Job Vacancy For Programme Manager (Quality of Care) At Planned Parenthood Association of Ghana (PPAG)



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 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
•   Develop a referral policy/guidelines for the clinics use
•   Prepare and coordinate an effective referral system
•   Assist in co-ordination and analysis of service statistics and keep management informed
•   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

•   Have a second degree in Public Health, Nursing or any relevant field 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
•   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
•   Be a team player
•   Must have good management and writing skills
•   Be able to work under pressure and for long hours
•   Be 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.

or email:

ppag@africaonline.com.gh

Closing Date: 11 June, 2014

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.