resource for Health and Capacity Building program of the East Central and Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA HC), plays a consultative role on Nursing and Midwifery to the existing regional structure. It forms a platform for sharing and discussing the best practices and lessons learned in the ECSACONM region through technical working groups as well as scientific conference which is conducted biannually.

Location:

KG 17 Ave, Kigali, Rwanda

Contacts :

(+250) 798288598

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ECSACONM KENYA CHAPTER

ECSACONM Kenya chapter is one of the sixteen (16) chapters in ECSA region. In existence, the chapter is as old as the college and has remained to be one of the most vibrant chapters of the college since inception. It has a membership base of about 600 nurses  though the active members are slightly over 365 nurses/midwives .The chapter prides to be the only chapter with bi annual chapter conferences for its members, and  So far it has held three (3) consecutive successful scientific conferences latest one being August 2023.

Location:

NAKURU ANNEX HOSPITAL- KENYA

Contacts :

(+254) 7722385540

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