Deputy Director, Research & Development - Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital

Job Purpose

To conduct and coordinate research activities related to health issues to improve the development of the hospital and its services

Qualification Required & Experience

• Senior Health Professional with a postgraduate qualification in a health-related field (at least Master’s Degree, Membership of professional college or equivalent) with a minimum of 5 years working experience in a management/supervisory position
• Evidence of leadership and continuing professional development and training in health management
• Proven training and ability in the performance and management of research
• A broad knowledge base and experience in health sector policies and operating procedures
• Knowledge and experience in ethics, research and development

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