Ghana Health Service Administrative/Secretarial Jobs in Accra
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Ghana Health Service invites applications from suitable and interested candidates, as per the detailed person specification indicated below: Administrative Assistant
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide support to develop and implement public health laboratory programs aligned with national and international guidelines and NPHRL priorities
- Support the writing of compelling grant proposals and managing grants effectively
- Assist in maintaining strong partnerships with stakeholders within the health sector, government agencies, research institutions, and communities
- Assist in office management including handling correspondence, filing, scheduling and maintaining records and databases
- Assist in preparing and organizing meetings, workshops, trainings and events related to projects and programs
- Assist in the development and implementation of policies, procedures and guidelines
- Provide logistical and administrative support for field activities, such as sample collection, testing, reporting, monitoring, supervision and quality assurance
- Perform other duties as assigned by leadership
Qualification Required & Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Administration, Management, Public Health or related field
- Advanced Degree in a related field is an advantage
- Minimum of 3 years experience in an administrative or support role in a health-related
- Experience in grant writing and management will be an advantage
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and at least one local language
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- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications and other relevant software and tools
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with attention to detail and accuracy.
- Knowledge of the public health system and laboratory services in Ghana is an asset
- Proven ability to monitor and evaluate programs using quantitative and qualitative methods
- Excellent 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 a strong asset
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and data analysis software is essential
Competencies
- Successful develop, implement and manage at least 2 public health laboratory programs within the first year
- Secure funding for assigned programs through successful grant proposals
- Conduct regular program monitoring and evaluation, submitting accurate and timely reports
- Establish and maintain effective partnerships with key stakeholders
- Provide training and technical assistance to improve public health laboratory capacity
- Advocate for the importance of public health laboratories and effectively communicate program successes
Location: Accra
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1. Patiently scroll down and read the job description below.
2. Scroll down and find how to apply or mode of application for this job after the job description.
3. Carefully follow the instructions on how to apply.
4. Always apply for a job by attaching CV with a Cover Letter / Application Letter.
Ghana Health Service invites applications from suitable and interested candidates, as per the detailed person specification indicated below: Administrative Assistant
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide support to develop and implement public health laboratory programs aligned with national and international guidelines and NPHRL priorities
- Support the writing of compelling grant proposals and managing grants effectively
- Assist in maintaining strong partnerships with stakeholders within the health sector, government agencies, research institutions, and communities
- Assist in office management including handling correspondence, filing, scheduling and maintaining records and databases
- Assist in preparing and organizing meetings, workshops, trainings and events related to projects and programs
- Assist in the development and implementation of policies, procedures and guidelines
- Provide logistical and administrative support for field activities, such as sample collection, testing, reporting, monitoring, supervision and quality assurance
- Perform other duties as assigned by leadership
Qualification Required & Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Administration, Management, Public Health or related field
- Advanced Degree in a related field is an advantage
- Minimum of 3 years experience in an administrative or support role in a health-related
- Experience in grant writing and management will be an advantage
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and at least one local language
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- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications and other relevant software and tools
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with attention to detail and accuracy.
- Knowledge of the public health system and laboratory services in Ghana is an asset
- Proven ability to monitor and evaluate programs using quantitative and qualitative methods
- Excellent 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 a strong asset
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and data analysis software is essential
Competencies
- Successful develop, implement and manage at least 2 public health laboratory programs within the first year
- Secure funding for assigned programs through successful grant proposals
- Conduct regular program monitoring and evaluation, submitting accurate and timely reports
- Establish and maintain effective partnerships with key stakeholders
- Provide training and technical assistance to improve public health laboratory capacity
- Advocate for the importance of public health laboratories and effectively communicate program successes
Location: Accra
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