Ghana’s Health Ministry, in partnership with the Government of Barbados, has announced a recruitment window for qualified Allied Health Professionals.

In a statement issued on Tuesday, October 28, via its official Facebook page, and titled “Career Opportunities”, the Ministry of Health announced an employment opportunity for nine categories of Allied Health Professionals to be recruited to work in Barbados.

Parts of the statement read, “...Government of Barbados, in partnership with the Government of Ghana, seeks to recruit qualified Allied Health Professionals interested in a challenging yet highly rewarding professional opportunity in Barbados for the position of: Cardiac Sonographer, Physicist I/II, Audiologist, Diagnostic Radiographer, Sonographer, Occupational Therapist, Respiratory Therapist, Speech Therapist/Speech & Language Pathologist”.

The Ministry highlighted that interested applicants must meet the required standards and have at least half a decade of experience to make them eligible for the application.

“The Applicant should meet the regulatory requirements of the Allied Health Professions Council. Applicants should have at least five (5) years of working experience.

On the requirements needed to proceed with the applications, applicants are required to “provide the following:

“Original and two (2) photocopies of academic certificate, Original and two (2) photocopies of certificate of good standing with the Allied Health Council, Current and previous appointment letters, Original and two (2) photocopies of certificate of criminal record from the Criminal Investigation Department of the Ghana Police Service covering the immediate past six (6) months, Original and two (2) photocopies of certificate of change of name where applicable, Original and two (2) photocopies of immunization certificate, Original and two (2) photocopies of the birth certificate, Two (2) copies of an up-to-date curriculum vitae, Two (2) reference letters dated within the last six (6) months, An endorsed recent passport-size photograph with white background, Biodata page of passport with two (2) years validity, Application form, Any other relevant document”, the Ministry noted.

Applicants, however, have until October 30th to apply after applications opened on Monday, October 27, through the Ministry of Health's Recruitment Portal, warning that “unsuitable applications will not be acknowledged”.

“Application process: Application starts from Monday, 27th October 2025 and ends on Thursday, 30th October 2025. Applicants are to apply through the Ministry of Health's Recruitment Portal,

or email: mohhrhd@moh.gov.gh

Candidates are required to submit all the necessary documents, including certified copies of qualifications and professional registration, on the day of the scheduled interview,” the statement noted.

This recruitment announcement comes just a day after the Ghanaian government, on Monday, October 27, represented by Ghana’s Minister of Special Initiatives, Emmanuel Agyekum, with support from Mr Nelson Ndebah Ndebugre from the Office of the President, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) during a high-level meeting with Bahamian officials, including Prime Minister Philip “Brave” Davis.

The bilateral deal is to facilitate the recruitment of Ghanaian teachers and nurses for employment opportunities in the Caribbean nation.

The signing of the MoU was announced in a communique, which highlighted that the new agreement is an important step forward in the partnership between the two countries, citing that Ghana is becoming a leader in sending skilled workers abroad and that the world has confidence in the talent and professionalism of the Ghanaian people.

“At the heart of this MoU is a shared vision aimed at improving cooperation and relations between Ghana and The Bahamas through people-centred development and mutually beneficial cooperation. As part of the initial phase of this collaboration, the recruitment of experienced Ghanaian teachers and nurses to serve in the Bahamas has commenced. This initiative proves that the trust that our international partners have in the quality of Ghanaian educators and healthcare workers, who have consistently demonstrated excellence, discipline, and dedication in shaping minds and healing the nations,” the communique read.

Under the initial phase of the collaboration, experienced Ghanaian teachers and nurses will be recruited to serve in the Bahamas.

It added that the programme is “only the beginning,” noting that the broader agreement provides a framework for future cooperation in commerce, culture, tourism, and human capital exchange.

“This initiative is a win-win for both countries. It opens new pathways for Ghana’s skilled professionals to share expertise and gain global exposure while earning decent livelihoods. For The Bahamas, it ensures access to competent teachers and nurses whose professionalism will enhance their education and health sectors.”

It further assured stakeholders that the welfare and fair treatment of Ghanaian recruits will remain a top priority, adding that recruitment processes will be transparent and the rights and safety of participants fully safeguarded.

“Though the conditions of the MoU remain confidential as part of diplomatic protocol, I would like to point out that its spirit and purpose are rooted in cooperation, respect, and shared prosperity.”

This is not the first time the Bahamas has recruited Ghanaian nurses to work in their country. Last year, the Bahamas' national broadcasting service, the ZNS Network, reported in 2024 that Ghanaian nurses were being recruited to help address staffing shortages in Bahamian hospitals.

According to Health Minister Dr Michael Darville, 18 Ghanaian speciality nurses were expected to arrive in The Bahamas by the end of October 2024 to support facilities like Princess Margaret Hospital and Rand Memorial Hospital, citing that this early recruitment was part of a bilateral healthcare support initiative.

Meanwhile, the MoU between Ghana and the Bahamas comes about just ten days after the government signed a similar deal with Grenada. The agreement with Grenada, however, was for the recruitment of just Ghanaian nurses.

Ghana’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, signed the agreement on behalf of Ghana, while his Grenadian counterpart, Joseph Andall, signed on behalf of Grenada, during Grenada’s Prime Minister, Dickon Mitchell’s visit to the Presidency on Friday, October 17.