Administrative Assistant and Data Manager - Proficiency Testing Programmes

About the role

The National Aids Control Programme (NACP) in Accra is looking for an Administrative Assistant and Data Manager for a 3-year assignment, renewable annually based on performance. The incumbent provides administrative support and oversees all proficiency testing programmes run by the organisation, managing the data generated from them.

Key responsibilities

• Administer all proficiency testing programmes, coordinating with the point of contact on transporting testing panels to sites across the country
• Follow up on result submissions from all testing sites
• Assist proficiency testing administrators or organise training for newly enrolled sites, non-performing sites and corrective actions
• Liaise with regional teams on panel distribution, result submission and corrective action
• Keep proper documentation of all activities and communications
• Ensure logistics for panel preparation, transport and training are always available
• Carry out any other duties assigned

Required profile

• Higher National Diploma in business administration, business management or a related field; a bachelor's degree and data management experience is a plus
• At least three years of experience in similar positions; additional managerial experience is a plus
• Fluency in spoken and written English
• Knowledge of Ghana's national laboratory facilities, health care system and Ministry of Health and Ghana Health Service policies
• Knowledge of US government public health programmes and their planning, implementation and evaluation
• Team leadership, project management and administrative, budgeting and fiscal management skills
• Advanced knowledge of statistics and data analysis

To apply, candidates must submit a CV, academic certificates and contact details by email before the closing date of 3 May 2013.