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

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Procedure

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Registration for Student (Locally Trained Nurse)

1. For a nurse/midwife to practice in Libya he or she should be licensed with the General Healthcare Council of Libya - Nursing and midwifery Department. It is the responsibility of the Council to ensure that all nurses that are within its jurisdiction meet a certain level of competence before starting their practice. Thus, licensing examination is administered to the health practitioner to ascertain that the applicant meets all qualifications. Council Office Contacts
2. Nurses/midwives who wish to be entered into the council roll/register are required to show that they have attained the required competency by council/Ministry of health standards.
   • Applicants should refer to the “Eligibility” section of this page to confirm eligibility and contact the Council to begin the registration process.
3. Higher Education Institutions shall submit a list of potential candidates for all cadres/programs to the Health professionals’ competency assessment and licensure to the council registrar's office prior to the examination date.
4. Sit a pre-registration Nursing and Midwifery council’s Examination. The date and time of the examination will be communicated to the applicant in due course. Only successful applicants will proceed to the next steps.
5. Upon passing the Council’s licensing examination, a Nurse Assistant, Nurse, or Midwife is required to go through the following procedure to be registered to practice legally in the country;
6. Go to the Council’s Regional Office (the Region in which your institution of training is located) and submit all the relevant supporting documentation as listed under the “Required Documents” section of this page.
7. An applicant shall complete and submit the registration form based on the instruction provided by the registrar. Don’t forget to attest the forms with your signature once completed.
8. Don’t forget to make the stipulated payment as directed by the officials. Proof of payment should be attached to the application.
9. After you’ve submitted the complete application dossier, it will be forwarded for examination and verification processes.
10. The applicant shall be issued with a Log Book for rotation and a Provisional License and Code for National Service registration.
11. After completing the Rotation/National Service, you would be required to return the Log Book and Provisional License to the Regional Office where you registered and await the Certificate of Registration and practice license.
12. 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.
13. Once the verification and validation processes are over and if the application is found sufficient, it will be approved and the council officials will proceed to take the required steps to Register the beneficiary as per the category applied for and award him/her with the registration certificate and the practicing license. This usually takes a period of 30 days.
14. The applicant will be notified to collect his Registration Certificates, badge, CPD logbook and Practicing license 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 council Nursing/midwife roll/register he/she is required to show that they have attained the required competency by Ministry/council standards. Applicants should refer to the “Eligibility” section of this page to confirm eligibility and contact the council to begin the registration process.
2. 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 council responsible. which shall then verify the applicant's qualifications with the relevant training school and board of nursing/midwifery from the respective country.
3. Please note; the application shall also be accompanied by all applicable fees and should be deposited as prescribed by the Council and proof of payment shared with the council office.
4. Upon being satisfied with the information provided by the respective institution, candidates will be 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.
5. Upon passing the exams, the applicant will be required to undergo a three-month practical orientation program (clinical placement) in a Teaching, Regional, or any hospital accredited by the Council to acquaint themselves with healthcare systems in Libya.
6. Candidates are issued with a Log Book for rotation, a Code for National Service registration, and a provisional Practicing license.
7. Upon successful completion of the required clinical placement, candidates will be eligible for registration as professional health practitioners and are required to return the Log Book for recording and Provisional License to the Council Registry Office; where he/she will be registered and awarded the temporary Certificate of Registration, badge, CPD logbook and practice license.
8. The applicant will be notified to collect his/her Registration Certificates and Practicing license via text or phone call. One is required to bring proof of identification when collecting the documents.

Apply Online

1. Potential applicants should browse the General Healthcare Council Website, once on the home page hover the curse over the “Medical Possessional Membership” tab, then select “Registration” on the drop menu.
2. This will navigate the user to the membership registration page, and fill in all the fields accurately before clicking on the” Register” tab.
3. An activation account link will be sent to the registered email, log in to your email account and click on the hyperlink.
4. User will be redirected to the council's online medical profession registration form;
   • Fill out the “Personal Information” section before clicking on the “Next” tab;
   • Fill out the “Primary Qualification” section before clicking on the “Next” tab;
   • Fill out the “Work Information” section before clicking on the “Next” tab;
   • A summary page of the registration form will be displayed; the applicant should be certified that all the information is accurate before submitting the request for registration.
5. 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 council responsible. which shall then verify the applicant's qualifications with the relevant training school and board of nursing/midwifery.
6. Upon being satisfied with the information provided by the respective institution, candidates will be invited to sit a written exam.
7. Upon passing the exams, the applicant will be required to undergo a three-month practical orientation program (clinical placement) in a Teaching, Regional, or any hospital accredited by the Council.
8. Candidates are issued with a Log Book for rotation, a Code for National Service registration, and a provisional Practicing license.
9. Upon successful completion of the required clinical placement, candidates will be eligible for full registration as professional health practitioners and are required to return the Log Book and Provisional License to the Council Registry Office; where he/she will be registered and awarded the Certificate of Registration, badge, CPD logbook and practice license.
10. 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

General Healthcare Council of Libya
Nursing and midwifery Council-Department
Address:
Salah El-Din near the traffic light,
Tripoli, Libya
Telephone: 091 552 47 47/ 091 552 48 48/ 091 552 49 49
Email: [email protected]
Council Office Contacts
Website
Working Hours: Sunday-Thursday: 9:00 - 9:00

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 Libya’s high institutes, or an equivalent degree elsewhere than in Libya, which the General Healthcare Council recognizes as equivalent to the qualification by examination required by the ministry/council.
• A Diploma from a healthcare institute affiliated with the Ministry of Health/council (nursing division) or an equivalent degree.

Fees

• Please consult with the General Healthcare Council of Libya Office.

Validity

• The validity of the license/ registration certificate shall be mentioned on the document and shall be subjected to renewal and payment of an annual practice fee as may be prescribed by the General Healthcare Council, this should be submitted on time before the lapse of the current 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 Libya is required to be registered and licensed with the General Healthcare Council.
• It is illegal to employ a Nurse or Midwife not registered with the council or who does not have a valid practicing certificate/license.

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