Medical Officer - Marie Stopes Ghana

MSI Reproductive Choices is one of the world’s leading providers of sexual and reproductive healthcare. We believe that everyone should have the right to choose. From contraception to safe abortion and life-saving post-abortion care, we are committed to delivering compassionate, affordable, high-quality services for all.

Today, our organisation has over 9,000 team members working in 37 countries across the world. Our success lies in the fact that MSI teams are locally led, entrepreneurial and results-driven, and are passionate about delivering high-quality, client-centred care in their own communities. As a social business, we focus on sustainable delivery, efficiency, and funding models that are built to last, so that the women and girls we serve today will have a choice in the future too.

We know that access to reproductive choice is life-changing. For some, it can mean the ability to complete an education or start a career. For others, it means being able to look after the family they already have. For everyone, it means the freedom to decide their own future, creating a fairer, more equal world.

Job Description

Marie Stopes International Ghana (MSIG), established in 2006, is an affiliate of MSI Reproductive Choices and one of the largest specialized Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) organizations in Ghana. MSIG complements the Ministry of Health in delivering high-quality, affordable general health and SRH services across the country.

MSIG is seeking passionate, client-focused, and experienced individuals to join our clinical team in Accra, Kumasi, or Takoradi as a Medical Officer. This role is critical to our mission of improving access to Family Planning (FP) and SRH services, especially for underserved communities.

• ?Locations: Accra, Takoradi & Kumasi
• Employment Type: Permanent
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Application Deadline: Close of Business, 7th November 2025

About the Role

As a Medical Officer at MSIG, you will serve as the clinical lead within your assigned centre, ensuring the consistent delivery of high-quality, client-centred sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services. Your role will encompass direct clinical care, including diagnosis, treatment, and management of clients across a broad spectrum of SRH and general health needs, such as family planning, post-abortion care, cervical cancer screening, and STI management.

You will work in close collaboration with the Centre Manager and the Head of Clinics to uphold clinical excellence and safety standards. This includes mentoring and supervising clinical staff, ensuring adherence to MSI and Ghana Health Service protocols, and fostering a culture of continuous quality improvement.

You will also play a key role in optimizing operational efficiency by supporting resource planning, stock management, and service delivery coordination.

Beyond clinical duties, you will contribute to client satisfaction by promoting respectful, empathetic, and confidential care, responding to feedback, and ensuring that services are inclusive and accessible to all, including adolescents and persons with disabilities. Your leadership will be instrumental in driving performance, maintaining compliance, and achieving the centre’s service delivery and sustainability goals.

What You’ll Do

As a Medical Officer, you will play a pivotal role in leading the delivery of high-quality, client-centered sexual and reproductive health services at MSIG Centres. You will provide direct clinical care including diagnosis, treatment, and management of clients across a range of services such as family planning, post-abortion care, STI management, cervical cancer screening, and general consultations.

Working closely with the Centre Manager and Head of Clinics, you will ensure that all services meet MSIG and Ghana Health Service standards for safety, quality, and client dignity. Your leadership will be essential in maintaining clinical excellence, mentoring staff, and supporting the smooth operation of the centre to achieve service delivery targets and enhance client satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver a full range of SRH services including FP, PAC, CAC, STI management, cervical cancer screening, and general consultations.
• Ensure adherence to MSI and Ghana Health Service clinical protocols and infection prevention standards.
• Provide compassionate, respectful, and confidential care to all clients.
• Mentor and supervise clinical staff to maintain high standards of care.
• Collaborate with the Centre Manager to optimize clinic operations, stock management, and service delivery.
• Participate in quality assurance activities, audits, and continuous professional development.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and support data-driven decision-making.

Required Skills or Experience

Qualifications & Experience

• MBChB or equivalent medical degree.
• Full registration and valid license with the Medical and Dental Council, Ghana.
• Minimum 2 years post-housemanship experience, preferably in SRH or women’s health.
• Strong clinical judgment and emergency response skills.
• Experience in mentoring, teamwork, and client counseling.

Skills & Attributes

• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Proficiency in health information systems and digital tools.
• Commitment to client privacy, ethical practice, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure.
• Must be pro-choice and aligned with MSIG’s mission and values.

Attitude Attributes

• Empathetic and client-focused: Demonstrates genuine care and concern for clients’ well-being, ensuring respectful and dignified treatment.
• Ethical and professional: Upholds the highest standards of medical ethics, confidentiality, and clinical integrity.
• Detail-oriented: Pays close attention to clinical procedures, documentation, and infection prevention protocols.
• Adaptable and flexible: Responds effectively to changing clinical demands and operational challenges.
• Collaborative: Works well with multidisciplinary teams, fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment.
• Proactive: Anticipates clinical needs and takes initiative to improve service delivery and client outcomes.
• Resilient: Maintains composure and effectiveness under pressure, especially during emergencies or high client volumes.

Motivation Attributes

• Mission-driven: Passionate about advancing MSIG’s goal of “Children by Choice, Not Chance” and expanding access to SRH services.
• Committed to excellence: Strives to deliver the highest quality of care and continuously improve clinical standards.
• Client satisfaction-oriented: Motivated by positive client outcomes and feedback.
• Leadership-focused: Inspired to mentor and guide clinical teams toward achieving service excellence.
• Results-oriented: Driven to meet and exceed performance targets, including service income and client satisfaction metrics.
• Innovative: Open to adopting new technologies, procedures, and approaches to enhance healthcare delivery.
• Commercially aware: Understands the link between clinical service delivery and sustainability, contributing to the centre’s growth.

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