Ghana Armed Forces Officers Recruitment Are Ongoing.

2016 ENLISTMENT INTO THEGHANAARMED FORCES

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

GHANA ARMED FORCES ONLINE APPLICATION

REGULAR OFFICER CANDIDATES

ARMY.

a. Infantry/Armour/Artillery In addition to the general eligibility, applicants must have a Degree from a recognized University.

b. Military Police. In addition to the general eligibility, applicants must have a Degree from a recognized University/Institution in any of the following:

(1) Social Sciences.

(2) Pure Sciences.

(3) Arts.

(4) Administration.

c. Ordnance Service. In addition to the general eligibility, applicants must have a Degree from a recognized University/Institution in any of the following:

(1) Chemical Engineering.

(2) Chemistry.

(3) Physics.

NAVY.

a. Executive Branch. In addition to the general eligibility, applicants must have a Degree in any of the following from a recognized University/Institution:

(1) Nautical Science.

(2)Mathematics, Physics, Geography, Statistics.

(3) Computer Science.

(4) Oceanography or Geomatic Engineering.

b. Technical Branch. In addition to the general eligibility, applicants must have a Degree in any of the following from a recognized University/Institution:

Marine Engineering.

Mechanical Engineering.

Agricultural Engineering.

c. Supply and Secretarial Branch. In addition to the general eligibility, applicants must have a Degree in any of the following from a recognized University or equivalent Professional Institution in any of the following:

(1) Administration (HR/Accounting/Marketing/Banking & Fin).

(2) Commerce.

(3) Port and Shipment Administration.

(4) Management Studies.

(5) Procurement and Supply Chain Management.

(6) Economics.

(7) Preference will be given to applicants with the additional certificates in the following;

Institute of Chartered Secretaries & Administration (ICSA) – Final Part.

Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) – Level 5.
Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) – Final Part.

d.Public Relations. In addition to the general eligibility, applicants must have Bachelor’s Degree (BA, BFA, BSc, etc.) in any of the following from a recognized University/Institution, plus one (1) year working experience:

(1) Communication Studies.

(2) Broadcasting.

(3) Communication Design.

(4) Film and Television Production.

(5) Public Relations or Journalism.

AIR FORCE.

a. Air Branch (ATC Operations). In addition to the general eligibility, applicants must have a Degree from a recognized University in either;

(1) Physics

(2) Chemistry

(3) Mathematics

(4) Geography

(5) Statistics

(6) Computer Science

(7) Environmental Science

b.Supply Branch. In addition to the general eligibility applicants must have a Degree in any of the following from a recognized University or equivalent professional institution in the following:

(1) Administration (Finance, Accounting and Marketing).

(2) Economics.

(3) Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (CIPS) – Final Part.

(4) Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport – Final Part.

(5) Supply Chain Management.

(6) Commerce.

c.Administration Branch. In addition to the general eligibility, applicants must have a Degree in any of the following from a recognized University or equivalent professional institution in any of the following:

(1) Administration. (HR)

(2) Arts or Social Science.

(3) Management Studies.

(4) Institute of Chartered Secretaries & Administration (ICSA) – final part.

d. Engineering Branch.

(1) Mechanical.In addition to the general eligibility, applicants must have a Degree from a recognized University in the following:

(a) Aerospace Engineering.

(b) Mechanical Engineering.

(c) Aeronautical Engineering.

(d) Agricultural Engineering.

(2)Avionics.In addition to the general eligibility, applicants must have a Degree from a recognized University in the following:

(a) Electrical/Electronic Engineering.

(b) Computer Engineering.

(c) Communication Engineering.

e. Public Relations.In addition to the general eligibility, applicants must have Bachelor’s Degree (BA, BFA, BSc, etc.) in any of the following from a recognized University/Institution, plus one (1) year working experience:

(1) Communication Studies.

(2) Broadcasting.

(3) Communication Design.

(4) Film and Television Production.

(5) Public Relations or Journalism.

SHORT SERVICE COMMISSION (ARMY/NAVY/AIR FORCE)

1. Legal Service. In addition to the general eligibility applicants must have the following:

a. Bachelor of Law, LLB.

b.Barrister at Law (BL) Certificate.

c.Must have done Pupilage and 3 years Post Call working experience.

2.MEDICAL.

a. Medical Officer & Dental Surgeon. In addition to the general eligibility, applicant must have MBChB/BDS or its equivalent from a recognized institution. Must have a permanent registration with theGhanaMedical & Dental Council. At least one (1) year working experience as Medical Officer is mandatory.

b. Nursing Tutor. In addition to the general eligibility, applicant must have MPhil in Nursing or MSc in Nursing/Midwifery with postgraduate certificate inEducation.Must have registered with the Nurses & Midwives Council of Ghana. Must have 1 – 3 years teaching experience in a Nursing Training College.

c.Specialised Nurses. In addition to the general eligibility, applicants must have certificate in any of the following specialties: Critical Care, ENT, Peri-operative, Emergency Care and Ophthalmic Nursing. 1 – 3 years working experience is required. Must have registered with the Nurses and Midwives council of Ghana.

d. Midwifery Officer. In addition to the general eligibility, applicant must have a BSc degree in Midwifery from an accredited institution of higher learning and have completed the mandatory rotation or national service.1 – 3 years working experience is required. Must have registered with the Nurses & midwives Council of Ghana.

e. Biomedical Scientist.In addition to the general eligibility, applicant must have a BSc degree in Medical Laboratory Science or BSc degree in Biochemistry plus one (1) year post-qualification internship training.1 – 3 years working experience as a Biomedical Scientist in a reputable medical laboratory facility is required.

f. Pharmacist. In addition to the general eligibility, applicant must have Bachelor of Pharmacy degree (BPharm) from an accredited institution. Must have 1 – 3 years working experience as a Pharmacist in a recognizedhealthfacility.

g. Radiographer. In addition to the general eligibility, applicant must have BSc degree in Radiology or its equivalent plus one (1) year post-qualification internship training. 1 – 3 years working experience as a Radiographer in a recognizedhealthfacility is required.

h. Nursing Officer. In addition to the general eligibility, applicant must have a BSc/BA degree in Nursing/Emergency Care Nursing from an accredited institution of higher learning and must have completed the mandatory rotation or national service. 1 – 3 years working experience is required.Must have registered with the Nurses & Midwives Council of Ghana.

i. Dieticians. Applicants must have BSc degree in Dietetics or its equivalent and must have completed the mandatory national service. At least one (1) year working experience in a recognized health facility is required. Must be registered and in good standing with the Allied Health Professions Council.

j. Physiotherapists. Applicants must have BSc degree in Physiotherapy or its equivalent and must have completed the mandatory national service. At least one (1) year working experience as a Physiotherapist in a recognized health facility. Must be registered and in good standing with the Allied Health Professions Council.

k. Environmental Health Officers. Applicants must have BScPublic Health(Environmental Health Option) plus one (1) year post qualification internship training. At least one (1) year working experience is required. Must be registered and in good standing with the Allied Health Professions Council.

l. Health Services Administrators. Applicants must have s BSc degree in Administration (Health Services option) and must have completed the mandatory national service. At least one (1) year working experience as a Health Services Administrator in a recognized health facility.

m. Health Informatics/Biostatistics Officers. Applicants must have BSc degree in Public Health (Informatics option)/Statistics and must have completed the mandatory national service. At least one (1) year working experience as a Biostatistics Officer in a recognized health facility.

n. Health Insurance Officers. Applicants must have BSc degree in Administration (Insurance Option) / Insurance with Actuarial Science and must have completed the mandatory national service. At least one (1) year working experience as Health Insurance Officer is required.

3. Catholic/Methodist/Presbyterian/Pentecost Chaplain Only.

In addition to the general eligibility applicants must have any of the following:

a.Must have done a minimum of four (4) years post ordination service in the pastoral field and must be a holder of a Licentiate or a Degree in Theology from a recognized Theological Seminary or College.

b. Must be recommended by Head of Church who must be prepared to release him/her to theGhana Armed Forces.

4. Imam.In addition to the general eligibility applicants must have any of the following:

(a)He must be a holder of Degree in Islamic Theology (Religion) from a recognized Islamic Institute Local or Foreign.

(b)He must have practiced as an Imam for four (4) years, recognized by an Islamic Religious Institution/Body.

(c)He must be fluent in spoken and written Arabic and English.

(d)He must be an A1 AlimPhedeen (Islamic Theologian).

(e)He must be recommended by a recognized Islamic body in Ghana ie the office of the National Chief Imam, the Ghana Muslim Mission, the Muslim Representative Council, and the Supreme Council for Islamic affairs, Islamic Research and the Ahmadiya Muslim Mission.

5. Band.
In addition to the general eligibility applicants must have a Degree in Music from a recognized University/Institution in the following:

a. Staff – Reading.

b. Conducting.

c. Orchestrating.

d. Wind Instruments.