The Ministry of Health Ghana has officially opened recruitment for nurses and midwives to serve in the Upper East Region and Upper West Region as part of efforts to strengthen healthcare delivery in underserved areas.
According to the announcement, the recruitment exercise will take place over two days, with Day 1 and Day 2 dedicated specifically to applicants willing to accept postings in the two northern regions.
Available Slots:
The Ministry outlined a total of 710 available positions across key health institutions:
- The Ghana Health Service has 498 slots available
- The Christian Health Association of Ghana is offering 206 positions
- The Ahmadiyya Muslim Health Service Ghana has 6 openings
Application Window:
The recruitment portal will be open exclusively for the Upper East and Upper West Regions from May 4 to May 5, giving qualified nurses and midwives a limited timeframe to submit their applications.
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The Ministry emphasized that only individuals who are ready and willing to accept postings in these regions should access the recruitment portal. This directive aims to ensure that selected candidates are committed to serving in the designated areas.
Additionally, the public has been urged to remain vigilant against recruitment fraud. The Ministry advised applicants to report any individual who claims to have the ability to influence or facilitate recruitment through unofficial means. Such cases can be reported via the hotline— 0244435350.
This targeted recruitment drive forms part of broader efforts by the government to improve healthcare accessibility in northern Ghana, where staffing gaps have often impacted service delivery. By deploying more trained professionals to these regions, authorities hope to enhance maternal care, general nursing services, and overall health outcomes.
Prospective applicants are encouraged to act promptly within the application window and ensure they meet all requirements before applying.