The Korle Bu Teaching Hospital invites applications from suitably qualified serving officers of the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital and sister agencies of the Ministry of Health for appointment as Directors to fill the under-listed vacancy: Deputy Director of Pharmacy

Summary of Job/functions

• To assist the Director of Pharmacy in ensuring the delivery of pharmaceutical services and provide technical advice on pharmaceutical matters in the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital.
• Assist in medicines management and ensure the maintenance of pharmaceutical standards through monitoring, research, policy development and implementation within the Hospital.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide good quality pharmaceutical services to the Director of Pharmacy in the Hospital.
• Provide support to ensure that policies, standards and protocols for effective and efficient provision of pharmaceutical services are adhered to in the Hospital.
• Advise the Director of Pharmacy on human resource matters relating to pharmacy practice within the Hospital.
• Assist to ensure the regular monitoring of standards of pharmaceutical services within the Hospital.
• Assist to promote and monitor Rational Use of Medicines (RUM) within Hospital.
• Assist in the establishment and effective functioning of Medicines and Therapeutic Committees at the various levels within the Hospital.

Job Qualifications and Experience

• The applicant must have at least twelve (12) years working experience as an Accountant with at least five (5) years post-qualification experience as a Chartered Accountant in a senior management position.
• Must be at the level of Deputy Chief Accountant and above
• Evidence of leadership and continuing professional development and training in Management field.
• Experience of multi-agency networking, project and budget management.
• Experience in Project Financing, Planning, Appraisal and Analysis.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• A broad knowledge and experience of Health Sector Policies and Operating procedures and Financial Software applications
• A broad knowledge of financial rules and regulations particularly with regards to the health sector
• Have advanced skills in computer usage and hands-on experience in financial management applications
• Ability to establish networks within and outside the Hospital and utilize this to achieve the Hospital objectives and goals
• A broad knowledge base and experience of legal framework underpinning finance management of Government of Ghana (GOG), Ministry of Finance (MOF) and other agencies
• Demonstrate professional, clear and compassionate communication with staff, clients and community partners of the Hospital.
• Ability to accurately and effectively assess problems and identify and implement solutions.
• Ability to create a climate of trust and mutual respect, increasing the potential for employees to be productive and to feel welcome, valued, and motivated.
• Effective delegation to ensure staff are able to meet the expectations and requirements of their job and to ensure all staff are able to develop new job skills and competencies.
• Knowledge to demonstrate commitment and dedication to the work, the clients, and the Hospital.
• Knowledge and experience of health services quality assurance

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: 30 July, 2025