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Expectations and Implications for Court Action: GRNMA-Coalition Discussions
The fate of nurses and midwives in Ghana hangs in a balance as concerns raised about its labour union’s intention to increase various levies remain unaddressed. Many, however, have reported entertaining some hopes after the January 2018 payslips released by the Controller and Accountant General’s Department did not reflect the intended deductions.
This development comes after two separate factions within the union took major moves against the decision which many describe as unfair and insensitive on the part of the leadership of the GRNMA.
Following a petition presented to the national council of the union by the Coalition of Concerned Nurses and Midwives (CCNM), the leadership appears to have been compelled to hold discussions with CCNM to bring finality to the matter.
In a letter signed by Dr. Kwaku Asante-Krobea, the president of the GRNMA, he suggested that the decision to bring CCNM to the table was hinged on several consultations with the national council.
It is uncertain, however, as to what the outcome of the meeting scheduled for Wednesday, 24th January, 2018 might be. But one of two events are likely to be reached. Given the disposition of the GRNMA president in his media interviews since the November 2017 conference where the increments were proposed, nurses and midwives in Ghana could expect the same reluctance by the union leadership to rescind the increments.
In the unfortunate event that the GRNMA fails to call off the increment move, a court action is likely to be initiated as threatened by the CCNM in a recent circular. On constitutional grounds, the decision to impose the said increments reportedly appear to have been flawed on several counts.
First, Article 40 clause 3 of the union’s constitution requires the national council to circulate any amendment proposal 28 clear days before the delegates conference. This appears not to have been followed strictly. Most importantly, the 2/3rd majority vote required to amend the current 1.5% association dues deduction as provided for by Article 40 clause 5 of the constitution was not reached.
Another major voting flaw was the lumping up of the 3 increment motions (dues, nurses fund, building levy) to be voted on at once.
The above notwithstanding, gross inconsistencies have been sighted in a post-conference report supposedly prepared by Mabel Naa Sackley Adamah and Erica Kessewa Archer. These observations among other things would be making the subject of debate and cross examinations as CCNM prepares to settle the ‘case-of-increments’ in court in the event that Wednesday’s meeting is unsuccessful.
Meanwhile, the newly-formed Ghana National Association of Nurses and Midwives (GNANM) continues to expand its membership and intensifies moves toward independence from the GRNMA.
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The Government of Ghana has signed an agreement with the Government of Grenada for the recruitment of nurses. Applications are sought from experienced, dynamic and committed individuals for a challenging yet highly rewarding professional opportunity in Grenada.
The following specialties are needed:
- Critical Care Nurses
- Accident and Emergency Nurses
- Public Health Nurses
- General Nurses
QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCES
(i) The Applicant should meet the regulatory requirements of the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Ghana,
(ii) Applicants should have at least five (5) years working experience.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Each Applicant is required to provide the following:
- Original two (2) Photocopies of nursing academic certificate
- Original two (2) Photocopies of certificate of good standing with the Nursing and Midwifery Council
- Current and Previous appointment
- Original two (2) Photocopies of certificate of criminal record from the Criminal Investigation Department of the Ghana Police Service covering the immediate past six (6) months,
- Original two (2) Photocopies of certificate of change of name where applicable,
- Original two (2) Photocopies immunization certificate,
- Original two (2) Photocopies of the Birth Certificate,
- Two (2) copies of an up-to-date curriculum vitae,
- Two (2) reference letters dated within the last six (6) months,
- An endorsed recent passport size photograph with white background,
- Biodata page of passport with two (2) years validity,
- Application Form,
- Any other relevant document.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Application starts from Friday, 24th October 2025 and ends on Tuesday, 28th October 2025. Applicants are to apply through the Ministry of Health’s Recruitment Portal, https://hr.moh.gov.gh or email : mohhrhd@moh.gov.gh
Candidates are required to submit all the necessary documents including certified copies of qualifications and professional registration on the day of the scheduled interview. Unsuitable applications will not be acknowledged
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NHS Highland has announced that they are seeking experienced international nurses for a permanent position at Caithness General Hospital in Wick.
The role is within the Rosebank Ward, which is described as a busy acute admission ward featuring a three-bedded high dependency unit. This position is specifically for international nurses who are required to sit and pass their OSCE exam to obtain full NMC registration. Note that this post is not open to candidates who already hold full NMC registration.
The NHS Highland as part of this exciting opportunity we will support you through a fully funded in-house, person-centred education programme to prepare for your NMC Test of Competence Part 2 (OSCE) exam and obtain your full UK NMC registration. A preparatory OSCE Education Programme will be delivered by the North of Scotland International Recruitment team in collaboration with NHS Highland.
Candidates are required to have successfully undertaken the Test of Competence Part 1 (CBT) and must meet the necessary English language requirements for their NMC application. It was also specified that applicants must have twelve months of validity remaining on both of these certificates.
Successful candidates will begin as a Band 4 Pre-Registration (International) Nurse and will then progress to a Band 5 Registered Nurse upon obtaining their registration. Interested candidates can apply here.
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The Ministry of Health has postponed its planned Media Engagement on “Unpaid Salaries and Other Related Human Resource Issues.” The session, which was originally scheduled for Wednesday, 8th October 2025 at 9:00 AM at the Ministry of Health, Ridge, will no longer take place as planned.
In a notice shared on social media, the Ministry’s Public Relations Unit informed all media houses and stakeholders that the engagement has been postponed until further notice. The Ministry added that a new date will be communicated in due course and sincerely regrets any inconvenience the change may cause.
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