Centre Manager - Marie Stopes International Ghana

Marie Stopes International Ghana (MSIG)’s goal is to meet the needs of the underserved and improve access to the use of Family Planning (FP) and other Sexual Reproductive Health (SRH) services. MSIG is part of Marie Stopes International’s global partnership, which operates in over Thirty-Seven (37) countries worldwide.

Marie Stopes International Ghana (MSIG) has vacancies for a passion driven, well-organised, client-oriented and energetic individuals with the below relevant qualification/s and experience – Centre Manager

Length of contract: All vacancies advertised have One (1) year contract (renewable base upon good performance).

The Centre Manager is responsible for the effective functioning of assigned centres through adequate planning and deployment of resources: human, finance and logistics. The job holder provides and ensures core clinical services daily at the centre. He/She develops centre work plans with his/her team, supervises, coordinates, monitors and assesses the performance of the clinical team to ensure quality service delivery.

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In addition, the role has responsibility for maintaining proper and accurate records of Centre’s activities, addresses client complaints, and periodically collecting and analysing incidence reports in compliance with set clinical Standards. The Centre Manager will report to the respective Regional Manager in the region.

Key Responsibilities

• The Centre Manager is responsible for the coordinating, supervising, monitoring, and providing high quality clinical services in the centre.
• Oversees the work schedules of all clinical team working within the centre.
• Facilitates the transfer, relief and rotation of centre team members when necessary to ensure that the optimum number of team members per centre is maintained.
• Provides support for Centre team, managing performance within the team.
• Supports Medical Development Team (MDT) to manage members of the Clinical team to build their capacity and strengthen competency and provides technical clinical staff training and professional development
• Monitors monthly centre results in collaboration with the team and change work plan when necessary.
• Responsible for all logistical requirements needed for the centre and prevents unnecessary stock outs and wastage in the centre.
• Responsible for reporting, clinical issues including major and minor incidences to appropriate channels and minimize clinical complications.
• Any other duties that may come up.

Qualification Required & Experience

• Must have a recognised clinical qualification in Midwifery.
• Certified midwife with a minimum of Five (5) years work experience in SRH.
• Be registered with a recognised local clinical professional body in Ghana. Preferrably (NMC) Nursing and Midwifery Council and of good Standing.
• Basic managerial qualification will be an advantage.

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Skill and Experience

• At least 5 (Five) years post-graduation experience in a Leadership position.
• Senior midwifes in sexual and reproductive health care delivery.
• Experience of working in Sexual and Reproductive Health
• Excellent team coordination skills
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Work experience with an International Non-Governmental Organisation (INGO) will be an advantage
• Must be multi-skilled and analytical with attention to detail.
• Knowledge of health delivery system in Ghana
• Must have requisite experience to work with minimum supervision
• Sympathetic to women and men seeking Family Planning and Reproductive Health Services
• Able to work on own initiative and at longer periods.
• Passionate about maternal health
• Team Player and motivates team members to deliver high quality service and results
• Self motivator and able to motivate others to achieve results
• Pro-choice and pro-family planning

Location: Ashanti Region, Kumasi & Western Region, Takoradi