Doctor of Pharmacy Salary in Ghana
Today’s post captures the monthly and annual salary of doctor of pharmacy in Ghana. Other important information about doctor of pharmacy has been captured in today’s post as well.
Doctor of Pharmacy often abbreviated as Pharm D Programme is a Six (6) Year Pharmacy programme leading to the award of Doctor of Pharmacy. Pharmacist with a four-year bachelor’s degree can also top up and earn a doctorate in Pharmacy.
The programme consists of
Two years of pre-professional study (natural and social sciences) and
Four years of professional studies (three years theory and one-year advanced practice).
Doctor of Pharmacy is the highest paid among the pharmacy related works such as pharmacy technician, pharmacy assistant, pharmacist, etc.
Functions Of Doctor Of Pharmacy In Ghana
Pharmacists are trained to:
Research, test and develop new medications;
Dispense prescriptions;
Communicate with prescribers, counsel patients about medications
Advice other healthcare professionals on how to choose medicines
Ensure the safety of medicines, recommend changes to prescriptions, advise on dosage and the most appropriate form of medication, amongst others.
This makes their work very relevant in the hospital.
But the question is, how much do they earn monthly for their work?
In Ghana, the more your years of experience as a public service worker, the higher your pay or salary. This implies that Doctor of Pharmacy will definitely earn more than pharmacy technicians and pharmacy assistants.
Salary structure of Doctor of Pharmacy In Ghana
Their salary consist of
Single spine salary
Allowance
Market premium
Deductions made
Income tax
Social security contribution (SSNIT)
Association dues
Monthly salary of doctor of pharmacy In Ghana
Monthly salaries of doctor of pharmacy in Ghana range from 2,950 GHS (minimum) to 9,680 GHS (maximum). The average salary of doctor of pharmacy in Ghana is 6,160 GHS.
The amount stated above may vary from one facility to the other. Some facilities give allowances to its workers. Example of such allowances may include fuel allowance, rent allowance and a lot more.
Annual salary
The annual salary of doctor of pharmacy in Ghana ranges from GHS 36,000.00 – GHS 60,000.00. The annual average salary of doctor of pharmacy in Ghana is 73,800 GHS.
Conclusion
Aside monthly pay given pharmacist with doctorate degree, there might be direct bonuses coming in from the facility in which they are working.
Considering the amount paid them, it is manageable.
However, due to the high rate of living in recent times, most government sector workers opt for a second job or start a business.
A lot of questions have been asked concerning how much medical doctors earn in Ghana.
In this post, we are going to give you all the facts about the salary of doctors in Ghana.
Medical doctors are trained to cater for the sick. They prescribe medications, diagnose, perform surgeries, give medical advice (consultation) and many more.
In Ghana, the more your years of experience as a doctor, the higher your salary. This implies that Senior medical doctors are paid higher than Junior medical doctors and house officers.
Specialist doctors are the most paid doctors in Ghana. Doctors in Ghana fall under the auspices of the Ministry of Health and are paid by the Ministry of Finance.
You might be planning to pursue a career in Medical Degree but have little or no knowledge about the salary structure of doctors in Ghana. That is the main reason why this post has been written.
Summary of article
Doctors Salary Structure in Ghana
A doctor in Ghana earns GHS 3,139.00 – GHS 6,078.00. Several factors determine the actual salary.
House Officers
House officers are doctors who have just completed their medical degree, successfully passed their examinations and doing the one year mandatory service/internship (housemanship) as specified by the Medical and Dental Council, Ghana.
This is a recent payslip. It therefore has the correct and current information.
Salary details and description
SS Market Premium = GHS 1, 578.82
Single Spine Monthly Salary = GHS 2,546.00
SS Fuel Allowance = GHS 715.05
SS Housing Allowance = GHS 381.90
SS On Call Duty Facilitation Allowance = GHS 318.25
COVID 19 Income Tax Waiver = GHS 1007.25
Deductions
Social Security Contribution Employee (SSNIT) = GHS 140.03
Income Tax = GHS 1007.25
Ghana Medical Association Fund Deduction = GHS 200.00
Ghana Medical Association Dues = GHS 60.00
Monthly salary of doctors without deductions (GROSS)
House Officers = GHS 6, 547.27
Junior Doctors =
Senior Doctors =
Specialist =
Salary after deductions are made (Net Salary)
House officers = GHS 5,139.99
Junior doctors = GHS
Senior doctors = GHS
Specialist = GHS
Annual salary of doctors in Ghana
House Officers = GHS 30,545.71
Things to note (Important Information)
Under normal circumstances, taxes should have been deducted from the salary but the government has given a tax waiver for all health workers due to the Covid 19 Pandemic.
Conclusion
Aside the monthly pay given to a doctor, there might be financial bonuses that comes directly from the facility he or she is working with.
The monthly payment given to doctors in Ghana is considerably manageable.
However, due to the high rate of living in recent times, most doctors opt for a second or part time job or even start a business. Some also do locum at other facilities.
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