{Sanford World Clinics,Kasoa,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,31 Dec-2013};

In 2007, Sanford Health launched an initiative to develop a series of pediatric clinics in areas in the U.S. and around the world that lack sufficient primary care services. In many developing countries, however, the most effective way to improve the health of children is treating the entire family. To accommodate this need, Sanford 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.

DIRECTOR OF CLINIC OPERATIONS FOR POSITION LOCATED IN KASOA.

Do you have what it takes to lead a team?  Are you passionate and motivated in what you do?  If yes, then we are looking for you.

With the continued growth and expansion of Sanford World Clinics – Ghana, there is an opportunity to join the leadership group of this dynamic organization.

The position is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day administration of the clinic.  Directs the administrative functions, including but not limited to: personnel management; care and control of accounting and financial records; building management and maintenance; purchase of equipment and supplies; and other duties as assigned.

This full time position offers competitve pay and an attractive benefit package.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Bachelor’s degree and/or experience commensurate with areas of responsibility.
•   Three to five years health care management experience preferred.

Location: Kasoa

How To Apply For The Job

Please send your letter of interest and curriculum vitae to:

HRworldclinics@sanfordhealth.org

Closing Date: 16 January, 2014

{Catholic Relief Services (CRS),Tamale,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,31 Dec-2013};

Catholic Relief Services (CRS) has been working in Ghana since 1958 in Health, Agriculture, Peace Building, Water and Sanitation, Microfinance and Education programs.

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.

CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES-GHANA PROGRAM

•   Job Title: SILC/Nutrition Specialist – I-SHINE Project (2)
•   Department:  Programming
•   Unit: Health
•   Location of Duty: Tamale
•   Band: D
•   Reports to: Project Coordinator

Background
A United States based Foundation has approved the CRS Ghana’s Integrated Sanitation, Hygiene and Nutrition for Education (I-SHINE) Project for a period of three years.

The I-SHINE is a three year project (January 01, 2014 to December 31, 2016)  targeting  120 schools across six districts ( three each in Northern and Upper East Regions) of Ghana with the goal of contributing to improving  the health and well-being of vulnerable children in six districts in Northern and Upper East Regions of Ghana .    I-SHINE Project will be implemented by CRS Ghana in partnership with the Ghana Health Service (GHS), Ghana Education Service (GES) and the District Water and Sanitation Teams of the beneficiary District Assemblies.

Purpose
The SILC/Nutrition Specialist is to provide high-quality and effective technical support and assistance to I-SHINE project team and partners on the implementation of the Savings and Internal Lending Communities (SILC) methodology and Nutrition activities of the integrated project. The office will provide technical support to partners for the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, progress reporting, capacity building of SILC and Nutrition activities overseeing overall achievement of program targets and objectives.

Primary Responsibilities

•   Work with the Project Coordinator to supervise Field officers and partners (Ghana Education Service, Ghana Health Services and the District Water and Sanitation Teams) overseeing the implementation of SILC and community-based Nutrition activities.
•   This includes provision of technical support to Field Officers and partners for the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, progress reporting, capacity building of SILC and Nutrition activities to achieve program targets and objectives.
•   The Specialist also maintain/enhance relationship with partners and brings to the notice of management any partnership issues that need managements’ attention.

Specifically, the Field Officer will:

•   Facilitate the implementation of SILC/Nutrition component of the I-SHINE  project activities on timely basis and Ensure sustained linkages between activities of the various intervention areas (SILC, WATSAN, Nutrition, and Education) of the program
•   Ensure effective collaboration and linkage between CRS Ghana and relevant partners including targeted decentralized government agencies at the regional and district levels
•   Facilitate the roll out of the SILC Private Service Provider Business Model as part of the overall SILC component.
•   Provide support to Nutrition/SILC Technical Advisors working closely with the I-SHINE Project team
•   Support in the compilation of  high quality and timely progress ,and annual reports with strong oversight of the nutrition/SILC components
Monitor and supervise mobilization and sensitization of communities on key project strategies to ensure community ownership of projects
•   Work closely with the Project Coordinator in the implementation of key project components at various levels of project implementation
•   Lead the  capacity  strengthening activities for Field Officers and partners at the Training of Trainers (ToT) levels and oversee  step down  trainings at the school  and community levels
•   Hold annual and quarterly reflection meetings with Field Officers and partners to identify challenges find solutions and adopt best-fit strategies to enhance the achievement of project objectives.
•   Document and facilitate lessons sharing within and outside of the country program deem fit by the Project Coordinator and management.

Duties and Responsibilities

•   Project Implementation and management
•   Facilitate the development of annual work plan with staff and partners and ensure its adherence at all times.
•   Work closely with GHS, GES, DAs, and all partners to implement, monitor and evaluate the SILC/Nutrition component of the I-SHINE action plan
•   Provide technical support to targeted project staff and  partners at the regional, district and community levels Facilitate the provision of technical support on Nutrition/SILC as may be required by partners
•   Facilitate the process documentation of project activities as required by the project/CRS.
•   Periodically review field activities to ensure and promote quality of service and maintain high quality standards in the implementation of the SILC/Nutrition aspects.
•   Trouble-shoot challenges and find appropriate solutions to them.

Project Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting

•   Periodically conduct field visits to ensure and implementation plan is followed and level of activities.
•   Ensure the conduct of targeted assessments and surveys on timely basis
•   Ensure accurate data collection, processing and timely reporting on project activities
•   In collaboration with the M&E specialist, monitor I-SHINE project SILC/Nutrition activities.
•   Supervise key project staff on the M&E requirements of the project, and to ensure that the I-SHINE Project meets set goals and objectives

Key Working Relationships

•   Internal: Regional/HQ technical advisors, HoP, Health and other line managers, I-SHINE Project Coordinator, Community Mobilization Specialist, M&E Specialist, and other Field Officers
•   External: Regional/District Directors of Health and Education Services in target districts.
•   Professional Skills:

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Advance Degree in  Nutrition, Microfinance or any other related field
•   Demonstrated supervisory ability and leadership capacity.
•   Previous fieldwork experience, working with partners and stakeholders.
•   Knowledge or understanding of microfinance SILC/ Nutrition approach.
•   Ability to work with minimum supervision.
•   Project design and proposal development skills
•   Budget planning and management
•   Team player and able to handle multiple tasks
•   Excellent communication and inter-personal skills
•   Computer skills in Microsoft (Microsoft word, excel and PowerPoint etc) office

Personal Skills:

•   Experience in training and providing technical support to partners and other officers
•   Excellent English and oral communication skills especially
•   Strong team building skills as well as  Willingness to travel in the field

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.

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).I-SHINE Project Coordinator

Closing Date: 05 December, 2013

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

{Catholic Relief Services (CRS),Tamale,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,31 Dec-2013};

Catholic Relief Services (CRS) has been working in Ghana since 1958 in Health, Agriculture, Peace Building, Water and Sanitation, Microfinance and Education programs.

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.

CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES-GHANA PROGRAM

•   Job Title:  I-SHINE Project Coordinator
•   Department: Programming
•   Unit: Health
•   Grade: D
•   Location: Tamale
•   Reports to: Health Program Manager

Background

A United States based Foundation has approved the CRS Ghana’s Integrated Sanitation, Hygiene and Nutrition for Education (I-SHINE) Project for a period of three years.

The I-SHINE is a three year project (January 01, 2014 to December 31, 2016)  targeting  120 schools across six districts ( three each in Northern and Upper East Regions) of Ghana with the goal of contributing to improving  the health and well-being of vulnerable children in six districts in Northern and Upper East Regions of Ghana .    I-SHINE Project will be implemented by CRS Ghana in partnership with the Ghana Health Service (GHS), Ghana Education Service (GES) and the District Water and Sanitation Teams of the beneficiary District Assemblies.

Purpose
The I-SHINE Project Coordinator will lead a team of technical specialists in Nutrition, Microfinance, Water, Hygiene and Sanitation as well as Community Mobilization for a three year intervention that targets vulnerable school children and community members with following two strategic outcomes:

•   120 communities across six districts of Upper East and Northern Regions live in an environment free of open defecation
•   Children regularly attend water, sanitation and hygiene friendly schools

Key Responsibilities

•   Provide dynamic leadership, technical support and team coordination to the I-SHINE team and implementing partners (Ghana Education Service, Ghana Health Service and the District Water and Sanitation Teams of the beneficiary districts
•   Ensure for optimal project quality and efficient delivery of I-SHINE activities according to the decisions made by senior management of CRS Country Program and the WASH Regional Technical Advisor.
•   Ensure that all I-SHINE implementing partners pursue a project of continual learning, documenting and capitalizing on I-SHINE experiences.
•   Represent the I-SHINE program locally 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 I-SHINE resources, equipment and documentation linked to the project.
•   Ensure the efficient use of the human and financial resources available to I-SHINE to deliver on the project targets.
•   Provide an effective reporting interface with implementing partners at the Regional and District levels.
•   Develop and lead the successful networking of WASH actors engaged in the water, hygiene and sanitation sector.
•   Participate in the recruitment and evaluation consultants for the I-SHINE Project within the framework of CRS policies and regulations.
•   Facilitate and oversee the dissemination of best practices and lessons learned from the I-SHINE Project sites locally and nationally as a way of facilitating the visibility of the I-SHINE model and the donor.

Management and Administration

•   Manage program 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 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 I-SHINE 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 and 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.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A Masters Degree in Public/Environmental Health, Civil Engineering or Postgraduate/specialized training in water, hygiene and sanitation, water resources management or other related discipline.
•   Minimum 5 years progressively increasing management responsibility and technical experience in Water, Sanitation and Environmental Sanitation as well as Community-led Total Sanitation (CLTS) in developing contexts
•   Demonstrated knowledge of the water and sanitation institutional framework in Ghana
•   Knowledge of research methodology and dissemination
•   Minimum of 5 years of work experience in development projects preferably in WASH project planning, monitoring and evaluation, at a supervisory level.
•   Proven knowledge and first hand relationships with water actors in Ghana
•   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.

Key Working Relationships:

•   Internal: Country Representative, Head of Programs, Health Program Manager and Finance Manager, CRS/Ghana I-SHINE Team, Regional technical Advisor for Emergencies and WATSAN
•   External: Donor representatives, Steering committee members, local Government officials  (national, regional and district levels, District Water and Sanitation Teams in the District Assemblies, CWSA – Community Water Supply and Sanitation Agency
•   Local and international Non-Governmental actors in the water sector (WaterAid, IRC, TREND, etc)
•   WATSAN Sector Representatives (GoG & NGOs) and other Stakeholders?

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.

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).I-SHINE Project Coordinator

Closing Date: 05 December, 2013

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

{University for Development Studies,Tamale,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Nov-2013};

Qualification Required & Experience

Applicants must either

•   Hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health or Health Education with a minimum of four (4) years’ relevant post-qualification experience.

Or

•   Must hold a Diploma qualification in Public Health and Environmental Hygiene with a minimum of six (6) years’ working experience.

Location: Tamale

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants should submit applications and curriculum vitae, together with photocopies of their certificates and other relevant documents to:

The Registrar
University for Development Studies
P. O. Box TL 1350
Tamale

Closing Date: 15 December, 2013

{Confidential,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Nov-2013};

SHS Graduate Wanted to be trained as Health Care Assistants for immediate employment

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested candidate should call the phone numbers below:

0243-114591 / 0277-929501 / 0209-852727 / 02411-96054

Closing Date: 02 December, 2013

{Confidential,Accra and Tema,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Nov-2013};

Health Carers wanted for immediate employment

Location: Accra and Tema

How To Apply For The Job

Interested candidate should call the phone numbers below:

0243-114591 / 0277-929501 / 0209-852727 / 02411-96054

Closing Date: 02 December, 2013

{Confidential,Accra and Tema,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Nov-2013};

Geriatric Carers wanted for immediate employment

Location: Accra and Tema

How To Apply For The Job

Interested candidate should call the phone numbers below:

0243-114591 / 0277-929501 / 0209-852727 / 02411-96054

Closing Date: 02 December, 2013

{Plantations SOCFINAF Ghana Limited,Daboase,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Nov-2013};

Plantations SOCFINAF Ghana Limited, a reputable Rubber Plantation Development company based at Daboase requires the services of qualified applicants for immediate employment into the following position:- Clinic Superintendent

Qualification Required & Experience

•   A State Registered Nurse with a minimum of 15 years experience in all areas of Nursing.
•   He/She must be capable of runing a clinic independent of a Doctor to take care of simple and basic medical needs of the employees.

The salaries attached to the position is attractive and negotiable together with a host of fringe benefits including free accommodation.

Location: Daboase

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applications should report to the Administration and Human Resource Department of the Company with their application letters together with their CVs and copies of certificates for interviews and immediate employment.

For further clarification and direction to the location of the company, please call the phone numbers below:

0509-628811  /  0244-566783

Closing Date: 28 November, 2013