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GARDEN CITY UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OPENS APPLICATION FOR MASTERS DEGREE IN MIDWIFERY

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The Garden City University College (GCUC), a private University in Keynase, Kumasi has opened applications for qualified candidates for admission to its 2-year Master’s (MSc) Degree programme in Midwifery in collaboration with the University of Calabar, Nigeria. The programme which begins in May 2022 has been accredited by the National Accreditation Board (NAB) of the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC).

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must:

  • Possess a minimum of 2ndClass Honours (Lower Division) BSc Degree in Midwifery or BSc Degree in Nursing with a Diploma in Midwifery, from an accredited and recognized university
  • Possess a valid License of Registration for Practice from the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Ghana or any other country
  • Have at least two (2) years teaching/clinical experience after National Service
  • Present a Letter of Intent/Purpose
  • Submit two Reference Lettersone Academic from the applicant’s Training Institution, and one Clinical from his/her Head of Department
  • Pass a Selection Interview

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Application Forms are obtainable from the Accounts Officer, School of Graduate Studies and Research, Garden City University College, Kenyase, Kumasi, at the cost of GHc250.00 (Two hundred and fifty Ghana Cedis, for Ghanaian applicants) and $70.00 (Seventy US Dollars, for foreign applicants.   Click to download the application 

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS 

Completed Application Forms should reach the Secretariat, School of Graduate Studies and Research, GCUC, Kenyase, by 31st March 2022

PROGRAMME OBJECTIVES

 The Programme seeks to produce post-graduate Midwives who will, among other needs:

  1. Critically evaluate, develop, and oversee maternity services and Healthcare in their communities by ensuring humanizing and safe experience for mothers and their families
  2. Teach in a variety of capacities, including undergraduate and basic midwifery programmes
  • Conduct both independent and collaborative research that will support innovations contributing to the development of midwifery practice
  1. Provide national and international midwifery care to promote women’s health and contribute to reduction in maternal and infant mortality and morbidity
  2. Work collaboratively with professionals from a variety of disciplines to promote midwifery practice/maternal and child health
  3. Identify and implement changes in complex health care delivery systems that enhance the quality and cost-effectiveness of clients’ care.

PROGRAMME DURATION AND STRUCTURE

DURATION:

The Programme is of 24 months (2 years) duration for Full-Time students, and 48 months (4 years) duration for Part-Time students.

 STRUCTURE:

The programme is a combination of taught courses (Core and Electives) and research, consisting of problem-based lectures, seminars, fieldwork, clinical postings and a research project (Dissertation).

MODE OF DELIVERY:

Courses will be delivered in modules in a blend of Face-to-face and Virtual mode.


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GHANA, GRENADA SIGN NURSE RECRUITMENT DEAL – APPLICATIONS OPEN OCT 24-28, 2025

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GHANA, GRENADA SIGN NURSE RECRUITMENT DEAL

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

  1. Each Applicant is required to provide the following:
  2. Original two (2) Photocopies of nursing academic certificate
  3. Original two (2) Photocopies of certificate of good standing with the Nursing and Midwifery Council
  4. Current and Previous appointment
  5. 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,
  6. Original two (2) Photocopies of certificate of change of name where applicable,
  7. Original two (2) Photocopies immunization certificate,
  8. Original two (2) Photocopies of the Birth Certificate,
  9. Two (2) copies of an up-to-date curriculum vitae,
  10. Two (2) reference letters dated within the last six (6) months,
  11. An endorsed recent passport size photograph with white background,
  12. Biodata page of passport with two (2) years validity,
  13. Application Form,
  14. 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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Scotland NHS Recruiting International Nurses

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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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Ministry of Health Postpones Media Engagement on Unpaid Salaries

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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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