FORMAL SECTOR

The Formal Sector Contributory Healthcare Program is for the following group of people:

• Sokoto State Public Sector Employees (State and Local Government)
• Organized Private Sector (OPS) for organizations with a minimum of five (5) staff
• Tertiary Institutions Contributory Health Program (TICHP)
• Uniformed servicemen
• Retirees

INFORMAL SECTOR

• Sokoto State Enhanced Community Based Contributory Healthcare Scheme is a non-profit contributory health care scheme for a cohesive group of households /individuals or occupation based groups, formed on the basis of mutual relationships and the collective pooling of health risks, in which members take part in its management
• Other programs for vulnerable groups in the state

REQUIREMENTS FOR REGISTRATION OF HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS

General Medical Practitioners

 

• Possession of the Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) degree, or its equivalent, recognized by the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria;
• Registration with the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria
• Possession of the current license to practice

Specialist Medical Practitioners

• They include physicians, dental surgeons, radiologists, pediatricians, psychiatrists, surgeons, gynecologists, ENT surgeons, ophthalmologists, etc.
• Possession of recognized specialist qualifications in the proposed area of practice in addition to (a, b & c of 1.12.1) above.

Pharmacists

• Possession of the Bachelor of Pharmacy (B. Pharm) degree or equivalent qualification, recognized by the Pharmacists Council of Nigeria (PCN)
• Registration with PCN
• Possession of the professional license to practice.

Pharmacy Technicians

 

• Possession of pharmacy technician certificate issued by the school of health technology accredited and recognized by the Pharmacists Council of Nigeria (PCN)
• Registration with the PCN
• Possession of current annual permit to practice.

Medical Laboratory Scientists

• Possession of the Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science (BMLS) degree or equivalent qualification, recognized by the Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria (MLSCN)
• Registration with the MLSCN
• Possession of the current license to practice.

Medical Laboratory Technicians

• Possession of certificate issued by Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria (MLSCN)
• Registration with the MLSCN
• Possession of current annual tag.

 Nurse Practitioners

• Qualified Nurse (i.e. B.Sc. or its equivalent, Registered Nurse/Midwife [RN/RM] or other specialized areas of Nursing)
• Registration by the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN)
• Possession of the current license to practice.

Radiographers and Ultra sonographers

• Possession of the Bachelor of Radiography degree, or equivalent qualification recognized by the Radiographers Registration Board of Nigeria (RRBN)
• Registration with the RRBN
• Possession of the current license to practice.

Physiotherapists

• Possession of the BSc, BMR or B physiotherapy or equivalent qualification, recognized by the Medical Rehabilitation Therapist Board of Nigeria (MRTBN)
• Registration with the MRTBN
• Possession of the current license to practice, issued by the MRTBN.

Community Health Practitioners

• BSc Community Health
• Possession of BSc degree in community health or relevant field from a recognized university and with registration from the Community Health Practitioners Board of Nigeria.

Community Health Officer (CHO)

• Possession of HND in Community Health from a recognized University and with registration from the Community Health Practitioners Board of Nigeria.

Community Health Technician (CHT)

• Possession of Certificate in community health a recognized School of Health Technology or any recognized Institution by NBTE and with registration from the Community Health Practitioners Board of Nigeria.

Junior Community Health Extension Worker (JCHEW)

• Possession of Certificate in community health a recognized School of Health Technology or any recognized Institution by NBTE and with registration from the Community Health Practitioners Board of Nigeria.

REQUIREMENTS FOR HEALTH CARE FACILITIES (HCFs)

• Accreditation by NHIS
• Possession of professionals with relevant academic qualifications
• Registration with the relevant regulatory body
• Possession of the current license to practice
• Appropriate facility for service delivery
• Registration by State authority.

Facility and Personnel Requirements for Primary Health Care Provider

Public and private Hospitals should have the following:

• Accreditation by NHIS
• At least one Medical Practitioner
• At least five Registered Nurses/Midwives
• At least two Hospital Assistants
• At least one administrative staff and secretarial duties
• At least one medical Records
• At least one Medical Laboratory Technician

Health Centers

Primary Healthcare centers should meet the standards as set by the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA)

CRITERIA FOR REGISTRATION OF TPAs

The registration of an organization under the Agency shall be in such form and manner as may be determined from time to time by the Board using guidelines which shall include:

• Registration with relevant regulatory Agencies.
• Being financially viable before, during and after registration
• Have a track record of a healthy relationship with Healthcare providers
• Make a complete disclosure of the ownership structure and composition of the organization;
• Have current account or accounts with one or more Banks approved by the Agency.