Automatic Health Insurance Card NHIS Renewal

In a significant move to enhance healthcare accessibility, the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has announced that Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) contributors and pensioners will now receive automatic notifications on their phones when their National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) cards are renewed.

This new initiative, launched by the NHIA, aims to simplify the renewal process for NHIS cards, ensuring that SSNIT contributors and pensioners remain continuously covered without the hassle of manual renewals.

The notifications will serve as a prompt, informing individuals that their NHIS membership has been automatically renewed. The NHIA’s decision has been met with widespread approval, particularly among the elderly and those reliant on the NHIS for their healthcare needs.

By eliminating the need for manual renewals, the NHIA is removing a significant barrier to accessing healthcare, especially for pensioners who may find the renewal process cumbersome. “The health of our clients is our topmost priority,” an NHIA representative stated.

This initiative underscores the NHIA’s commitment to improving the healthcare experience for its members, ensuring they have continuous coverage. The integration of SSNIT and NHIS systems for automatic renewals is part of a broader strategy to leverage technology for better service delivery in the healthcare sector. It reflects the NHIA’s ongoing efforts to modernize its operations and provide a seamless experience for all NHIS members.

This development is expected to significantly benefit thousands of SSNIT contributors and pensioners, enhancing their peace of mind regarding their healthcare coverage.

SSNIT and NIA Numbers Merger

The SSNIT and NIA numbers merger is a process to link SSNIT numbers of members to their NIA numbers. The NIA number is the Personal ID Number on the Ghana Card. This means that your NIA number will become your SSNIT number after the merger.

To merge your SSNIT and NIA numbers, you must have enrolled with SSNIT biometrically. You need your SSNIT number and NIA number (Personal ID Number on the Ghana Card). However, if the mobile phone number and email address you currently use are different from what you have in the SSNIT database, you must provide your email address and mobile phone number.

Available Options for Merging SSNIT and NIA Numbers

1. USSD Code: 7119#
2. Website: SSNIT Member Portal https://www.ssnit.org.gh
3. Walk-in: Visit any SSNIT branch.

Merging SSNIT and NIA Numbers Using USSD (Short Code)

1. Dial 7119# on your mobile phone.
2. Select option 1.
3. Enter your SSNIT Number.
4. Enter your email address (if the phone number you are using is different from your phone number registered in the SSNIT database).
5. Enter the Personal ID Number on your Ghana Card.
6. Select option 1 to complete the merging.

You will receive a notification after the merger.

Merging SSNIT and NIA Numbers Using the Website

1. Log onto the SSNIT website https://www.ssnit.org.gh and click ‘My Statement’.
2. Log in by filling the required fields and clicking Sign In. (Click on Get Access if you don’t have an account or click on Forgot Password if you have forgotten your password, then sign in.)
3. At the My Statement page, click on ‘Merge my NIA Number’.
4. Agree to the terms and conditions and click Submit and Continue.
5. Enter your NIA Number (Personal ID Number on the Ghana Card) and click Submit.

You will receive a notification after the merger.

For Members Unable to Use the Short Code or Website

Members who cannot use either the short code or website to merge their SSNIT and NIA numbers must visit the nearest SSNIT branch for assistance. They need to bring along their:

• Ghana Card or NIA Number
• SSNIT Card or SSNIT number
• Valid email address
• Mobile phone number

Checking the Merger Status of SSNIT and NIA Numbers

Using USSD Shortcode

1. Dial 7119#.
2. Select option 2 (Check Merger Status).
3. Enter your SSNIT or NIA number (Personal ID Number on the Ghana Card).
4. Click send.

Your status will be retrieved and forwarded to your email.

Using the Website

1. Visit the SSNIT website. https://www.ssnit.org.gh
2. Click ‘My Statement’.
3. Under “Have you linked your Ghana Card? Check status here”, enter your SSNIT number to check your merger status.
4. Click “Check Status”.

A pop-up message to check your email will appear on your screen. Check your email for your merger status.

How to check if your SSNIT and NIA numbers have been merged

To check the merger status of your SSNIT and NIA numbers, you have two options.

Using USSD shortcode

To check the merger status of your SSNIT and NIA numbers,

Dial *711*9#
Select option 2 (Check Merger Status).
Enter your SSNIT or NIA number (Personal ID Number on the Ghana Card).
Click send.

Your status will be retrieved and forwarded to your email.

Using the website

Visit the SSNIT website ssnit.org.gh
Click My Statement.
On the right side, under “Have you linked your Ghana Card? Check status here”, enter your SSNIT number to check your merger status.
Click “Check Status”.
A pop-up message to check your email will appear on your screen.

Check your email for your merger status.

Here is How to Merge Your Ghana Card to SSNIT

Using the USSD (short code)

Dial *711*9# on your mobile phone
Select option 1
Enter your SSNIT Number
Provide your email address (if the phone number you are using is different from your phone number registered in our database)
Enter the Personal ID Number on your Ghana Card
Select option 1 to complete the merging of your SSNIT and the NIA numbers (Personal ID Number on your Ghana Card)

You will receive a notification after the merger.

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GES Director-General awarded Most Outstanding Contribution to Educational Equity and Inclusion

The Director-General of the Ghana Education Service, Dr Eric Nkansah has been named the winner of the Most Outstanding Contribution to Educational Equity and Inclusion award at the 3rd edition of the Africa Public Service Optimum (APSO) Awards, organised by the Business Executive and held in Accra on Wednesday, June 5th, 2024.

In his acceptance remarks, Dr Nkansah said, “I am grateful to His Excellency the President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwah Akufo Addo, and the Honorable Minister for Education, Dr Yaw Osei Adutwum, for the opportunity to meaningfully serve and contribute to moving Ghana’s education system forward.”

In a heartfelt gesture, Dr Nkansah dedicated the award to his family and the entire GES staff. He acknowledged their overwhelming support and recognized that this achievement is a testament to their collective efforts and commitment to the cause of educational equity and inclusion.

The APSO Awards aim to identify and publicly recognise exemplary performance by top-level public servants and public institutions across Africa.

The awards ceremony was attended by seasoned African public servants, public policy analysts, diplomats, traditional leaders, civil society activists, and the international media.

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GES grants special arrangements to recruit Indigenous teachers in Pusiga

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Owing to the faster pace at which teachers leave their posts in Bawku and Pusiga in the Upper East Region over security concerns, the Ghana Education Service (GES) has granted a special arrangement to recruit qualified teachers who are indigenes to teach in public basic schools in the area.

This is to address the continuous exodus of hundreds of teachers from the once vibrant towns since they cannot guarantee their security and safety due to the unending Bawku conflict.

The Upper East Regional Minister, Dr Hafiz Bin Salih, who disclosed this, said the rationale was to recruit teachers who were already residing in the Bawku enclave to teach and manage the schools with the belief that no matter the situation they would not leave the area.

“I must say that our major challenge has to do with the Bawku area where the attrition level of both teachers and pupils is high, a development which is affecting the delivery of quality education.” Attrition rate is the pace at which people leave an establishment voluntarily or involuntarily.

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Dr Bin Salih was interacting with a section of the media last Sunday during which he highlighted various developmental projects and interventions being undertaken in the region to better the lot of the people.

Statistics
Available statistics from the GES indicate that so far, 495 basic school teachers have fled the Bawku Municipality and Pusiga District since 2022. The Municipal Directorate in Bawku in 2022 and 2023 released 166 and 205 teachers respectively.

Similarly, the directorate in Pusiga in 2022 and 2023 gave permission for 64 and 60 teachers to leave the district to other areas to teach over security issues, while the GES was having difficulty in getting directors to head the directorates in Bawku and Pusiga since the directors who were at post had sought transfer.

Modalities

Throwing more light on the new arrangement in an interview with the Daily Graphic last Monday, the Regional Director of the GES, Bright Lawoe, said they thought it wise to come up with the idea since the situation in the area was very worrying and the schools could not be closed down over the lack of teachers.

He mentioned that subsequently a team met with the top management of the GES to discuss how to deal with the exodus of teachers in the Bawku area in order that it does not affect basic education.

He said the GES was currently putting together the list of interested teachers for onward submission for the next line of action, stressing “only teachers who have successfully completed their course of study, passed their licensure examination as well as done their national service qualified under the arrangement”.

Financial clearance

He said once all the conditions for the special arrangement to recruit the teachers were satisfied, the Minister of Education would fast-track the financial clearance for such persons to be employed to teach in the affected schools.

He expressed optimism that the necessary processes would be completed ahead of time to enable the new teachers to start work at the commencement of the 2024/2025 academic year in September.

He assured stakeholders that the GES was doing everything possible to address the problem so that all schools within the Bawku enclave were not short-changed but had the required teachers to improve teaching and learning.

Source; Graphiconline.com

CETAG declares indefinite strike over outstanding benefits

The leadership of the Colleges of Education Teachers Association of Ghana (CETAG) has declared an indefinite strike due to delays in the payment of outstanding arrears of allowances owed to its members.

CETAG in a statement dated June 3, said the research allowances of its members are in arrears, adding that the government has flagrantly disregarded a directive by the National Labour Commission (NLC) to honour the payments.

“NLC and the Ministry of Education have denied CETAG members what is due us based on the Compulsory Arbitration Award issued on 2nd May 2023 in violation of the 1992 Constitution of Ghana which makes it obligatory for all state institutions to respect the rule of law.”

CETAG added that the salary of the national president of the association has been frozen since August 2023 and that some of its members have also not been paid without justifiable cause.

CETAG indicated that the strike will not be called off until its concerns are addressed.

“We wish to state unequivocally that the union shall no longer countenance any further violations of our rights as workers by any authority under the 1992 Constitution of Ghana. Therefore, we implore the NLC, the Ministry of Education and FWSC to uphold the Constitution of Ghana and the Labour Act, 2003 (Act 651).

“The union wishes to affirm our decision to proceed on strike by notifying our Employer that we will not call off our strike action until all the outstanding Compulsory Arbitration Awards and related concerns raised in this notice are settled through payments to our members.

Teacher Dies By Suicide After Reportedly Losing Huge Sum of Money In Aviator

A secondary school teacher in Nyamira, employed under the Board of Management (BOM), was on Thursday found dead in suspected cases of death by suicide.

Area assistant Chief Johnson Manyara identified the deceased as Kevin Omwenga, a teacher of Chemistry and Mathematics at Nyamira Boys Secondary School.

According to some of the teachers, Omwenga, an Aviator betting game enthusiast, was deep in debt and had borrowed money even from colleagues, alleged to be in the tune of Ksh50,000 — part of which he may have lost playing Aviator.

“I have gathered from his colleagues that he borrowed a lot of money, but lost most of it playing the Aviator game,” said Manyara.

Nyamira Boys School principal George Onkundi said the deceased was seen near the school on Wednesday – but didn’t report to work.

“He had not yet been employed by the TSC but was teaching with us under BOM for the past four years. He didn’t show any sign of stress,” said the principal.

According to the principal, calls made to Omwenga’s phone one Wednesday night and Thursday morning went unanswered, prompting some teachers to walk to his house to check on him.

After knocking on the door incessantly, the teachers peeped through the window only to see his body hanging by the neck. Then, the police and the area assistant chief were called to the scene.

Omwenga’s wife and their one-year-old child had travelled to the village to see his sick mother.

The body was taken to Nyamira referral hospital.

Teachers are advised to bet responsibly if they even want, to prevent such occurrences.

Source; www.citizen.digital.com

Study Leave With Pay Notice

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Notice

The Ghana Education Service (GES) wishes to inform its eligible employees about the approved subject areas for Study Leave With Pay for the academic year. In accordance with the GES Study Leave With Pay policy, employees must satisfy the following conditions to qualify.

Important: The announcement for the 2024 academic year has been made soon.  YOU CAN JOIN OUR   TELEGRAM   WHATSAPP OR FACEBOOK  PAGES

GHS Study Leave Portal Currently Opened

Qualification for Study Leave With Pay

Conditions for Grant of Study Leave With Pay:

1. Service Duration: Minimum of three (3) years of satisfactory service.
   • Beneficiaries will be bonded for the duration served at the institution plus one (1) additional year.
2. Service in Deprived Areas: Applicants who have served in designated deprived areas for two (2) years may be eligible.
3. Non-Professional Graduate Teachers: Must have served for at least one (1) year before being eligible for Post Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) courses.
4. Return from Secondment: Staff returning from secondment must serve a minimum of two (2) years before becoming eligible.
5. Re-engagement: Staff who vacate, leave, and are re-appointed must serve a minimum of five (5) years before becoming eligible.
6. Eligibility Reapplication: Staff not qualifying in the first year cannot apply again in the second year but can apply for Study Leave Without Pay.
7. Remaining Service Period: Eligible staff must have at least two (2) years of service remaining after the course.
   • Staff aged fifty-five (55) or above can only apply for courses lasting one (1) to three (3) years.
8. Good Conduct and Performance: Eligibility is subject to good conduct, performance, and recommendation by the immediate supervisor.

Application Process:

1. Forms: Obtain application forms from Metro/Municipal/District Education Offices.
2. Submission: Complete and submit four (4) copies of the application forms with certified true copies of certificates.
3. Routing: Submit applications to the Regional Director through the Metro/Municipal/District Director/Head of Institution (2nd Cycle).
4. Approval: Regional/District Directors should ensure qualified beneficiaries’ lists reach the Acting Director, HRMD, G.E.S. Headquarters.

Approved Subjects/Courses

Allocation and Subjects:

55% Allocation:

1. Physics
2. Chemistry
3. Biology
4. Mathematics
5. Engineering
6. Integrated Science
7. English Language
8. Physical Education
9. French
10. ICT
11. Special Education
12. Ghanaian Language
13. Guidance and Counselling
14. Early Childhood
15. Religious Studies (CRS)
16. Economics
17. Government
18. Geography
19. History
20. Music

45% Teaching and Non-Teaching

1. Visual Arts (GKA, Creative Art, Sculpture, Clothing and Textile, graphic design, Picture Making, Leather work.
2. Vocational Education (Clothing & Textiles, Hospitality Management, Catering, Fashion & Design, Management, in Living, Food and Nutrition, Home Economics)
3. Technical Courses (Tech Drawing, Electronics, Applied Electricity, Refrigeration, Welding, Metal Work, Building Construction, Auto Mechanic, Auto Works, Draughtsmanship, Creative Arts)

 

1. Laboratory Technician
2. Accounting
3. Procurement
4. Purchasing, supply and logistics
5. Secretarial studies
6. Human Resource Management

Deadline

Please submit the Study Leave With Pay Returns to the Director-General by 31st October, 2024

Good Luck!

Current News from GES

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For more detailed information and updates, visit the official GES website or contact your regional office.

GHS Study Leave Portal

The GHS Study Leave Application Portal is for members to navigate and access all available portal for study leave.

The Portal:

• The GHS Study Leave Application Portal is a one-stop shop for members to access all available study leave portals.

Accessing the Portal:

1. Open your web browser.
2. Search for “GHS Study Leave Portal”.
3. Click to access the homepage.

Declaration of Intention:

• The first portal you’ll see is “Declaration of Intention.”
• Here, you’ll find the academic year and its status (open or closed).

• Current Status: Applications for the 2024/2025 academic year are likely closed. The portal typically opens around October, so keep checking for updates.

The Academic Year  and the Status for the year is shown thus whether Opened or Closed

Eg;

• 2022/2023 Academic year
• 2023/2024 Academic Year
• 2024/2025 Academic Year

EG; DECLARATION OF INTENTION FOR APPROVAL TO PURSUE FURTHER STUDIES (2024/2025 ACADEMIC YEAR)

Provide Your Email and Password to Login

The Next Academic year is opened around October, Hence you need to keep checking.

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FINAL STUDY LEAVE

• Click on the “Final Study Leave” link on the homepage.
• You’ll see a list of open academic years.
• Click on your year to proceed (e.g., 2024/2025).

The Various opened ones are

2021/2022 Academic Year

2022/2023 Academic year

2023/2024 Academic Year

2024/2025 Academic year

Click on your Year to Proceed

Here is a message you’ll get;

GHS FINAL STUDY LEAVE APPLICATION PORTAL FOR 2024/2025 ACADEMIC YEAR

Dear All,
You are welcome to the GHS study leave portal. Please, note that the portal is opened for staff who have been granted provisional study leave for the …………………academic year.

Such staff are required to use this portal to apply for FINAL study leave approval.

In addition, one will need to have obtained an admission letter for the approved course and the course must start in the ………………..academic year.

As a result, the portal will be opened for people to apply as and when they gain admission.

Please, watch the attached short video on how to complete the application form by clicking on the button below:

You can click on the Link of the Video on the Portal to watch

NOTE: Please, FIRST TIME APPLICANTS who are part of those granted provisional approval must click on the

“Click to Register” button below to register before they can log in.

Here is the Direct Link to Access the Portal https://home.hrims.a2hosted.com/

Additional Resources:

• The portal provides a short video tutorial on completing the application form.
• First-time applicants with provisional approval must register before logging in.

Direct Portal Link:

https://home.hrims.a2hosted.com/

Remember: Keep checking the portal for updates, especially if you anticipate applying for study leave in the coming academic years.

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Exclusive GNAT MTN Data Bundle Offer for Teachers

Revised Data Rate and Packages. You can now buy data 

Register Now for the GNAT Data Bundle at a Low Cost

Join us for queries on:

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New Instant Seekers Data Bundle for All (MTN, Airtel-Tigo)

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Exclusive MTN Data Bundle Offer for Teachers

Facilitated by the leadership of GNAT-Ashanti, this welfare support package is intended to reduce the financial burden on teachers, aiding their professional and social communication needs.

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New Tariff Rates and Volume Adjustments

Notification to Beneficiaries: Due to recent tariff adjustments by our service provider, the data volume for the Staff Bundle offer has been revised. The previous packages of 10GB and 20GB are now

GHS 32 for 8GB

GHS 64 for 16GB

The New rate effecti8ve from 16th June 2024.

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Support and Inquiries

For help, contact the support team at 0550660800 via Telegram or follow our WhatsApp Channel MoE/GES Release. Purchasing time will be communicated via SMS after registration. Buy when ready.

or Follow our WhatsApp Channel MoE/GES Release – Click Here 

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Registration and Purchase Information

• Registration is currently for GNAT members only.
• Join our channel to connect with the right person for registration.
• Registration is free; do not pay anyone, not even the admin.

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Available MTN Data Packages and Prices

Request Procedure

1. Dial 80008# from a Mobile Money Wallet.
2. Select Option 1 (GNAT-Ash offer).
3. Select Option 1 (Request bundle).
4. Enter your registered beneficiary phone number.
5. Select bundle (27 or 54). Momo service charges and taxes are included.
6. Confirm the summary of your entries.
7. Wait for a payment authorization alert.
8. Enter your mobile wallet PIN to complete the process.
9. Wait for SMS receipts from your Mobile Money Service provider and “Staff Bundle”.
10. Keep the receipts for reference.

Important Notice:

• Only one request per beneficiary is allowed.
• Double and multiple requests are discouraged; extra requests will be served at half the expected bundle.
• Direct all inquiries and complaints to the support team via Telegram Chat at 0550660800.
• Voice calls and SMS to this number are not encouraged.
• Complaints after the deadline will not be attended to.

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Breakdown of Teachers negotiations ( New Drafted Collective Agreement) and the benefits you may have  not understood.

Breakdown of Teachers negotiations ( collective Agreement) and the benefits you may have  not understood.

Negotiations has ended alright might there are something you may not have gotten clear.

Here is a Breakdown of what happened .

 

The Newly Drafted Collective Agreement and details will be shared with you here soon.

There are some gains.

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