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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 (SRH) education and services, hereby invites result-oriented and committed persons to apply for the following vacant positions to be filled in the Association.
- POSITION: PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
- LOCATION: FAMILY HEALTH CLINIC, ACCRA
- DIRECTLY REPORT TO: SERVICE DELIVERY MANAGER
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Serve as the facility head
- Provide routine patient consultation on minor ailments, reviewing detention and admitted cases on ward rounds and Sexual Reproductive Health (SRH) issues, including Family Planning counselling, HIV/AIDS management and treatment of STI’s and Post Abortion Care
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- Provide SRHR education/information to patients and clients
- Ensure the effective overall running of the Clinic
- Manage emergency clinical cases.
- Assist in providing curative and preventive health services in the clinic.
- Ensure the efficient use of clinical equipment and resources
- Prepare and follow an effective referral system, where necessary
- Refer cases to the appropriate facility, if necessary.
- Ensure that clinical reports are collated and submitted as required
- Collate and analyze service statistics to improve service delivery and programmes
- Ensure effective infection control in the clinic and adhere to quality of care (QoC)
- Supervise and ensure the effective implementation of SBCC activities in the clinic and the community
- Ensure that staff provide effective and efficient clinical services and service delivery
- Ensures that clients' and providers' rights are adhered to
- Liaise with other nurses and midwives to ensure that clinical standards are adhered to
- Attend meetings and training programmes as required
- Prepare Annual Work Plan and Performance Appraisal
- Performs any other related duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor
Required Skills or Experience
QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE
A degree in Physician Assistantship or any other higher related field with a minimum of five (5) years relevant working experience, including a managerial or administrative position. Having additional qualifications in Mental, General, or Midwifery /Nursing is an added advantage.
OTHER QUALITIES & REQUIREMENTS
The applicant:
- Very good interpersonal, communication, report writing and presentation skills
- Must be honest, transparent and reliable
- Must be friendly and accommodative
- High sense of responsibility, humour, be non-judgmental and able to take initiatives
- Must be a team player
- Must be able to work for long hours and under pressure
- Ability to travel at short notice
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