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THREE HEADS OF HEALTH TRAINING INSTITUTIONS SUSPENDED FOR CHARGING UNAPPROVED FEES

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Heads of three health training schools have been suspended by the ministry of health for charging unapproved fees. The three health training institution includes: Cape Coast Nursing and Midwifery Training College in the Central Region, Mampong Nursing and Midwifery Training College in the Ashanti Region and School Dispensary Optics, Oyoko in the Eastern Region. The board of Mampong Nursing and Midwifery Training College was also dissolved and a new one to be set up soon.

Addressing the media on Wednesday, 31st of August 2016, the Minister of Health, Hon. Alex Segbefia raised concerns about some schools going to the extent of levying students with items including cements, electronic systems and stationary for the 2016/2017 academic year. The minister also cautioned that Health Training Institutions will continue to be monitored and action taken against other Heads of Health Training Institutions.

APPROVED FEES FOR BASIC PROGRAMMES FOR 2016/2017 ACADEMIC YEAR ALL HEALTH TRAINING INSTITUTIONS (MINISTRY OF HEALTH)

NO ITEM AMOUNT (GH¢) REMARKS
1 Admission fee 100.00 Per semester
2 Library 45.00 Per semester
3 General maintenance 100.00 Per semester
4 Computer maintenance 60.00 Per semester
5 Course Registration 50.00 Per semester
6 Sports and entertainment 30.00 Per semester
7 Matriculation 50.00 One-time payment
8 Practical assessment/examination 90.00 Per semester
9 Labour ward assessment (family planning ) 55.00 Per semester
10 Education visits 40.00 Per semester
11 Semester examination 60.00 Per semester
12 Feeding 700.00 Per semester
13 Care study 50.00 One-time payment
14 Health talk 30.00 One-time payment
15 Research 30.00 One-time payment
16 Utilities 200.00 Per semester
17 Handbook 20.00 One-time payment
18 Hostel user fee (where applicable) 80.00 Per year
19 Development levy 170.00 Per year
20 Student ID/name tag 20.00 Per year
21 NMC indexing 60.00 One-time payment
22 Motorbike training (CHNTS only) 50.00 One-time payment
23 Graduation (where applicable) only on graduation 50.00 One-time payment
24 Re-sit (where applicable) 20.00 Per paper
25 NMC rules and regulations 20.00 One-time payment
26 NMC clinical schedule book 20.00 One-time payment
27 Medical examination 100.00 One-time payment
28 NAB accreditation 50.00 One-time payment
29 NMC Programme accreditation 40.00 One-time payment
30 SRC fees 20.00 Per semester
TOTAL 2,410.00
OTHER FEES
1 Logistics support (Quasi Facilities only) 500.00 Per year
2 Practical Material (allied Health only) 500.00 Per semester

 


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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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