The Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) has directed that all prospective applicants seeking employment in agencies under the Ministry of Health must submit their academic certificates for evaluation and verification as part of the recruitment process.
The directive follows clearance granted by the Ministry of Finance for recruitment across the health sector.
GTEC Cracks Down on Fake Academic Certificates
In a letter dated April 9, 2026, and signed by Deputy Director-General Augustine Ocloo, GTEC cited the rising use of fake and unaccredited qualifications as the basis for the directive.
GTEC, established under the Education Regulatory Bodies Act, 2020 (Act 1023), is mandated to:
- Accredit tertiary institutions and programmes
- Verify certificates, diplomas, and degrees
- Ensure academic standards in Ghana
According to the Commission:
All prospective applicants must submit their tertiary qualifications — including Diplomas, Bachelor’s Degrees, Master’s Degrees, and PhDs — for verification before recruitment.
Health Sector Recruitment: Mandatory Certificate Verification
The Commission emphasised that the directive must be treated with urgency, signalling stricter background checks in the recruitment of:
- Health professionals
- Administrative staff
- Support personnel
Although the directive applies to all agencies under the Ministry of Health, specific institutions were not named.
Why GTEC Verification is Required
The move is aimed at:
- Preventing the use of fraudulent academic credentials
- Ensuring only qualified professionals are employed
- Strengthening credibility and transparency in public sector recruitment
Officials say the policy will help safeguard the quality of healthcare delivery by ensuring that only certified and competent personnel are engaged.
Impact on Job Applicants in Ghana
Prospective applicants are now required to:
- Submit academic certificates to GTEC for verification
- Ensure qualifications are from accredited institutions
- Complete verification before final recruitment
Failure to comply could affect eligibility for employment within the health sector.
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