{Sanford World Clinics,Kasoa,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,28 Feb-2014};

In 2007, Sanford Health launched Sanford World Clinics as an initiative to develop a series of pediatric clinics in the U.S. and around the world in areas that lack sufficient primary care services. In many developing countries, however, the most effective way to improve the health of children is by treating the entire family. To accommodate this need, Sanford World Clinics expanded its mission to include the potential for hundreds of community clinics to serve millions of people. Formed upon Sanford’s century-long commitment to providing comprehensive health care in the Midwestern United States, the Sanford World Clinics represent the organization’s international commitment to health and healing.

The Director of Clinic Operations will oversee the day to day operations of the clinic.  Directs the administrative functions, including but not limited to: personnel management; care and control of accounting and financial performance; building management; procurement and other duties as assigned.

This is a full time position offering competitive pay and an attractive benefit package.

Qualification Required and Experience

•   Bachelor’s degree and/or experience commensurate with area of responsibility.
•   Work experience of minimum of 3 years in a reputed Hospital/Clinic
•   Good communication skills

Location: Kasoa

How To Apply For The Job

Please send letter of interest and cv to:

HRWORLDCLINICS@sanfordhealth.org

We offer an attractive compensation package.

Closing Date: 14 February, 2014

{Axxend Foundation,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,28 Feb-2014};

Axxend Foundation is an Organization set up to assist vulnerable children in Ghana to grow in Safe Healthy and Happy environment in order to realize their full potential in life.

•   Office Management skills
•   Coordinating ongoing Project
•   Personal Assistant to Director
•   Search for most needy Orphanages and shortlist for support.
•   Managing the needs of various Orphanages

Qualification Required and Experience

•   Degree in Psychology
•   Office/Project Management skill

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Applicants should email CV to:-

ocranesi@gmail.com

Closing Date: 20 February, 2014

{Confidential,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,31 Jan-2014};

A reputable clinic situated in Adabraka requires the following:- Medicine Counters

Qualification Required and Experience

•   Minimum of 2 years experience

Location: Adabraka, Accra

How To Apply For The Job

HANDWRITTEN application, their CV and all relevant documents and certificates and certificates to:-

The Administrator
P.O.Box AD 1127,
Accra

or Call: 0501-281335

Closing Date: 31 January, 2014

{Confidential,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,31 Jan-2014};

Health Care Professionals wanted for immediate employment.

Professional: Health Care Professionals (Nurses, Nursing Aids, Ward Assistant, etc)
Position: Full Time, Part Time, PRN
Salary: Extremely Competitive

Requirements:

•   Must be Customer oriented, Enjoy working with the Elderly and sick

Job Description and qualifications

•   Must have strong inter personal skills
•   Must be able to work independently and also be a part of various teams
•   Must have proof of qualifications (certificates, degrees etc) and also maintain registration throughout duration of employment
•   Basic computer skills required
•   Military or Police background preferred but not required
•   Retired nurses may apply.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Qualified persons should send resume or CVs to:-

pulzen@yahoo.com

or to:

P.O. Box AF2045
Adenta, Accra

Closing Date: 15 February, 2014

{IOM International Organization for Migration,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,31 Jan-2014};

Under the general supervision of the IOM Chief of Mission in Ghana for administrative matters, and the direct supervision of the Head of the Migration Health Assessment Centre (MHAC) in Accra, the National Migration Health Physician will be responsible for providing clinical and administrative support for migration health assessments and treatment of migrants assisted by the organisation. In particular, he/she will:

•   Conduct Migration Health Assessments (MHA) for migrants (refugees and immigrants) according to the country-specific technical instructions and guidelines;
•   Review chest x-ray films, radiologist’s reports, laboratory results and consultant’s reports and complete immigration medical forms according to the country – specific technical instructions and guidelines;
•   Perform quality check of immigration medical forms to ensure accurate completion and adherence to the various technical instructions;
•   Treat and follow up migrants, in particular, migrants with medical conditions of public health importance or are threat to public safety;
•   Assist to coordinate and manage migration health activities performed at the IOM Migration Health Assessment Centre. This include but not limited to logistic preparation for migration health assessment, handling and safekeeping of individual medical files, collection of bio-data and medical history, physical examination, identity checks of migrants and maintain confidentiality of information throughout the medical examination process;
•   Counsel applicants with chest x-ray findings consistent with active or inactive tuberculosis (TB) and explain diagnostic procedures for TB (sputum smears and culture);
•   Inform and counsel migrants with significant medical conditions detected during migration health assessment and advise on treatment and follow up requirements;
•   Inform, counsel and refer migrants diagnosed with active tuberculosis(TB) and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) for treatment;
•   Review and sign certificates for migrants as required;
•   Participate in registration and data entry activities related to migration health assessments;
•   Any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor or the Chief of Mission

Technical Competencies

•   Effectively applies knowledge of relevant medical discipline.
•   Follows internal control procedures to prevent fraud and mismanagement.
•   Ensures application of institutional policies and guidelines.
•   High level computer literacy in key application especially MS Office

Qualification Required and Experience

•   Degree in clinical medicine from an accredited academic institution.
•   At least four years of continuous clinical practice post-graduation, registered to practise in Ghana and with a valid registration licence.
•   Experience working in immigration medical examination is an added advantage,
•   Ability to work as part of a multi-cultural team.
•   Reliable, able to work under pressure good organisational skilis

Languages
Working knowledge of French is an added advantage

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Please send your CV and a cover letter to:

accravacancies@iom.int

Closing Date: 23 January, 2014

{IOM International Organization for Migration,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,31 Jan-2014};

Position title: LABORATORY TECHNICIAN / MEDICAL CLERK
Position grade: G33
Duty station: Accra, Ghana

Under the general supervision of the IOM Chief of Mission in Accra, and the direct supervision of the Head of Migration Health Assessment Centre (MHAC) in Accra, the Laboratory Technician/Medical Clerk will be responsible for biological sample collection and data processing of applicants. In particular, he/she will:

•   Assist with the reception and registration of migrants undergoing immigration medical examination. This includes but not limited to (a) checking identity using valid documents, (b) entering bio-data; (c) taking photos using webcam and loading the image on to the appropriate electronic platform and (d) printing medical forms, consent forms and other documents as requested;
•   Assist with data entry of completed medical forms in the appropriate electronic Software and ensure accurate records;
•   Collect or draw biological samples from migrants according to the country -specific technical instructions;
•   Perform identity check of migrants before collecting/drawing biological samples;
•   Inform migrants on the procedure of collecting/drawing biological samples and obtain consent;
•   Ensure accurate coding and completion of laboratory request forms;
•   Submit biological samples to the partner laboratory for processing;
•   Follow up and collect laboratory results in a timely manner;
•   Keep track of sputum samples sent for tuberculosis investigations to ensure results are received in a timely manner;
•   Keep records of biological samples processed;
•   Ensure self-protection and protection of migrants and staff from biological hazards;
•   Maintain cleanliness and ensure proper waste management;
•   Any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Technical Competence

•   Effectively applies knowledge of relevant medical discipline.
•   Follows internal control procedures to prevent fraud and mismanagement-High level of computer literacy in key applications, especially MS Office.

Qualification Required and Experience

•   At least a Diploma in Laboratory Studies from an accredited academic institution.
•   At least three years of continuous practice post-graduation, registered to practise in Ghana and with a valid registration licence.
•   Ability to work as part of a multi-cultural team
•   Ability to work under tight schedules

Required

•   English (Written & Spoken) – Fluent

Working knowledge of French is an added advantage

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Please send your CV and a cover letter to:

accravacancies@iom.int

Closing Date: 23 January, 2014

{Confidential,Nationwide Recruitment,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,31 Jan-2014};

We are a fast growing company operating in different industrial sectors and require the services of committed and capable individuals to fill the vacancy below: Health, Welfare & Safety Officers

Qualification Required and Experience

•   Have qualification /or experience in relevant field
•   Have positive mental attitude and can do spirit
•   Must be well groomed

Location: Tema, Accra, Kumasi, Takoradi, HoeHoe, Cape Coast, Koforidua, Techiman, Dawhenya and Obuasi

How To Apply For The Job

Please send CV and cover letter (with the position applied for as the subject title) to the HR via email address:-

nyarko1980@yahoo.co.uk   

or contact

0543-355927  or  0230-712828 for further information

Closing Date: 28 January, 2014

{Presbyterian Church of Ghana,Upper East Region,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,31 Jan-2014};

Presbyterian Church of Ghana is partnering with CBM to implement a social accountability Maternal Health project in the  Upper  East  Region  under the Presbyterian Health Services -North (PHS-N). CBM is an international Christian development organisation with the primary purpose to improve the quality of life of the world’s poorest people with disabilities and those at risk of disability, living in the most disadvantaged societies.

The project will be implemented in collaboration with the government and the local community and is funded by European Union for a period of three years (2014- 2016).
The Project description is the following:

•   Title of the project: “Maternal Health Social Accountability Project”
•   Overall objective: To contribute to improved public responsiveness to maternal health in 3 districts of the UER.

Specific Objectives:
Maternal Health improved through strengthening social accountability systems Objective 2: Increased accessibility to skilled delivery through community engagement
The project intends to use Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) including media influence policy decisions on priority research & social inciusiveness in maternal health.

Project Duration: 36 months Start: February 01, 2014 Place of assignment: Upper East Region
{operational area: Binduri, Pusiga and Builsa North Districts) Sector: Maternal Health. Civil society and Inclusion

Overall Responsibility

•   Under the project manager, the project officer is responsible for the overall planning, management and completion of the project at the district level. Summary of Roles and responsibilities:
•   Plans with the project manager to execute planned activities according to the project description.
•   Responsible for formation of community health committees (CHC)   in  consultation  with  the   Project Manager and Other stakeholders
•   Render Support Services to CHC and youth clubs
•   Document evidence generated from community structures for advocacy
•   Assist programme manager to conduct District level advocacy
•   Collaborates   with   the   respective   District   Health Management Teams (DHMTs) and other relevant stakeholders to implementing activities;
•   Be a liaison between the project operational area (district)/ community structures and the rest of the project team/other relevant stakeholders
•   Mobilises communities through community health committees to respond to health issues.
•   Advocacy and lobbying with key stakeholders specially the media and service providers
•   Organising and management of trainings programmes, eg. for health workers and volunteers
•   Empower communities using participatory tools agreed by project team
•   Ensures that the programme is socially and disability- inclusive.
•   Accounts for funds released for the project activities to the Project Manager or the Accounts/Administrative officer
•   Carries out any assignment given by the project manager

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Education required: A Bachelor’s Degree preferably in social sciences and/or a health-related field with relevant experience, A longstanding working experience with the health sector with a relevant professional, qualification may exceptionally meet the requirement in the absence of a degree.
•   Experience: A minimum of 3 years professional experience in project/programme management and monitoring and evaluation is desirable.
•   S/he should have organisational, communication, mobilisation skills, advocacy, lobbying with media and stakeholders, especially community opinion leaders including traditional leaders.
•   Ability to develop solid partnerships with various stakeholders would be an asset.
•   Knowledge of the Ghana Health Service framework and civil society organisations would be advantage.
•   Knowledge in the local language of the project would be an advantage.

Location: Upper East Region

How To Apply For The Job

Only candidates who meet the above requirements need to apply with detailed CV with contact information of three (3) referees.

Please submit a covering letter, e-mail and telephone contacts and quoting the job reference indicated in this advertisement by email to Maternal Health Accountability project:

mhap2014@gmail.com

Closing Date: 06 January, 2014

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. For Project officers: please indicate the district you would like to work in. The future job holder adheres to CBM’s values and commits to CBM’s Child Protection Policy. PCG/CBM encourages persons with disabilities to apply for this position.

{Presbyterian Church of Ghana,Upper East Region,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,31 Jan-2014};

Presbyterian Church of Ghana is partnering with CBM to implement a social accountability Maternal Health project in the  Upper  East  Region  under the Presbyterian Health Services -North (PHS-N). CBM is an international Christian development organisation with the primary purpose to improve the quality of life of the world’s poorest people with disabilities and those at risk of disability, living in the most disadvantaged societies.

The project will be implemented in collaboration with the government and the local community and is funded by European Union for a period of three years (2014- 2016).

The Project description is the following:

•   Title of the project: “Maternal Health Social Accountability Project”
•   Overall objective: To contribute to improved public responsiveness to maternal health in 3 districts of the UER.

Specific Objectives:
Maternal Health improved through strengthening social accountability systems Objective 2: Increased accessibility to skilled delivery through community engagement
The project intends to use Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) including media influence policy decisions on priority research & social inciusiveness in maternal health.

Project Duration: 36 months Start: February 01, 2014 Place of assignment: Upper East Region
{operational area: Binduri, Pusiga and Builsa North Districts) Sector: Maternal Health. Civil society and Inclusion

Overall Responsibility
Under the Project Director, the Project Manager is responsible for the overall planning, management and completion of the project.

Summary of Roles and Responsibilities

•   Leadership and human resources management: mentors and provides expertise to other project team members;
•   Planning and monitoring: Assigns project-officers, schedules, coordinate trainings programmes, reviews, and monitors project activities to ensure that progress is within expected guidelines and is completed on time and within budget;
•   Risk management: Identifies, tracks, monitors and communicates project-related issues, scope changes, variances and contingencies that may arise during the implementation of projects;
•   Evaluation: Assist on evaluation of project activities and report on outcomes;
•   Communication: Maintains effective communication and working relationships with project team, partners and beneficiaries;
•   Reporting: Ensures accountability and adherence to agreed standards and formats for quarterly and yearly operational and financial monitoring and reporting;
•   Administrative and financial supervision: Ensures correct, complete and timely filing of financial documents and follows up on payments in a timely manner; Monitors the budgets; Analyses financial data and reports to CBM including recommendations and necessary action;
•   Appraisal of staff as part of performance management
•   Knowledge management: captures, distributes, and effectively uses knowledge together with team, partners and beneficiaries
•   Networking, advocacy and lobbying with Key stakeholders as the media and service providers
•   Organising and management of trainings programmes
•   Empower communities and Ensures that the programme is inclusive

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Educational level required: a master’s degree in Development or Social Science with relevant experience in above- mentioned responsibilities. A bachelor’s degree in Public/Community health or a health related field is essential.
•   Experience: The candidate should have knowledge and experience in project, financial and administrative management, in development context and/or civil society; A minimum of 10 years professional experience, with 5 years’ experience in project/programme management and monitoring and evaluation. A Working experience (over 2 years) in an inclusion field will be an added advantage. Knowledge of the Ghanaian Health Care framework would be an advantage.
•   He/she should have experience in advocacy and lobbying, community and empowerment mobilisation and a clear understanding of Public Health issues.
•   Experience in managing and implementing EU-funded projects and knowledge of EU procedures would be an advantage,
•   Knowledge of the project environment is crucial and therefore is an advantage.
•   Organisational,   communication, mobilisation  and change management skills, advocacy, lobbying with media and ability to develop solid partnerships with various stakeholders.

Location: Upper  East  Region

How To Apply For The Job

Only candidates who meet the above requirements need to apply with detailed CV with contact information of three (3) referees.

Please submit a covering letter, e-mail and telephone contacts and quoting the job reference indicated in this advertisement by email to Maternal Health Accountability project:

mhap2014@gmail.com

Closing Date: 06 January, 2014

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. For Project officers: please indicate the district you would like to work in. The future job holder adheres to CBM’s values and commits to CBM’s Child Protection Policy. PCG/CBM encourages persons with disabilities to apply for this position.

{Ipas Ghana,Tamale,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,31 Jan-2014};

The Health Systems Advisor will lead and provide technical support to capacity building of providers, and will work with the local government health system to expand access to quality services. This individual will also work closely with the country results team in the head office. This position reports to administratively to the Program Manager, and functionally to the Senior Health systems Advisor. This position will also work closely with the Country Results Team based in the Ipas home office.

Specific responsibilities include

•   Provide supervision, technical support, and programmatic coordination in the Tamale sub-office to ensure results in the Northern and Upper regions
•   Provide technical leadership to develop, implement and monitor health systems activities to improve quality of care and increased access;
•   Lead effective coordination of data collection;
•   Promote integration of community-based, social and behavior change strategies into health systems activities;
•   Use data to understand and improve programmatic results;
•   Represents Ipas Ghana to government and partners in Tamale;
•   Prepare reports to document results and lessons learned.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field (including BSc. Nursing); an advanced degree in the relevant discipline (MBCHB/MD) will be preferred;
•   4 +years relevant experience;
•   Demonstrated leadership and technical skills in design, implementation and monitoring of reproductive health programs;
•   Demonstrated project management, staff supervision, communication and writing skills;
•   Ability to interpret programmatic data and use it to make decisions;
•   Familiarity with the health system and culture of Ghana’s northern regions;
•   Ability to represent Ipas externally, including communications and negotiations with partners;
•   Ability to work independently with minimal supervision;
•   Travel up to 50% nationally.

The offer will be on a one/three years renewable contract basis, subject to good performance and availability of funds. Remuneration will be based on qualification and experience, commensurate with industry standards.

Location: Tamale

How To Apply For The Job

Applicants should submit a cover letter and CV to: hrrecruit@ipas.org. We do not accept phone calls but we encourage you to visit our website: http://www.ipas.org before applying or send your queries to hrrecruit@ipas.org

Closing Date: 23 December, 2013

Due to anticipated volume of applications, only qualified applicants will be contacted.

Note: ipas management reserves the right to modify the contents of these position descriptions at any time.