Job Vacancy For Deputy Director – Research & Development



Job Purpose

• To conduct and coordinate research activities related to health issues to improve the development of the hospital and its services

Qualification Required & Experience

• Senior Health Professional with postgraduate qualification in health related field (at least Master's Degree, Membership of professional college or equivalent) with a minimum of 5 years working experience in management/supervisory position
• Evidence of leadership and continuing professional development and training in health management
• Proven training and ability in the performance and management of research
• A broad knowledge base and experience of health sector policies and operating procedures
• Knowledge and experience in ethics, research and development

General Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must note that:

• All positions are full time jobs based in Kumasi.
• Positions are top level appoinitments with a fixed term engagement
• Successful applicants shall remain staff of the Ministry of Health throughout the tenure
• Subsequent tenure will be through process approved by the Board

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Personal Trails

An applicant for any of the positions must be able to demonstrate

• Excellent leadership skills
• Broad knowledge and understanding of health sector policies and operating procedures
• Broad knowledge and understanding of health sector services quality assurance issues
• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills and team player
• Ability to work, lead and manage a multi-disciplinary player
• Ability to organise workload and work under pressure to meet tight timelines and targets
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Good advocacy and negotiation skills
• Self-disciplined
• Emotionally stable
• Conflict management skills
• Demonstrate flexibility and a methodological approach to work
• Good computer literacy
• Good oriented and honest

Location: Kumasi

How to Apply For the Job

Interested persons are to submit their application letters together with detailed CV, (ii) names of three referees (Who will be willing to provide confidential report on applicant) and (iii) a maximum of 2-page vision statement for the position applied for.

Applications should reach the address below to:

The Chief Executive
Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital
P.O.Box 1934
Kumasi

Closing Date: 10 June, 2022