This is realized in two ways. On the one hand, Ghanaian and other African migrants in EU countries can transfer knowledge, skills and experience through temporary assignments to Ghana. On the other hand, health workers from Ghana have the opportunity to do specialized training at health care institutions in the Netherlands.
The project lasts from April 2008 untill March 2012 and is implemented by IOM in close cooperation with the Ministry of Health of Ghana, the Netherlands embassy in Ghana and Ghanian diaspora groups in Europe. Until now IOM has facilitated over 200 temporary assignments in Ghana. The beneficiary hospitals and health institutions in Ghana are positive about the impact of the knowledge transfer by the Ghanaian diaspora. The Ministry of Health also expressed its appreciation of the project. MIDA Ghana is seen as an important project that links the Ghanaian diaspora to the development of Ghana and as it seeks to contribute the health sector in Ghana in the area of capacity building for health personnel to promote effective health care delivery.
Who can apply for the project?
The following groups can participate in the
project:
- Ghanaians living and working in the Netherlands or other EU countries with a relevant background in health care or a related field;
- health workers from Ghana;
- health institutions in Ghana. Special attention is given to rural and deprived areas;
- health institutions in the Netherlands.
What does IOM offer?
Besides financial support, IOM will also provide
assistance organizing the assignments and internships. IOM's
services will include:
- assistance with visa and work permit applications;
- organizing travel and lodgings;
- providing health and travel insurance;
- supervision and monitoring during assignments and internships.
Further information or application
For further information please download the
information sheet
or contact:
Hans Eijkhout
Tel.: (+31) 070 31 81 563
To apply for the project, see the abovementioned contact details. Members of the African community in Europe can send their CV with the application form by mail to the postal address of the IOM office in The Hague.
IOM Nederland
Attn. Hans Eijkhout
P.O. Box 10796
2501 HT The Hague
