Posts Tagged ‘Public Health Jobs in Ghana’

Job Vacancy For Laboratory Technologists / Technicians (Kumasi)

Posted on: January 26th, 2016 by Ghana Jobs

{Confidential,Kumasi,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,15 Feb-2016};

A well-established hospital in Kumasi invites applications from suitably qualified and self-motivated persons for the following position:- Laboratory Technologists / Technicians

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Must have the relevant qualifications

Location: Kumasi

How To Apply For The Job

Interested persons are to apply with the following:

•   Application Letter
•   Comprehensive Curriculum Vitae
•   Copies of relevant educational and professional certificates
•   Adequate knowledge of ICT shall be an advantage for all categories.

Applications with all relevant attachments should be submitted in Hard Copy via:-

Chief Executive or The Manager
P.O.Box 1191
Kumasi

Closing Date: 15 February, 2016

Job Vacancy For Deputy Director of Nursing Services (Kumasi)

Posted on: January 26th, 2016 by Ghana Jobs

{Confidential,Kumasi,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,15 Feb-2016};

A well-established hospital in Kumasi invites applications from suitably qualified and self-motivated persons for the following position:- Deputy Director of Nursing Services

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Should have held a position of at least a Principal Nursing Office.
•   Qualification in Public Health is an advantage

Location: Kumasi

How To Apply For The Job

Interested persons are to apply with the following:

•   Application Letter
•   Comprehensive Curriculum Vitae
•   Copies of relevant educational and professional certificates
•   Adequate knowledge of ICT shall be an advantage for all categories.

Applications with all relevant attachments should be submitted in Hard Copy via:-

Chief Executive or The Manager
P.O.Box 1191
Kumasi

Closing Date: 15 February, 2016

Job Vacancy For Pharmacist / Pharmacy Technician (Medical Representative) At Ipca Laboratories Ltd

Posted on: January 18th, 2016 by Ghana Jobs

{Ipca Laboratories Ltd,Greater Accra Region,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,17 Feb-2016};

We are one of the major and fast growing pharmaceutical companies from India operating in 110 countries. We are looking for qualified candidates to fill the following vacancy:- Pharmacist / Pharmacy Technician (Medical Representative)

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Candidate should be a Pharmacist OR Pharmacy Technician , young, enthusiastic, very skilled in communication, presentable and capable to work with good team spirit. Candidates with Previous experience is preferred .

Location: Greater Accra Region

How to Apply For the Job

Please mail your CV to B.K.SUDARSHAN in this mail address:-

bks.bcl@gmail.com

or Drop CV at

EAST CANTONMENTS PHARMACY LTD.
near Kwame Nkruma circle, Accra.

Closing Date: 17 February, 2016

Job Vacancy For Medical Counter Assistant (2 Positions) – (Tema)

Posted on: December 22nd, 2015 by Ghana Jobs

{Confidential,Tema,Full-Time, GH, N/A, 3 years,06 Jan-2016};

A reputable firm with a new and ultra-modern pharmacy outlet is seeking to hire highly motivated professionals to assume the following position:- Medical Counter Assistant

Qualification Required & Experience

•   The ideal candidate must be certified and have a minimum of three (3) years working experience in service delivery at a pharmacy or health care facility
•   He/She must be computer literate, organized with a high level of accuracy and able to provide exceptional pharmacy counter service to the general public
•   Skills in stock maintenance and cashiering will be an added advantage

Location: Tema, Motorway Roundabout

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants should forward their application and/or curriculum vitae to:-

oriosrecruitment@gmail.com

Closing Date: 06 January, 2016

Job Vacancy For Pharmacy Technician (2 Positions) – (Tema)

Posted on: December 22nd, 2015 by Ghana Jobs

{Confidential,Tema,Full-Time, GH, HND, 2 years,06 Jan-2016};

A reputable firm with a new and ultra-modern pharmacy outlet is seeking to hire highly motivated professionals to assume the following position:- Pharmacy Technician

Qualification Required & Experience

•   The ideal candidate must have HND qualification in Dispensing technology, Diploma in Pharmacy Technology or its equivalent plus a minimum of two(2) years working experience at a recognized pharmacy or healthcare facility.
•   He/She will assist the Pharmacist is preparing prescriptions and take temporary charge of pharmaceutical services in the absence of the Pharmacist if needed.

Location: Tema, Motorway Roundabout

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants should forward their application and/or curriculum vitae to:-

oriosrecruitment@gmail.com

Closing Date: 06 January, 2016

Job Vacancy For Locum Pharmacist (Tema)

Posted on: December 22nd, 2015 by Ghana Jobs

{Confidential,Tema,Full-Time, GH, N/A, 2 years,06 Jan-2016};

A reputable firm with a new and ultra-modern pharmacy outlet is seeking to hire highly motivated professionals to assume the following position:- Locum Pharmacist

Qualification Required & Experience

•   The ideal candidate must be a registered pharmacist with the Pharmacy Council of Ghana and have at least 2 years of working experience
•   He/she will perform the statutory requirements of a pharmacist’s job, which is essentially dispensing and supervision of the sale of pharmacy only medicines, and advising on medicines for the treatment of common ailments.
•   The Locum Pharmacist will also be required to supervise staff, oversee re-ordering of stock and other operational duties as may be appropriate
•   Strong leadership and team building skills is necessary

Location: Tema, Motorway Roundabout

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants should forward their application and/or curriculum vitae to:-

oriosrecruitment@gmail.com

Closing Date: 06 January, 2016

Job Vacancy For Programme Officer, Clinical Care At Ghana Health Service

Posted on: December 22nd, 2015 by Ghana Jobs

{Ghana Health Service,Accra,Full-Time, GH, N/A, 5 years,06 Jan-2016};

The National AIDS/STI Control programme of the Ghana Health Service invites applications from suitably qualified candidates, as per the detailed person specification indicated below for appointment.

Job Purpose:

•   Supports the Programme Manager in planning and managing the programme.
•   Plans effective case management and identifying technical and managerial elements that require revision or re-orientation
•   Assists in training ,health education and communication for behavior change .
•   Plans and participates in supervision, monitoring and evaluation and revision of HIV and AIDS management information systems
•   Coordinates the integration of AIDS control and prevention activities with other public health programmes and the private sector
•   Engages Partners for effective harmonization in programme implementation
•   Facilitates the effective development and dissemination of HIV related policies, guidelines and strategies
•   Collates and submits on timely basis routine, quarterly and annual reports.

The compensation package is very competitive.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Medical Doctor with additional qualification in Public Health
•   Must be a PRACTISING Clinician in good standing with at least 5 years working experience in a Hospital
•   Expertise In HIV&AIDS Treatment Care and support project implementation
•   Skills in Epidemiology with wide research background
•   Good analytical and statistical skills
•   Ability to work under pressure
•   Be conversant with Ghana Health Service policies and structures and strategies
•   Ability to work independently as well as work as a team player and be able to work closely with other Stakeholders; Partners and key players in the management of HIV and AIDS related programmes for the overall benefit of Ghana

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested persons who meet the above requirement should submit two sets of application with the under-listed documents in A4 size envelope with the position being applied for written at the top left hand corner of the envelope:

•   Application letter
•   Detailed curriculum vitae with names, address and telephone numbers of at least two (2) referees
•   Copies of academic and professional certificates

Applications should be delivered by hand or express mail to:

The Director (HRD)
Ghana Health Service
Private Mail Bag
Ministries- Accra

Closing Date: 06 January, 2016

Job Vacancy For Laboratory Advisor / Officer At Ghana Health Service

Posted on: December 22nd, 2015 by Ghana Jobs

{Ghana Health Service,Accra,Full-Time, GH, Degree, 5 years,06 Jan-2016};

The National AIDS/STI Control programme of the Ghana Health Service invites applications from suitably qualified candidates, as per the detailed person specification indicated below for appointment.

Job Purpose:

•   Provide training for laboratory. personnel on routine laboratory. tests and assist in provision of special services in clinical and reference/diagnostics arrears as may be directed.
•   Document and keep accurate records (log) and maintain good clinical laboratory practice
•   Provide a high standard of technical service as a member of the health care team to assist in effective delivery of patient care
•   Ensure equipment in the laboratories are well maintained to the standards required by the GHS and by relevant legislation
•   Implement quality assurance (QA) measures of technical procedures
•   Assist in research, evaluation of new techniques and laboratory audits
•   Monitors storage ,usage and stock of test kits and reagent for timely reporting
•   Plans, prepares procurement and distribution schedules of laboratory commodities as required
•   Assist the surveillance unit in all surveys and support development of survey protocols and provide necessary training
•   Collaborate with units in laboratory component of all training’s
•   Perform any other related official duties that may be assigned

The compensation package is very competitive.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Should possess a first degree in medical laboratory technology. Advanced degree in Microbiology or Public Health may be an added advantage
•   Should have worked in a reputable hospital or laboratory for at least 5 years
•   Must have considerable knowledge and experience in laboratory management
•   Should be conversant with relevant ISO standards and CLSI guidelines for laboratories
•   Should be conversant with stringent laboratory quality assurance procedures and processes
•   Be a team player, have effective communication skills (both written and oral)
•   Ability to carry out duties independently and effectively
•   Should pay attention to detail and have very good analytical skills
•   Should be willing to work outside the office and travel frequently for field work

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested persons who meet the above requirement should submit two sets of application with the under-listed documents in A4 size envelope with the position being applied for written at the top left hand corner of the envelope:

•   Application letter
•   Detailed curriculum vitae with names, address and telephone numbers of at least two (2) referees
•   Copies of academic and professional certificates

Applications should be delivered by hand or express mail to:

The Director (HRD)
Ghana Health Service
Private Mail Bag
Ministries- Accra

Closing Date: 06 January, 2016

Job Vacancy For Project Assistant 9 / District Operation Coordinator, AIRS2-Gahana At Abt Associates (Northern Region)

Posted on: December 16th, 2015 by Ghana Jobs

{Abt Associates,Northern Region and East Mamprusi District,Full-Time, GH,Bachelors Degree, 2 years,31 Dec-2015};

Abt. Associates Inc., a US based company, is implementing the PMI/ USAID–funded African Indoor Residual Spraying (AIRS) program. AIRS has been implemented in Ghana since 2008 in some selected districts in the Northern Region.

Job Summary

•   Under supervision of the Operations Manager the Project Assistant 9 / District Operations Coordinator will focus on programmematic and management oversight for all aspects of the project’s spray operations in the Northern Region, East Mamprusi District, including spray campaign planning technical assistance and training, logistical and operational support and supervision, and activity tracking and reporting. S/he will Coordinate closely with  provincial government counterparts, and oversee the activities of project  field staff and seasonal spray teams

Specific responsibilities include:

•   Manage robust IRS campaign planning efforts in assigned geographical area including qualification of insecticides and equipment needs, identification and recruitment of spray teams, logistical planning for IRS distribution and transportation, insecticide and equipment storage, security and environmental safety ;and coordination with district level Ghana Health Service and Assembly counterparts
•   Work in collaboration with Disease Control and Environmental Health Officers at the district to coordinate IRS activities.
•   Oversee the recruitment, training, and supervision of spray teams and IRS spray operators
•   Supervise and track inventory distribution and storage of materials, work with the logistics and procurement team to support procurement of IRS materials
•   Supervise IRS implementation, and contribute to the trainings of supervisors, site managers, team leaders spray operators etc. at the regional and district levels.
•   Ensure that routine programme tracking and reporting are in place and delivered on time
•   Supervise and monitor field data collection with project M&E team.
•   Manage the BCC/IEC campaign and data collection process
•   Ensure that all risk prevention and environmental compliance measures are fully implemented and work closely with the project environmental compliance staff and district officers to address relevant issues.
•   Facilitate communication between the districts in the assigned geographic areas and the AIRS project offices in Tamale,
•   Represents the programme at meetings with the community leaders and local steering committees.
•   Supervise all logistical operations (Warehouse, transport, etc)
•   Prepare weekly and other activity reports as directed by the project Operations Manager
•   The position requires to  be permanently based in East Mamprusi District with frequent visit to field sites to support and oversee community and household level operations and activities.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant health sector field, such as Public Health Community Health, Entomology, or Environmental Health
•   At least two (2) years of relevant professional work experience, with significant amounts of experience directly in Vendor Control and IRS Operations
•   Experience in regulatory and operational aspects of insecticide use and management
•   Demonstrated ability to work with minimum direction and supervision
•   Demonstrated ability to work both as a member of a team and as a team leader, with the ability to accept the inputs of other team members
•   Strong management and planning skills of project tasks and budgets.
•   Demonstrated leadership and teamwork and produces high quality work in a timely, cost effective manner and has excellent writing skills
•   Excellent interpersonal Communications and organisational skills
•   Excellent computer skills, computer software programmes, including MS Word Excel and PowerPoint.
•   Experience with USAID funded programmes and other international development experience,
•   English language fluency.

Location: Northern Region and East Mamprusi District

How To Apply For The Job

•   Interested and qualified applicants should submit their non-returnable application, resumes and copies of testimonials within ten calendar days of the posting of this notice to the folowing address; Email:

Anna_Acquah@africairs.net

•   Directly submit to AIRS office located in Northern Region Tamale: Tamale Office: Plot No, 11, Waterson Road Fuo, Adjacent VSO office before the BB Gas Junction
•   For further information, please call Tel 233 (0) 03720-26827 / 26828 ;From 10:00am – 16:00pm

Closing Date: 31 December, 2015

Abt Associates is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse workforce. Abt Associates provides market-competitive salaries and comprehensive employee benefits

Job Vacancy For Medical Director At Cape Coast Polytechnic

Posted on: December 7th, 2015 by Ghana Jobs

{Cape Coast Polytechnic,Cape Coast,Full-Time, GH,Degree, 10 years,18 Dec-2015};

Applications are invited from qualified persons to fill the following position in the Polytechnic:- Medical Director

Duties:

The Medical Director is the head of the Polytechnic Clinic and will be responsible to the Rector for the following duties:

•   Provides primary health care to staff, students and members of the Polytechnic community
•   Serves as the clinical liaison between the Health Services staff and the Polytechnic community, ensuring the communication of up-to-date medical information to appropriate parties
•   Organizes preventive services, including medical examinations and vaccine requirements for students and staff
•   Works with management to initiate and review programmes and practices that are developmentally appropriate and that promote overall health and wellness of the Polytechnic community
•   Maintains professional relationships with local health care organizations and professionals to ensure access to necessary referral and consultative services
•   Reviews productivity and quality reports and meeting with healthcare teams to review individual and group productivity as well as devise and implement corrective action strategies when necessary
•   Ensures that departments within the Polytechnic clinic meet operational goals including quality, productivity and user benchmarks.
•   Responsible for the preparation and control of the clinic’s budget

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Possess a postgraduate degree from a recognized university
•   Have a minimum of ten years post qualification experience as a licensed physician or surgeon.

Location: Cape Coast

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants should obtain application forms from the Deputy Registrar, Personnel and Welfare Section, Cape Coast Polytechnic with whom the completed application forms should be lodged.

The Chairman
Search Committee
C/O Ag. Registrar
Cape Coast Polytechnic
P.O. Box AD 50
Cape Coast

Closing Date: 18 December, 2015