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].

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.