The Ministry of Health (Ghana), in partnership with the Government of Grenada, has opened a focused recruitment drive for experienced Registered Nurses across several specialties. This initiative is part of a bilateral agreement and international health workforce exchange designed to place qualified Ghanaian nurses into critical roles in Grenada’s healthcare system. The recruitment targets nurses in Critical Care, Accident & Emergency (A&E), Public Health and General Nursing.

This opportunity is short and targeted: applicants must have a minimum of five (5) years of professional nursing experience and meet regulatory standards set by the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Ghana. The recruitment window is limited, with the application deadline set for Tuesday, October 28, 2025. Interested and qualified nurses are advised to apply immediately through the Ministry of Health’s online recruitment portal.

Who is being sought?

The call is for Registered Nurses with proven experience in the following areas:

• Critical Care
• Accident & Emergency (A&E)
• Public Health
• General Nursing

Minimum qualifications and mandatory documentation

Applicants must meet the requirements of the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Ghana and provide all required supporting documents. Among the mandatory items are:

• Proof of registration and good standing with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Ghana (original & certified copies)
• Academic/ professional certificate(s) in nursing
• Valid Ghanaian passport with at least two years’ validity
• Recent criminal clearance certificate from the Ghana Police Service
• Up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Two reference letters dated within the last six months
• Immunization certificate, birth certificate (or change-of-name certificate where applicable), and two photocopies of each required original document

How to apply

Applications are to be submitted through the Ministry of Health’s online recruitment portal. Applicants should follow the instructions on the portal carefully and ensure that all documents are complete and certified where required. Only candidates shortlisted for interviews will be contacted.

Notes for applicants

Prospective applicants should ensure their passport validity and regulatory documentation are current before applying. Obtain criminal clearance early, prepare certified copies of all documents, and secure recent reference letters. Candidates should also prepare to discuss contract terms, expected duration of placement, remuneration, accommodation and other logistics during the selection process.

While this recruitment is an opportunity for international exposure and professional development, some professional bodies have reminded stakeholders to balance international placements with efforts to strengthen domestic health services and improve local working conditions.

Final reminder

This recruitment is brief: the deadline is Tuesday, 28 October 2025. Apply promptly via the Ministry of Health’s official recruitment portal and verify all requirements there. Beware of recruitment scams and note that there should be no fee to submit an application.