About Us

Training caregivers Zambia can trust

Fernwood Institute trains healthcare workers and places its own graduates directly into home care — one institute covering the full journey from classroom to client.

Our story

Fernwood Institute Limited is based in Ngombe, Lusaka, training students in Health Care Assistance, Psychosocial Counselling, and HIV Management. What sets Fernwood apart is that training does not end at graduation — our certified graduates go on to be placed into real home care roles through our Home Care Giving Services, giving students a direct path from classroom to paid work, and giving families confidence that their caregiver was trained, not just hired.

You will know them by the maroon uniform, the ID badge, and the seal on the certificate.

Fernwood Institute caregivers in maroon uniforms
Fernwood community outreach — staff at a registration table

Why Fernwood

Trained by us — not informal help

  • Certified & verified

    Every caregiver we place completed our in-house training and holds a Fernwood certificate.

  • Trained in-house

    We do not outsource training — the same institute that certifies also places, so quality stays consistent.

  • Transparent process

    One flat K50 application or assessment fee — no hidden costs before you are matched.

Registration

Accreditation & recognition

Fernwood Institute Limited is a registered Zambian company, fully tax-compliant, and licensed to operate by Lusaka City Council — with professional affiliations relevant to our training and home care services.

PACRA

Certificate of Incorporation — Private Company Limited by Shares. Reg. No. 120241010885, incorporated 5 August 2024.

Zambia Revenue Authority

Valid General Tax Clearance Certificate. TPIN 2003251027, current to 31 December 2026.

Lusaka City Council

Licensed under the Business Levy (Professional Occupations) scheme, current to 31 December 2026.

Lusaka City Council — Health Permit

Class B Health Permit for our premises, current to 31 December 2026.

Zambia Counselling Council

Affiliated institute (Reg. No. ZCC/CERT/REG/2025/020), relevant to our Psychosocial Counselling programme.

Health Care Givers Association of Zambia

Affiliated institute (Reg. No. HCGAZ/REG/2024/057), relevant to our home care placement services.

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