Posts Tagged ‘Public Health Jobs in Ghana’

Job Vacancy For Head of Quality Control

Posted on: November 3rd, 2014 by Ghana Jobs

{Confidential,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,30 Nov-2014};

A reputable pharmaceutical manufacturing concern in Accra with very bright prospects for growth invites applications from suitable qualified professionals to fill the under mentioned vacancy in the company:- Head of Quality Control

Job Summary

Responsible for quality control of the processes procedures and products to be produced in the plant.

Reports to: General Manager

Key Responsibilities

•   To administer leadership over the department and ensure the effective operations of all quality control procedures
•   Plan effectively and ensure consistency of quality systems and documentation
•   To approve or reject starting materials, packaging materials and intermediate, bulk and finished products in relation to their specifications
•   To evaluate batch records
•   To ensure that all necessary testing is carried out.
•   To  approve sampling instructions, specifications, test methods and other quality control procedures
•   To approve and monitor analyses carried out under contract
•   To check the maintenance of the department, premises and equipment
•   To ensure GLP compliance in quality control
•   To ensure that appropriate validations, including those of analytical procedures and calibrations of control equipment are carried out
•   To establish expiry dates and shelf-life specifications on the basis of stability tests related to storage conditions
•   Perform any other duties assigned by management

Qualification Required & Experience

•   At least a Master’s degree or its equivalent in Chemistry / Pharmacy
•   At least five (5) years of experience in similar role
•   Demonstrated leadership and management
•   Ability to manage subordinates to achieve set goals
•   Good communicator with high degree of maturity, judgement, ingenuity and good analytical skills
•   A team player

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Qualified applicants should send their CV’s to:-

excellencehr1@yahoo.com

Closing Date: 20 November, 2014

Job Vacancy For Health Systems Strengthening and Policy Advisor At USAID Ghana

Posted on: October 29th, 2014 by Ghana Jobs

{USAID Ghana,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,30 Nov-2014};

BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION

The Health Systems Strengthening and Policy Advisor is an integral member of the West Africa Regional Health Office. S/he provides technical advice, management and administrative support to projects and programs in the portfolio which involve commodity security and logistics management and health systems strengthening, especially with respect to family planning and reproductive health. S/he helps design, manage, monitor and evaluate such activities, and provides input into USAID planning and reporting documentation. S/he will be designated as a Contracting/Agreement Officer’s Representative (COR/AOR) or Activity Manager for one or more activities.

3.0 MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Specific responsibilities for this USAID/WA-funded position shall include but not be limited to:

Technical Assistance/Project Management (50%)

A. Provide substantive technical and programming advice to the health portfolio with respect to commodity security, logistics management, and health system strengthening. The incumbent will provide support to the reproductive health/ family planning (RH/FP), MCH, and HIV/AIDS portfolio, in particular the RH/FP commodity security systems in the region. In addition, s/he will provide technical guidance in related subject areas to the Mission as well as implementing partners in the regional countries as appropriate. Technical Assistance will be provided in areas including, but not limited to:

•   Ensuring that plans for commodity security and logistics are included in regional 3 initiatives, as appropriate;
•   Reviewing grant proposals and detailed implementation plans;
•   Assisting in the identification and replication of best practices;
•   Participating in the development of effective RH/FP, MCH, malaria, HIV/AIDS, systems strengthening, and commodity security logistics systems advocacy agendas;
•   Assisting in the integration of health programs (e.g., RH/FP into MCH, infectious diseases, malaria, and nutrition and HIV/AIDS) as appropriate.
•   Lead policy and advocacy dialogue in HIV/AIDS and RH/FP by identifying needs and gaps and best approaches to support host countries in filling gaps.
•   Lead the Regional Health Office’s emerging agenda in health care financing by identifying opportunities to work with other partners and donors to advance the region’s priority of universal health coverage.

B. As this position is cross-cutting, the incumbent will work closely with other technical advisors within the office to identify policy and advocacy needs and gaps and determine the best approaches to address these gaps. This will include review of work plans of grantees, and program monitoring.

C. The incumbent will be designated the COR/AOR or Activity Manager for one or more implementing mechanisms, and will provide technical and management oversight to those activities according to USAID standards. In this regard the incumbent will prepare briefing documents and conduct all USAID business (activity reports, memos, etc.) as required to carry out such management responsibilities. The incumbent will also assist implementing partners in the preparation of work plans consistent with the strategic objective and results package expected of the programs.

Monitoring and Evaluation/Data Analysis and Reporting (30%):

Provide input into and ensure that all USAID reporting requirements on impact and financing of activities are met and, where necessary, assist implementing partners in setting up reporting and tracking systems to provide such information in an efficient and timely manner. Monitoring and evaluation responsibilities will include travel in the region to observe and report on program-funded partner interventions. Assist in the review and analysis of data and information on relevant technical areas as a basis for providing up-to-date information on impact, effectiveness, and outputs of programs. Assist in drafting annual progress reports and conducting data quality assessments (DQAs) of implementing partners.

Maintaining USG and Partner Relationships (10%):

•   Draft materials for use in USAID communication relating to health system strengthening and commodity security logistics systems; this includes speeches, press releases, briefing papers, etc.;
•   Assist in drafting reports for submission to Washington;
•   Coordinate closely with entire USAID/West Africa health team, as well as stay informed of other USAID/WA activities and relevant bilateral and non-presence country activities;
•   In collaboration with grantees and supervisor, engage donors, NGO and other regional networks and public sector organizations to leverage resources for reproductive and family health commodities in the region.
Other work as delegated by the Senior Health Advisor and Senior HIV/AIDS Advisor or the Health Office Director in support of achieving Mission health objectives and goals. (10%)

This includes responsibilities for being the point person for the health team for a selected number of countries.
Travel: Requires estimated 20-30% travel within the region;

Qualification Required & Experience

Master’s Degree from an accredited institution in public health, medicine, nursing, or similar discipline is required. At least two years of experience in the management of commodity logistics systems in a regional and/or bilateral project is highly desired.

B. TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE:

Knowledge of commodity security and logistics systems is required; knowledge of USAID commodity procurement, while not required, is a strong advantage. Formal training and experience in RH/FP maternal/child health, HIV/AIDS, malaria management or related discipline is recommended. Good analytical skills and an ability to comprehend reports, analyze, and evaluate programs.

C. PRIOR WORK EXPERIENCE:

A minimum of five years of progressive responsibilities in implementing RH/FP, HIV/AIDS, malaria, policy and/or MCH programs is required. At least one year liaison or work experience with bilateral and multilateral donors such as USAID, the UN agencies, public sector and/or NGO entities is desired.

D. COMMUNICATION SKILLS:

The incumbent must have excellent interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain professional and effective contacts with counterparts and other donors, implementing partner chiefs-of party and technical staff is required. Excellent oral and written communication skills in French required.

E. LANGUAGE

Must be bilingual in French and English; should be able to draft and read complex technical documents in English as well as conduct technical discussions in both languages (S3/R3).

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested candidates should click below for more details about the requirements:-

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Via email:

accrapsc@usaid.gov

Please cite the solicitation number and position title within the subject line of your email application. Any attachments provided via email shall be in a format compatible with Microsoft Word 2003 or PDF and not zipped. Note that attachments to email must not exceed 3 MB.

OR

Via courier Regional Executive Office
USAID/West Africa
No. 24 Fourth Circular Rd. CT
P.O. Box 1630
Accra, Ghana

Closing Date: 12 November, 2014

Applicants are required to sign the OF-612 form. Incomplete and unsigned applications will not be considered for the position. Downloadable forms are available on the USAID website, http://www.usaid.gov/forms

Job Vacancy For Microbiologist At M&G Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Posted on: October 27th, 2014 by Ghana Jobs

{M&G Pharmaceuticals Ltd,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,30 Nov-2014};

A reputable pharmaceutical manufacturing company in Accra has opportunities for the following: Microbiologist

Job Purpose

•   To do all microbiological analysis of pharmaceutical raw materials, finished products and water
•   Sample collection
•   Media presentation
•   Environment monitoring
•   Fumigation
•   Calibration of instrument
•   Prepare SOP’s
•   Take full responsibilities of the microbiological laboratory like stock keeping of culture and other medias, good maintenance of laboratory equipment, documentation and record keeping
•   Give training to other staff working in the section

Qualification Required and Experience

•   Desirable applicant should be a post graduate or graduate in Microbiology
•   Must have 2-3 years experience in microbiological analysis
•   Should be computer literate

We offer competitive remuneration, benefit and incentive packages

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Send your resume with contact telephone number to

The Director
M&G Pharmaceuticals Ltd
P. O. Box 1681 (GPO)
Accra

Closing Date: 27 November, 2014

Job Vacancy For Business Development and Sales Officer

Posted on: October 22nd, 2014 by Ghana Jobs

{Confidential,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,30 Nov-2014};

We are a leading Hospital and Laboratory solutions provider representing world-class manufacturing companies in Ghana seeking to recruit a dynamic, result-oriented and self-motivated professional to join our team.

Key Accountabilities

•   Impement strategy for product sales
•   Develop and sustain niche market for products
•   Be a customer service role model through excellent understanding of clients needs
•   Achieve sales targets set by management
•   Be a role model liaison between clients and our technical team regarding installation, maintenance, services and repair of  equipment
•   Producing regular sales reports for management decision making.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   BSc degree in Biochemistry / Chemistry from a recognized University
•   Additional qualification in marketing will be an advantage
•   Not above 30 years of age
•   Not less than 3 years working experience in similar capacity
•   Experienced auto driver with valid driver’s license

Competencies

•   Experience in marketing laboratory reagents and chemicals
•   Excellent sales and marketing skills
•   Skilled team player
•   Research and development skills
•   Strong desire and expertise for competition

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Kindly send you applications with CV to:-

Director, Business Development,
P.O.Box NG 380
Nungua, Accra

email us at:-

pkfscience@yahoo.com

or call:-

0224-04452 / 0277-533152

Closing Date: 05 November, 2014

Job Vacancy For Home Care Assistants

Posted on: October 20th, 2014 by Ghana Jobs

{Confidential,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,30 Nov-2014};

PURPOSE OF POST

To provide independent living and enable service users to live in their own home by providing personal care and practical assistance. These include

•   Live in
•   Day Duty
•   Night Duty
•   Sleepers Visits (minimum 1 hour)

Qualification Required & Experience

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

•   Ability to communicate verbally and in writing
•   Ability to work on own initiative without direct supervision
•   Ability to undertake manual handling tasks
•   Ability to keep calm in emergency situations
•   Ability to handle all types of food including fish, meat and poultry – applies to Home Care Assistants working in the community only (desirable)

KNOWLEDGE

•   An understanding of the needs of older and/or disabled people
•   Good knowledge of the local area – applies to Home Care Assistants working in the community only (desirable)
•   An understanding of Health and Safety issues when carrying out personal care (desirable)

ATTITUDE

•   Flexible manner
•   Commitment to customer care
•   Patience
•   Values diversity and shows commitment to equality of opportunity
•   Values health and safety and shows a commitment to ensuring a safe working environment

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Post WASCCE Qualification in health related field such as Medicine Counter Assistants (MCA)
•   Health Care Assistants ( NVTI and N&MC trained)
•   All category of Nurses
•   Hygiene/environmental inspectors etc.
•   Qualified WASSCE candidates with good general level of education, including basic reading and writing skills, will be required to undergo training, and pass prescribe examinations before engagement

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Application should comprise your CV , Cover Letter, certified copies and Completed Application Forms.

Hard copies should be  posted to

The Human Resources Manager
P.O.Box LA123,
La-Accra.

or Email: info.mhca@gmail.com

Closing Date: 30 November, 2014

Job Vacancy For Country Operations Manager At Abt Associates (Tamale)

Posted on: October 14th, 2014 by Ghana Jobs

{Abt Associates,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,31 Oct-2014};

Abt Associates, a major American business and government research, technical assistance, and consulting company, manages the USAID-funded PMI Africa Indoor Residual Spraying (PMI AIRS) Project, which seeks to reduce the burden of malaria in Africa through cost-effective commodities procurement and logistics systems, access to technical expertise, entomological monitoring and implementation of indoor residual spraying (IRS)

Abt Associates seeks qualified candidates for the project’s operations in Ghana.

Job Summary

• Provides overall organisational and logistical management for the project’s IRS operations
• Oversees the management of warehouses and stores, community mobilisation, public communication initiatives and the planning and execution of spray operations

Qualification Required & Experience

• Masters Degree in Public Health or Environmental Health
• 8+ years work experience in operations management of development programs, with signicant experience in vector control programmes
• USAID project experience highly desirable. High competency in English

Location: Tamale

How To Apply For The Job

To be considered for the position, an applicant must submit his/her CV and an application letter that provides details of their specific qualifications for the desired position to:-

IRSGhana@abtassoc.com or AbtGhana@abtassoc.com

Closing Date: 17 October, 2014

In the subject line of the email, write the title of the position for which you are applying. If you wish to apply for more than one position, please submit separate applications for each position. Applications that do not follow these instructions, or that do not meet the stated minimum qualification requirements, will not be considered.

Job Vacancy For Environmental Compliance Officer At Abt Associates (Tamale)

Posted on: October 14th, 2014 by Ghana Jobs

{Abt Associates,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,31 Oct-2014};

Abt Associates, a major American business and government research, technical assistance, and consulting company, manages the USAID-funded PMI Africa Indoor Residual Spraying (PMI AIRS) Project, which seeks to reduce the burden of malaria in Africa through cost-effective commodities procurement and logistics systems, access to technical expertise, entomological monitoring and implementation of indoor residual spraying (IRS)

Abt Associates seeks qualified candidates for the project’s operations in Ghana.

Job Summary

• Leads and coordinates efforts to ensure that all project spraying activities are compliant with Ghana and US environmental regulations
• Performs environmental assessments, monitors the handling of insecticides, develops and implements waste management plans, and conducts environmental compliance training

Qualification Required & Experience

• Masters Degree in Environmental Health or Public Health
• 8+ years of professional experience in environmental health, including insecticide use and management.
• English language fluency

Location: Tamale

How To Apply For The Job

To be considered for the position, an applicant must submit his/her CV and an application letter that provides details of their specific qualifications for the desired position to:-

IRSGhana@abtassoc.com  or  AbtGhana@abtassoc.com

Closing Date: 17 October, 2014

In the subject line of the email, write the title of the position for which you are applying. If you wish to apply for more than one position, please submit separate applications for each position. Applications that do not follow these instructions, or that do not meet the stated minimum qualification requirements, will not be considered.

Job Vacancy For Sales Officer – Medical Laboratory Equipment

Posted on: October 9th, 2014 by Ghana Jobs

{Confidential,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,31 Oct-2014};

An exciting Sales Officer position have come up in the Healthcare business of a fast growing company that has introduced innovation in its client services delivery in the Healthcare Industry in the country.

Job Title: Sales Officer – Medical Laboratory Equipment

Will deal principally with the sales and distribution of Medical Laboratory Equipment

Responsibilities Include:

•   Undertaking sales visits
•   Identifying business opportunities by identifying prospects and evaluating their position in the industry, researching and analysing sales options
•   Selling products by establishing contact and developing relationships with prospects, recommending solutions
•   Maintaining relationships with clients by providing support, information and guidance, researching and recommending new opportunities, recommending profit and service improvements
•   Identifying product improvements or new products by remaining current on industry trends, market activities and competitors
•   Preparing reports by collecting, analysing and summarising information
•   Meeting all key performance benchmarks, sales targets, maintain accurate records, show commitment.
. Maintaining professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, benchmarking state-of-the-art practices, participating in professional societies
•   Contributing to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A minimum of first degree, ideally in Medical Laboratory Technology, Marketing or a related field of study
•   At least 2 years work experience in a similar position in a reputable healthcare organisation
•   Excellent interpersonal skills
•   Good presentation skills
•   Excellent customer service skills
•   The person must have the ability to work under diverse conditions to meet deadlines

Remuneration:

•   Very competitive and negotiable

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

If you meet the required profile, please do apply in confidence with your CV (include your email address and contact numbers) to:-

abkconsult.gh@gmail.com

Closing Date: 30 October, 2014

Job Vacancy For Regional Mental Health Coordinator (10 Positions Available) At Mental Health Authority

Posted on: October 1st, 2014 by Ghana Jobs

{Mental Health Authority,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,31 Oct-2014};

Job Purpose
To coordinate community mental health care throughout a region of his or her contract

Responsible/accountable to: The  Deputy Director of Mental  Health Care responsible for Community Care

Functions

•   Shall be the Head of the Regional Mental Health Coordinating Committee to coordinate mental health activities in the region.
•   Shall   collate   reports   from   the   district   mental   health   coordinating Committees in the region
•   Organise, in the region, activities of the Mental Health Tribunals and Visiting Committees when established
•   Receive   reports   from   the   Tribunals  and  Visiting   Committees  when established
•   Shall coordinate the activities of the District Mental Health Coordinators in the region
•   Shall tour the region quarterly to support and monitor the District Mental Health Coordinators (DMHC)
•   Shall call for quarterly forum of the District Mental Health Coordinators
•   Shall receive monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual reports from the District Mental Health Coordinators
•   Shall submit quarterly report to the Deputy Director for Community Care
•   Shall take part in meetings of the Community Care
•   Shall advise the Deputy Director of Community Care on community mental health issues
•   Shall liaise between the Regional Health Management Team and the Regional Mental Health Coordinating Committee

Duration of contract
A renewable term of four years

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A mental health worker with extensive experience in community care and management skills
•   Be a serving officer on the payroll of the Ministry of Health
•   Be able to complete a term of four years before retirement

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Applications should include updated CVs and names of three referees. Only shortlisted applicants shall be contacted. Applications should be addressed to:’

The Ag. Chief Executive Officer
The Mental Health Authority
c/o Accra Psychiatric Hospital
P. O. Box 1305
Accra

Closing Date: 17 October, 2014

Job Vacancy For Deputy Director, Community Mental Health Care At Mental Health Authority

Posted on: October 1st, 2014 by Ghana Jobs

{Mental Health Authority,Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,31 Oct-2014};

Job Purpose
To coordinate community mental health care throughout the country

Responsible/accountable to: The Director of the Technical Division of the Mental Health Authority

Functions

•   Shall coordinate the activities of regional and district coordinators of mental health committees of the Mental Health Authority
•   Shall hold meetings of the Coordinators in the Department
•   Shall tour the facilities and services under the Department
•   Shall receive monthly reports from the unit heads in the Department
•   Shall provide quarterly, semi-annual and annual reports to the Director.
•   Shall organise annual review meetings
•   Shall advise the Director on Departmental issues

Duration of contract
A renewable term of four years

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Shall be a mental health worker with community and managerial experience and a minimum of ten years working experience
•   Should be an already serving officer on the payroll of the Ministry of Health
•   Should be able to complete a term of four years before retirement

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Applications should include updated CVs and names of three referees. Only shortlisted applicants shall be contacted. Applications should be addressed to:’

The Ag. Chief Executive Officer
The Mental Health Authority
c/o Accra Psychiatric Hospital
P. O. Box 1305
Accra

Closing Date: 17 October, 2014