Botswana - Renew Clinical Officer Private Practice Licence

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Procedure

Apply In Person

1. The application to renew a Clinical Officer Private Practice Licence shall be made to the Ministry of Health & Wellness (MoH) office, which is responsible for licencing and and regulating private health facilities and practitioners. MoH Office Location & Contact Details
2. Applicants are required to collect and complete the Botswana Health Professions Council Renewal Form, obtainable at any of the BHPC offices or download it via the MoH Website,(Form is located under Licensing of Private Practice section) or directly download it using this link Private Practice Licence Renewal Form
3. The completed form attached to the supporting documentation as listed under the “Required Documents” section of this page should be submitted to the BHPC office for consideration.
4. On submission of the application file, the Ministry office will check for discrepancies or ineligibility in the application documents. If a discrepancy that cannot be immediately corrected exists in any of the documents, the application and all the submitted documents will be returned to the applicant and should not be re-submitted until the discrepancy has been rectified.
5. If the receving officer is satisfied that all the requirements have been met for the application for the license, the applicant is advised to pay the prescribed license fee as per the authority preferable mode of payment.
6. The application will only be registered for processing and consideration only upon making payment of the applicable fee, the applicant is then issued with an payment receipt and an acknowledgement slip as proof of submission of the application a for inquiry referencing if the need arises.
7. After the successful screening of the submitted documents, a notice of the decision (Approval, Deferral, or Rejection) for the application will be communicated to the applicant by phone or mail.
8. Proceed to the Ministry license office and present the acknowledgment letter and identity document and proof of payment of the license fee to be validated by the licensing office.
9. The applicant will be made to, sign on the signature pad/book and will be issued with the printed renewed license.

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Required Documents

• Properly completed-Private Practice Licence Renewal Form
• Copy of current license
• Copy of valid BHPC identity card (Blue Card)
• Certified copy of passport details (non-citizens) or Omang (citizens)
• Four passport size photographs [there has to be an endorsement for true likeness]
• Certified evidence of change of name or surname [if applicable].
• Certified copy of residence permit, or work permit or waiver (if applicable)
• Any other supporting documentation as requested for by the BHPC.

Notes:

• All documents must be in English
• Every document must be certified by the Commissioner of Oath

Office Locations & Contacts

Ministry of Health and Wellness (MOH)
​Private Bag 0038
Address: Plot 54069,
24 Amos Street Government Enclave
Gaborone Botswana
TOLL-Free Customer: 0800600740
Enquiries: (+267) 3632500/3170585
Emergency Services: 997
Email: [email protected]
Ministry Contact Details
Ministry Website

Eligibility

• Any registered private health professional that need to renew their Private practice license.

Fees

• Please consult with the Ministry of Health & Wellness Office.

Validity

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Documents to Use

Private Practice Licence Renewal Form

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Required Information

• Name of the Private Practice
• Contact Details
• Correspondence Address
• Contact Details
• Renewal Year
• B.H.P.C Registration Number
• Private Practice Number
• Name of the Licence Holder
• Employment Details
• Registrable Health workers
• Declaration by the applicant

Need for the Document

• All registered Private health professional with the MoH are required to renew their Private practice license to be able to practice medicine in Botswana.
• It is illegal to employ a health professional who is not registered with ministry or who does not have a valid practicing certificate as stipulated by the Health Professions act (Cap 61.02).

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External Links

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