Applying for Enrollment of Children
Teachers with children may contact the school's registrar to begin the
enrollment procedure prior to arriving in Accra. The school's registrar is Seth Odei-Danso. His contact details are as
follows:
Prior to your arrival the Human Resources Director, Yaa Andah. (santeandah@lincoln.edu.gh, yaabarning@hotmail.com)
is your primary contact for all practical questions about your contract
or your move to Ghana. Questions about your teaching assignment,
curriculum documents, unit plans, resources or other teaching-related
matters should be directed to your Principal.
Medical Information-(adapted from No More Worries*)
Ghana
is in the malaria endemic region of West Africa. It is important that
you take malaria prophylactics regularly. Your doctor and/or a
tropical disease clinic will give you good information about this. Be
sure to use mosquito repellant if you are out after dusk. Malaria
symptoms include high fever, headache, body aches, nausea, vomiting and
diarrhea. Prophylaxes available in Ghana include the following:
Chloroquine
Course of 10 tabs
Quinine
300 mg. Tabs Ampoule
Artesonate
Course of 12 Tabs
Fansidar
Course of 3 Tabs
Doxycycline
1 capsule
Cumdamycin
1 capsule
Plasmotrim
Adult: Course of 12/200mg tabs
Child: Course of 12/50mg tabs
Child: 6 Suppositories/50 mg
Please be aware that Malarone and Larium are not available in Ghana.
Many
good doctors are available in Accra. There will be a copy of the
guidebook mentioned above in your apartment. It contains a list of
doctors, medical services and facilities available in Accra. However,
most teachers have used The Nyaho Medical Center and Akai Clinic which
are close to the school. Regarding inoculations for Ghana please
check with your community health care facility or from the website of
the Center for Disease Control - www.cdc.gov.
As some vaccinations must be administered over a period, it would be
wise to begin the vaccination process as early as possible.
For example.
Check with your physician concerning the following vaccinations:
Yellow fever � must have this document to enter Ghana
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis C
Tetanus
Typhoid
* Published by the North American Women�s Association.
Prescription
eye glasses and contact lenses can be obtained in Accra. However, it
is advisable for you to bring along an extra pair as needed. Also, be
sure that you have a copy of your eye prescription on hand should
replacement become necessary. On your arrival, please direct any
health related questions to the school nurse.
It is advised that teachers bring along with them any regular medication they might be on.
Acquiring
a work and residence permit in Ghana can be a long and complicated
process. It is important that you contact the Human Resource
Coordinator and provide him with all needed information to enable him
acquire a work permit on your behalf.
You are required to inform the Human Resources Coordinator and complete the necessary documentation 30 days in advance
before the expiry of your residence permit so he can commence the
process of the renewal of your residency and work permit. The Human
Resources Coordinator will liaise with the Ministry of Interior and the
Immigration department to process work and residence permit.
Steps to follow for the renewal of permit:
Collect application form for the renewal of permit from the HR office.
Complete application forms with two passport photos attached and submit same to the HR with your passport.
New teachers
should bring along with them a Police Clearance Report and copies of
certificates or diplomas from their home country or place of permanent
residence.
Other Considerations
In
considering whether to ship household items or buy them upon arrival,
you may want to limit your shipment to personal items that will make
your new apartment/house feel like home; teaching resources; and/or
specific items that may be hard to find in Accra, or be more expensive.
The following is a list of things that some teachers have brought with
them to Accra, rather than purchase them here. To make your own
decisions, we suggest you consult with your �buddy� or the HRC.
Presents
(Birthday, Christmas, etc.) especially for children (even if you don�t
have small children) as it is difficult to get suitable things in
through the mail. This includes party flavors, greeting cards, etc.
Notions (elastic, good quality spread for personal and tailors use, special batons, shoe laces, zippers, etc)
Favorite teaching material, such as posters, files, bulletin board ideas, cassette (video, audio and DVD) etc.
Computers
may be brought in. Duty is not charged on single quantities of personal
effects. Where a teacher brings more that one of the same item (eg. 2
Computers) a custom duty approximately $80 is charged on the second
one.
Pictures,
calendar, posters (walls are concrete � bring appropriate hocks for
hanging items on masonry and tile, lots of them!)
Blankets � light weight
Holiday items such as Christmas tree decorations, etc
Pet care items (scoopable kitty litter is not often available)
Special cosmetic needs
In
addition, lots of family snapshots , favorite knick � knacks,
paintings/poster or item to make your house into a home
Sun glasses
Sun screen
Extra prescription glasses/ lenses and related supplies (also available here at reasonable prices)
Books
Pillows
CD�s
On the following page, see list of items provided in the temporary transition kit.
