Posts Tagged ‘Public Health Jobs in Ghana’

Job Vacancy For Medical Representatives (Accra and Kumasi)

Posted on: January 23rd, 2015 by Ghana Jobs

{Confidential,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,28 Feb-2015};

We are a well-known, fast growing and reputed pharmaceutical company in Ghana. As part of our expansion, we are looking for:- Medical Representatives

Responsibilities

•   To implement the company’s strategy to achieve the set objective
•   Regular field visits to Govt Health Institutions, Private Hospitals, Clinics and Maternity Homes etc and promote the company’s products by identifying right customers in thecompetitive market
•   Should be willing to travel extensively to various regions in Ghana
•   Regular follow-ups with pharmacies to ascertain product movement
•   Should be able to prepare scientific presentations and conduct clinical meetings

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Bachelor’s degree in science preferably Bio-chemistry / Pharmacy Technicians can apply. Candidates with 1 to 2 years of experience in the same field will have an added advantage

Job Competencies

•   Goal Oriented
•   Persuasive communicator with strong interpersonal skills
•   Excellent Team player
•   Should be Pro-active, reliable and willing to work under pressure.

Location: Accra and Kumasi

How To Apply For The Job

Interested candidates can email their application with CV to:-

ghanaindus@gmail.com

or mail to:-

Carel Logistics,
P.O.Box 6092,
Kaneshie, Accra

Closing Date: 15 February, 2015

Job Vacancy For Health Insurance Administrator

Posted on: January 23rd, 2015 by Ghana Jobs

{Confidential,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,28 Feb-2015};

A reputable international general insurance company is recruiting a hardworking professional to augment its sales force:- Health Insurance Administrator

Job Summary

•   This is high level position. Successful candidate will be responsible for vetting and underwriting medical applications, Pre-authorising and processing Private Medical claims a well as meeting health providers and doctors to agree levels of bills and treatments
•   The position works within established rules and procedures by applying deeper understanding of medical/health insurance operations

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Qualified insurer with a pass in PMI or PHI is mandatory. Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively interact with customers and providers.

Prior Experience: A minimum of 2 years experience is required

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested persons should e-mail their CV to:-

accra.recruitment@gmail.com

Closing Date: 06 February, 2015

Job Vacancy For Chief Executive Officer At Cape Coast Teaching Hospital

Posted on: January 21st, 2015 by Ghana Jobs

{Cape Coast Teaching Hospital,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,28 Feb-2015};

Background /Introduction:
The Cape Coast Teaching Hospital is an agency of the Ministry of Health responsible for tertiary health care delivery, medical education and research.

Job Purpose:
Provide executive leadership and strategic direction to enable the Cape Coast Teaching Hospital deliver on its mandate.

Job Summary:

•   Lead and manage the Cape Coast Teaching Hospital
•   Implement health improvement strategies and plans
•   Deliver   appropriate    portfolio    of   services   to improve healthcare
•   Develop a long – term, sustainable, strategic vision and plan for the hospital and ensure future institutional capacity to deliver it.

Key responsibilities:

•   Take corporate responsibility for the functions of the Cape Coast Teaching Hospital
•   Develop a coherent strategic framework and annual delivery plan to ensure the continued improvement of services and most effective use of resources;
•   Deliver results, as agreed with the Board and the Minister of Health through the priority setting mechanisms;
•   Represent the Cape Coast Teaching Hospital nationally and internationally in the promotion of innovation for improvement in health and healthcare;
•   Work closely with partners to develop capability and capacity in skills improvement in the Cape Coast Teaching Hospital;
•   Lead  the development of a coherent   and proactive communication strategy for the Cape Coast Teaching Hospital;
•   Promote a culture of collaboration between the Cape Coast Teaching Hospital and other partners and stakeholders;
•   Ensure the monitoring of performance against service agreements within the Cape Coast Teaching Hospital and other providers;
•   Ensure the preparation of performance management reports as required, including annual reports and annual accounts
•   Ensure a strong and effective framework of corporate governance including risk, clinical governance, controls assurance, health and safety, etc.

Duration of Contract
The applicants must be able to serve a full term of two (2) years effective from the date of appointment before attaining the compulsory retiring age.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Applicant must have a minimum of a Master’s degree from a recognised university in social or Health Sciences, with not less than fifteen (15) years post-qualification relevant work experience, eight (8) years of which must be in a Senior Management position in a related job within the Health sector.
•   Creative and innovative leader who embraces diversity and challenge
•   Experience of driving and implementing substantial organisational change, in particular using new and innovative practices and technologies to improve services
•   Demonstrable flexible relationship and communication skills that, embrace a range of styles
•   Ability to create partnership that foster teamwork and networking both within and across the organisational boundaries
•   Skilled performer in a variety of presentation settings
•   Significant personal standing which may include the national and international reputation in a relevant field
•   Tenacity, integrity and positive motivational approach to people management and development
•   Drive,   enthusiasm  and  vision  needed  to   lead change within the hospital
•   Working understanding of the organisational culture and climate of the Cape Coast Teaching Hospital
•   Excellent appreciation of governance systems in the health sector, including the Ghana Health Services and Teaching Hospitals Act (Act 525), Financial Administration Act (act 654), ‘Public Procurement Act (663), and the Internal Audit Agency Act (Act 658) etc.

Location: Cape Coast

How To Apply For The Job

Applicants must submit six (6) set of applications together with supporting documents which must include the following,

•   academic and professional certificates,
•   curriculum vitae
•   One page Vision Statement for the position,
•   evidence of good standing with the relevant professional regulatory body,
•   applicant’s official and residential telephone numbers
•   email addresses and telephone numbers of three (3) referees
•   any relevant document applicant may consider important.

Applications must be forwarded through courier (FedEx or EMS) not later than three (3) weeks from the date of first publication of this advertisement to:

The Board Chairman
Cape Coast Teaching Hospital
P. O. Box CT 1363
Cape Coast

Closing Date: 06 February, 2015

Job Vacancy For Strategic Information Advisor At Fhi360

Posted on: January 8th, 2015 by Ghana Jobs

{Fhi360,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,28 Jan-2015};

The SI Advisor provides technical assistance in support of surveillance, monitoring and evaluation (M&E) activities in the assigned unit; and in the development and dissemination of tools, materials, reports, papers, and intervention linked research. Provide technical guidance by designing and developing M&E systems and procedures for the project

Key Roles:

•   Ensure that appropriate M&E mechanisms are built into work plans and reporting and oversee quality assurance, data quality and reporting.
•   Lead structured capacity building on data utilization to improve programming and ensure state-of the-art M&E approaches are used in programming,

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Advanced degree in public health, epidemiology, Bio-statistics, Demography and Population studies or other related field.
•   At least seven years relevant work experience in Health and HIV/AIDS and a master’s degree, or at least three years of relevant work experience.
•   Experience with USAID-funded activities, especially with PEPFAR activities is a plus.
•   Experience in designing and implementing M&E systems and experience working with KPs and PLHIV is essential,
•   Previous work in partnership with GAC and local organizations desirable

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Apply to:-

recruitmentghana3@fhi360.org

Closing Date: 22 January, 2015

Job Vacancy For Technical Advisor / KP Liason At Fhi360

Posted on: January 8th, 2015 by Ghana Jobs

{Fhi360,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,28 Jan-2015};

The Technical Advisor/Key Populations Liaison will provide technical leadership to the LINKAGES project and ensure successful technical implementation of the work plan to ensure successful achievement of the project’s targets and goals.

Key Roles:

•   Provides technical and programmatic expertise in HIV prevention, care and treatment activities for female sex workers, including community-based outreach, peer education, drop-in centers, referrals systems for HIV and STI services, and supporting access to care and treatment.
•   Responsible for the implementation and oversight of technical activities in the LINKAGES work plan.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Masters level degree in Public Health or related field,
•   At least 8 years of demonstrated key population’s technical expertise, with substantial HIV prevention, care, and treatment experience with female sex workers.
•   Proven skills in the implementation of HIV prevention, care, and treatment projects for female sex workers in Africa.
•   Knowledge of processes for developing and implementing a drop-in center/wellness clinic for female: sex workers.
•   Understands the needs of key populations, and have worked to support and implement activities to reduce stigma and discrimination.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Apply to:-

recruitmentghana3@fhi360.org

Closing Date: 22 January, 2015

Job Vacancy For Senior Program Officer At Fhi360

Posted on: January 8th, 2015 by Ghana Jobs

{Fhi360,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,28 Jan-2015};

The Senior Program Officer will provide program oversight and system improvement/ development for the project. He /She will provide ongoing programmatic, management, and financial oversight, required by projects and Build capacity of LINKAGES implementing partners to manage programming.

Key Roles:

•   Oversee the design and implementation process of LINKAGES programs, sub-agreements and/or task orders
•   Manage the development of tools and procedures for LINKAGES project implementation.
•   Ensure accurate and timely reports and other relevant documents for LINKAGES programs

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Bachelor or Master’s degree in public health, sociology, social work or equivalent,
•   A minimum of 5 years’ experience in the implementation of HIV prevention and care programs, ideally focusing on MARPs and PLHIV.
•   Extensive experience in HIV prevention technical and program management issues
•   Ability to manage projects, set realistic priorities, track budgets and plan for the successful implementation of programs
•   Understanding of the social, political and ethical issues surrounding HIV infection, especially with marginalized populations
•   Knowledge of health and development programs in Ghana

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Apply to:-

recruitmentghana3@fhi360.org

Closing Date: 16 January, 2015

Job Vacancy Medical Bio – Chemist / Medical Herbalist

Posted on: December 18th, 2014 by Ghana Jobs

{Confidential,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,28 Jan-2015};

Are you highly motivated and passionate about improving the quality of health and wellness of hundreds of thousands of people looking for newness of life in Ghana? Then this is your opportunity to make a difference.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Must have a minimum of HND or Degree in the relevant field
•   No work experience required. However, will have a 3 – month intensive training on the job.
•   You will work under the supervision and in close collaboration with the Doctor.

Ability and Skills:

•   Must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Please send your applications and CVs to:-

The Secretariat,
P.O.Box DS 2209,
Dansoman, Accra

Closing Date: 08  January, 2015

Job Vacancy For REST Project Coordinator At Catholic Relief Services (CRS) – (Tamale)

Posted on: November 25th, 2014 by Ghana Jobs

{Catholic Relief Services (CRS),Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,28 Dec-2014};

Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is an International non-governmental organization supporting relief and development work in over 99 countries around the world. CRS programs assist persons on the basis of need, regardless of creed, ethnicity or nationality. CRS works through local church and non-church partners to implement its programs, therefore, strengthening and building the capacity of these partner organizations is fundamental to programs in every country in which CRS operates. CRS has been active in Ghana since 1958 and is currently implementing programs in the areas of Health and Agriculture/Livelihoods.

Mission Statement:

Catholic Relief Services carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. We are motivated by the Gospel of Jesus Christ to cherish, preserve and uphold the sacredness and dignity of all human life, foster charity and justice, and embody Catholic social and moral teaching as we act to:

•   Promote human development by responding to major emergencies, fighting disease and poverty, and nurturing peaceful and just societies; and,
•   Serve Catholics in the United States as they live their faith in solidarity with their brothers and sisters around the world.

Background

Catholic Relief Services (CRS) has been working in Ghana since 1958 in Health, Agriculture, Peace Building, Water and Sanitation, Microfinance and Education programs.  A United States based Foundation has approved the CRS Ghana’s Rural Emergency Health Service and Transport (REST) Project for a period of three years.

Purpose

The REST Project Coordinator will lead a team of Community Mobilization and Monitoring Evaluation Specialists as well as Field Officers for a three year intervention that will improve access to health care facilities for rural health facilities

Key Responsibilities

•   Provide dynamic leadership, technical support and team coordination to the REST team and implementing partners (the Ghana Health Service).
•   Ensure for optimal project quality and efficient delivery of REST activities according to the decisions made by senior management of CRS Country Program and the Regional Technical Advisor for Maternal and Child Health.
•   Ensure that Ghana Health Service pursue a project of continual learning, documenting and capitalizing on REST experiences.
•   Represent the REST project at the district, regional and nationally to Government, decentralized authorities, NGOs, private sector, etc, and to existing and potential donors as appropriate.
•   Ensure the security and efficient management of all REST resources, equipment and documentation linked to the project.
•   Ensure the efficient use of the human and financial resources available to REST to deliver on the project targets.
•   Provide an effective reporting interface with Ghana Health Service at the Regional and District levels.
•   Develop and lead the successful networking of Maternal and Child Health actors engaged in the water, hygiene and sanitation sector.
•   Participate in the recruitment and evaluation consultants for the REST Project within the framework of CRS policies and regulations.
•   Facilitate and oversee the dissemination of best practices and lessons learned from the REST Project sites locally and nationally as a way of facilitating the visibility of the REST model and the donor.

Management and Administration

•   Manage project budgets, including tracking of financial and material resources.
•   Ensure accurate and timely reporting of program finances and progress status, review actual financial performance against the budget, and explain variances on a regular basis.
•   Ensure staff compliance with all CRS administrative and operational procedures and policies, as well as applicable donor regulations.
•   Approve project expenditures, budget adjustments, and cost modification requests to donors.

Representation and Advocacy

•   Provide overall leadership and oversight to the project implementation, ensuring that partners and field staff adhere to their assigned scopes of work and memorandum of understanding/agreements, and ensuring all members of the REST implementation team work cooperatively and productively to achieve project objectives.
•   Act as primary project contact and representative, taking responsibility for addressing all program matters, collaborating with the CRS Country Representative, the Head of Programs and the Health Program Manager on overall partner and donor relationships.
•   Strengthen linkages with existing and potential partner agencies, in collaboration with CRS Country Representative, Head of Programming and the Health Program Manager.
•   Oversee program communication strategies, in collaboration with CRS Country Representative and Head of Programming, including compliance with donor’s branding and marketing requirements as well as CRS marketing and communication procedures.

Human Resource Management:

•   Lead, manage and supervise a team of CRS and consortium staff to meet program objectives.
•   Conduct periodic reviews of staff performance in keeping with CRS’ performance management system and mentor staff to ensure high levels of motivation, commitment, capacity, and teamwork.

Other Duties/Assignments

Carry out any other duties/assignments as shall from time to time be directed by the Health Program Manager, the Head of Programs or Country Representative.

Key Working Relationships

Internal

•   Country Representative, Head of Programs, Health Program Manager and Finance Manager, CRS/Ghana REST Team, Regional technical Advisor for Maternal and Child Health/Nutrition

External

•   Donor representatives, Steering committee members, local Government officials  (national, regional and district levels, District  and Regional Health Management Teams)
•   Local and international Non-Governmental actors in Nutrition, Maternal and Newborn care
•   Health and Nutrition Sector Organizations

Competencies

•   Set clear goals and  work  towards achieving them
•   Collaborates effectively with staff and stakeholders
•   Manages financial resources with integrity
•   Applies program quality standards to project design and organizational learning

Agency-Wide Competencies

•   Upholds a Spirit of Service and Integrity
•   Cultivates Constructive and Collegial Relationships
•   Models Principled Stewardship
•   Promotes continuous learning and innovation

Note: List of responsibilities, professional and personal skills are considered indicative and not exhaustive; actual duties may differ or change depending on office and agency priorities at the time.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A Master’s Degree in Public Health, Community Health and Development, other related discipline.
•   Minimum 4 years progressively increasing supervisory responsibility and technical experience in  positive deviant and Triple A strategies, community based data demand and use strategies, community emergency transport systems(CETS) and the use of ICT for data collection and transmission
•   Demonstrated knowledge of the water and sanitation institutional framework in Ghana
•   Knowledge of research methodology and dissemination
•   Minimum of 3 years of work experience in development projects preferably in MCH project planning, monitoring and evaluation, at a supervisory level.
•   Proven knowledge and first hand relationships with Ghana Health Service at the Regional, District and Sub-district levels
•   Proven team coordination skills and ability to work independently; Excellent interpersonal and supervisory skills.
•   Proven analytical skills, demonstrated creativity in analysis of situations and data
•   Strong leadership skills, including strategic thinking, problem solving, effective communication and negotiating skills.
•   Ability to build and motivate diverse and talented teams.
•   Proven experience in managing consortium or partnership relationships in a participatory way required.
•   Proven track record in building relationships with governmental organizations, private sector and community organizations required.
•   Strategic vision and capacity to oversee a multi-sectoral program involving multiple partners required.
•   Public relations skills required.
•   Proven experience in budgeting and budget management.
•   Excellent oral and written communication skills, cultural sensitivity, ability to work with people, good judgment and commitment to the Agency’s mission
•   Strong computer skills (Word, Excel, Internet, etc.).
•   Willingness to travel in-country and internationally as required by the Agency.

Location: Tamale

How To Apply For The Job

To apply for this position, please submit your CV and letter of interest to:

GH_jobs@global.crs.org

Application must be saved with this format:- Application.CV. (Name). REST Project Coordinator

Closing Date: 08 December, 2012

•   Female candidates meeting position requirements are strongly encouraged to apply
•   CRS is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Vacancy For General Manager At Aponche Memorial Herbal Clinic (Tema)

Posted on: November 20th, 2014 by Ghana Jobs

{Aponche Memorial Herbal Clinic,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,28 Dec-2014};

Aponche Memorial Herbal Clinic which is registered under the Traditional Medicine Practice Council Act 575 of 2000 is looking for a General Manager (GM). The General Manager is the Chief Executive of the Clinic and will be required to provide the decision for the operation of the Clinic under the direction of the Board of Directors. The overall goal of the Clinic is to provide quality herbal medicine with specialisation in bone treatment. The Clinic has forty-three beds and a thirty-one staff. It has been in existence for 54 years.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

•   Responsibility for the overall management of the Clinic subject to the Directives of the Board.
•   Initiate action on policies relating to the efficient and effective management of the Clinic for the consideration of the Board.
•   Ensure compliances with regulations and policies as determined by the regulatory agencies of the sector, especially the Traditional Medicine Practice Council and the Food and Drugs Authority.
•   Act as the chief spokesperson of the Clinic,
•   Submit monthly and annual reports of the Clinic to the Board of Directors,
•   Establish work schedules and assignment for staff to ensure effective use of resources.
•   Devise programmes to increase the market share of the Clinic.
•   Direct, supervise and evaluate work activities of personnel.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   The General Manager must possess a bachelor’s degree in Herbal Medicine, Health related discipline or business administration. A postgraduate degree is an advantage.
•   A management experience of 3 years in a relevant field.
•   Experience of working in a business oriented, commercial and customer focused environment.

Key Competencies

•   Leadership skills
•   Computer literacy
•   Ability to speak two Ghanaian Languages
•   Good interpersonal relationship.
•   Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
•   Excellent organisational skills and ability to multi-task.

Location: Tema

How To Apply For The Job

Applications together with supporting documents, statement of applicant’s vision for the position, curriculum vitae and certified true copies of certificates. Address to;

THE CLINIC ADMINISTRATOR
APONCHE MEMORIAL HERBAL CLINIC LTD.
P.O. BOX CO 1023
TEMA.

Alternatively you may scan and mail to our e-mail address:

nyankumedward@yahoo.com

Closing Date: 03 December, 2014

Job Vacancy For Rector At Ghana College of Physicians and Surgeons (GCPS)

Posted on: November 6th, 2014 by Ghana Jobs

{Ghana College of Physicians and Surgeons (GCPS),Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,30 Nov-2014};

The Ghana College of Physicians and Surgeons (GCPS) was established in 2003 by an Act of Parliament, Act 635 and is responsible for postgraduate training in medicine, surgery and related disciplines in Ghana. The GCPS is made up of two Divisions, the Division of Physicians and the Division of Surgeons. A Vice-President heads each Division.

Job Summary

The Rector is the Head of the Secretariat of the College.

Job Responsibility
Administrative Head of the College responsible for the running of the College,

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A medical or surgical practitioner who is a Fellow of the Ghana College of Physicians and Surgeons and in good standing.

Person Specification

•   Must have mature and sober judgment,
•   Must have good business sense and be diligent in the management of limited resources,
•   Must possess excellent interpersonal skills, and must be a team player.
•   Must be a distinguished scholar and medical practitioner.
•   Must have administrative and academic experience at the tertiary education level.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

TERMS OF APPOINTMENT

To be determined by Council but should be in office before attaining statutory retirement age,
Salary and fringe benefits attached to the post are attractive.

MODE OF APPLICATION

•   Letter of application.
•   A vision statement of not more than 1,500 words for the position.
•   Curriculum vitae including the names and addresses of three (3) referees plus copies of credentials.

Applications should be submitted under registered cover to:

The Chairperson
Search Committee
Ghana College of Physicians and Surgeons
P. O. Box M. 429
Ministries – Accra

Closing Date: 05 December, 2014