National Service Authority Releases 6,867 Postings for Nurses and Midwives for 2026/2027 Service Year
Goku Justice - 25th February 2026
The National Service Authority has officially released postings for 6,867 nurses and midwives for the 2026/2027 national service year. This latest announcement is important for eligible health professionals across Ghana who recently completed their training and licensing examinations.
According to the official press statement issued on February 25, 2026, the postings are for nurses and midwives who successfully passed the March/April 2025 Licensing Examination conducted by the Nursing and Midwifery Council. The release enables qualified candidates to proceed with enrollment and begin their mandatory national service.
The National Service Authority confirmed that all eligible trained nurses and midwives are required to visit the official NSA portal to check their respective places of posting. Candidates must follow the outlined procedures to complete their regional validation before reporting to their assigned stations.
The service and rotation for the 6,867 posted nurses and midwives will officially begin on Monday, March 2, 2026. However, the regional validation exercise will commence earlier, starting Thursday, February 26, 2026, and ending on Friday, March 13, 2026.
Management is urging all prospective national service personnel to complete their regional validation within the stipulated period to avoid delays or penalties.
Who Is Eligible for the 2026/2027 National Service?
The Role of the National Service Authority in Healthcare
Understanding the National Service Authority’s Impact on Healthcare
The postings cover candidates who:
Passed the March/April 2025 Nursing and Midwifery Licensing Examination
Completed accredited tertiary institutions, including universities and nursing training colleges
Meet the requirements outlined under Ghana’s National Service Authority Act, 2024 (Act 1119)
Under the law, every Ghanaian citizen aged 18 years and above who has completed an accredited tertiary institution is mandated to undertake national service to the state. This includes graduates from nursing and midwifery training institutions.
This requirement forms part of Ghana’s national development strategy by ensuring trained professionals contribute to public service delivery before entering full professional practice.
The release of postings for nurses and midwives plays a crucial role in strengthening Ghana’s healthcare system. By deploying newly trained professionals to various health facilities across the country, the National Service Authority helps bridge workforce gaps in underserved regions.
National service also provides graduates with hands-on clinical experience, exposure to different healthcare environments, and the opportunity to build professional networks. For many nurses and midwives, it is the first step toward permanent employment in public or private healthcare facilities.
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Additionally, the structured rotation system ensures that personnel gain diverse experience while supporting hospitals, clinics, and community health centers nationwide.
Steps to Check NSA Posting for Nurses and Midwives
Eligible candidates should:
1. Visit the official National Service Authority website
2. Access the posting portal
3. Print their appointment letters
4. Proceed to their assigned regions for validation
5. Complete all documentation within the given timeline
Failure to complete regional validation within the specified dates may affect enrollment for the 2026/2027 service year.
Regional Validation Timeline
Start Date: February 26, 2026
End Date: March 13, 2026
Service Commencement Date: March 2, 2026
Prospective service personnel are encouraged to act promptly to avoid last-minute congestion at validation centers.
Commitment to National Development
The Director-General of the National Service Authority, Ruth Dela Seddoh, signed the official statement, reaffirming the Authority’s commitment to efficient deployment and compliance with national service regulations.
The posting of 6,867 nurses and midwives reflects the continued collaboration between the National Service Authority and the Nursing and Midwifery Council to streamline the transition from academic training to national service.
As Ghana continues to invest in its healthcare infrastructure, the annual deployment of trained nurses and midwives remains a key pillar in delivering quality healthcare services to citizens.
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The release of national service postings for nurses and midwives for the 2026/2027 service year marks a significant milestone for thousands of healthcare graduates in Ghana. Eligible candidates are advised to check their postings immediately and complete their regional validation within the approved timeline.
With service beginning on March 2, 2026, this exercise ensures that Ghana’s healthcare system remains supported by newly trained professionals ready to contribute to national development.
