{Diocesan Health Service (DHS),Ghana,Full-Time,GH,N/A,N/A,28 Dec-2014};

The Diocesan Health Service (DHS) of the Catholic Diocese of Koforidua within the National Catholic Health Service (NCHS) and the Christian Health Association of Ghana (CHAG) networks wishes to recruit for the position of a Medical Director

•   Immediate Duty Post: Holy Family Hospital, Nkawkaw, Kwahu West Municipality, Eastern Region

Major Responsibilities/Duties

•   Ensures the maintenance and provision of patient care according to professional standards that are closely informed by the Catholic Code of Ethics.
•   Ensures orientation for new medical and all other staff under the Clinical Care Department
•   Ensures assignment of duties, supervises and maintains professional standards and discipline in all staff of the Department:
•   Ensures teaching and supervision of any intern in the hospital to understudy staff of the Department
•   Organises periodic medical education and regular clinical/mortality conferences within the hospital.
•   Serves as core member of the Hospital Management Team (HMT)
•   Assists in human resource planning, recruitment and training of staff of the Department in consultation with the HMT
•   Schedules, supervises, counsels and ensures regular appraisal of staff of the Department

Conditions of Service

National Catholic Health Service Conditions of Service for Management Staff

Qualification Required & Experience

MBChB with preferably a postgraduate professional qualification in either of the following areas: internal medicine, family medicine, obstetrics and gynaecology, paediatrics and surgery

Other Qualifications

•   A certificate or diploma in the management of health care institutions will be an added advantage.

Experience

•   Preferably at least Eight (8) years of practicing as a medical doctor in a public sector health facility (GHS, Teaching Hospitals, CHAG, Quasi-government)

Other Requirements

•   Preferably mechanized onto the Controller and Accountant General’s Department payroll of the Government of Ghana
•   Hardworking, team-spirited and results oriented
•   A Christian with demonstrated commitment to save lives

Location: Nkawkaw

How To Apply For The Job

Kindly note that all applications in response to this advertisement should be accompanied with most recent curriculum vitae/resume and sent to the address below by Friday December 12, 2014:

The Executive Secretary
Diocesan Health Service
Catholic Diocese of Koforidua
P. O. Box KF1750
Koforidua

or

Email: dhs.kdua@hotmail.com,

Tel: 0342196260 / 0342026137

Closing Date: 12 December, 2012

{Kwame Nkrumah University,Kumasi,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,31 Mar-2014};

Qualification Required & Experience

Candidate must:

•   Be a qualified Medical Officer registered with the Ghana Medical and Dental Council.
•   The Applicant must also have at least two years post qualification experience as a Medical Officer,

Location: Kumasi

How To Apply For The Job

Interested Candidates are to complete Application Forms, which are obtainable at the Human Resources Development Division, Registrar’s Offices, Main Administration Block, (Room 214), KNUST.

Completed application forms should reach the address below not later than FRIDAY, 28™ FEBRUARY, 2014:

THE REGISTRAR
KWAME NKRUMAH UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
PRIVATE MAIL BAG
UNIVERSITY POST OFFICE
KUMASI

Closing Date: 28 February, 2014

{MRC Unit,Gambia,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Sep-2012};

The MRC Unit, The Gambia is the Medical Research Council’s largest establishment conducting laboratory, field based and clinical research in a developing country. The Unit aims to improve the health of people in developing countries by contributing to the development, testing and safe adoption of interventions aimed at reducing the burden of morbidity and mortality from infectious diseases. To reflect changes in national and global health priorities and new international funding opportunities a new research portfolio has  been organised under three themes: Child Survival; Disease Control & Elimination; Vaccinology. These themes have been selected to target national health needs, to reinforce sub-regional and international links and to address some of the major current priorities in the Millennium Global Health Goals.

The Clinical Services Department (CSD) of the MRC Unit Fajara comprises a busy 42 bed ward, outpatient department, Gate (triage) clinic, X-ray department and routine diagnostic laboratories. Approximately 50,000 new patients are seen at the MRC’s clinical facilities each year. Twenty four hour a day care is provided for the patients admitted to the wards while the outpatient service operates Monday to Friday during working hours.

Description Of Job

The Unit wishes to appoint a Junior Paediatric Consultant to support the Head of Clinical Services at MRC Fajara. The Clinical Services Department comprises a busy 42 bed ward, Outpatient’s Department, Gate (triage) Clinic, X-ray Department and routine diagnostic laboratories. Approximately 50, 000 new patients are seen at the MRC’s clinical facilities each year.

The appointment is for 3 years and is subject to a probationary period of 6 months.

•  Salary will be in Occupational Group E3. The salary for Occupational Group E3 is within the range 1, 012, 875 to 1, 221, 739 Dalasis per annum after tax. This is equivalent to a salary range of $33,762 – $40, 725 per annum after tax. Please note that the salary package is paid in Dalasis and the USD figure quoted is just given as a guide using the prevailing Dalasi/USD exchange rate. The final salary will be dependent on qualifications and experience of the successful applicant
•  For displaced staff the package will include rent-free furnished accommodation, flights, contribution to school fees and shipment of personal effects

Qualification Required & Experience

We seek someone with:

•  MB, BS, or equivalent medical qualification
•  FWACP Part 2 or equivalent
•  Minimum of three years experience working at a Senior Registrar/Junior Consultant level in paediatric medicine in high quality teaching institutions
•  Excellent written and spoken English
•  Excellent communication skills
•  Proven experience of managing staff
•  Excellent record keeping skills
•  The ability to work well in a multi-disciplinary team
•  The ability to deal sensitively with the patients
•  Computer literate, e.g. Word, Excel, Email
•  An interest in clinical research into the diseases of the tropics
•  Good understanding of medical audits
•  Willingness to work on the on-call rota on a regular basis
•  Willingness to work flexi-time

Salary Range:- $33,762 – $40, 725 per annum after tax

How To Apply For The Job

Please contact the HR Department for an application form and a copy of the job description. Completed application forms should be sent to:

Human Resources Office
Vacancy for: Junior Paediatric Consultant
MRC Unit, Fajara
P. O. Box 273
Banjul, The Gambia

Telephone: 00220 4495442
Fax: 00220 4495919
Email: hr@mrc.gm

Closing Date:  20 August, 2012

MRC is an Equal Opportunities Employer and operates a strict no smoking policy

Closing Date:  20 August, 2012

{Abt Associates,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Aug-2012};

Abt Associates is a mission-driven, global leader in research and programme implementation in the fields of health, social and environmental policy, and international development. Known for its rigorous approach to solving complex challenges, Abt Associates was ranked as one of the top 20 global research firms in 2011 and also named one of the top 40 international development innovators. The company has multiple offices in the U.S. and programmes offices in nearly 40 countries.

Description Of Job

Abt is seeking exceptional individuals for an upcoming USAID health procurement. We are recruiting for a large project encompassing diverse areas of malaria programming, included but not limited to malaria case management, capacity building, antenatal care services, malaria diagnostics, routine monitoring of malaria data.

Qualification Required & Experience

•  Master’s degree in relevant field and at least 8 years of experience in monitoring and evaluation
•  Demonstrated experience with performance monitoring plans, USAID experience required, and malaria experience preferred
•  In addition to supporting the project M&E, the specialist will provide technical assistance to strengthen routine systems for malaria M&E at the national level
•  Experience working with GHS on M&E capacity building preferred

How To Apply For The Job

To be considered for a position, please submit your CV and a cover letter demonstrating how you meet the qualification above to:-

Ghana_jobs@abtassoc.com

Closing Date: 7th August, 2012

Indicate the position which you are applying for in the subject line. If you wish to apply to multiple positions, please submit a different email for each position. Applications which do not meet the minimum qualification will not be considered.

For more information on Abt Associates and our expertise in technical assistance, research and implementation, visit our website: www.abtassociates.com

{Abt Associates,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Aug-2012};

Abt Associates is a mission-driven, global leader in research and programme implementation in the fields of health, social and environmental policy, and international development. Known for its rigorous approach to solving complex challenges, Abt Associates was ranked as one of the top 20 global research firms in 2011 and also named one of the top 40 international development innovators. The company has multiple offices in the U.S. and programmes offices in nearly 40 countries.

Description of Job

Abt is seeking exceptional individuals for an upcoming USAID health procurement. We are recruiting for a large project encompassing diverse areas of malaria programming, included but not limited to malaria case management, capacity building, antenatal care services, malaria diagnostics, routine monitoring of malaria data.

Qualification Required & Experience

•  Advanced degree with at least 15 years of experience in malaria programming
•  Technical expertise in case management diagnosis and treatment, capacity building of health staff at different levels in the public and/or private sector, antenatal case services, and monitoring and evaluation

How To Apply For The Job

To be considered for a position, please submit your CV and a cover letter demonstrating how you meet the qualification above to:-

Ghana_jobs@abtassoc.com

Closing Date: 7th August, 2012

Indicate the position which you are applying for in the subject line. If you wish to apply to multiple positions, please submit a different email for each position. Applications which do not meet the minimum qualification will not be considered.

For more information on Abt Associates and our expertise in technical assistance, research and implementation, visit our website: www.abtassociates.com

{Abt Associates,Accra,Full-Time, GH,N/A, N/A,30 Aug-2012};

Abt Associates is a mission-driven, global leader in research and programme implementation in the fields of health, social and environmental policy, and international development. Known for its rigorous approach to solving complex challenges, Abt Associates was ranked as one of the top 20 global research firms in 2011 and also named one of the top 40 international development innovators. The company has multiple offices in the U.S. and programmes offices in nearly 40 countries.

Description Of Job

Abt is seeking exceptional individuals for an upcoming USAID health procurement. We are recruiting for a large project encompassing diverse areas of malaria programming, included but not limited to malaria case management, capacity building, antenatal care services, malaria diagnostics, routine monitoring of malaria data.

Qualification Required & Experience

•  Advanced degree with at least 15 years of experience. Proven leadership in management of large, complex projects, preferably with USAID, and in malaria.
•  Technical expertise in at least one of the following areas of: antenatal care services, case management  for malaria (diagnosis and/or treatment; facility-based and/or community-based), and evaluation. Experience scaling-up interventions preferred

How To Apply For The Job

To be considered for a position, please submit your CV and a cover letter demonstrating how you meet the qualification above to:-

Ghana_jobs@abtassoc.com

Closing Date: 7th August, 2012

Indicate the position which you are applying for in the subject line. If you wish to apply to multiple positions, please submit a different email for each position. Applications which do not meet the minimum qualification will not be considered.

For more information on Abt Associates and our expertise in technical assistance, research and implementation, visit our website: www.abtassociates.com