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

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 Health/Sexual Reproductive Health services to clients through the clinics and outreach services, where necessary.

Responsibilities

Provide routine patient consultation on Sexual Reproductive Health (SRH) issues
Provide SRH education/information to patients and clients
Ensure the effective overall running of the Clinic
Providing Family Planning counseling, HIV/AIDS management and treatment of STI’s and Post Abortion Care
Managing emergency clinical cases.
Assist in providing 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.
Ensure that clinical reports are collated and submitted as required
Ensure effective infection control in the Clinic
Supervise and Ensure the effective implementation of BCC activities in the clinic and the community
Provide effective and efficient clinical services and service delivery
Ensure that clients and providers rights are adhered to
Prepare and follow an effective referral system, where necessary
Collate and analyze service statistics
Liaise with other health/service providers to ensure that clinical standards are adhered to
Attend meetings and training programmes as may be require.

Requirements/Experience

A Physician Assistant, State Registered Nurse or Midwifery or any other higher related field with a minimum of five (5) years relevant working experience, 3 of which must be in a similar position.
A background in Midwifery is an added advantage

Skills

Very good in interpersonal, communication, report writing and presentation skills
Must be honest, transparent and reliable
Must be friendly and accommodative
High sense of responsibility, humour, be judgmental and able to take initiatives
Must be a team player
Must be able to work for long hours and under pressure
Ability to travel at short notices
Must be able to work with little or no supervision.

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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