Ghana Armed Forces Healthcare Professionals Recruitment 2021

The Ghana Armed Forces invite applications from candidates to apply for its healthcare professionals positions in the Army, Navy, and Air Force

GENERAL ELIGIBILITY FOR GHANA ARMED FORCES RECRUITMENT/ENLISTMENT 2021

Eligible applicants must:

• Be a citizen of Ghana.
• Be of good character.
• Be not less than 18 years and not more than 29 years of age by 31 December 2021.
• Be medically fit by Armed Forces standards
• Be not bonded.
• Be of a minimum height of 1.68m (5’6″) for males and 1.60m (5’4″) for females
• Have 6 Credits (not less than Grade (6) at BECE including English and Mathematics.
• For Diploma categories, at least, C6 (WASSCE) or D (SSSCE) in 6 subjects including Core Mathematics and Core English. For Certificate categories, at least, D7 (WASSCE) or E (SSSCE) in 6 subjects including Core Mathematics and Core English.
• Must have completed the mandatory National Service or Internship.
• At least, one year post-National Service or Internship/Rotation work experience is an added advantage.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

DIPLOMA CATEGORIES

1. General Nurses

• Applicant must have a Diploma in Nursing (Registered General Nursing/Registered Community Health Nursing) from an accredited institution of higher leaming.
• Must be in good standing with the Nursing & Midwifery Council of Ghana.

2. Psychiatry/Mental Nurses

• Applicant must have a Diploma in Mental Nursing (Registered Mental Nursing) from an accredited institution of higher learning.
• Must be in good standing with the Nursing & Midwifery Council of Ghana.

3. Public Health Nurses

• Applicant must have a Diploma in Public Health Nursing (Registered Public Health Nursing) from an accredited institution of higher learning. Must be in good standing with the Nursing & Midwifery Council of Ghana Midwives.
• Applicant must have a Diploma in Midwifery (Registered Midwifery) from an accredited institution of higher learning.
• Must be in good standing with the Nursing & Midwifery Council of Ghana.

4. Pharmacy Technicians

• Applicant must have an HND in Dispensing/ Pharmacy Technology from an accredited institution of higher learning.
• Must be registered with the Pharmacy Council and be in good standing.

5. Technical Officers (Medical Laboratory).

Applicant must have at least

• Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology from an accredited institution of higher learning.
• Must be registered and be in good standing with the Allied Health Professions Council.

6. Technical Officers (Dental Surgery Assistants)

• Applicant must have a Diploma in Registered Dental Surgery Assistants from an accredited institution of higher learning.
• Must be registered and in good standing with the Allied Health Professions Council

7. Technical Officers (Dental Technology).

• Applicant must have a Diploma in Dental Technology from an accredited institution of higher learning.
• Must be registered and in good standing with the Allied Health Professions Council.

8. Technical Officers (Environmental Health)

• Applicant must have a Diploma in Environmental Health from an accredited institution of higher learning.
• Must be registered with the Allied Health Professions Council.

9. Technical Officers (Radiology)

• Applicant must have a Diploma in Radiology Technology from an accredited institution of higher learning.
• Must be registered and in good standing with the Allied Health Professions Council.

10. Technical Officers (Nutrition)

• Applicant must have a Diploma in Public Health (Nutrition) or Diploma in Food Health & Nutrition from an accredited institution of higher learning.
• Must be registered and in good standing with the Allied Health Professions Council.

11. Technical Officers (Disease Control & Surveillance)

• Applicant must have a Diploma in Public Health (Disease Control) from an accredited institution of higher learning.
• Must be registered and in good standing with the Allied Health Professions Council.

12. Technical Officers (Physiotherapy)

Applicant must have a Diploma in Physiotherapy from an accredited institution of higher learning. Must be registered and in good standing with the Allied Health Professions Council.

13. Technical Officers (Optical)

• Applicant must have a Diploma in Optical Technology from an accredited institution of higher learning.
• Must be registered and in good standing with the Allied Health Professions Council.

14. Technical Officers (Prosthesis & Orthotics).

• Applicant must have a Diploma in Prosthesis & Orthotics from an accredited institution of higher learning.
• Must be registered and in good standing with the Allied Health Professions Council.

15. Technical Officers (Veterinary)

Applicant must have a Diploma in Field Animal Health/Veterinary Laboratory Techniques from an accredited institution of higher learning and a letter of authentication from the Veterinary Council of Ghana.

16. Technical Officers (Health Information)

Applicant must have a Diploma in Health Informatics from an accredited institution of higher learning.

17. Technical Officers (Health Promotion)

Applicant must have a Diploma in Health Promotion from an accredited institution of higher learning.

18. Technical Officers (Biostatistics).

Applicant must have a Diploma in Health Statistics from an accredited institution of higher learning

19. Biomedical Engineering Technologists.

Applicant must have a Diploma in Medical Equipment Technology from an accredited institution of higher learning.

20. Health Education Officer.

• Applicant must have a Diploma in Health Education from an accredited institution of higher learning.
• Must be registered and in good standing with the Allied Health Professions Council.