The Ministry of Health of the Republic of Ghana, in a landmark bilateral arrangement with the Government of Jamaica, has issued an official recruitment advertisement calling on qualified Ghanaian medical and nursing professionals to seize a rare international career opportunity.
The positions, spanning specialist nursing and physician-level roles, are based in Jamaica and offer what the ministry describes as a “challenging yet highly rewarding professional opportunity”.
If you are a trained healthcare professional with at least two years of post-basic experience and valid professional certification, this is one of the most significant government-backed employment openings of 2026.
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Here is everything you need to know positions available, qualification requirements, documents needed, and how to apply before the window closes.
Positions available
The recruitment covers two broad professional categories, with a total of thirteen (13) distinct roles.
Specialist nurses
Physicians (Fellowship Level)
Qualification and experience requirements
To be eligible for any of the above positions, applicants must satisfy two core conditions set by the Ministry of Health:
- The applicant must meet the regulatory requirements of the Medical & Dental and Nursing Professions Council of Ghana.
- Applicants must have a minimum of two (2) years of working experience after completing their post-basic education.
Full list of required documents
Every applicant is required to compile and submit the following documents. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Prepare originals and at least two (2) certified photocopies of each document where indicated:
- Original and two (2) photocopies of your academic certificate(s).
- Original and two (2) photocopies of certificate of good standing with the Medical & Dental and Nursing & Midwifery Council.
- current and previous appointment letters.
- Original and two (2) photocopies of a certificate of criminal record from the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service, covering the immediate past six (6) months.
- Original and two (2) photocopies of a certificate of change of name, where applicable.
- Original and two (2) photocopies of your immunization certificate.
- Original and two (2) photocopies of your birth certificate.
- Two (2) copies of an up-to-date curriculum vitae (CV).
- Two (2) reference letters dated within the last six (6) months.
- an endorsed recent passport-size photograph with a white background.
- A biodata page of a valid passport with at least two (2) years of remaining validity.
- Completed Application Form.
- Any other relevant supporting document.
How to apply
The Ministry of Health has made the application process entirely digital through its dedicated recruitment portal. There is no physical submission of forms at this stage. Follow these two steps:
- Ensure your application is submitted between Monday, 1st June 2026, and Friday, 5th June 2026. No late applications will be entertained.
- 2Apply through the Ministry of Health Recruitment Portal at: https://hr.moh.gov.gh
Why this opportunity matters
The Ghana–Jamaica health worker exchange is part of a growing South-South cooperation framework between developing nations seeking to strengthen their public health systems.
For Ghanaian health professionals, it represents an opportunity to practise in a different health system, gain international clinical exposure, and earn at internationally competitive rates all under a government-to-government arrangement that provides a layer of institutional security rarely found in private overseas placements.
Speciality areas such as neonatology, oncology, nephrology, and cardiology are in high demand globally. Professionals in these fields who also hold a strong employment record and good standing with the Nursing or Medical Council are ideally positioned to qualify.
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One practical note: the CID criminal record certificate must cover only the past six months, which means applicants need a relatively recent document. If you have not already obtained yours, do so immediately given how tight the deadline is.
Quick-reference summary
- Job location: Jamaica
- Recruiting body: Government of Ghana / Ministry of Health, in partnership with the Government of Jamaica
- Eligible applicants: Ghanaian medical and nursing professionals registered with the Medical & Dental or Nursing Professions Council
- Minimum experience: 2 years post-basic education
- Application deadline: Friday, 5 June 2026
- Apply at: https://hr.moh.gov.gh