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How much does doctors get paid in Ghana?

Writer John Peck

Senior doctors earn about GHC 3600 while specialist doctors earn about GHC 5000 monthly which’s before tax deduction. Apart from their monthly salaries, there are other allowances….Average Salary.

Chief of Surgery20,593 GHS
Dispensing Optician4,333 GHS
District Nurse3,867 GHS
Doctor11,719 GHS
Dosimetrist6,446 GHS

What is the salary of a surgeon in Ghana?

A person working in Surgery in Ghana typically earns around 14,600 GHS per month. Salaries range from 4,900 GHS (lowest average) to 22,600 GHS (highest average, actual maximum salary is higher).

How much are doctors paid in Ghana Housemanship?

A person working in Doctor / Physician in Ghana typically earns around 11,900 GHS per month. Salaries range from 4,370 GHS (lowest average) to 20,100 GHS (highest average, actual maximum salary is higher). This is the average monthly salary including housing, transport, and other benefits.

What’s the salary structure of medical doctors in Ghana?

Medicine is a noble profession and is generally regarded among the best and most profitable professions for all the right reasons. The pride of being a medical doctor is one of the reasons many students in Ghana wants to be enrolled in medical schools. Unfortunately, the pay structure in Ghana has not really been effective like it should be.

How do you become a doctor in Ghana?

Medical practice License. The person must have been certified by the Ghana Medical and Dental Council. Due to the poor salary scheme, there has been a hike in the number of medical practitioners leaving the country. We have provided you information on how much doctors in Ghana earn and how to become one.

Why are so many medical doctors leaving Ghana?

Not only that, a lot of young doctors are leaving Ghana in seek of greener pastures abroad due to harsh working conditions. The incessant striking in the health sector champion by the Ghana Medical Association (GMA) has not also helped matters.