Deputy Director, Quality Assurance - Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital

Job Purpose

Lead in the development and implementation of quality assurance (QA) policies and programs in the hospital under the supervision of the Chief Executive

Qualification Required & Experience

• Senior Health Professional (Not below the rank of Principal) with a postgraduate qualification in a health-related field (at least a Masters degree, membership of a professional college or equivalent and in good standing with the relevant regulatory body where applicable
• Evidence of leadership and continuing professional development and training in health management
• A minimum of 5 years of working experience in a management/supervisory position
• A minimum of 5 years of clinical experience in a health facility
• A broad knowledge base and experience in health sector policies and operating procedures
• Proven training, knowledge and experience in quality assurance in health care will be an advantage

General Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must note that:

• All positions are full-time jobs based in Kumasi.
• Positions are top-level appointments with a fixed term engagement
• Successful applicants shall remain staff of the Ministry of Health throughout the tenure
• Subsequent tenure will be through a process approved by the Board

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Personal Trails

An applicant for any of the positions must be able to demonstrate

• Excellent leadership skills
• Broad knowledge and understanding of health sector policies and operating procedures
• Broad knowledge and understanding of health sector services quality assurance issues
• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills and team player
• Ability to work, lead and manage a multi-disciplinary player
• Ability to organise workload and work under pressure to meet tight timelines and targets
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Good advocacy and negotiation skills
• Self-disciplined
• Emotionally stable
• Conflict management skills
• Demonstrate flexibility and a methodological approach to work
• Good computer literacy
• Good oriented and honest

Location: Kumasi