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Unvaccinated civil servants suspended without pay

Unvaccinated civil servants suspended from work

Civil servants not vaccinated have been barred from the workplace and shall not be paid while they are barred, Public Service Commission Permanent Secretary Ambassador Jonathan Wutawunashe has said.

In a circular addressed to all ministries dated February 11, 2022, referenced measures for Covid-19 containment within the public service, Wutawunashe said any worker who is not fully vaccinated without a reasonable excuse shall be subject to disciplinary proceedings.

He added that those with medical conditions that require exemption from vaccination should provide a medical certificate from a medical practitioner stating that the member’s condition can be worsened by the vaccine.

“In view of the announcement by the (then) Acting President General (Rtd) Dr CGDN Chiwenga on January 28, 2022 regarding measures for Covid-19 containment in the country, heads of ministries are directed to adhere to the following measures with immediate effect,” Wutawunashe noted.

“All vaccinated members to return to work with immediate effect. Face-to-face interviews now permitted in strict adherence to Covid-19 health measures. Office hours shall remain the same and in line with Section 3 (a) (i) of Statutory Instrument 234 of 2021.”

“Members not vaccinated should be barred from the workplace and shall not be paid while they are barred.” He further said any worker who is not fully vaccinated without a reasonable excuse shall be subject to disciplinary proceedings while those with medical conditions that require exemption from vaccination should provide a medical certificate from a medical practitioner stating that the member’s condition can be worsened by the vaccine.”

He also directed that all other health protocols such as wearing of face masks, social distancing and sanitisation should be adhered to.

Wutawunashe urged all ministries to co-operate as the employer remained alert in combating the pandemic, which would be overcome through adherence to conduct and protocols prescribed by Zimbabwe health officials and the World Health Organisation.


Unvaccinated civil servants suspended from work