Ghana - Apply for Registration and Licensing to Practice Nursing (Midwife)

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Procedure

Apply In Person:

Registration for Student (Locally Trained Nurse)

1. For a nurse/midwife to practice in Ghana he or she should be licensed with the Nursing and Midwives Council of Ghana. It is the responsibility of the Council to ensure that all nurses that are within its jurisdiction meet a certain level of competence before starting their practice. Thus, licensing examination is administered to the health practitioner to ascertain that the applicant meets all qualifications. Council’s Regional Office Contacts
2. Nurses/midwives who wish to be entered into the council roll/register are required to show that they have attained the required competency by council/Ministry of health standards.
   • Applicants should refer to the “Eligibility” section of this page to confirm eligibility and contact the Council to begin the registration process.
3. Higher Education Institutions shall submit a list of potential candidates for all cadres/programs to the Health professionals’ competency assessment and licensure to the council registrar's office prior to the examination date.
4. Sit a pre-registration Nursing and Midwifery council’s Examination. The date and time of the examination will be communicated to the applicant in due course. Only successful applicants will proceed to the next steps.
5. Upon passing the Council’s licensing examination, a Nurse Assistant, Nurse, or Midwife is required to go through the following procedure to be registered to practice legally in the country;
6. Go to the Council’s Regional Office (the Region in which your institution of training is located) and submit all the relevant supporting documentation as listed under the “Required Documents” section of this page.
7. An applicant shall complete and submit the registration form based on the instruction provided by the registrar. Don’t forget to attest the forms with your signature once completed.
8. Don’t forget to make the stipulated payment as directed by the officials. Proof of payment should be attached to the application.
9. After you’ve submitted the complete application dossier, it will be forwarded for examination and verification processes.
10. The applicant shall be issued with a Log Book for rotation and a Provisional License and Code for National Service registration.
11. After completing the Rotation/National Service, you would be required to return the Log Book and Provisional License to the Regional Office where you registered and await your PIN and Certificate of Registration.
12. The registrar shall document candidates’ records, a list of simulated patients, a list of assessment centers, a list of assessors, a list of supervisors, a list of invigilators, a scoring sheet, and other relevant documents.
13. The Council issues Professional Identification Numbers (PIN) to Nurses and Midwives upon completion of the Registration process.  Nurse Assistants are also issued with Auxiliary Identification Number (AIN) after registration.
14. The applicant will be notified to collect his Registration Certificates and Practising license via text or phone call. One is required to bring proof of identification when collecting the documents.

Registration of Foreign-Trained Nurses and Midwives

1. Where the applicant has studied or worked abroad (Citizen/ foreigner) and wishes to be entered into the council Nursing/midwife roll/register he/she is required to show that they have attained the required competency by Ministry/council standards.
   • Applicants should refer to the “Eligibility” section of this page to confirm eligibility and contact the council to begin the registration process.
2. Upon receipt of the complete registration dossier as listed under the “Required Documents” section below, the Registrar will check the documents for completeness and authenticity. If everything is in the order he shall forward all applications to the council/association responsible. which shall then verify the applicant's qualifications with the relevant training school and board of nursing/midwifery from the respective country.
3. Please note; the application shall also be accompanied by all applicable fees and should be deposited as prescribed by the Council and proof of payment shared with the council office.
4. Upon being satisfied with the information provided by the respective institution, candidates will be invited for an oral interview by the Registration and Licensing Committee. Based on the results of the oral interview, successful candidates may be invited to sit a written exam, the examination is organized twice a year that is, June and December.
5. Upon passing the exams, the applicant will be required to undergo a three-month practical orientation program (clinical placement) in a Teaching, Regional, or any hospital accredited by the Council to acquaint themselves with healthcare systems in Ghana.
6. Candidates are issued with a Log Book for rotation, a Code for National Service registration, and a provisional Practicing license.
7. Upon successful completion of the required clinical placement, candidates will be eligible for full registration as professional health practitioners and are required to return the Log Book and Provisional License to the specific council regional office where the application was filed.
8. The registrar shall document candidates’ records, a list of simulated patients, a list of assessment centers, a list of assessors, a list of supervisors, a list of invigilators, a scoring sheet, and other relevant documents.
9. After the successful dossier assessment phase is completed the Council issues Professional Identification Numbers (PIN) to Nurses and Midwives upon completion of the Registration process.  Nurse Assistants are also issued with Auxiliary Identification Number (AIN) after registration.
10. A PIN or AIN once issued, expires in twelve (12) calendar months. Any Nurse Assistant, Nurse, or Midwife whose PIN or AIN expires is required to apply through the Council’s Regional Offices.
11. The applicant will be notified to collect his Registration Certificates and Practicing license via text or phone call. One is required to bring proof of identification when collecting the documents.

Apply Online for your Certificate

1. Upon completing the registration process in person, an applicant can select the pick station for their awarded certificate via the Council’s Online portal
2. After the successful dossier, the assessment phase is completed the Registration Certificate and Practicing license are awarded. The applicant will be notified via registered mail.
3. Visit the specific pick-up station you selected and present your identification document to be validated by the council registrar and collect your certificate.

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Required Documents

Registration of locally - Trained Nurses and Midwives:

• National Identity Card and/or Passport
• Results Slip
• Letter from the Council indicating that you have passed the licensing examination

Registration of Foreign-Trained Nurses and Midwives (Permanent):

• Transcript of training
• National Identity Card and/or Passport
• Three (3) passport-sized photographs
• A copy of the Birth Certificate
• Photocopies of Professional Certificates (original copy to be presented for inspection)
• Marriage certificate where applicable
• Two (2) testimonials from previous/current employers where you have practiced for at least one year
• Copy of last appointment letter
• Verification of registration from the original Council/Board.
• Copy of certificate of proficiency in English from an approved school of languages.

NB: Documents that are in Languages other than English should be translated into English with a copy of the document in the original language attached to it.

Office Locations & Contacts

Nursing and Midwives Council of Ghana
Head Office Address:
 #30 Adamafio Crescent,
Okponglo (Near Golf House) Accra,
Ghana
P.O Box MB 44, Ministries Accra
Phone: +233 (0)30 252 2909 / 10
Council’s Regional Office Contacts
Council Website

Ministry of Health-Ghana
Address:
Sekou Toure Avenue, North Ridge
Adjacent National Health Insurance Head Office,
Accra, Ghana
P.O. Box M 44 Accra.
Ghana
Telephone: +233 302 665651
Fax: +233 302 665651
Email: [email protected]
MoH Contact Details
MoH Website

Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association
PO Box 2994, Accra Ghana
Tel.: +233 (302) 500 068
Fax: +233 (302) 503 563
Email: [email protected]
Association Contact Details
Association Website
Business from Monday - Friday: 08:30 - 17:00

Eligibility

Applicants should meet the following criteria to be eligible:

• To be of good reputation and commendable conduct.
• To have never been sentenced in a felony or misdemeanor (for a custodial penalty in a crime involving moral turpitude or breach of trust, unless rehabilitated in either case). In short, not to have a criminal record.

To have attained one of the following academic degrees:

• A Bachelor of Science in Nursing from one of Ghana’s high institutes, or an equivalent degree elsewhere than in Ghana, which the council recognizes as equivalent to the qualification by examination required by the council.
• A Diploma from a healthcare institute affiliated with the Ministry of Health (nursing division) or an equivalent degree.
• Nurse Assistants are healthcare providers who have undergone two-year training in Health Assistant Clinical or Community Health Nursing programs. They provide healthcare to patients or clients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Midwife.

Fees

• Registration and licensing fee of $ 125 or its Ghana cedi equivalent to the Council.

Validity

• A PIN or AIN once issued, expires in twelve (12) calendar months. Any Nurse Assistant, Nurse, or Midwife whose PIN or AIN expires is required to apply through the Council’s Regional Offices.

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Required Information

• Full names of the applicant
• Identification document details
• Contact details
• Nationality
• Gender/ Age
• Category of health practitioner (Nurse/ midwife)
• Education qualification details
• Professional/ job experience details
• Declaration by the applicant

Need for the Document

• Each nurse/midwife practicing in Ghana is required to be registered and licensed with the Nursing and Midwives Council of Ghana Office.
• It is illegal to employ a Nurse or Midwife not registered with the council or who does not have a valid practicing certificate.

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Relevance of Professional Identification Numbers (PIN) or Auxiliary Identification Numbers (AIN):

• The PIN confirms one professional status,
• No employer will employ any Nurse Assistant, Nurse, or Midwife without a PIN or AIN,
• It could be used for employment in the private sector even while in retirement.
• It is an offense to practice as a Nurse Assistant, Nurse, or Midwife without a valid PIN or AIN.
• This attracts a penalty and or imprisonment as enshrined under Section 73 (d) of the Health Professions Regulatory Bodies Act, 2013 (Act 857).

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