University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC) Recruitment 2024/2025

University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC) recruitment and application details for 2024/2025 have been released. The University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC) is inviting applications from interested and suitably qualified persons for different positions available for the 2024/2025 recruitment exercise.

As the University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC), Legon expands its operations; it has secured Financial Clearance to hire additional employees into the positions advertised below. (Note: Salary is based on the Single Spine Salary Structure of the Government of Ghana).

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DIRECTOR OF MEDICAL AFFAIRS (Job Ref: DMA/07.0119)

The position holder will have the following duties:

Main Duties and Responsibilities

  • Lead in the development of clinical care policies, guidelines, protocols and standards.
  • Facilitate and coordinate the functions of Medical and Surgical Specialties, Pharmacy, Nursing and Midwifery, Medical Laboratory, Diagnostics and Imaging Departments/Directorates.
  • Lead in the definition, type, level, and mix of clinical care services.
  • Lead in the development of systems for monitoring and evaluation of clinical care services across the UGMC.
  • Contribute to the planning of capital development projects.
  • Ensure quality assurance programmes are in place.
  • Contribute to policy development, analysis and review.
  • Contribute to the development of medium/long term strategic plans and the implementation and evaluation of health policies.
  • Contribute to the development of in-service and post-basic training programmes for clinical care.
  • Coordinate Clinical teaching and Postgraduate Clinical programs.

Educational and Professional Qualification

  • Fellowship of a Professional Medical Body (e.g. GPGC, WACS).
  • Qualification in a Health Management or related field (at least a HAM certificate) is a MUST.
  • Evidence of leadership and continuous professional development and training in Health Management.

Knowledge & Experience

  • A minimum of FIFTEEN (15) years cumulative clinical experience, FIVE (5) years of which must be at the Secondary/Tertiary level of care.
  • A minimum of FIVE (5) years working experience within the total of 15 years in (1) above MUST be in a hospital management/ leadership position.
  • Minimum FIVE (5) years Post Fellowship working experience.
  • A broad knowledge base and experience in development and implementation of policies and operating procedures, quality assurance and coordinating and implementing research and development programs.
  • Evidence of research output and experience in service development.

Skills & Abilities

  • Excellent problem-solving, written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to organize and manage workload, work on own initiative, and lead and manage a multi-disciplinary team.
  • Work under pressure to meet tight deadlines.

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS (ADMIN & FINANCE) (Job Ref: DO/07.0219)

The position holder will have the following duties:

Main Duties and Responsibilities

  • Contribute to the development, maintenance and running of a sound
    administrative set-up.
  • Lead in the development of medium/long term strategic plans for the UGMC.
  • Facilitate and coordinate the functions of specialized Departments/Directorates like Finance, Human Resource, Legal, IT & Health Information, Procurement and Stores.
  • Contribute to the development and dissemination of policies, procedures and guidelines in general administration and other specialized areas like Finance, Human Resource, Procurement, legal, IT and Health Information and Stores.
  • Facilitate the development and maintenance of a central database on
    health infrastructure.
  • Contribute to the disposal of obsolete equipment, plants and transport.
  • Contribute to policy development, analysis and review in the UGMC.
  • Contribute to the development of systems for monitoring and evaluation of procurement management, general administration practices, and health projects across the UGMC.
  • Contribute to the implementation and evaluation of national and international health policy directions within the UGMC.

Educational and Professional Qualification

  • Post graduate qualifications in Operations/General Management (Master’s or higher or its equivalent) -OR-
  • Post graduate qualification in Health Management, Planning and Policy or related fields (Master’s or equivalent).
  • Evidence of leadership and continuous professional development and training in Management.

Knowledge & Experience

  • A minimum of FIFTEEN (15) years’ working experience in administration or managing organizations, a minimum of FIVE (5) years of which is in a management position.
  • A broad knowledge base and experience of policies and operating procedures relating to administration and managing organizations.
  • A broad knowledge base and experience of administrative practices and procedures, contract administration, quality assurance and coordinating and implementing Research and Development programmes.
  • Secondary/tertiary hospital level experience is an added advantage.

Skills & Abilities

  • Excellent problem-solving, computer, written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work on own initiative, lead and manage a multidisciplinary team, organize and manage workload, and meet tight deadlines.

HEAD OF INTERNAL AUDIT (Job Ref: HIA/07.0319)

The position holder will have the following duties:

Main Duties and Responsibilities

  • Provide leadership for the Audit Team and coordinate their activities.
  • Provide advice on financial and audit policy issues to nonfinance/finance managers.
  • Plan financial and operational audits in line with the organization’s objectives, structure, policies, processes, internal controls, and external regulations.
  • Identify risk areas, prepare audit scope, objectives and programmes.
  • Investigate instances of fraud and make recommendations to prevent future occurrence.
  • Assess risks and internal controls by identifying areas of noncompliance.
  • Evaluate manual and automated financial processes, identifying process weaknesses, inefficiencies and operational issues.
  • Verify assets and liabilities by comparing and analyzing items and supporting documents.
  • Provide financial control information by collecting, analyzing and summarizing data and trends.
  • Verify all procurement documents by ensuring compliance with relevant existing procurement regulations.
  • Assess compliance with financial regulations and undertake financial statements review and controls.

Educational Qualification

  • Master’s Degree in Accounting or related field.
  • Certified Member of IIAG/ICAG/ACCA/CIMA/CIPFA with at least FIVE (5) years post qualification work experience.
  • Evidence of continuous professional development.

Knowledge & Experience

  • A minimum of EIGHT (8) years total working experience, five (5) years of which must be post qualification.
  • Knowledge of general administrative practices and office procedures/protocols.
  • Thorough understanding of: General Ledger Accounting practices, Cost Analysis and Accounting Principles.
  • Knowledge of Health and Safety, Computer and Accounting Software.
  • Demonstrate supervisory/team leader experience.

Skills & Abilities

  • Ability to design financial spreadsheets and analyze data and information.
  • Possess analytical and problem solving skills and the ability to demonstrate and participate in effective team work.

CHIEF NURSING OFFICER (CNO) / DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF NURSING SERVICES (DDNS) IN CHARGE OF THE FOLLOWING AREAS:

1. OUT-PATIENT DEPARTMENT (Job Ref: OD/07.3819)
2. MOTHER & CHILD SERVICES (Job Ref: MCS/07.3919)
3. THEATRE, SURGICAL & CSSD (Job Ref: TSC/07.4019)
4. EMERGENCY & INTENSIVE CARE (Job Ref: EIC/07.4119)

Qualification for the above listed positions:

  • Registered General Nurse/Midwife as applicable.
  • Minimum of first degree in Nursing OR Midwifery as applicable. Master’s degree would be an added advantage
  • Relevant academic or professional qualification in the respective specialties.
  • Proof of continuous professional development & training.

Knowledge & Experience

  • Minimum of three (3) years working experience as a Principal Nursing Officer OR Principal Midwifery Officer as may be applicable.
  • Secondary/Tertiary hospital level experience would be an added advantage.
  • DDNS with a minimum of 3 years’ experience on that grade are encouraged to apply for CNO positions respectively.

CHIEF NURSING OFFICER / DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF NURSING AND MIDWIFERY SERVICES – INTERNAL MEDICINE/ADMINISTRATION (Job Ref: NMSA/07.4219)

Qualification for the above listed position:

  • Registered General Nurse OR Registered Midwife.
  • Masters in Nursing/Midwifery preferably Nursing/Midwifery Administration OR Master of Public Health (Health Policy Planning & Management).
  • Proof of continuous professional development & training.

Knowledge & Experience

  • Experience in Nursing audit, monitoring & evaluation.
  • Minimum of THREE (3) years working experience as a Principal Nursing Officer OR Principal Midwifery Officer as may be applicable.
  • Experience in Internal Medicine is an added advantage.
  • Secondary/tertiary hospital level experience would be an additional added advantage.
  • DDNS with a minimum of 3 years’ exp. can apply as CNO

ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS:

1. RADIOGRAPHER (Job Ref: R/07.1419)
2. DIETICIAN (Job Ref: D/07.1519)
3. BIOMEDICAL SCIENTIST (Job Ref: BS/07.1619)
4. HEALTH INFORMATION OFFICER (Job Ref: HIO/07.1719)

Qualification for the above-listed Allied Health Professionals:

  • Relevant first degree or above.
  • Professional license from the Allied Health Professional Council.
  • Evidence of continuous professional development and training.
  • Minimum of FIVE (5) years working experience in a similar position.
  • Secondary/tertiary hospital level experience is an added advantage.

TECHNICAL OFFICER (LAB) (Job Ref: TO/07.3419)

Qualification

  • Relevant Diploma.
  • Professional license from the Allied Health Professional Council.
  • Proof of continuous professional development & training.
  • Minimum of FIVE (5) years working experience in a similar position.
  • Secondary/Tertiary hospital level experience would be an added advantage.

CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST (Job Ref: CP/07.3519)

  • Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology or equivalent.
  • Minimum of three (3) years post qualification working experience.
  • Proof of continuous professional development & training.
  • Secondary/tertiary hospital level experience is an added advantage.
  • Member of the GPA is an added advantage.

PHARMACIST (GENERALIST OR SPECIALIST) (Job Ref: P/07.1819)

Qualification

  • Relevant first degree or above.
  • Professional license from Pharmacy Council.
  • Minimum of FIVE (5) years working experience in a similar position.
  • Proof of continuous professional development & training.
  • Secondary/tertiary hospital level experience is an added advantage.

PHARMACY TECHNICIAN (Job Ref: PT/07.2619)

Qualification

  • Relevant HND or equivalent
  • Minimum of THREE (3) years working experience in a similar position.
  • Proof of continuous professional development & training.
  • Secondary/tertiary hospital level experience would be an added advantage.

DEPUTY DIRECTOR I.C.T & HEALTH INFORMATION (Job Ref: IHI/07.1919)

Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in Health Information Management & at least a qualification (a must have) in I.C.T
  • Relevant FIVE (5) years post masters qualification work experience.
  • Proof of continuous professional development & training.
  • Secondary/tertiary hospital level experience would be an added advantage.

PRINCIPAL I.C.T MANAGER (Job Ref: PIM/07.2019)

Qualifications

  • Master’s degree & Professional qualification in I.C.T.
  • Relevant FIVE (5) years post Master’s degree qualification work experience.
  • Evidence of continuous professional development.
  • Health sector work experience is an added advantage.

GRAPHIC DESIGNER/ DIGITAL MARKETER(Job Ref: GD /07.3319)

Qualifications

  • Diploma or higher or its equivalent in Graphic Designing with in-depth knowledge in digital marketing.
  • FIVE (5) years+ experience (in a service oriented organization preferred but not mandatory).
  • Knowledge and/or experience in photography and videography are added advantage.

PROGRAMMER (DOTNET) (Job Ref: PDN/07.4419)

Qualification

  • First degree in Computer Science or equivalent.
  • Applicable professional certifications desired, such as MCAD or MCPD etc.
  • Minimum FIVE (5) years post relevant qualification experience.
  • Proof of continuous professional development & training.

NETWORK ENGINEER (Job Ref: NE/07.4319)

Qualification

  • First degree in Computer Science or equivalent.
  • Applicable professional certifications desired, such as CCNA, CCNE, CCIE, and ITIL.
  • Minimum FIVE (5) years post-relevant qualification experience.
  • Proof of continuous professional development & training

DEPUTY DIRECTOR, FACILITIES MANAGEMENT (Job Ref: FM/07.0419)

Qualification

  •  Minimum of a First Degree in Architecture/Civil/Estate qualification OR equivalent.
  • Must be a certified member of either: Ghana Institute of Architects OR Institute of
    Engineering & Technology of Ghana OR Ghana Institute of Engineering (GhIE).
  • Minimum of EIGHT (8) years post membership work experience.
  • Experience in hospital facilities management is an added advantage.

TECHNICIANS/TECHNOLOGISTS:

1.TECHNOLOGIST ELECTRICAL ENGINEER (Job Ref: TEE/07.2919)
2.BUILDING TECHNOLOGIST (Job Ref: BT/07.3019)
3.TECHNOLOGIST (REFRIGERATION & AC) (Job Ref: TRA/07.3119)
4.CIVIL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIST (Job Ref: CET/07.2819)

Qualification for the above listed Technicians/Technologists:

  • Relevant HND or TECHNICIAN (PART THREE).
  • Minimum of THREE (3) years working experience in a similar position.
  • Evidence of continuous professional development and training.

ELECTRICAL ENGINEER (Job Ref: EE/07.2119)

Qualification

  • Relevant first degree or above.
  • Minimum of FIVE (5) years working experience in a similar position.
  • Evidence of continuous professional development and training.

MECHANICAL ENGINEER (Job Ref: ME/07.2419)

Qualification

  • Relevant first degree or above.
  • Minimum of THREE (3) years post qualification relevant working experience.
  • Evidence of continuing professional development and training.

PLUMBING TECHNICIAN (Job Ref: PT/07.3619)

Qualification

  • Advance Certificate in PLUMBING II.
  • Minimum of THREE (3) years relevant working experience.
  • Proof of continuous professional development & training.
  • Health sector work experience is an added advantage.

DEPUTY DIRECTOR, STORES (Job Ref: SM/07.2719)

Qualification

  • Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management or equivalent
  • Professional Membership is a MUST
  • A minimum of Eight (8) years working experience in stores Management.
  • Evidence of continuous professional development and training.
  • Health sector work experience in a similar position is an added advantage.

INTERNAL AUDIT OFFICER (Job Ref: IAO/07.2519)

Qualification

  • Relevant first degree or above.
  • Minimum of THREE (3) years of relevant working experience.
  • Evidence of continuous professional development and training.
  • Health sector work experience is an added advantage.

ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGIST (Job Ref: ET/07.2219)

Qualification

  • Relevant HND or above.
  • Relevant professional license.
  • Proof of continuous professional development & training.
  • Minimum of THREE (3) years of relevant working experience.
  • Health sector work experience is an added advantage.

DRIVER MECHANIC (Job Ref: DM/07.3719)

Qualification

  • NVTI Grade I in Automobile Mechanics OR Intermediate Auto Mechanics.
  • Minimum of THREE (3) years relevant working experience.
  • Proof of continuous professional development & training.

MORTUARY MANAGER (Job Ref: MM/07.3219)

Qualification

  • BSc. Molecular/Biological Science or equivalent.
  • A minimum of THREE (3) years post degree working experience in a similar position.
  • Evidence of continuous professional development and training.
  • Secondary/tertiary hospital level experience is an added advantage.

ESTATE MANAGER (Job Ref: EM/07.2319)

Qualification

  • Minimum of a Relevant First degree.
  • Proof of continuous professional development & training.
  • Minimum of THREE (3) years post qualification relevant working experience.
  • Health sector work experience is an added advantage

How to Apply for University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC) Recruitment

Interested and suitably qualified persons should please send a CV (with two references) and application Letter with copies of their Certificates to:

The Head of Human Resources,
University of Ghana Medical Centre
P.O.BOX LG 25 LEGON- ACCRA.
GA-337-6980,

OR

Email: [email protected].

Please indicate the job reference in the application letter and on the envelope if submitting via hand delivery or postal.

Application Deadline: 2ND AUGUST, 2019.

Only shortlisted applicants shall be contacted. For further information contact: Tel: 030 255 0843 / 030 255 0844

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