Planned Parenthood Association of Ghana Healthcare Jobs in Accra
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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 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.
- POSITION: MIDWIFE (PROJECT COORDINATOR)
- LOCATION: FAMILY HEALTH CLINIC, ACCRA
- REPORT TO: FACILITY HEAD
JOB PURPOSE
To provide quality Sexual Reproductive Health services to clients through the clinics and outreach services.
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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide Sexual Reproductive Health (SRH) issues
- Provide SRH education/information to patients and clients
- Take charge of the Midwifery Unit
- Provide Family Planning counselling, HIV/AIDS management and treatment of STI’s and Post Abortion Care
- Manage emergency clinical cases.
- Provide curative and preventive health services in the clinic.
- Ensure the efficient use of clinical equipment and resources.
- Refer cases to the appropriate facility, if necessary.
- Assist in ensuring that clinical reports are collated and submitted as required
- Ensure effective infection control in the Clinic
- Support in the supervision and ensure the effective implementation of BCC activities in the clinic and the community
- Ensure that clients rights are adhered to
- Prepare and follow an effective referral system, where necessary
- Collate and analyse service statistics
- Liaise with other nurses and midwives to ensure that clinical standards are adhered to
- Attend meetings and training programmes as may be required
Required Skills or Experience
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- A State Registered Midwifery
- An additional higher qualification in a related field will be an added advantage
- A minimum of five (5) years of relevant working experience.
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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
1. Patiently scroll down and read the job description below.
2. Scroll down and find how to apply or mode of application for this job after the job description.
3. Carefully follow the instructions on how to apply.
4. Always apply for a job by attaching CV with a Cover Letter / Application Letter.
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.
- POSITION: MIDWIFE (PROJECT COORDINATOR)
- LOCATION: FAMILY HEALTH CLINIC, ACCRA
- REPORT TO: FACILITY HEAD
JOB PURPOSE
To provide quality Sexual Reproductive Health services to clients through the clinics and outreach services.
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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide Sexual Reproductive Health (SRH) issues
- Provide SRH education/information to patients and clients
- Take charge of the Midwifery Unit
- Provide Family Planning counselling, HIV/AIDS management and treatment of STI’s and Post Abortion Care
- Manage emergency clinical cases.
- Provide curative and preventive health services in the clinic.
- Ensure the efficient use of clinical equipment and resources.
- Refer cases to the appropriate facility, if necessary.
- Assist in ensuring that clinical reports are collated and submitted as required
- Ensure effective infection control in the Clinic
- Support in the supervision and ensure the effective implementation of BCC activities in the clinic and the community
- Ensure that clients rights are adhered to
- Prepare and follow an effective referral system, where necessary
- Collate and analyse service statistics
- Liaise with other nurses and midwives to ensure that clinical standards are adhered to
- Attend meetings and training programmes as may be required
Required Skills or Experience
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- A State Registered Midwifery
- An additional higher qualification in a related field will be an added advantage
- A minimum of five (5) years of relevant working experience.
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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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