Gabon - Apply for Registration and Licensing to Practice Nursing (Midwife)

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Procedure

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Registration for Locally Trained Nurse

1. For a nurse/midwife to practice in Gabon he or she should be registered and licensed with the Ministry of Health, Social Insurance, and National Solidarity. It is the responsibility of the Ministry to ensure that all nurses/midwifery that are within its jurisdiction meet a certain level of competence before starting their practice. Thus, licensing examination and clinical placement are administered to the health practitioner to ascertain that the applicant meets all qualifications before being fully registered and issued a practicing license. Ministry Contact Details
2. Nurses/midwives who wish to be entered into the Ministry Nursing/midwife roll/register are required to show that they have attained the required competency by Ministry standards.
   • Applicants should refer to the “Eligibility” section of this page to confirm eligibility and contact the Ministry to begin the registration process.
3. Applicants collect all relevant application forms to be completed for Registration and Licensing to Practice Nursing/midwife with respect to the requirement from the relevant department.
4. Carefully complete the forms with appropriate information under relevant sections. But don’t forget to attest the forms with your signature once completed.
5. Once completed, attach all the documents listed in the “Required Documents” section before submitting the complete registration dossier to the Ministry Registry office. Don’t forget to make the stipulated payment as directed by the officials.
6. Upon receipt of the complete registration dossier, the Registrar will check the documents for completeness and authenticity. If everything is in order he shall forward all applications to the department responsible for examination and verification processes.
7. Once the verification and validation processes are over and if the application is found sufficient, it will be approved and the officials will proceed to take the required steps.
8. The applicant will be notified to collect his /her Log Book for rotation, Code for National Service registration, and provisional Practicing license via text or phone call. One is required to bring proof of identification when collecting the documents.
9. Upon successful completion of the required clinical placement, candidates will be eligible to register fully as a professional medical practitioner (midwifery /Nurse) and will be required to return the Log Book and Provisional License to the Ministry Registry Office.
10. The registrar shall document candidates’ records, a list of simulated patients, a list of assessment centers, a list of assessors, a list of supervisors, a list of invigilators, a scoring sheet, and other relevant documents.
11. Once the verification and validation processes are over and if the application is found sufficient, it will be approved and a senior registration and licensing officer will proceed to take the required steps to fully Register the beneficiary as per the category applied for and award the applicant with the registration certificate, badge, CPD logbook and the practicing license.
12. The applicant will be notified to collect his/her registration documents via text or phone call. One is required to bring proof of identification when collecting the documents.

Registration of Foreign-Trained Nurses and Midwives

1. Where the applicant has studied or worked abroad (Citizen/ foreigner) and wishes to be entered into the Ministry Nursing/midwife roll/register he/she is required to show that they have attained the required competency by Ministry standards.
   • Applicants should refer to the “Eligibility” section of this page to confirm eligibility and contact the Ministry to begin the registration process.
2. Upon receipt of the complete registration dossier as listed under the “Required Documents” section below, the Registrar will check the documents for completeness and authenticity. If everything is in order he shall forward all applications to the department responsible. which shall then verify the applicant's qualifications with the relevant training school and board of nursing/midwifery from the respective country.
3. Upon being satisfied with the information provided by the respective institution, candidates will be shortlisted and invited for an oral interview by the Registration and Licensing Committee. Based on the results of the oral interview, successful candidates may be invited to sit a written exam or proceed for a clinical placement to acquaint themselves with the healthcare systems in Gabon for a period to be determined.
4. Candidates are issued with a Log Book for rotation, a Code for National Service registration, and a provisional Practicing license.
5. Upon successful completion of the required clinical placement, candidates will be eligible or temporary registration as professional health practitioners and are required to submit the Log Book for recording and Provisional License to the Ministry Registry Office; where he/she will be registered and awarded the Certificate of Registration, badge, logbook and practice license.
6. The applicant will be notified to collect his/her registration documents via text or phone call. One is required to bring proof of identification when collecting the documents.

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Required Documents

• Duly completed and signed Application Forms.
• National Identity Card and/or Passport
• Birth Certificate
• Valid Practice License (If applicable)
• 2 Passport size Photographs
• Curriculum Vitae
• Original Professional Certificates
• Original Transcripts
• Copies of College Certificates
• Verification by Registering Board
• Academic Certificates
• Have a valid professional certificate
• Evidence of having Undergone the minimum hours of continuous professional development.
• Any other supporting documentation as requested by the Authority.

Office Locations & Contacts

Ministry of Health, Social Insurance and National Solidarity
Address:
Behind The Air France Building
Libreville, Gabon
PO Box: 50
Telephone: (+241) 01-72-26-61
Ministry Contact Details
Ministry Website

Eligibility

• To be of good reputation and commendable conduct.
• To have never been sentenced in a felony or misdemeanor (for a custodial penalty in a crime involving moral turpitude or breach of trust, unless rehabilitated in either case). In short, not to have a criminal record.
• To have attained one of the following academic degrees:
• A Bachelor of Science in Nursing from one of Gabon’s high institutes, or an equivalent degree elsewhere than in Gabon, which the Ministry recognizes as equivalent to the qualification by examination required by the ministry.
• A Diploma from a healthcare institute affiliated with the Ministry of Health (nursing division) or an equivalent degree.

Fees

• Please consult with the Ministry of Health and Social Affairs Office.

Validity

• The validity of the registration certificate shall be mentioned on the document and while the practice license shall be subjected to renewal and payment of an annual practice fee as may be prescribed by the Ministry Office, this should be submitted on time before the lapse of the current practice license, to allow enough time for the renewal due process to be completed.

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• Full names of the applicant
• Identification document details
• Contact details
• Nationality
• Gender/ Age
• Category of health practitioner (Nurse/ midwife)
• Education qualification details
• Professional/ job experience details
• Declaration by the applicant

Need for the Document

• Each nurse practicing in Gabon is required to be registered and licensed with the Ministry of Health and Social Affairs Office.
• It is illegal to employ a Nurse or Midwife not registered with Ministry or who does not have a valid practicing license.

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