Nigeria to Enact Nurses' Scheme of Service & Centralize Intern Placements Through Nursing Council
Nigeria to Enact Nurses' Scheme of Service & Centralize Intern Placements Through Nursing Council
The measures address key demands regarding career progression, welfare, and internship opportunities and were outlined in a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) reached at a meeting of government ministers and union representatives.
Key MoU Highlights:
▫Implementing the National Industrial Court’s ruling to establish a Department of Nursing at the Federal Ministry of Health.
▫Within two weeks the Ministry of Health will hold separate talks with major health unions and agencies regarding:
- professional allowances, including proposals for shift duty, specialist, uniform, call duty, teaching, workload, and retention allowances;
- measures to curb brain drain.
🟠Regarding staffing and equipment: recruitment has been completed for over 14,000 health workers approved for recruitment in 2024, with nurses making up 60%.
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