SCHEMES OF SERVICE FOR THE NURSING CADRE

ii) In the case of Local Governments, the Responsible Officer will
be responsible for the posting to various departments or
sections as the case may be.
(d)
Training
i. Training will be initiated and financed by the Ministries,
Departments, Agencies (MDAs) and Local Governments where
the Officers will be serving. The Ministries, Departments,
Agencies and Local Governments will consult the Ministry of
Public Service for professional and policy guidance.
ii.
iii.
iv.
Newly recruited Officers and those transferred within service
shall be oriented and inducted into the service by the
respective Ministries, Departments, Agencies and Local
Governments.
For professional training that is not available in the country,
arrangements should be made for training abroad; consistent
with the needs of the work of the individual within available
resources.
Completion of specific training will not necessarily lead to
promotion. The successful completion of relevant
management and professional training will normally be taken
into account in the promotion process. Long term training in
the relevant field attracts annual salary increment which
should be in accordance to the prevailing Standing Orders.
(e)
Professional Growth and Advancement
A nurse is expected to grow professionally either vertically or
horizontally. This may be through:-
i) Up grading to improve on the current qualifications.
ii)
Continuous Professional Development which may take
various forms ranging from refresher courses, workshops to
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