Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital is an agency of the Ministry of Health responsible for tertiary healthcare delivery, teaching, research and conducting outreach services to other parts of the country. The Board of the Hospital is inviting applications from competent, proactive, result-oriented and self driven persons for the post of CHIEF EXECUTIVE

Job Purpose:
To provide executive leadership and leading edge strategic direction to enable the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital deliver innovative services and effective healthcare.

Duties and Responsibilities:

•   Provide strategic leadership and direction for day-to-day management of the Hospital
•   Lead in the development of short and long term plans and policies for the hospital band ensure their effective implementation and compliance
•   Formulate internal policies and guidelines for the hospital and ensure their effective implementation and compliance
•   Ensure the hospital is appropriately resourced to enable it to achieve the approved plans
•   Ensure that hospital resources are prudently managed within the approved annual budget
•   Ensure the preparation of performance management reports as required, including annual reports and annual accounts
•   Project a strong and positive corporate image, demonstrating integrity and a strong commitment to service provision, both within the hospital and externally
•   Ensure effective collaboration with external stakeholders
•   Formulate and implement internal policiesand programmes of the Hospital.

Duration of Contract:
The applicant must be able to serve a two (2) year contract term before attaining the compulsory retiring age of sixty (60).

Qualification Required & Experience

A minimum of a Masters' Degree from a recognised University in Social or Health Sciences with not less than twelve (12) years post qualification relevant work experience, five (5) years of which must be in a Senior Management position preferably in the Health Sector.
Evidence of Leadership and continuing professional development and training in
management.

Knowledge
Conversant with the Ghana Health Service and Teaching Hospitals Act 1996 (Act 525), Financial Administration Act 2003 {Act 654), Public Procurement Act 2003 (Act 663), Internal Audit Agency Act 2003 (Act 658) and the Ministry of Health and Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital policiesand procedures.

Competencies and Skills

•   Leadership Skills
•   Computer literacy
•   Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
•   Good analytical skills
•   Business and Financial Acumen

Personal Qualities

•   Creative and innovative
•   Tenacity, integrity and positive motivational approach to people management and development
•   A good team player

Location: Kumasi

How To Apply For The Job

Applications, together with supporting documents, statement of applicant's vision for the position, curriculum vitae, office and residential telephone numbers, e-mail and addresses of three (3) referees should be forwarded, not later than three (3) weeks from the date of first publication of this advertisement to:

THE BOARD CHAIRMAN
KOMFO ANOKYE TEACHING HOSPITAL
P. O. BOX 1934
KUMASI

Closing Date: 25 September, 2014