Find all the latest Ghana Armed Forces recruitment vacancies and their entry requirements. All Ghanaian applicants who are interested to join the Army, Navy, and Ghana Air Force can now apply via the GAF Recruitment Portal.
Ghana Armed Forces Recruitment Vacancies 2022/2023
Engineer Corps:
In addition to the general eligibility, applicants must not be more than 35 years by 10 February 2023 and must have the following:
- Civil Engineering with Masters in Sewage Engineering.
- Mechanical Engineering with Masters in Building Service.
- Masters in Structural Engineering.
- MSc/MBA in Project Management with a First Degree in any Building Environment Discipline.
- Applicants must have a minimum of 2 years working experience in the relevant field of application and must be a registered member of GHIE or requisite Professional Body, in good standing and with a practicing License and Certificate from the regulating Professional Body
Catering School
In addition to the general eligibility, applicants must not be more than 35 years by 10 February 2023 and must have the following:
- MPhil in Hospitality Management.
- Masters in Hospitality /Management/Catering Management
- With 3 years Post qualification working experience in teaching and practice
Ordinance Corps
In addition to the general eligibility, applicants must not be more than 35 years by 10 February 2023 and must have the following:
- Advanced Qualification in Ammunitions Technology/Explosive Ordinance Disposal
- MSc/MPhil in Chemistry/Biochemistry/Chemical Engineering/Physics.
Legal
In addition to the general eligibility, applicants must not be more than 35 years by 10 February 2023. Must have a First Degree from a recognized University or equivalent Professional Institution in any of the following:
- Bachelor of Law (LLB).
- Professional Law Course (PLC) e.g. Barrister at Law (BL)/Post Call Law Course certificate and must have completed Pupillage.
Ghana Armed Forces Recruitment (Air Force Only)
In addition to the general eligibility, applicants must have a Master, Degree from a recognized University in any of the following:
Engineering Branch.
- Aerospace Engineering.
- Aeronautical Engineering.
- Mechanical Engineering.
- Agricultural Engineering.
Administration / Pay Corps.
- MSc/MA in Development Finance.
- MBA/MSC/MA in Finance
Medical
- Not more than 40 years of age for Medical and Dental Specialists.
- Not more than 35 years of age for Medical Officers, Dental Surgeons and Clinical psychologists.
- Not more than 33 years of age for Specialized Nurses, Midwifery Officers, Pharmacist, (Pharm D), Audiologists, Certified Registered Anesthetists and Health Service Administrators (Master’s degree).
- Not more than 30 years of age for Biomedical Scientists Occupational Therapists, Sonographers, Respiratory Therapists Pharmacist, (Pharm D) and Health Services Administrators (First degree)
Ghana Armed Forces Recruitment Specific Qualifications for Medical
Applicants must possess the following specific entry qualification requirements.
- Medical and Dental Specialist applicant, must have MB ChB/BDS or its equivalent from an accredited institution plus a relevant post-graduate qualification to the level Membership/Fellowship or its equivalent from an accredited College.
- Applicant must have a permanent registration with the Medical and Dental Council (Ghana) and be in good standing.
Medical Officers and Dental Surgeons
Applicant must have an/a MB ChB/BDS degree or its equivalent from an accredited institution, Applicant must also have a permanent registration with the Medical and Dental Council (Ghana) and in good standing Applicant with at least one (1) year post-permanent registration work experience would have added advantage.
Pharmacists Applicant must have either a:
- Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm) degree from an accredited institution and should have practiced for at least two (2) years post-permanent registration as a pharmacist.
- Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from an accredited institution and should have practiced for at least one (2) year post-permanent registration as a pharmacist
All must be in good standing with the Pharmacy Council, Ghana
Specialized/Specialist Nurses
Applicant must have a BSc degree/Membership in any of the following specialties: Critical Care, ENT, Peri-Operative, Emergency Care, Practice Burns, Pediatrics, Ophthalmic Nursing, Nephrology Nursing and other specialist with at least one (1) year working experience post permanent registration in a recognized health facility Applicant must be in good staring with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Ghana.
Midwifery Officers
Applicant must have either a BSc degree in Midwifery from an accredited institution with at least two (2) years practice post permanent registration or BSc degree in Midwifery from an accredited institution and a Diploma in Midwifery (RM) with at least one (1) year practice post-permanent registration All must be in good standing with the Nursing & Midwifery Council of Ghana.
Health Services Administrators
- Applicant must have a BSc/Master’s degree in Administration (Health Services option) from an accredited institution and must have completed the mandatory national service.
- Applicant should also have at a least one (1) year work experience post national service as a Health Services Administrator.
Clinical Psychologists
Applicant must have an MPhil/MSc Clinical Psychology degree from an accredited institution plus on (1) year work experience in recognized institutions as a Clinical Psychologists post permanent registration with the Ghana Psychological Council and be in good standing.
Radiographers
- Applicant must, have a BSc degree in Radiography and should; have practiced for at least one (I) year post-permanent registration as a Radiographer.
- Applicant must be in good standing with the Allied Health Professions Council.
Occupational Therapists
- Applicants must have a BSc degree in Occupational Therapy and should have practiced for least one (1) year post-permanent registration as an Occupational Therapist.
- Applicant must be in good standing with the Allied Health Professions Council.
Sonographers
- Applicant must have a BSc degree in Sonography plus at least one (1) year work experience post-permanent registration as a Sonographer.
- Applicant must be in good standing with the Allied Health Professions Council.
Respiratory Therapists
- Applicant must have a BS degree in Respiratory Therapy plus at least one (1) year work experience post-permanent registration in a recognized health facility.
- Applicant must be in good standing with the Allied Health Professions Council.
Biomedical Scientists
Applicant must have a BS degree in Medical Laboratory Science/BSc Medical Laboratory Technology from an accredited institution plus at least one (1) year work experience as a Biomedical Scientist in a Medical Laboratory facility. Applicant must be in good standing with the Allied Health Professions Council.
Certified Registered Anesthetists (CRA)
Applicant must have either a;
- BSc degree in Anesthesia from an accredited institution with at least two (2) years work experience post-permanent registration
- BSc degree in Anesthesia with Advanced Diploma in Nurse Anesthesia with at least one (1) year work experience post-permanent registration.
- All must be in good standing with the appropriate Regulatory body.
Public Health Officer (Environmental)
Applicant must have either a:
- BSc Public Health (Environmental Health) from an accredited institution with at Public Health Officer (Environmental)
Applicant must have either a:
BSc Public Health (Environmental Health) from an accredited institution with at least one (1) year work experience post-permanent registration or BSc Public Health (Environmental Health) plus the West African Health Examination Board Diploma with at least two (2) years’ work experience post-permanent registration.
All must be in good standing with the Allied Health Professions Council.
Public Health Officer (Disease Control)
Applicant must have either a:
- BSc Public Health (Disease Control) from an accredited institution with at least 1 one (1) year work experience post-permanent registration
- BSc Public Health (Disease Control) plus Diploma in Disease Control and Surveillance with at least two (2) years’ work experience post permanent registration.
- All must be in good standing with the Allied Health Professions Council.
Chaplain
In addition to the general eligibility, applicants must not be more than: 35 years of age by 10 February 2023 and have the following:
- First Degree not below Second-Class Lower (BA) in Theology or Religion from a recognized University/Theological Seminary/College
- An ordained Minister of the Methodist, Presbyterian, Evangelical Presbyterian, SDA and the Church of Pentecost and be recommended for commissioning into the Ghana Armed Forces by the Head of the Church.
- A minimum of four (4) years pastoral working and probation/internship experience including two (2) years post ordination service in the pastoral field.
- Ability to speak English and at least one of the main Ghanaian languages fluently.
Imam
In addition to the general eligibility, applicants must not be more than 35 years of age by 10 February 2023 and have the following:
- First Degree not below Second Class Lower in Islamic Theology (Religion) from a recognized University, Islamic Institution or College
- An Alim/ Phedeen (Islamic Theologian)
- Fluent in both spoken Arabic and English Languages
- Ability to read and write good Arabic and English Languages
- Practiced as Imam for four (4) years and be recognized by a recognized Islamic Religious Institution/Body in Ghana.
- Recommended for commission into the Ghana Armed Forces by the Head of a recognized Islamic body in Ghana.