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NURSING ADMISSION REDUCED BY 22%

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Public and private institutions accredited to train nurses in Ghana will reduce their intake by almost 1,600 this year.

This follows a directive from the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) to the 75 accredited institutions training nurses in Ghana, including private ones, to admit students in accordance with an earlier discussion.

The directive was contained in a circular issued by the council and signed by its Registrar, Mr Felix Nyante.

“The Nursing and Midwifery Council of Ghana would like to respectfully inform you of the admission quota for the 2017 admissions to nursing and midwifery training institutions. This follows discussions held in Koforidua on June 27, 2017 on the subject matter,” the document obtained by the Daily Graphic said.

Last year, 7,335 students were admitted to the various institutions, but the number will reduce to 5,737 when the directive is implemented.

The figures mean that last year’s admission figure has been reduced by almost 22 per cent.

Losses

Although quotas increase the admission spots generally for private nursing training institutions by 38 students — from 899 in the 2016/2017 academic year to 937 this academic year, a number of the institutions which admitted higher numbers of students have had their intake reduced.

For instance, the Pentecost University, which admitted 96 students last year, can only take 35; the Presbyterian University College in Asante Akyem, which enrolled 92 students last year, has been given 57 this year; the Garden City University from 59 to 35; the Central University from 68 to 56 and the Premier School of Nursing from 100 last year to 60 this year.

Gained

On the other hand, some of the private nursing training schools had the quota system offering them more students than they admitted last year.

Examples include Golden Sunbeam College of Science and Technology, from five last year to 22 this year; Bimaks College of Business and Health Sciences in Agona Swedru, 14 to 35; Narh Bita from eight to 35 for its degree programme and 44 to 58 for its diploma programme; 20 to 82 for Western Hills School of Nursing; West End University College, 29 to 59; Hopkins Health Training Institute, three to 18; Wisconsin International University College, 29 to 35, and Withrow College, four to 20.

Hardest hit

But the hardest hit by the reduction in admission figures are the public nursing training colleges and the universities offering nursing, with the cut in admission figures ranging from 10 to more than 100 in some schools.

Ntotrotroso College of Nursing has its last academic year admission figure of 235 cut to 82; Dunkwa-on-Offin Nursing and Midwifery Training College, 250 to 109; Ho Nursing Training College, 183 to 108; Korle Bu Nursing and Midwifery Training College, 245 to 153; Kwadaso Nursing Training College, 254 to 152; Tamale Nursing Training College, 210 to 111, and Keta Nursing and Midwifery Training College, 137 to 77.

Others are Cape Coast Nursing Training College, 229 to 91; the University of Cape Coast, 100 to 75; University for Development Studies,123 to 97, and University of Health and Allied Sciences, 125 to 80.

However, four of the colleges in Wa, Kwapong, Damongo and Zuarungu gained between two and 48 students on their last year admissions.

Source: Graphic Online

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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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