Director, Operations (Admin & Finance) - University of Ghana Medical Centre



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As the University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC) expands its operations, it has secured Financial Clearance to hire additional employees into the  advertised below. 

Note: Salary is based on the Single Spine Salary of the Government of Ghana

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS (ADMIN & FINANCE)

Job Ref: DO/07.0219

 

The position holder will have the following duties:

Main Duties and Responsibilities

  • Contribute to the development, maintenance and runnin,f a sound administrative setup.
  • Lead in the development of medium/long term strategic plans for the UGMC
  • Facilitate and coordinate the functions of specialised Departments/ Directorates like Finanec. Human Resource, Legal, IT & I lealth Information, Procurement and Stores.
  • Contribute to the development and dissemination of policies, procedures and guidelines in general administration and other specialised areas like Finance, Iluman Resource, Procurement, legal. IT and Health Information and Stores.
  • Facilitate the development and maintenance of a cental database on health infrastructure.
  • Contribute to the disposal of obsolete equipment, plans and transport.
  • Contribute to policy development, analysis and review in the UGMC.
  • Contribute to the development of systems for monitoring and evaluation of procurement management, general administration practices, and health projects across the UGMC.
  • Contribute to the implementation and evaluation of national and international health policy directions within the UGMC.


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Educational and Professional Qualification

  • Postgraduate qualifications in Operations/General Management (Master's or higher or its equivalent) OR
  • Postgraduate qualification in Health Management, Planning and Policy or related fields (Master's or equivalent).
  • Evidence of leadership and continuous professional development and training in Management.

 

Knowledge & Experience

  • A minimum of FIFTEEN (15) years' working experience in administation or managing organisations, a minimum of FIVE (5) years of which is in a management position.
  • A broad knowledge base and experience of policies and operating procedures relating to administration and managing organisations. 
  • A broad knowledge base and experience of administrative practices and procedures, contract administration, quality assurance and coordinating and implementing Research and Development
  • Secondary/tertiary hospital level experience is an added advantage.

 

Skills & Abilities

  • Excellent problem-solving, computer, written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to woik on own initiative, lead and manage a multi-­disciplinary team, organise and manage workload and meet tight deadlines


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