Nursing Manager: Principal Midwifery Officer - PPAG

The Planned Parenthood Association of Ghana (PPAG) is a non-governmental, non-profit organisation established in 1967. It is a member of the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF), and has over the decades played a pivotal role in the promotion of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) in Ghana.

PPAG was founded in response to the growing need for family planning education and services in the country. Since its inception, PPAG has evolved to become one of Ghana's leading providers and advocates for comprehensive sexual and reproductive health services, particularly focusing on young people and marginalised populations.

Guided by a rights-based approach, PPAG works to ensure that every individual especially women, youth, and vulnerable groups has access to accurate information and quality services that empower them to make informed choices about their sexual and reproductive lives. PPAG operates through a network of clinics, youth centers, community-based service delivery points, and peer educators spread across the country.

PPAG’s work includes family planning services, HIV/AIDS education and care, adolescent reproductive health, safe motherhood initiatives, and gender-based violence prevention among others. The Association also engages in advocacy and capacity building to influence policies and promote gender equality and youth-friendly health services.

With a vision to be the leading provider of quality and sustainable SRHR services in Ghana, PPAG continues to be a key player in advancing health, rights, and well-being for all Ghanaians.

Job Description

The Planned Parenthood Association of Ghana (PPAG), an NGO and a member of the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF), and a leading provider of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) information, education and services, hereby invites result-oriented and committed persons to apply for the following vacant position to be filled in the Association.

• LOCATION: CAPE COAST FACILITY, CAPE COAST
• REPORT TO: DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMMES AND SERVICE DELIVERY

JOB PURPOSE

To lead and manage the operations of the facility. To be responsible for ensuring the delivery of high-quality, client-centered sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) services in line with organisational policies. To combine clinical midwifery expertise with strategic leadership to oversee the facility administration, staff performance, patient care, and community engagement.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Management

• Provide overall leadership and strategic direction for the facility.
• Supervise, mentor, and appraise Nurses/Midwives, administrative staff and other paramedical staff.
• Develop and implement operational plans, budgets, and performance targets.
• Ensure compliance with SRHR policies, facility standards, and regulatory frameworks.
• Foster teamwork, professionalism, and a culture of respect, confidentiality, and accountability.

Clinical & Technical Duties

• Provide high-quality midwifery care, including antenatal, intrapartum, postnatal, domiciliary midwifery and family planning services.
• Oversee specialist SRHR services (e.g., obstetrics, gynaecology, maternal and child health, safe abortion care, fertility, STI including HIV prevention and treatment).
• Ensure adherence to infection prevention, patient safety, and quality assurance standards.
• Support case reviews, audits, and continuous improvement of clinical services.

Administration & Operations

• Manage hospital operations including finance, procurement, logistics, and HR in collaboration with relevant units.
• Oversee the availability and maintenance of medical equipment, drugs, and supplies.
• Ensure proper record-keeping, digitization of client data, and confidentiality of patient information.
• Prepare and submit timely reports to management and relevant stakeholders.

Community Engagement & Partnerships

• Strengthen linkages between the hospital and the community to promote SRHR and other services.
• Build and maintain partnerships with government agencies, donors, NGOs, and professional associations.
• Lead hospital representation at stakeholder meetings, health forums, and advocacy events.

Monitoring & Evaluation

• Track hospital performance against set targets and indicators.
• Oversee data collection, analysis, and reporting for SRHR services.
• Implement quality improvement initiatives based on evidence and feedback.

Required Skills or Experience

Qualifications & Experience 

• A Registered Midwife with a degree
• An additional higher qualification in a related field will be an added advantage
• A minimum of seven (7) years of relevant working experience.

Core Competencies

• Leadership and strategic planning
• Clinical expertise in SRHR and midwifery
• Financial and operational management
• Staff supervision and capacity building
• Strong advocacy and partnership skills
• Commitment to patient rights, confidentiality, and quality of care

THE PERSON:

• Must have very good interpersonal, communication, report writing and presentation skills
• Must be honest, transparent, reliable and duty-conscious
• Must be very accommodating
• High sense of responsibility, humour, be non-judgmental and able to take initiatives
• Must be a team player and self-motivated
• Must be able to work for long hours and sometimes, due to workload, under pressure
• Have excellent human relationship skills and be youth-friendly.
• Ability to source information and determine new strategies for enhanced performance
• Must be able to work with little or no supervision
• Ability to travel at short notice

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