Director of Allied Health

About the role

The Board of Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH) seeks an experienced leader to head its Allied Health Services. The Director will provide strategic direction, oversee multidisciplinary teams, and ensure high‑quality clinical care across the institution.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate and guide the development of short‑, medium‑ and long‑term plans and budgets for Allied Health Services.
• Develop and implement governance, infection‑control, and quality‑assurance systems.
• Support, monitor and evaluate programs and projects to improve clinical care effectiveness.
• Design systems for reviewing interventions, financing and resource allocation.
• Lead the development and management of clinical information systems.
• Implement sustainable clinical‑care field programmes.
• Supervise technical support for Allied Health activities and partner implementations.
• Ensure robust monitoring and evaluation frameworks are in place.
• Achieve strategic goals through effective leadership and management of the Allied Health portfolio.

Required profile

• Master’s degree in Allied Health Science plus a first degree in a relevant Allied Health field.
• Good standing with the Allied Health Professionals Council of Ghana.
• Post‑graduate qualification in the primary profession or health administration/management.
• Minimum 10 years of Allied Health experience, with at least 5 years in a senior management role.
• Current rank of Deputy Chief/Deputy Director or higher.
• Certification in Health Leadership and Management or Public Administration.
• Demonstrated leadership, problem‑solving, advocacy and negotiation abilities.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and report‑writing skills.
• Strong computer literacy and ability to work under pressure.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to lead a critical department within a leading public healthcare institution.
• Collaborative environment with multidisciplinary professionals.
• Professional development and leadership growth.