Director of Nursing and Midwifery Services at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital

• The overall function of the Director of Nursing Services shall be to provide leadership, management and direction to the Nursing and Midwifery staff, ensure high level of nursing/midwifery standards, ensure thorough monitoring of nursing/midwifery activities, research, policy development and implementation and provide technical advice on nursing/midwifery professional practice in the Hospital.

• Provide technical advice on nursing and midwifery matters to the Chief Executive.
• Be responsible for the provision of quality nursing and midwifery services in the Hospital
• Ensure the development of appropriate policies, protocols/guidelines and standards for the efficient provision of nursing and midwifery services in the Hospital.
• Ensure the regular monitoring of standards of nursing and midwifery services within the Hospital
• Submit periodic and timely reports on nursing and midwifery activities within the Hospital to the Chief Executive.
• Establish and promote networks with local and other international nursing and midwifery organizations.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of strategic plans for nursing and midwifery services in the Hospital.
• Work in collaboration with other stakeholders in the health sector in the formulation of health sector reforms and policies.
• Provide technical advice on human resource issues relating to nursing and midwifery in the Hospital.
• Contribute to research and development activities in nursing and midwifery within the Hospital etc.
• Coordinate the training and development of Nursing staff and various Nurse trainees.

• effective leadership and management to allied health teams, fostering a positive work environment, and ensuring staff are equipped to

• Lead in Budget Preparation and Procurement Plans of the Directorate
• Lead in the preparation of Programme of Work (POW) and Action Plans of the Directorate
• Attend Central Management Team Meetings
• Responsible for Performance Review Programmes/Meetings of the Directorate
• Responsible for Nursing & Midwifery Directorate Management Team Members Meetings

• Registered General Nurse or Midwife with a relevant post-graduate qualification in Nursing/Midwifery or equivalent, plus a minimum of three (3) years’ working experience at the level of Deputy Director or Chief Nursing Officer (CNO)
• OR Registered General Nurse or Midwife with a relevant post graduate qualification in Nursing/Midwifery or equivalent, plus a minimum of eight (8) years’ working experience at the level of Deputy Chief Nursing Officer (DCNO);
• OR Registered General Nurse or Midwife with a relevant post graduate qualification in Nursing/Midwifery or equivalent, plus a minimum of thirteen (13) years’ working experience at the level of Principal Nursing Officer (PNO)
• OR Registered General Nurse (RGN) or Midwife with Fellowship in Nursing/Midwifery or equivalent, with a minimum of five (5 years working experience at the level of Senior Nurse Specialist.
• OR. Registered General Nurse (RGN) or Midwife with a minimum of fifteen (15) years working experience post Nursing/Midwifery Officer grade with Membership in Nursing/Midwifery (Nurse Specialist) or equivalent or Membership in Nursing/Midwifery or equivalent with a minimum of ten (10) years’ working experience at the level of Nurse Specialist.
• Evidence of good standing with the relevant professional body. (Nursing & Midwifery Council)
• Evidence of leadership and continuing professional development and training in Management field.
• Must have hands-on experience, as well as advance knowledge in Computer skills and be an effective team player.
• A broad knowledge base and experience of Hospital and Sector policies and operating procedures.
• Knowledge and experience of quality assurance.
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team environment.
• Supervisory/team leadership experience.
• Wide range of experience in all aspects of hospital services.
• Research experience.
• Hands-on Nursing/Midwifery practice experience.

• Experience in Programme of Work (POW) and Budget preparation and implementation
• In-depth knowledge of Hospital procedures and KPI/KQIs on patient care.
• Good knowledge of legal framework underpinning the MOH and its agencies.
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of changing standards in nursing administration.
• Knowledge and experience of health services quality assurance.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Demonstrate professional, clear and compassionate communication with staff, clients and community partners of the Hospital.
• Ability to accurately and effectively assess problems and identify and implement solutions.
• Ability to create a climate of trust and mutual respect, increasing the potential for employees to be productive and to feel welcome, valued, and motivated.
• Effective delegation to ensure staff are able to meet the expectations and requirements of their job and to ensure all staff are able to develop new job skills and competencies.
• Knowledge to demonstrate commitment and dedication to the work, the clients, and the Hospital

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