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].

Note

• People living with HIV/AIDS are eligible and encouraged to apply.
• Applicants in the Northern and Brong Ahafo Regions are encouraged to apply
• Only shortlisted applicants will be called for interview(s).

Application deadline: February 5, 2019.