Director of Nursing Services

About the role

The Director of Nursing Services will lead the nursing and midwifery teams at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, ensuring the delivery of high‑quality patient care and compliance with professional standards.

Key responsibilities

• Set and evaluate nursing and midwifery practice standards in line with the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
• Promote and monitor quality‑assurance systems across all nursing services.
• Advise on staffing needs, ensuring equitable distribution of personnel.
• Monitor performance, provide mentorship, and lead continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop, implement, and disseminate policies; plan recruitment and succession strategies.
• Ensure staff welfare, contribute to research, development and strategic planning.
• Prepare and submit regular reports to the Chief Executive.

Required profile

• Registered Nurse or Midwife with a postgraduate qualification (Master’s degree) recognized by the Ghana Nursing and Midwifery Council.
• Current or former Chief Nursing Officer, or at least three years’ experience as Deputy Chief Nursing Officer.
• Demonstrated leadership, continuous professional development, and formal managerial training.
• Excellent communication, problem‑solving, and negotiation abilities.

Required skills

• Report writing
• Computer literacy

What we offer

• Leadership role in a leading public healthcare institution.
• Opportunity to shape nursing practice and policy at a national teaching hospital.