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1. Nursing and Midwifery Council of Botswana (NMCB) usually informs the general public through various media outlets, on the dates of registration of nurses and midwives with the NMCB. MOH Contacts
2. Application should be submitted in writing using a prescribed form obtainable for free at the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Botswana (NMCB) or Ministry office.
3. Upon obtaining the application form, the applicant should legibly complete the form, attach all the supporting documentation as listed under the “Required Documents” section of this page and submit the complete application file to the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Botswana (NMCB) for assessment and processing..
4. After assessment of the application dosier by NMCB Registrar, candidates will be required to undertake an examination.
5. Applicants will then be summoned by the NMCB and required to take a written test and interview by the NMCB committee board.
6. Successfully applicants; who have passed the interview and examination, will be registered with the NMCB by the registrar and will be an issue with a registration practice certificate upon payment of the application fee ofBWP 30.00.

• Certified copy of passport details (non-citizens) or Omang (citizens)
• Four passport size photographs [there has to be an endorsement for true likeness]
• Certified evidence of change of name or surname [if applicable].
• Certified copy of certificate of qualifications
• Certified copy of evidence of internship (for graduates who are registering for the first time) or transcript
• Current curriculum vitae
• Application letter
• Application fee (P30) you pay after examination
• Certified copy of Current Practicing License and Registration Certificate.
• Original of certificate of good standing from previous registration body (not more than 6 months)
• Two recent professional references (Originals in headed paper or letter head not more than 6 months.).

Notes: All documents must be in English, every document must be certified by Commissioner of Oath not the Police

Nursing and Midwifery Council of Botswana
(Ministry of Health & Wellness)
Private Bag 0038
Gaborone
Physical Address:

Plot 725 Unit 3, Extension 2

Main Mall
Gaborone
Tel: 3951939

Ministry of Health & WellnessHeadquarters
Address: Plot 54609, 24 Amos Street, Government Enclave
Gaborone
Private Bag 0038
Gaborone
TOLL Free Customer: 0800600740
Enquiries: 3632500/3170585
Emergency Services: 997
Email:health@gov.bw
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• Health professional i.e. nurse and midwife (citizen and non-citizen) who are not registered with the Ministry of Health.

• P30.00 payable after examination

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• Applicant particulars
• Academic qualification particulars
• Employment particulars
• Nationality
• Contact Details
• Passport details
• Signed declaration of oath

• It is illegal to employ a Nurse or Midwife not registered with NMCB or who does not have a valid practicing certificate as stipulated by section 10 (1) and section 11 (3) of the Nurses and Midwives ACT. Cap 61:03.

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