Director: Nursing & Midwifery Services - Korle Bu Teaching Hospital

The Korle Bu Teaching Hospital invites applications from suitably qualified serving officers of the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital and sister agencies of the Ministry of Health for appointment as Directors to fill the under-listed vacancies: Director of Nursing and Midwifery Services

GENERAL ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

The appointment is a fixed term engagement for a limited period of four (4) years subject to renewal based on agreed performance standards and conduct. Therefore, as a general requirement, applicants shall not be above the age of fifty-six (56) years by September, 2025.

Summary of Job/functions

The overall function of the Director of Nursing Services shall be to provide leadership, management and direction to the Nursing and Midwifery staff, ensure high level of nursing/midwifery standards, ensure thorough monitoring of nursing/midwifery activities, research, policy development and implementation and provide technical advice on nursing/midwifery professional practice in the Hospital.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

General Duties:

• Provide technical advice on nursing and midwifery matters to the Chief Executive.
• Be responsible for the provision of quality nursing and midwifery services in the Hospital
• Ensure the development of appropriate policies, protocols/guidelines and standards for the efficient provision of nursing and midwifery services in the Hospital.
• Ensure the regular monitoring of standards of nursing and midwifery services within the Hospital
• Submit periodic and timely reports on nursing and midwifery activities within the Hospital to the Chief Executive.
• Establish and promote networks with local and other international nursing and midwifery organizations.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of strategic plans for nursing and midwifery services in the Hospital.
• Work in collaboration with other stakeholders in the health sector in the formulation of health sector reforms and policies.
• Provide technical advice on human resource issues relating to nursing and midwifery in the Hospital.
• Contribute to research and development activities in nursing and midwifery within the Hospital etc.
• Coordinate the training and development of Nursing staff and various Nurse trainees.

Supervisory/Managerial Duties:

• Effective leadership and management to allied health teams, fostering a positive work environment, and ensuring staff are equipped to
  meet the needs of patients in the Hospital
• Lead in Budget Preparation and Procurement Plans of the Directorate
• Lead in the preparation of Programme of Work (POW) and Action Plans of the Directorate
• Attend Central Management Team Meetings
• Responsible for Performance Review Programmes/Meetings of the Directorate
• Responsible for Nursing & Midwifery Directorate Management Team Members Meetings

Qualification Required & Experience

• Registered General Nurse or Midwife with a relevant post-graduate qualification in Nursing/Midwifery or equivalent, plus a minimum of three (3) years’ working experience at the level of Deputy Director or Chief Nursing Officer (CNO)
• OR Registered General Nurse or Midwife with a relevant post graduate qualification in Nursing/Midwifery or equivalent, plus a minimum of eight (8) years’ working experience at the level of Deputy Chief Nursing Officer (DCNO);
• OR Registered General Nurse or Midwife with a relevant post graduate qualification in Nursing/Midwifery or equivalent, plus a minimum of thirteen (13) years’ working experience at the level of Principal Nursing Officer (PNO)
• OR Registered General Nurse (RGN) or Midwife with Fellowship in Nursing/Midwifery or equivalent, with a minimum of five (5 years working experience at the level of Senior Nurse Specialist.
• OR. Registered General Nurse (RGN) or Midwife with a minimum of fifteen (15) years working experience post Nursing/Midwifery Officer grade with Membership in Nursing/Midwifery (Nurse Specialist) or equivalent or Membership in Nursing/Midwifery or equivalent with a minimum of ten (10) years’ working experience at the level of Nurse Specialist.
• Evidence of good standing with the relevant professional body. (Nursing & Midwifery Council)
• Evidence of leadership and continuing professional development and training in Management field.
• Must have hands-on experience, as well as advance knowledge in Computer skills and be an effective team player.
• A broad knowledge base and experience of Hospital and Sector policies and operating procedures.
• Knowledge and experience of quality assurance.
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team environment.
• Supervisory/team leadership experience.
• Wide range of experience in all aspects of hospital services.
• Research experience.
• Hands-on Nursing/Midwifery practice experience.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Experience in Programme of Work (POW) and Budget preparation and implementation
• In-depth knowledge of Hospital procedures and KPI/KQIs on patient care.
• Good knowledge of legal framework underpinning the MOH and its agencies.
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of changing standards in nursing administration.
• Knowledge and experience of health services quality assurance.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Demonstrate professional, clear and compassionate communication with staff, clients and community partners of the Hospital.
• Ability to accurately and effectively assess problems and identify and implement solutions.
• Ability to create a climate of trust and mutual respect, increasing the potential for employees to be productive and to feel welcome, valued, and motivated.
• Effective delegation to ensure staff are able to meet the expectations and requirements of their job and to ensure all staff are able to develop new job skills and competencies.
• Knowledge to demonstrate commitment and dedication to the work, the clients, and the Hospital

Location: Accra

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