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Published on 2024-03-10 03:49:51
The coalition of trained healthcare professionals has been expressing their frustration with the government, specifically the Ministry of Health (MoH) and Ministry of Finance (MoF), regarding the delays in granting financial clearance and permanent employment. This dissatisfaction has led to concerns being raised about the recruitment process for healthcare professionals in Ghana.
Isaac Baah Ofei, the Public Relations Officer of the Health Ministry, recently addressed these concerns in an interview with Citi News. Ofei acknowledged the challenges faced by the nurses and advised them to exercise patience. He assured them that the Ministry is working diligently to address the backlog and facilitate the recruitment process. Ofei also highlighted the importance of obtaining clearance from medical doctors and dentists who have completed their training before finalizing the recruitment of nurses.
“The Ministry has recruited a significant number of nurses, leading to the creation of backlogs. We are constantly working to clear these backlogs, but we require clearance from medical doctors and dentists who have completed their training,” Ofei emphasized.
In addition to this, Ofei revealed that Chief Director Alhaji Hafiz has organized an urgent meeting between the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Finance. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss ways to expedite the recruitment and employment process for healthcare professionals, including nurses who are currently unemployed. The meeting is scheduled to take place on Monday and is expected to address the challenges faced by the healthcare professionals.
The healthcare professionals in Ghana are eagerly awaiting the outcome of this meeting, hoping for a resolution to the delays in the recruitment process. The government’s commitment to addressing these concerns and expediting the recruitment of trained healthcare professionals is crucial for the improvement of healthcare services in the country. By providing permanent employment opportunities for these professionals, the government can ensure the delivery of quality healthcare to all citizens.
Overall, the efforts of the Ministry of Health and Ministry of Finance to address the concerns of healthcare professionals are commendable. It is important for the government to prioritize the recruitment and employment of trained healthcare professionals to strengthen the healthcare system in Ghana. The upcoming meeting between the two ministries is a step in the right direction and offers hope for the resolution of the challenges faced by unemployed nurses and other healthcare professionals.
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