Chief Executive at Mental Health Authority (MHA)

About the Organization

The Mental Health Authority (MHA) is an Agency of the Ministry of Health established under the Mental Health Act, 2012 (Act 846). The organization is mandated to promote mental health, prevent mental illness, and provide quality mental health services in Ghana.

Position Overview

The Mental Health Board, the governing body of the MHA, is inviting applications from prospective and highly motivated mental health professionals to fill a soon-to-be-created vacancy in the position of Chief Executive.

Job Purpose

Provide executive leadership and leading-edge strategic direction to enable the Mental Health Authority to deliver innovative services and effective mental health care to the population.

Role Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and administer mental health services in the country
• Coordinate, monitor, and evaluate the effectiveness of mental health services
• Provide transformational leadership to shape the organization and deliver strategic value to the mental health service frontline
• Foster teamwork and build effective partnerships with the Ministry of Health, external organizations, other agencies, and donors
• Lead change management initiatives aligned with the organization's strategic ambitions

Position Details

• Full-time position based in Accra, Ghana
• Top-level appointment with a fixed term office
• Subsequent tenure(s) will be determined through a process approved by the Board in collaboration with the Public Services Commission

Eligibility Criteria

• Must be able to serve the full term of engagement before celebrating the 60th birthday