Director of Operations – Admin & Finance at University of Ghana Medical School

Job Description

• Contribute to the development, maintenance and running of a sound administrative set-up.
• Lead in the development of medium/long term strategic plans for the UGMC.
• Facilitate and coordinate the functions of specialized Departments/ Directorates like Finance, Human Resource, Legal, IT & Health Information, Procurement and
• Contribute to the development and dissemination of policies, procedures and guidelines in general administration and other specialized areas like Finance, Human Resource, Procurement, legal, IT and Health Information and
• Facilitate the development and maintenance of a central database on health infrastructure.
• Contribute to the disposal of obsolete equipment, plants and
• Contribute to policy development, analysis and review in the
• Contribute to the development of systems for monitoring and evaluation of procurement management, general administration practices, and health projects across the
• Contribute to the implementation and evaluation of national and international health policy directions within the

Educational and Professional Qualification

• Post graduate qualifications in Operations/General Management (Master’s or higher or its equivalent) –OR–
• Post graduate qualification in Health Management, Planning and Policy or related fields (Master’s or equivalent).
• Evidence of leadership and continuous professional development and training in

Knowledge & Experience

• A minimum of FIFTEEN (15) years’ working experience in administration or managing organizations, a minimum of FIVE (5) years of which is in a management
• A broad knowledge base and experience of policies and operating procedures relating to administration and managing
• A broad knowledge base and experience of administrative practices and procedures, contract administration, quality assurance and coordinating and implementing Research and Development programmes.
• Secondary/tertiary hospital level experience is an added

Skills & Abilities

• Excellent problem-solving, computer, written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work on own initiative, lead and manage a multi-
• disciplinary team, organize and manage workload, and meet tight deadlines.

Job Ref: DO/07.0219