Ghana Health Service Job Recruitment for November 2024
Ghana Health Service invites applications from suitable and interested applicants based on the detailed person specifications listed below:
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Use appropriate statistical approaches to analyze laboratory data from multiple sources, such as surveillance systems, outbreak investigations, and research projects.
- Create technical papers and presentations, summarizing significant findings and doing statistical analysis.
- Help design and analyze public health studies for the NPHRL.
- Assist with grant proposals requiring statistical expertise.
- Train and mentor public health laboratory staff on statistical methods and software.
- Monitor and evaluate performance programs, analyzing data and reporting progress toward objectives.
- Collaborate with public health professionals, epidemiologists, and researchers on projects.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in statistics or similar field
- Master’s degree in biostatistics, health information management, or related field
- At least 2 years of experience as a biostatistician in a public health context is preferred.
- Proficient in data analysis with statistical tools (e.g., Stata, SAS, R)
- Excellent communication skills
- Experience working in Ghana or a similar poor nation is advantageous.
Competencies
- Create and execute statistical analysis plans for NPHRL projects.
- Analyze and interpret laboratory data to identify trends, patterns, and associations.
- Create technical reports and presentations summarizing key findings for various audiences.
- Contribute to scientific publications and research papers as needed.
- Help develop grant proposals requiring statistical expertise.
- Train and mentor NPHRL staff on statistical techniques.
- Collaborate with public health specialists on research and program assessment initiatives.
- Stay informed on recent biostatistics and public health advancements. Ability to operate individually and as part of a team.
Location: Accra.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Support the development and implementation of public health laboratory programs that are in conformity with national and international recommendations, as well as NPHRL priorities.
- Help write attractive grant submissions and manage grants successfully.
- Foster partnerships with stakeholders in the health sector, government agencies, research institutions, and communities.
- Manage office tasks such as correspondence, filing, scheduling, and database maintenance.
- Plan and organize project-related meetings, workshops, trainings, and events.
- Contribute to policy development and implementation.
- Support field activities with logistical and administrative support, including sample collection, testing, reporting, monitoring, supervision, and quality assurance.
- Other jobs may be allocated by leadership as needed.
Qualifications & Experience
- A bachelor’s degree in administration, management, or public health is required. • An advanced degree in a related discipline is preferred.
- At least three years of administrative or support experience in a health-related field.
- Experience with grant writing and management will be advantageous.
- Strong communication skills in English and at least one local language.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other related software and tools.
- Capable of working independently and collaboratively, with attention to detail and accuracy.
- Understanding Ghana’s public health system and laboratory services is beneficial.
- Demonstrated proficiency in monitoring and evaluating programs using quantitative and qualitative methods.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders.
- Experience working in Ghana or a similar developing country context is advantageous.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and data analysis applications is required.
Competencies
- Successfully develop, implement, and manage at least two public health laboratory programs within the first year.
- Secure funding for assigned programs through successful grant proposals.
- Monitor and evaluate programs on a regular basis, submitting accurate and timely reports.
- Build effective partnerships with key stakeholders.
- Provide training and technical assistance to improve public health laboratory capacity.
- Advocate for the importance of p.
How to Apply for this Ghana Health Service Job Recruitment
Interested individuals who fit the requirements should submit 6 copies of applications supported by curriculum vitae with names and details of their referees, as well as copies of academic/professional certifications, to:
The Director
Human Resource Development Directorate
Ghana Health Service
Private Mail Bag, Ministries
Accra
Closing Date: November 27, 2024
NOTE:
It is important to keep in mind that employers receive many applications for each job posting and will only select the most qualified candidates. Furthermore, NewsNowGh does not have any influence over the decisions made by employers/recruiters. As a result, we cannot guarantee that sending applications will lead to candidates being shortlisted or selected for a particular position.
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