Ministry of Health Recruitment: Government Moves to Employ Medical Officers and Dentists
- The government has announced the start of recruitment for the 361st batch of Medical and Dental Officers
- Qualified applicants must apply through the Ministry of Health's online portal and select their preferred district for posting
- The health ministry warned applicants against fraudsters seeking payment for assistance, stressing that the recruitment process is entirely free
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The Ministry of Health has announced the commencement of recruitment for the 361st batch of Medical Officers and Dentists who have completed their housemanship and received verification from the Medical and Dental Council.
The recruitment exercise will open on July 8, 2026, at 10:00am.
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In a post on Facebook, the Ministry of Health said eligible applicants are required to submit their applications through the Ministry of Health's dedicated online recruitment portal at mohrecruitment.com, where they must log in and follow the provided instructions to indicate their preferred district for posting.
The deadline for all submissions is July 15, 2026, at 6:00pm.
Available vacancies at this stage fall under the Ghana Health Service (GHS), the Christian Health Association of Ghana (CHAG), the Ahmadiyya Health Services, and the Mental Health Authority.
The Ministry also confirmed that officers from the 34th and 35th batches who applied during previous exercises but failed to report to their postings are eligible to participate.
However, their participation is restricted to vacancies within their originally assigned regions, subject to availability.
The Ministry of Health used the announcement to caution prospective applicants against individuals who may approach them claiming to facilitate the process in exchange for payment.
Gov't recruits nurses to work in Grenada
In recent recruitment development, the Health Ministry said it was looking for nurses to work in Grenada, in line with a bilateral agreement between the two countries.
The ministry said it was seeking experienced and qualified Registered Nurses across several specialities.
These specialities include Critical Care, Accident and Emergency, Public Health, and General Nursing.
Ghana has had similar arrangements with other countries in the Caribbean. The Ministry of Health has in the past also recruited Ghanaian nurses for Barbados.
Some Ghanaian nurses also moved to the Caribbean after the Bahamas announced new recruitments in 2023.
The Bahamas Health and Wellness Minister said 18 speciality nurses would work in the Caribbean.
The Tribune reported at the time that the Bahamas had been dealing with a workforce shortage, leading to overworked nurses.
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It warned that Ghana’s health system could worsen if immediate steps are not taken to stem the exodus of doctors and nurses trained in Ghana.
The International Council of Nurses told the BBC that Ghana's health system could pay a great price in the coming years if the situation persists.
Nurse-for-cash agreement between Ghana and UK
YEN.com.gh reported that Ghana planned to send registered nurses to the UK for cash.
The health minister told Parliament on December 5, 2022, that Ghana could make £1,000 for each nurse sent to the UK.
The minister said there were talks between Ghana and the UK to introduce a similar deal between Ghana and Barbados.
Source: YEN.com.gh
