The Planned Parenthood Association of Ghana (PPAG) is a voluntary, not for profit organization that undertakes advocacy and service delivery in Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) in Ghana. PPAG is a Member Association (MA) of the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF). It is governed by respectable volunteers who are the members of the Association. The Governing body, formulate policies which are implemented by staff.
Job Description
The Planned Parenthood Association of Ghana (PPAG), an NGO and a member of the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF), and a leading provider of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) information and services, hereby invites result-oriented and committed persons to apply for the following vacant position to be filled in the Association.
Position: MIDWIFE (PROGRAMME COORDINATOR)
Location: FAMILY HEALTH CLINIC, ACCRA
Report to: DIRECTOR OF SERVICE DELIVERY AND PROGRAMMES
Job Purpose: To provide quality Comprehensive Reproductive Health services to clients through the clinics and outreach services.
Key Responsibilities
Provide Comprehensive Reproductive Health services
Provide SRH information and counselling to patients and clients
Provide Family Planning counselling, HIV and AIDS management and treatment of STI’s and Post Abortion Care
Manage emergency clinical cases.
Provide curative and preventive health services in the clinic
Ensure the efficient use of clinical equipment and resources
Assist in ensuring that clinical reports are collated and submitted as required
Ensure effective infection control in the Clinic
Support in the supervision and ensure the effective implementation of BCC activities in the clinic and the community
Ensure that clients rights are adhered to
Prepare and follow an effective referral system, where necessary
Collate and analyse service statistics
Ensure that clinical standards are adhered to
Attend meetings and training programmes as may be required.
Qualification Required & Experience
Registered Midwife
Additional higher qualification in related field will be an added advantage
A minimum of five (5) years relevant working experience, 3 of which must be in a similar position.
The person must;
Have very good interpersonal, communication, report writing and presentation skills
Be honest, transparent, reliable and duty-conscious
Have a high sense of responsibility, humour, be non- judgmental and able to take initiatives
Be a team player and self-motivated
Be able to work for long hours
Have excellent human relationship skills and be youth friendly.
Be able to source for information and initiate innovative strategies for enhanced performance
Be able to work with little or no supervision
Be able to travel at short notice.
Location: Accra
How To Apply For The Job
All interested persons with requisite qualification(s), 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