Applications are invited from interested and suitably qualified candidates for Planned Parenthood Association of Ghana (PPAG) Recruitment for Midwife.

Planned Parenthood Association of Ghana (PPAG) is a non governmental organisation affiliated to International Planned Parenthood Federation. It was set up in 1967. A comprehensive sexuality education manual for young people titled “KnowItOwnItLiveIt” has been launched with a call on parents to intensify sex education among their children to minimise Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) and teenage pregnancy in the country. .

Job Description

Company: Planned Parenthood Association of Ghana
Location: Cape Coast, Central, Ghana
State: CapeCoast
Job type: Full-Time

Job Purpose

To provide quality Sexual Reproductive Health services to clients through the clinics and outreach services.

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 analyze 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.

Requirements/Experience

A State Registered Midwifery
Additional higher qualification in related field will be an added advantage
A minimum of five (5) years relevant working experience, 3 of which must be in a similar position.

Skills

Must have very good interpersonal, communication, report writing and presentation skills
Must be honest, transparent, reliable and duty-conscious
Must be very accommodative
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 for information and determine new strategies for enhanced performance
Must be able to work with little or no supervision
Ability to travel at short notices.

How to Apply

Interested Applicants should kindly send their Application Letters with a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV), including two referees and cell phone numbers to: The Search Committee Planned Parenthood Association of Ghana (PPAG) P.O. Box AN 5756 Accra-North OR drop in at: PPAG Head Office, Latebiokorshie, Nasia Road OR e-mail: [email protected].

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