JOB PURPOSE
To provide strategic leadership, technical and administrative direction for the achievement of the mandate of the Council.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

•   Provides technical and managerial leadership for the Council. Initiates the formulation and implementation of policies of the Council. Co-ordinates the activities of sub-committees of the Council. Represents the Council on international bodies/agencies connected with standard of nursing and midwifery practices.
•   Exercises oversight responsibility for the efficient and effective management of the resources (human, material and finance) of the Council-Leads the development and implementation of Council’s policies, strategic plans and programmes.
•   Ensures effective coordination, monitoring and evaluation of all Council’s programmes.
•   Ensures the availability of appropriate internal structures, controls, management and decision-making systems and processes of the Council.
•   Mobilizes funding from development partners and other stakeholders for the Council.
•   Submits periodic reports on the Council’s activities to the Board/Minister.
•   Builds and manages an effective and dedicated cross-cultural work team.
•   Collaborates and builds relationships with Government, public and private sector partners and other stakeholders in carrying out the Council’s mandate.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Must be a registered nurse and or midwife with valid license to practice.
•   A minimum of a master’s degree in a relevant field.
•   Must be a Fellow of the West African College of Nursing or Ghana College of
•   Nurses and Midwives.
•   Must have at least fifteen (15) years post registration relevant work experience, five (5) years of which must be in a senior management position in a reputable institution.

COMPETENCES

•   Extensive leadership, networking, monitoring and management skills.
•   Excellent communication and presentation skills.
•   Negotiating, lobbying and conflict resolution skills.
•   Capacity to inspire and motivate people around him/her.
•   Extensive knowledge in financial, procurement, budgeting and auditing regulations.
•   Excellent computer skills.

TRAININGS

•   Strategic and Project Management
•   Nursing and Midwifery professional programmes
•   Advanced Public Administration and Health Management
•   Comparative Public Policy Analysis
•   Organizational Development and Social Change
•   Computing and financial resource management
•   Communication and public relations
•   Negotiating, diplomacy, lobbying and sourcing of funds

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Applications with Curriculum Vitae, including names and addresses of three (3) referees, should reach:

THE SECRETARY
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMISSION
P. O. BOX GP1618
ACCRA

Closing Date: 16 April, 2014