Ghana Armed Forces Recruitment Notice 2024: Eligibility Requirements for Various Positions

The Ghana Armed Forces is excited to announce openings for a range of crucial positions in its 2024 recruitment drive. If you are passionate about serving your country and meet the eligibility criteria, this is your chance to make a difference. Below, we outline the eligibility requirements for various positions within the Ghana Armed Forces.

General Eligibility Requirements

To be considered for any position within the Ghana Armed Forces, applicants must meet the following general requirements:

• Age Limit: Applicants must be 35 years old or younger by February 15, 2025.
• Registration: Must possess permanent registration with the relevant council.
• Good Standing: Must be in good standing with the relevant council.

Specific Eligibility Requirements

Each role within the Ghana Armed Forces has its own set of qualifications. Below are the detailed requirements for each position:

Medical Officers

• Education: First Degree in Medicine with a minimum of Second Class Lower from a recognized university.
• Experience: Completion of one year of Housemanship or National Service.

Nursing Officers

• Education: BSc degree in Nursing or Midwifery from an accredited institution.
• Experience: At least two years of post-registration practice. Additionally, a Diploma in Nursing (RGN) or Midwifery (RM) is required.

Health Services Administrators

• Education: Bachelor of Science in Health Services Organization and Management (HSOAM) or an equivalent qualification.
• Experience: At least one year of Housemanship or National Service.

Radiographers

• Education: BSc degree in Radiography.
• Experience: At least one year of working experience.

Sonographers

• Education: BSc degree in Sonography.
• Experience: At least one year of working experience.

Respiratory Therapists

• Education: BSc degree in Respiratory Therapy.
• Experience: At least one year of working experience.

Certified Registered Anaesthetists (CRA)

• Education: Diploma in Nurse Anaesthesia or BSc degree in Anaesthesia.
• Experience: At least two years of post-registration working experience.

Optometrists

• Education: Doctor of Optometry degree.
• Experience: At least one year of working experience.

Physician Assistants (Medical)

• Education: BSc degree in Physician Assistantship.
• Experience: At least one year of working experience in an accredited health facility.

Public Health Officers (Environmental)

• Education: BSc degree in Public Health (Environmental) or an equivalent qualification.
• Experience: At least one year of working experience.

Occupational Therapists

• Education: BSc degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Experience: At least one year of working experience.

Dieticians

• Education: BSc degree in Dietetics.
• Experience: At least one year of working experience.

Biomedical Scientists

• Education: BSc degree in Biomedical Laboratory Science (DMLS).
• Experience: At least one year of working experience.

NHIS Officers

• Education: BSc degree in Actuarial Science or Insurance.
• Experience: At least one year of working experience.

Chaplains (Army/Navy/Air Force)

• Education: First Degree in Theology or Religion from a recognized university/Theological Seminary/College.
• Experience: At least four years of pastoral working experience and probation/internship.

Imam

• Education: First Degree in Islamic Theology (Religion).
• Experience: Alim Phedeen (Islamic Theologian) with fluency in both spoken Arabic and English. At least four years of experience as an Imam.

How to Apply Ghana Armed Forces Recruitment 2024

The Ghana Armed Forces is seeking qualified individuals to fill a range of positions. Below are the eligibility requirements for each category:

Regular Career Officer Course Candidates

General Eligibility:

• Ghanaian citizen by birth.
• Of good character.
• Unmarried (for Regular Cadets Only).
• Not bonded.
• Age between 18 and 25 by March 31, 2025 (for Regular Cadets Only).
• Medically fit.
• Pass the Pre-Joining Fitness Test.
• Minimum height requirements (1.68m for males, 1.50m for females).

Academic Qualifications:

• BECE: Six (6) Credits including English, Mathematics, and Science.
• WASSCE: Six (6) Credits including Core English, Core Mathematics, and Core Science.
• SSSCE: Six (6) Credits including Core English, Core Mathematics, and Core Science.
• GCE ‘O’ and ‘A’ Levels: Five (5) Credits including English Language and Mathematics at GCE ‘O’ Level, and at least three (3) Credits at GCE ‘A’ Level.

Specific Requirements:

• Army: First Degree not below Second Class Lower in a specified field of study.
• Navy: First Degree not below Second Class Lower in a specified field of study.
• Air Force: First Degree not below Second Class Lower in a specified field of study.

Additional Information:

• The document likely contains more specific requirements for each branch of the military and for different career paths.
• There may be additional eligibility criteria or preference given to applicants with certain qualifications or experiences.
• It’s important to carefully review the entire document to ensure that you meet all the requirements before applying.

How to Apply:

1. Acquire an Electronic Voucher at GHC350.00 from designated Post Offices.
2. Log on to the enlistment portal: http://apply.mil.gh
3. Click on the “Apply Now” Tab.
4. Enter your personal details and required documents.
5. Click on the “Submit” button.

Closing Date: Friday, October 11, 2014

Note: Keep a copy of the generated report as it will be required at every stage of the selection process.

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I would recommend visiting the official Ghana Armed Forces website or contacting them directly for more information and to obtain a complete copy of the enlistment requirements.