Posts Tagged ‘Public Health Jobs in Ghana’

Job Vacancy For Component Lead At DAI

Posted on: March 14th, 2014 by Ghana Jobs

{DAI,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,31 Mar-2014};

DAI, a global consulting firm based in the United States, is currently accepting applications from senior and mid-level local candidates for long-term positions for an anticipated water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) program in Ghana.

Responsibilities
The Component Lead will be second in command to the Chief of Party in leading and guiding the successful implementation of the project and provide both technical leadership and management support.

Primary responsibilities include:  

•   With the Project Director, manage daily operations and project staff
•   Assist in drafting and distributing work plans, periodic reports, and project publications.
•   Conduct meetings with government officials, local businesses, and other organizations in order to promote the program and coordinate efforts;
•   Provide overall technical oversight for all work and activities necessary to achieve the objectives, outputs and deliverables expected under the contract;
•   A technical expert with demonstrated success in one of the following WASH service areas: 1) scale-up of market-based delivery models; 2) financial access / credit for WASH services; 3) WASH and nutrition; 4) environmental sustainability of WASH services; 5) Water service delivery and governance.
•   Ensure that cross-cutting themes such as gender equity, multiple use water services, and climate change are fully integrated into WASH and water resource management grant programming

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A minimum of 5 years of professional experience demonstrating technical and project leadership in expanding access to clean water and basic sanitation;
•   Prior experience working on USAID and/or other international donor programs
•   Prior experience managing a team of individuals, including those working remotely
•   A master’s degree in the natural resource management, environmental studies, public health, , development, or another social science-related field;
•   Good communication skills – both written and verbal
•   Strong analytical capacity and experience managing performance management plans
•   English proficiency required

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested candidates should e-mail CV and cover letter referring to the position of interest to:-

GhanaWash@dai.com Early responses are encouraged.

Closing Date: 31 March, 2014

Job Vacancy For Senior Malaria Diagnostics Advisor At MCDI

Posted on: March 12th, 2014 by Ghana Jobs

{MCDI,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,31 Mar-2014};

Job Summary

•   Brief Description of the position: This is the leading malaria diagnostics technical position within our consortium.
•   Location of work: Accra, Ghana.
•   Level of effort: Full-time, with around 35% of time for travel to health facilities and communities in designated districts and regions.
•   Salary: Competitive salary and benefits package will be discussed with shortlisted candidates.

Functions:

•   Provide technical leadership on malaria diagnostics to the Consortium, with focus both on microscopy and RDT.
•   Provide technical assistance to policy development/review, planning, training and supervision activities related to malaria diagnostics both at central levels of the GHS and to a set of Regional GHS offices close to Accra.
•   Support and supervise malaria diagnostics personnel in the Consortium (located outside Accra).
•   Implement Consortium’s activities in Regions assigned to him/her both with GHS and private sector organizations.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Biomedical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Laboratory professional or technician.
•   At least 10 years of professional experience with at least 5 dedicated to the service delivery, training, supervision or policy advice related to malaria diagnostics.
•   At least 3 years of experience as a program manager or supervisor.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested qualified persons should send their current CV, Letter of introduction describing the training and professional experience of the candidate relevant to the functions and requirements for the position, indicating position interested in, and contact details to:

sedakb67@gmail.com

Closing Date: 18 March, 2014

Job Vacancy For Senior Malaria Program Advisor At MCDI

Posted on: March 12th, 2014 by Ghana Jobs

{MCDI,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,31 Mar-2014};

Job Summary

•   Brief Description of the position: This is the leading malaria-related technical position in the Consortium.
•   Level of effort: Full-time, with around 35% of time for travel to health facilities and communities in designated districts and regions
•   Salary:  Competitive salary and benefits package will be discussed with shortlisted candidates.

Functions:

•   Provide technical leadership on malaria programming to the Consortium, with focus on malaria in pregnancy and diagnostics and treatment of malaria.
•   Provide technical assistance to policy development/review, planning, training and supervision activities to the central levels of the GHS and to a set of Regional GHS offices close to Accra.
•   Support and supervise malaria-related personnel in the Consortium (located in and outside Accra).
•   Implement Consortium’s activities in Regions assigned to him/her both with GHS and private sector organizations.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Medical doctor with a Masters degree in public health.
•   At least 10 years of professional experience with at least 5 dedicated to the service delivery, training, supervision or policy advice related to malaria in pregnancy and to malaria diagnostics and treatment.
•   At least 3 years of experience as a program manager or supervisor.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested qualified persons should send their current CV, Letter of introduction describing the training and professional experience of the candidate relevant to the functions and requirements for the position, indicating position interested in, and contact details to:

sedakb67@gmail.com

Closing Date: 18 March, 2014

Job Vacancy For Medical Doctor At Primecare Medical Centre

Posted on: February 20th, 2014 by Ghana Jobs

{Primecare Medical Centre,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,31 Mar-2014};

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for the position of a Medical Officer in a reputable private Hospital in Accra.

Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate would be required to:

•   Undertake daily consultations
•   Perform minor surgical procedures
•   Manage seriously ill patients at the recovery ward
•   Conduct medical examinations
•   Undertake other assignments that would be assigned by the Medical Director

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Candidates should have MB CHb, MBBS or any relevant equivalent qualification
•   Candidate should be a member of the Ghana Medical Association
•   Should be registered with the Medical and Dental Council
•   A minimum of 3(three) years post qualification experience with exposure in a Regional or District Hospital

Salary: Very attractive

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested persons may submit applications with curriculum vitae ONLINE to:

info@primecaremedicalgh.com

Closing Date: 28 February, 2014

Job Vacancy For Health Service Administrator At Diocesan Health Secretariat (Obuasi)

Posted on: February 18th, 2014 by Ghana Jobs

{Diocesan Health Secretariat,Obuasi,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,31 Mar-2014};

A Hospital in the Catholic Diocesan Health Directorate of Obuasi is inviting applications from suitably qualified persons to fill the position of a Health Service Administrator.

The successful candidate shall be responsible to the Executive Secretary of the Diocesan Health Secretariat of Obuasi through the Hospital’s Management Committee.

Duties and Responsibilities
Successful applicant shall;

•   Carry out decisions made by the Hospital Management Team (HMT)
•   Implement policies made by the DHC/ NCHS
•   Serve as the Public Relations Officer for the HMT
•   Represent HMT in situations on Boards as assigned by the HMT
•   Serve as the Secretary to the HMT.

In addition, he/she shall be responsible for the General Administration of the hospital by coordinating the activities of the following Departments/units of the hospital;

•   Finance and Accounts
•   Human Resources
•   Secretarial Services
•   Stores and Supplies
•   Health Information Department
•   Maintenance and Projects
•   Transport
•   Security

Qualification Required & Experience

Applicants must:

•   Have a Bachelor’s Degree in Health Service Administration, Accounts/ Finance or any Social Science with basic computer knowledge in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access
•   Have a minimum of two years post qualification experience

Competencies/ skills

•   Strong Leadership, networking, monitoring and management skills
•   Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
•   A good team player
•   Capacity to inspire and motivate people

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

All applications with CV (including telephone number, fax and e-mail) must be addressed to:

THE EXECUTIVE SECRETARY
DIOCESAN HEALTH SECRETARIAT
P.O. BOX 10
JACHIE-ASHANTI

Closing Date: 28 February, 2014

Job Vacancy For Malaria Advisor At Abt Associates

Posted on: February 14th, 2014 by Ghana Jobs

{Abt Associates,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,31 Mar-2014};

Abt Associates is a major American business and government research, technical assistance, and consulting company, manages the USAID-funded Africa IRS (“Indoor Residual Spraying”) Project, which seeks to reduce the burden of malaria in 14 African countries through cost-effective commodities procurement and logistics systems, access to technical expertise, and implementation of Indoor Residual Spraying (IRS).

Job Summary

•   The Malaria Advisor will focus on the improvement of performance of health workers in malaria case management by supporting a range of activities including malaria training for the public and private sector as well as strengthening the use of quality improvement approaches.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   S/he must have a Medical Degree or MPH, and at least 8 years of experience in malaria prevention, control, and case management.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Individuals interested in being considered should send their résumé indicating the position title in the email subject line to the following email address:

AbtGhana@abtassoc.com

Closing Date: 28 February, 2014

•   Candidates with significant prior experience working in donor-funded development programs in malaria are especially encouraged to apply.
•   Abt Associates is an equal job opportunity employer.

Job Vacancy For Child Health & Nutrition Advisor At Abt Associates

Posted on: February 14th, 2014 by Ghana Jobs

{Abt Associates,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,31 Mar-2014};

Abt Associates is a major American business and government research, technical assistance, and consulting company, manages the USAID-funded Africa IRS (“Indoor Residual Spraying”) Project, which seeks to reduce the burden of malaria in 14 African countries through cost-effective commodities procurement and logistics systems, access to technical expertise, and implementation of Indoor Residual Spraying (IRS).

Job Summary

•   The Child Health & Nutrition Advisor will be responsible for the design and implementation of tools and polices for improved child health, and will collaborate with MOH and partners on child health strategies to promote continuous quality improvement.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   S/he must have a Medical Degree or MPH, and at least 8 years of experience focused on child health and nutrition.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Individuals interested in being considered should send their résumé indicating the position title in the email subject line to the following email address:

AbtGhana@abtassoc.com

Closing Date: 28 February, 2014

•   Candidates with significant prior experience working in donor-funded development programs in malaria are especially encouraged to apply.
•   Abt Associates is an equal job opportunity employer.

Job Vacancy For Family Planning / Reproductive Health / Maternal Neonatal Health Advisor At Abt Associates

Posted on: February 14th, 2014 by Ghana Jobs

{Abt Associates,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,31 Mar-2014};

Abt Associates is a major American business and government research, technical assistance, and consulting company, manages the USAID-funded Africa IRS (“Indoor Residual Spraying”) Project, which seeks to reduce the burden of malaria in 14 African countries through cost-effective commodities procurement and logistics systems, access to technical expertise, and implementation of Indoor Residual Spraying (IRS).

Job Summary

•   The FP/RH/MNH Advisor directs the technical work of the team in improving and expanding the quality and access to primary health, reproductive health, family planning, and essential obstetric/perinatal care services.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   S/he must have a Medical or clinical health Degree preferably with specialized education in obstetrics, gynecology, or maternal health, and at least 8 years of professional experience focused on maternal and perinatal health.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Individuals interested in being considered should send their résumé indicating the position title in the email subject line to the following email address:

AbtGhana@abtassoc.com

Closing Date: 28 February, 2014

•   Candidates with significant prior experience working in donor-funded development programs in malaria are especially encouraged to apply.
•   Abt Associates is an equal job opportunity employer.

Job Vacancy For Health Superintendent At Kwame Nkrumah University (Kumasi)

Posted on: February 14th, 2014 by Ghana Jobs

{Kwame Nkrumah University,Kumasi,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,31 Mar-2014};

Qualification Required & Experience

Candidate must:

•   Either possess a Bachelor’s degree or  Diploma in the relevant subject area

Location: Kumasi

How To Apply For The Job

Interested Candidates are to complete Application Forms, which are obtainable at the Human Resources Development Division, Registrar’s Offices, Main Administration Block, (Room 214), KNUST.

Completed application forms should reach the address below not later than FRIDAY, 28™ FEBRUARY, 2014:

THE REGISTRAR
KWAME NKRUMAH UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
PRIVATE MAIL BAG
UNIVERSITY POST OFFICE
KUMASI

Closing Date: 28 February, 2014

Job Vacancy For Chief Executive Officer At Tamale Teacher Hospital (Tamale)

Posted on: February 13th, 2014 by Ghana Jobs

{Dangote Group,Tamale,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,28 Feb-2014};

The Tamale Teacher Hospital is an agency of the Ministry of Health responsible for tertiary health care delivery, teaching and research.

Job Summary

Object of the Position
To provide overall leadership, co-ordination, directors and supervision of the operations of the Hospital

Duties and Responsibilities

•   Provide strategic leadership and direction for the day-to-day management and administration of the Hospital
•   Ensure effective collaboration and co-ordination of all Directorates, Departments and Units within the Hospital
•   Ensure effective collaboration between the Hospital and the School of Medicine and Health Sciences, as well as other Health Training Institutions in the Northern Region and beyond
•   Formulate and implement internal policies and programmes of the Hospital
•   Ensure effective financial management and the preparation and submission of relevant reports to the Governing Board
•   Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Board and the Minister of Health, from time to time
•   Promote the interest of the Hospital both locally and internationally

Condition

•   The applicants must be able to serve a full term of 4years effective from the date of appointment before attaining the compulsory retiring age.
•   Compensation
•   The compensation package for the Tamale Teaching Hospital is competitive in the public
•   Sector with attractive fringe benefits.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Applicants must have a minimum of a Master’s degree in health or Social Sciences from a recognised University, or a good postgraduate qualification from a recognized Health Training College; they must have not less than seven (7) years post-qualification relevant work experience and must have served in a senior management position for at least five (5)years preferably in the Health sector

Skills and abilities

•   Administrative and supervisory skills
•   Computer literacy
•   Communications and interpersonal skills
•   High proactive attitude and a good team player
•   Good analytical skills
•   Woikiny understanding of the organizational culture and climate of theTamale Teaching Hospital
•   Very conversant with 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)

Location: Tamale

How To Apply For The Job

An applicant should submit six (6) sets of the application, with each copy containing an application letter, detailed Curriculum Vitae with Names, addresses and Telephone Numbers of at least two (2) referees, one of which should be a Senior Professional colleague; copies of academic and professional certificates; Evidence of good standing with the requisite professional institute/body and one (1) page Vision Statement on how s/he intends to respond to the Tamale Teaching Hospital Vision.

The applications should be forwarded to:

The Director of Administration
Tamale Teaching Hospital
P. O. Box TL 16
Tamale

Closing Date: 27 February, 2014