Chief Executive at Mental Health Authority (MHA)

About the Organisation

The Mental Health Authority (MHA) is an Agency of the Ministry of Health established under the Mental Health Act, 2012 (Act 846). The organisation 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 vacancy in the position of Chief Executive Officer.

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 Description

The Chief Executive Officer is responsible for planning, organisation, administration, coordination, monitoring, and evaluation of mental health services in the country. This unique role calls for a transformational leader who will shape the dynamic organisation, capable of delivering real strategic value to the mental health service frontline.

The role will require teamwork and effective partnership working with the Ministry of Health, external organisations, other agencies, and donors. The position demands exceptional change management expertise in line with the ambition for the Mental Health Authority to become a centre of excellence in mental health service delivery.

Key Requirements

• Full-time position based in Accra, Ghana
• Top-level appointment with a fixed-term office
• Must be able to serve the full term of engagement before celebrating the 60th birthday
• Subsequent tenure(s) will be through a process approved by the Board in collaboration with the Public Services Commission