Job Purpose:

•   To implement policies and decision of management as regards the utilisation of the resources of the college.
•   To supervise staff of the college, co-ordinate their activities and train nurses to meet the prescribed and required standards

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

•   Initiates specific and measurable targets for the college and ensures their achievement.
•   Promotes the optimisation of resources available to achieve quality training of nurses.
•   Arranges for the provision of resources and facilities for the training of nurses.
•   Establishes and supervises the maintenance of systems and procedures to ensure the comprehensive programming of trainee intake to address the requirements of the country's manpower needs.
•   Co-ordinates the activities of the various units of the college.
•   Directs and co-ordinates the provision of career counselling services to guide outgoing trainees in their career and professional development.
•   Ensures that certification, training standards and requirements meet Ministry of Health standards.
•   Safeguards the college's interest in all financial transactions.
•   Continually improves systems of internal checks to prevent fraud and other financial malpractices.
•   Monitors closely the implementation of budgets to optimise the use of funds for the purpose for which they are allocated

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Master's Degree in a health related programme / Management / Educational Administration
•   First Degree in a health related programme / Health Science Education.
•   Certificate, Basic, Post-Basic qualification in a health related programme,
•   Postgraduate Diploma in Education will be an advantage
•   A minimum of 5 years working experience at the senior management level.
•   Duly registered with the relevant statutory body.
•   Evidence of continuous professional development.
•   Evidence of, at least, one published researeh work.
•   A minimum of 8 years post-qualification experience of which 2 years should be as a tutor in a Nurses' or Midwifery Training School.
•   Should not be lesss than 35 years and more than 56 years by September 1, 2014

Knowledge of Skills:

•   Curriculum development
•   Relevant national policies relating to health
•   Accounting, Treasury and Financial Management
•   Procurement Regulations
•   Labour Regulations
•   Research and Development
•   Analytical and problem management
•   Good interpersonal relations, communication and ICT
•   Guidance and Counselling

Location: Bawku, Upper East Region

How To Apply For The Job

Only candidates who meet the above requirements need to apply with detailed CV and names and addresses of three (3) referees.

The applications should reach:

The Health Co-ordinator
Presbyterian Church of Ghana    
P. O. Box GP1800                                                 
Accra.

Closing Date: 31 July, 2014

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted