MIGRATION & DEVELOPMENT
MIDA Ghana Health Project
IOM the Netherlands
Attn: Hans Eijkhout
P.O. Box 10796
2501 HT The Hague
The Netherlands
T (+31) 70 318 15 63
E [email protected]
I www.iom-nederland.nl
IOM Ghana
Attn: Daniel Sam
House no. 10, plot no. 48
Osu-Budo Road/Broadway
Airport West
P.O. Box 5222
Accra-North
Ghana
T(+233) 21 82 32 59 / 82 32 60
E [email protected]
MIDA Ghana Gezondheidszorgproject
Infosheet Engels
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Making a contribution to the health sector in Ghana
Ghana faces a severe brain drain of professional health workers, such
as medical doctors and nurses. The consequences of the brain drain
are enormous, in particular for the quality of health care.
In 2005 the International Organization for Migration (IOM) started the
MIDA Ghana Health Project in cooperation with the Ghanaian Ministry
of Health and the Dutch Embassy in Accra. The objective of the project
is to contribute to the development of the health sector in Ghana. This is
realized in two ways. On the one hand, Ghanaian and other African
migrants living and working in the Netherlands, the United Kingdom,
Germany and other EU countries can transfer knowledge, skills and
experience through temporary assignments in Ghana. On the other
hand there is the possibility for Ghanaians to come for professional
training to the Netherlands or the United Kingdom.
After the successful projects of MIDA Ghana I & II, IOM has started in
April 2008 with the MIDA Ghana III project. This project specifically
wants to contribute to the strengthening of Human Recourse
Development in the health sector. For this reason training and
knowledge transfer have priority.
International Organization for Migration
(IOM)
IOM was founded by a number of
countries, including the Netherlands, in
1951. Its activities include the
transportation, the assistance and
resettlement of migrants throughout the
world. IOM is based in over 100 countries
and cooperates with (inter)governmental
and civil society organizations.
The Ghana Health Project is carried out
within the framework of IOM’s MIDA
programme. MIDA stands for ‘Migration
for Development in Africa’. MIDA’s
objective is to assist in strengthening the
institutional capacities of African
governments to manage and realize their
development goals. Therefore IOM seeks
to mobilize the resources of the African
Diaspora for the development of their
countries of origin.
Who can apply for the project?
The project lasts from April 2008 to March
2012. The following groups can participate
in the project:
Ghanaians living and working in the
Netherlands, UK and Germany or
other EU countries with a relevant
background in health care or a related
field. These include medical doctors,
nurses, dentists, paramedics, hospital
technicians, hospital administrators
and professionals in finance,
management or information
technology;
health workers from Ghana, including
medical doctors, nurses and
technicians;
hospitals in Ghana. Special attention
will be given to the 4 northern regions
including Brong Ahafo region;
health institutions in the Netherlands.
How does the project work?
The project is flexible and tailor-made.
Based on the specific human resource
needs request of health training
institutions and hospitals in Ghana
received by IOM, members of the
diaspora can carry out one-time or
repeated missions to Ghana or transfer
knowledge virtually. On average, the
assignments last between 2 weeks and
three months.
Health facilities in Ghana will identify
candidates to be sent to the Netherlands
for further training. These internships can
last between two weeks and three
months.
The procedure is as follows:
Hospitals and health training institutes
in Ghana send a training proposal and
the CVs of their staff, who have been
selected for training in the
Netherlands, to IOM;
Ghanaians in Europe send their CV
and completed application forms to
IOM.
the Ministry of Health of Ghana and
IOM will match the migrant’s expertise
with the needs of Ghanaian hospitals
and health training institutions.
IOM will identify training opportunities
in Dutch and other European hospitals;
the screening and selection of both
members of the Ghanaian Diaspora in
Europe and health workers in Ghana
will be carried out by IOM in close
cooperation with the Ghanaian Ministry
of Health;
candidates receive formal approval by
the MIDA Ghana Health Task Force;
IOM assists with the preparation,
travel, arrival and return of the health
workers;
Project Beneficiaries and host
institution send reports
assignment/internship to IOM.
Health workers in Ghana who take a
training course in Europe receive a
fellowship. Expenses covered by the
fellowship include a monthly living
allowance, travel, accommodation, a
visa, and health insurance.
Besides financial support, IOM will also
provide assistance organizing the
assignments and internships. IOM’s
services will include:
assistance with travel, lodging,
insurance and all other practical
matters;
supervision and monitoring during
assignments and traineeships.
Further information or to apply
For further information or to apply for the
project please contact IOM. Members of
the Ghanaian community in Europe can
send their CV with the application form by
mail to the postal address of the IOM
office in The Hague. The application form
can be downloaded from the IOM website.
What are the requirements for
participation?
The general conditions for taking part in
the project are:
Ghanaian background or nationality.
Other West African nationals with
proven integration skills will be
considered;
educational and professional
background in health care or related
field with at least five year’s relevant
working experience;
good communication skills;
preferably teaching experience.
What does IOM offer?
IOM offers financial support to the
professionals who are temporarily
assigned in Ghana and to the health
workers from Ghana sent to the
Netherlands or other EU countries for
training.
Members of the diaspora who
temporarily work in Ghana will receive
a financial package which covers the
costs of travel, a daily living allowance,
travel insurance and visa;
This information sheet is also available
in Dutch on www.iom-nederland.nl.
IOM will implement the project in close
cooperation with the Ghanaian Ministry
of Health, the Dutch embassy in Accra,
the Ghanaian embassy in The Hague
and Ghanaian Diaspora groups in
the Netherlands, the United Kingdom
and Germany.
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