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

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.

General eligibility criteria

Applicants are required to note that:

• The position is a full-time job based in Accra, Ghana

• The position is a top-level appointment with a fixed term office

• Successful applicant should be able to serve the full term of engagement before he/she celebrates the 60th birthday

• Subsequent tenure(s) will be through the process approved by the Board in collaboration with Public Services Commission.

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