The Planned Parenthood Association of Ghana (PPAG). An NGO and a Member of the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF), and a Leading Provider of Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) Education and Services.

Job Summary

The Planned Parenthood Association of Ghana (PPAG) Hereby invites results-oriented and committed persons to apply for the above vacant position to be filled in the association.

Location: PPAG Head Office, Accra

Report To: Director of Programmes

Job Purpose:
To provide efficient management of PPAG Clincis and ensure that related projects and programmes for the Clinics are successfully implemented.

Key Responsibilities Include:

•  Carry out the policies and the directives of the Association in the Department and submit status report to the Director of Programmes
•  Provide technical assistance and supportive supervision to all Clinical staff and service delivery sites
•  Ensure that Quality of Care (QoC) standards are maintained in all the Clinics and service delivery sites
•  Liaise with other Programme Managers to ensure that project agreements are adhered to
•  Ensure effective and efficient utilisation of Ghana Health Service (GHS) and IPPF service delivery guidelines and protocols
•  Ensure that clients' and providers' rights are adhered to in our clinics
•  Assist in developing Policies and Guidelines
•  Assist in co-ordination and analysis of service statistics for decision-making at all levels
•  Assist in the preparation of Annual Programme Budget (APB), Half Year and Annual Reports
•  Monitor and evaluate clinical activities including mid-term reviews and needs assessments

Qualification Required & Experience

The Person Must:

•  Have a first degree in Nursing or the Sciences and a second degree in Public Health, Health Sciences or Population Studies, from a recognised university with a minimum of eight (8) years relevant working experience, five (5) of which must be in a management position
•  Have a good knowledge in Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) and its related issues
•  Be highly skilled in the use of the computer (Microsoft Suite e.g. Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access)
•  Have a high sense of responsibility, accuracy and judgment
•  Have the ability to manage crisis, make decisions and take initiatives
•  Have very good supervisory, communication, interpersonal and analytical skills
•  Must have good report writing skills
•  Must have good management and Presentation skills
•  Must be a trainer on SRH issues
•  Be able to work under pressure and willing to travel at short notices

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

All interested persons with requisite qualification(s), should kindly send their Application Letters with a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) including two referees and cell phone numbers to:

The Search Committee
Planned Parenthood Association of Ghana (PPAG)
P. O. Box AN 5756
Accra-North

Or drop in at PPAG Head Office, Laterbiokorshie.

Closing Date: 01 March 2013