Job Vacancy For Deputy Director For Public Affairs

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

• 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

• 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

• 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

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