Summary of Job Functions

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the successful candidate will be expected to:

• Promote, coordinate and facilitate research in KBTH, and lead the implementation of the Hospital's research policy
• Develop an overarching research strategy to drive research in line with global trends and national and institutional priorities
• Serve as primary contact for research, oversee and ensure research in the hospital aligns with KBTH mission and goals
• Implement a comprehensive research capacity development programme to support service delivery
• Provide leadership, supervise and motivate staff to deliver set goals and targets
• To lead and coordinate research activities related to health issues towards development of the hospital and its services
• Conduct research in line with National Health Research Agenda
• Ensure health research Protocols comply with prevailing scientific and ethical standards
• Document and disseminate health research findings for advocacy & policy
• Build and strengthen health Research capacity within KBTH
• Mobilise resources for health research in KBTH

Duties and Responsibilities

• Development and lead effective strategies for fund-raising for research
• Ensure effective distribution and efficient use of research funds in line with KBTH priority areas
• Set standards and ensure effective dissemination of quality research output
• Promote and support development of staff capability and capacity to deliver research
• Develop policies and strategies to facilitate registration, patenting and commercialization of intellectual property and ownership rights
• Coordinate the infrastructure and processes to maintain a robust, functional research ethics and integrity
• Foster research collaborations with external stakeholders and industry partners
• Represent KBTH interests in research contract administration, grant applications and reporting
• Offer technical advice to KBTH Management on research related issues in line with best practice and standards
• Promote research at the hospital with the overarching objective of providing new or improved products, processes and services
• Coordinate research and development activities taking place at KBTH
• Provide stimuli for innovation and help raise KBTH's productivity through indigenous strategies, learning from other institutions and improving existing products / services
• Ensure that the UDS works efficiently and responsive to the challenges of the hospital's operations
• Attract and coordinate research partnerships between KBTH and other collaborators
• Act as a link between the hospital and its research and development partners both nationally and internationally
• Offer technical advice to KBTH's management, Heads of Departments and Units, in partnerships
• Ensure that research projects are carried out in accordance with ethical standards
• Evaluate the progress of research projects to ensure that they are meeting deadlines and milestones
• Coordinate the activities of scientist, engineers and other researchers involved in projects
• Establish relationships with universities, research labs and other organizations that conduct research in areas related to the hospital's interests
• Developing budgets for research projects based on estimates of costs and potential returns
• Review proposals from researchers to determine whether they are suitable for funding
• Conduct research on emerging trends in the health sector to identify new opportunities for growth
• Perform any other duties that may be assigned by the Chief Executive Officer

Qualification Required & Experience

• Advanced postgraduate degree in a health-related field (PhD or equivalent).
• Membership of a recognized professional college/body will be an advantage
• Senior health professional with a minimum of 5 years clinical research experience/experience in a management/supervisory position
• Broad based knowledge of health sector policies and operating procedures
• Evidence of leadership and continuing professional development health management, planning, management or public administration
• Knowledge and experience of the health research ecosystem
• Proven evidence of grants awards
• Evidence of publication in high profile journals
• Knowledge and experience in ethics, research and development
• Knowledge and experience of health services quality assurance
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team environment
• Proven training and ability in the performance and management of research
• A broad knowledge base and experience of health sector policies and operating procedures
• Supervisory/team leadership experience

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Qualified and interested candidates should kindly send their application letters, two page document of the vision for the directorate, curriculum vitae and copies of relevant documents (5 copies each) to the address below:

Chief Executive
Korle Bu Teaching Hospital
Accra

Closing Date: 05 December, 2025