Allied Health Professional Application

Requirements

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS TO BE SUBMITTED WITH APPLICATION FORM (NEW APPLICANTS):

i.               Proof of citizenship (notarized birth certificate or passport).

ii.            Photo Identification (residents: copy social security card; foreigner or non-resident: notarized drivers permit).

iii.           Notarized and authenticated original degree, diploma or certificate. The final signature of authentication must be that of the Embassy of Belize or British High Commission in that country.

iv.           Notarized copy of current practice license from country of origin (for all practicing foreign applicant).

v.             Official translation of all documents to English Language if documents are in any other language.

vi.           Proof that applicant can read and write English (for those from non-English speaking country).

vii.          For a citizen of Belize, most recent police record from the Belize Police Department (not older than six months). For foreign applicants: Police Record from country of citizenship(s) and from Belize, if living in the country for less than six (6) months. For those not residing in Belize, Police Record from country of citizenship(s) only.

viii.         For foreign applicants not residing in Belize, proof of letter for a job offer at an institution in Belize, or proof of residency for six months or more in Belize, or proof of intended residency to Belize within one week of application date.

ix.           Provide detailed CV and two letters of recommendation/good standing from previous employment/institution worked.

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS TO BE SUBMITTED WITH APPLICATION FORM (RENEWAL):

i.                Copy of most recent approved license from the Director of Health Services, Ministry of Health.

ii.             For citizens and non-citizens of Belize, most recent police record from the Belize Police Department (not older than six months).

INSTRUCTION FOR APPLICANT:

i.               Ensure that ALL sections of the application form are fully completed before submission. Send completed application form with stated requirements (see above) to: Director - Licensing and Accreditation Unit, Ministry of Health, 3rd Floor East Block Building, Belmopan City, Cayo, Belize.

ii.             Incomplete application form WILL NOT be accepted.

iii.           Submission of application form will be accepted ONLY on Tuesday’s from 8 am to 3 pm.

iv.           Application processes for residents will take approximately 4 weeks and 6-8 weeks for non-residents

v.             Approved certificates can be picked up, every Tuesday from 3 pm to 5 pm.

vi.           Anyone who wishes to work in Belize, as an allied health professional must request permission to practice from the Ministry of Health.

vii.          Completed application form is valid for a period of two months ONLY after submission, after which, the applicant will be required to submit a new application form