Pharmaceutical Society of Ghana (PSGH) Recruitment 2020

Applications are invited from interested and suitably qualified candidates for the Pharmaceutical Society of Ghana (PSGH) Recruitment 2020.

Job Title: Deputy Executive Secretary/Project Officer

The Deputy Executive Secretary / Project Officer is to assist in the promotion of efficient and effective administrative support to the Secretary of the Pharmaceutical Society of Ghana and serve as a protection officer and coordinator for the implementation of the PSGH strategy.

Reports To: The Executive Secretary

Accountable To: The Strategic Plan Coordinating Committee, and the Standard Executive Committee

Duties/Responsibilities

• Facilitate the achievement of key deliverables under the PSGH 10-Year Strategic Plan.
• Writing proposals to seek funding for projects
• Support advocacy initiatives to shape policies
• Submit periodic/quarterly reports on the implementation of PSGH strategic plan through the Strategic Plan Co-ordinating Committee and Standard Executive Committee to the Governing Board
• Perform any other function as may be assigned by the Executive Secretary. Strategic Plan Co-ordinating Committee and the Standing Executive Committee
• Assist the Executive Secretary in the efficient administration of the Society, its Headquarters and regional offices.

Communication and Working Relationship

• Establish and maintain effective communication with colleagues visitors and
• Work with administrative staff in a collegiate manner
• Participate in Headquarters Staff Meetings.

Person and People Development

• Develop and maintain continuing personal and professional development to meet the changing demands in the area of pharmacy administration
• Monitor own performance against agreed objedives and standards
• Keep up to date on job related issues as appropriate
• Contribute to the development of the administrative staff

Health & Safety Requirements

• Take care of own safety and that of other colleagues and clients as appropriate
• Work in compliance with Society health and safety requirements

Quality Assurance

• Comply with all society’s Quality Assurance Policy guidelines and work within the prescribed quality standards for the administrative services

Further Information

The post holder must at all times:

• Work in accordance with Pharmaceutical Society of Ghana Code of Professional Conduct and Disciplinary Procedure

Effective leadership skills

• Must also deal with teams coming from various walks of life and fine-tune team performance to achieve organizational goals through various leadership styles

Decision maker

• Make innumerable decisions which will help define the project track and capable of thinking quickly and reacting decisively
• Vision
• Cultivate a dear vision about a project and develop a ‘mission driven” psyche
• Must deliver results on tune and within a budget. but that is not an easy task
• Need to have a dear picture of the direction of the project
• Should have a frame of mind to take care of obstacles that could deter them horn achieving goals.

Technical knowledge

• Need to be adept in handling technical tools and have a deep insight into implementation of strategic plan or any similar project
• Understand issues regarding the implementation of strategic plan
• knowledge of the best practices in relation to PSGH and also take strategic initiatives and decisions when required

Team-building

• Need to be good at team-building
• Focus on me positive aspects of their team members
• Inculcate a cohesive force in team members

Thrive/work under pressure

• Must be calmand have a balanced state of mind and not indulge in negative thoughts

Negotiation skills

• Be a good negotiator as this skill is required in case differences of opinion arise between team members and stakeholders
• Must try to settle such issues without letting the conflict grow and disturb the team’s harmony

Empathetic

• Must be empathetic
• Understand the needs of the project, stakeholders, team issues and the risks involved

Enthusiasm

• Must be enthusiastic about the work and perfect
• This job description is intended as a guide to the principal duties and responsibilities for the post and should not be considered an exhaustive list is subied to change in law with future development ol the Pharmaceutical Society of Ghana

Requirements

• Degree in Pharmacy, Registered Pharmacist and Member of the PSGH. A Masters Degree in a relevant field and working experience in management and administration will be an advantage
• Experience in pharmacy/health, project management and public relations
• Experience in the development and implementation of Projects and Plans

Knowledge

• Broad knowledge of administrative services
• Broad knowledge of Office Practice
• Broad knowledge of Society’s guidelines relating to personnel confidentiality
• Broad knowledge of Administrative Practice and Procedures

Skills & Abilities

• Computer skills
• Strong word processing and spreadsheet software skills
• Good organisational skill
• Office management skills
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal Skills.
• Ability to work under pressure

Mental and Physical attributes

• Ability to lead a group effectively
• Ability to work to deadlines.
• Ability to solve complex problems

Personal Attributes

• Smart appearance
• Core values of accountability, integrity and transparency
• Flexible, enthusiastic, self-motivated, committed and courteous

Salary Conditions: Attractive and Negotiable

How to Apply

Interested applicants should write a letter not more than two (2) A4 sheets with double-spaced typing of font size 12 his or her vision to transform the national secretariat of the PSGH

Applicants with the subject heading “Deputy Executive Secretary/Project officer” should be emailed to [email protected] before 14th February 2020

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted

Job Title: Editor, Administrative Staff

Responsible to: Standing Executive Committee (SEC)

Accountable to: Communication Committee, Executive Secretary

Job Purpose:

To oversee and manage the print and electronic publications as well as the website of the PSGH

Main Duties

• Plan the contents of publications according to the publication’s style, editorial policy, and publishing requirements.
• Prepare, rewrite and edit copy to improve readability, or supervise others who do this work.
• Verify facts, dates, and statistics, using standard reference sources.
• Review and approve proofs submitted by composing room prior to publication production.
• Develop story or content ideas, considering reader or audience appeal.
• Read, evaluate and edit manuscripts or other materials submitted for publication and confer with authors regarding changes in content, style or organisation, or publication.
• Meet frequent with artists, typesetters, layout personnel, marketing direct, and production managers to discuss projects and resolve problems.
• Supervise and coordinate work of reporters and other editor
• Make manuscript acceptance or revision recommendations to the publisher. Interview and hire writers and reporters or negotiate contracts, royalties, anu payments for authors or freelancers.
• Arrange tor copyright permissions.
• Perform duties assigned by the Executive Secretary
• This job description is intended as a guide to the principal duties and responsibilities for the post and should not be considered an exhaustive list. It is subiect to change in line with future development of the Pharmaceutical Society of Ghana.

Qualifications

• Must be a pharmacist with at least five (5) years of post-registration experience
• A relevant postgraduate degree
• Prior experience in similar capacity
• Age Limit: Not more than thirty-five (35) years
• In addition to the above, the prospective candidate should write in not more than two (2) A4 sheets with double-spaced typing of font size 12, his or her vision to transform the publications and communication of the PSGH

Salary Conditions: Attractive and Negotiable

How to Apply

Applicants should send applications with subject heading “EDITOR” via email to:

[email protected] on or before Friday, 14th February 2020 with cover letter, CV and copies of relevant certificates and documents

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.