Deputy Director For Public Affairs at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital

Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital is searching for a suitably qualified or experienced candidate to fill in the position of Deputy Director For Public Affairs

Job Purpose

• To diligently project a good public image of the hospital and manage the concerns and expectations of clients and the general public

Qualification Required & Experience

• Senior Communications Professional (Not below the rank of Principal) with postgraduate qualification (Masters or above) in Public Relations/Communication Studies or related field and a minimum of 10 years working experience in the health sector, 5 years of which should be at senior management level or
• A bachelor’s degree in public relations or communication studies with at least a postgraduate certificate in health communication and 15 years working experience in public relations/corporate affairs in a supervisory position, 10 years of which should be at senior management level
• Membership of the institute of public relations, Ghana journalists association and/or other relevant professional body may be an advantage
• Evidence of leadership and continuing professional development and training in public relations management
• A broad knowledge base and experience of health sector policies and operating procedures
• Proven knowledge and expertise in public relations

General Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must note that:

• All positions are full time jobs based in Kumasi.
• Positions are top level appointments with a fixed term engagement
• Successful applicants shall remain staff of the Ministry of Health throughout the tenure
• Subsequent tenure will be through process approved by the Board

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Personal Trails

An applicant for any of the positions must be able to demonstrate

• Excellent leadership skills
• Broad knowledge and understanding of health sector policies and operating procedures
• Broad knowledge and understanding of health sector services quality assurance issues
• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills and team player
• Ability to work, lead and manage a multi-disciplinary player
• Ability to organise workload and work under pressure to meet tight timelines and targets
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Good advocacy and negotiation skills
• Self-disciplined
• Emotionally stable
• Conflict management skills
• Demonstrate flexibility and a methodological approach to work
• Good computer literacy
• Good oriented and honest

Location: Kumasi

How to Apply For the Job

Interested persons are to submit their application letters together with detailed CV, (ii) names of three referees (Who will be willing to provide confidential report on applicant) and (iii) a maximum of 2-page vision statement for the position applied for.

Applications should reach the address below to:

The Chief Executive
Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital
P.O.Box 1934
Kumasi

Closing Date: 10 June, 2022