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