We are a global team of experts and innovators tackling some of the world’s most pressing health challenges. We work with leaders and change makers around the globe to bring health strategies to life. We provide ideas, advice and technical know-how that enable our partners to build a path to lasting change.

With 30 years’ experience in global health, we collaborate with our partners to explore existing evidence, combine expertise, scale up ideas and co-create solutions that accelerate change. This includes collaborating on policy design, managing initiatives, building powerful coalitions and galvanising social movements. Our impact is felt across whole communities, with a focus on women, girls and those who have been marginalised.

As part of MSI Reproductive Choices, all our profits go back into supporting MSI’s own mission of children by choice, not chance.

We believe in a world where everyone can access the high-quality health services they need, without financial burden.

Ghana Somubi Dwumadie (Ghana Participation Programme) is a four-year disability programme in Ghana, with a specific focus on mental health. This programme is funded with UK aid from the UK government. The programme is run by an Options led consortium, which also consists of BasicNeeds-Ghana, Kings College London, Sightsavers International and Tropical Health, and focuses on four key areas:

• Promoting stronger policies and systems that respect the rights of people with disabilities, including people with mental health disabilities
• Scaling up high-quality and accessible mental health services
• Reducing stigma and discrimination against people with disabilities, including mental health disabilities
• Generating evidence to inform policy and practice on the effectiveness of disability and mental health programmes and interventions

• This role supports our exciting disability and mental health programme ‘Ghana Somubi Dwumadie’ (Ghana Participation Programme)
• The Finance Officer will assist in applying accounting principles and procedures to analyse financial information, prepare accurate and timely financial reports and statements, and ensure appropriate accounting control procedures.
• The Finance Officer will be responsible for maintaining the finance database on SharePoint.

• Bachelor of Commerce, Business Administration, or related undergraduate Degree
• Must have at least 2 to 3 three years of work experience in bookkeeping, and accounting.
• Excellent Spoken and Written English is highly desired
• Good computer skills in programs including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Ability to work under pressure in challenging working conditions
• Excellent financial management skills
• Strategic thinking, problem-solving and decision-making skills

Benefits

Options offers a comprehensive benefits package including generous annual leave allowance, birthday and well-being leave, health insurance and 13th month bonus.

Application process

• To apply, please fill in the form.
• The closing date for applications is: 31st January 2023.
• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview. Interviews will be held the week commencing 6th February 2023.
• Please note that this role will be subject to full pre-employment background checks including criminal record check, identification check, employment references and right-to-work verification (where appropriate).

Please ensure that your cover letter explains how you meet the person specification and gives examples of your relevant experience.

Other information

• As an equal opportunity employer, Options Consultancy Services is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage or civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage candidates from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join Options Consultancy Services.
• Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and postholders to share this commitment.
• We seek people who are pro-choice, promote diversity and inclusion, are energetic and enthusiastic about Options’ vision.
• Applicants must have the right to work in Ghana.