Job Vacancy For Policy & Planning Manager



The Ghana AIDS Commission has vacancy for the under-listed position and invites applications from persons with the requisite qualifications to apply for consideration.

Objective of Position

•   To undertake activities in co-ordination with the development of plans, policies and programmes for effective implementation of the national response.

Duties & Responsibilities:

•   Assists with policy dialogue on the national response to HIV and AIDS between government, development partners, implementing partners and other stakeholders at the district, regional and national levels
•   Liaises with donor agencies and other stakeholders with the view to achieving improved planning of the National Response
•   Provides technical and / or administrative assistance regarding review / modifications of policy documents
•   Applies knowledge of research, planning, analysis, performance management and evaluation of methodologies in the development of strategic and operational plans
•   Participates in project design and implementation
Assists to coordinate implementation programme of Work for the National Response
•   Assists with the coordination of various fora and meetings for information sharing
•   Assists with the preparation of divisional and organizational Annual Reports
•   May represent the Division / GAC at sub-committee meetings and other public meetings
•   Assist in developing advocacy plans on HIV and AIDS issues

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A Master's degree in the Social Sciences, Development Planning, Health Policy, Public Health or related disciplines
•   A minimum of 5 years of relevant post-qualification working experience in the Public or Private Sector

Competencies and Skills

•   Strong administrative and managerial competencies
•   Leadership and analytical skills
•   Considerable technical knowledge and commitment to HIV and AIDS issues
•   Adequate knowledge of public service administrative and financial regulations
•   Proficiency in use of computer and internet skills

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Applications together with detailed CVs and copies of certificates are to be submitted to the address below:

The Director General
Ghana AIDS Commission
4th Floor, Ghana Olympic Committee Building
Adjacent Ridge Hospital

Or email us:

vacancy@ghanaaids.gov.gh

Or Tel: 0302-919259

Closing Date: 08 July, 2016