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Job analysis DANIEL OPUNI  Job analysis The method or technique of obtaining the facts about the job for the purpose of job evaluation defining job requirements training  Elements of Job analysis Job description Job specification Job evaluation Jo...

Job analysis DANIEL OPUNI  Job analysis The method or technique of obtaining the facts about the job for the purpose of job evaluation defining job requirements training  Elements of Job analysis Job description Job specification Job evaluation Job classification  Elements of Job analysis Job description – Recording under appropriate job titles, tasks & responsibilities Job specification – Job description emphasizing personnel requirements Job classification – Jobs similar in content are classified for designated groups  Elements of Job analysis Job evaluation – Compares jobs by using formal and systematic procedures to determine wage and salary differentials – Analyzing & assessing jobs to ascertain their relative worth – Using assessment as basis for wage structure Analytical & non analytical methods – Job ranking: relative position of job in terms of others – Job classification: jobs grouped under predetermined criteria Analytical method – Point rating: jobs broken down into factors & points awarded to each factor – Factor comparison: jobs compared on the basis of common factors  Methods of Job analysis Observation – For simple & repetitive work Interviews with the job-holder Interviews with management – Jobs similar in content are classified for designated groups Questionnaire and checklists – Procedure manuals  Outcome of job analysis To identify tasks and duties performed Decisions to be made & equipment used How job fits in with other jobs in the orgn. Degree of complexity & difficulty involved in the job  Uses of job analysis To determine appropriate method of selection Identify training needs & methods for training As part of job evaluation exercise Preliminary for job design exercise For negotiation of salaries & wages Part of manpower planning Recruitment & Selection  Stakeholders in Recruitment & selection Orgn’al. goals & objectives Manpower Plan Recruitment & selection Job analysis policy Training Job descrip. & Training surveys Personnel Specification Comparison of skills & Knowledge Appraisal Training Requirement  Job Application Form Personal details Education & experience history Present employment terms & experience Social & Leisure interest References Job description & Person specification  Job description & Person specification Job description – The broad statement of the purpose, scope, duties and responsibilities of a job Person specification – Describes/lists the attributes of an ideal candidates would possess and by which candidates for the jobs can be measured  Uses of specification Selection – To assess whether candidate’s skills match the new job Promotion – To see if employee can do the new job Standards – Test how well employee can do job Appraisal – Find out if employee can do his/her job Training – See how job should be done Evaluation – To se how much a job is worth  Guidelines for devising job description Identification of the job – Job title – Organogram – Number of employee doing the job Purpose of the job – Job objectives in relation to corporate objectives Position in the organization – Relations with other jobs (chain of responsibilities)  Guidelines for devising job description II Duties – Key tasks – Limits of job – Required methods – Quantity & quality of job Responsibilities – Responsibilities of resources Staff, budget, machinery Physical conditions – Details of noisy, dirty dangerous conditions – Hours of work – Overtime  Guidelines for devising job description II Social conditions – Type of group likely to work with Grade, salary/wage range & fringe benefits – Rates – Increments – Piece-work – bonuses & commissions – Pension schemes – Company car Promotion prospects – To whom job-holder report – Future succession Key difficulties  PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT Job Title : Physician Assistant (Practitioner in rural areas or districts) Grade : Physician Assistant Responsible To : Head of Unit/Department Accountable To : District Director/Medical Superintendent.  Job Purpose To provide comprehensive primary health services in support of the total effort of the health care delivery system with a view to achieve equity in coverage and quality care especially in Health Centres in the rural areas and Polyclinics/Hospitals in the urban setting.  Job Summary Work as a member of Medical Team to provide health care and to monitor and evaluate patient care.  Collaborate with other disciplines and health care staff to ensure optimum care for clients/patients.  Main Duties and Responsibilities CLINICAL Assess and prioritize patients presenting at Health Centre/polyclinic or hospital,according to their medical needs Undertake confidential patient consultations consisting of: History taking, Assessment and Diagnosis Initiate and implement care plan for patients Accurately and legibly record patients’ care and management packages Provide advice on management of conditions using knowledge from up to date evidence-based research and appropriately refer when necessary. Provide interventions- Emergency surgical invasive procedures, Administration of emergency therapies etc  CLINICAL Perform minor surgical procedures: Incision of boils, Suturing of wounds. Dressing of wounds when necessary. Participate in: Ward rounds, Clinical meetings, Morbidity/mortality meetings, General staff meetings etc Offer primary care to patients with mental health problems and refer as appropriate. Perform relieving duties at Health Centres and relevant health facilities when necessary.  Community Work Undertake outreach community health activities within the catchment’s area Facilitate community involvement in health programmes Play active role in Maternal and Child Welfare, Family Planning programmes and health education talks within the community. Facilitate the collection and reporting on data – socio/epidemiological morbidity and mortality at the sub-district level.  Communication and Working Relationships Maintain effective communication and working relationship with colleagues and other health workers and clients. Develop working partnership networks with individuals, groups, communities and agencies within the sub- district Ensure effective dissemination of information on health programmes to staff and clients in the facility Participate in multi-professional meetings and conferences as required. Promote and safeguard the interest and well being of the patients and visitors at all times.  Personal and People Development Develop and maintain continuing personal and professional development to meet the changing demands in the area of primary health services Monitor own performance against agreed objectives and standards. Contribute to Continuing Professional Development (CPD) of staff. Participate in the staff performance appraisal exercise within the facility Keep log of own performance and in-service training log for purposes of appraisal.  Management Contribute to the day-to-day management of the health centre as well as the supervision of other health stations within the sub-district. Contribute to the preparation of plans and budget and periodic reports on the activities of the health centre and other health stations in the sub-district. Contribute to devising improved job methods for increasing efficiency in the health centre. Contribute to the supervision of revenue collection as well as ensuring strict accountability at the health centre.  RESPONSIBILITIES Research Responsibilities Undertake surveys. Health and Safety Responsibilities Take care of own safety and that of other colleagues and clients as appropriate. Work in compliance with all GHS health and safety requirements and attend relevant training to update knowledge in line with GHS Health and Safety policy. Contribute to planned preventive maintenance of plant and equipment in the facility.  Quality Assurance Comply with all GHS Quality Assurance Policy guidelines and work within the prescribed quality standards for the clinical services. Act as a role model in quality improvement, offering advice and support to others. Keep up-to-date with quality developments relevant to area of work and related services  Persons Specification Criteria Educational Qualification & Experience: Degree in physician assistantship and one year of internship in accredited facility plus evidence of continuous professional development(Relevant) Training in Management and Leadership(Desirable)  Knowledge Knowledge of patients’ rights and responsibilities Knowledge of Health and Safety Knowledge and understanding of quality assurance issues Working knowledge of primary health care/emergency services Knowledge of health trends Knowledge and competency in district health and sub-district health care services and referral system Knowledge and competency in basic surgical procedure  SKILLS Excellent writing and verbal communication skills. Ability to work, lead and manage a multi- disciplinary team. Ability to organize workload and work under pressure to meet tight deadlines. Demonstrated ability to work on own initiative. Excellent problem-solving skills Computer skills(Desirable)  Personal Attributes Self motivated/ ability to motivate others Flexible attitude and committed to the needs of the service  NOTE The post holder must at all times: Work in accordance with the GHS Code of Professional Conduct and Disciplinary Procedure. Strictly adhere to the provisions of the Patient’s Charter. This job description is intended as a guide to the principal duties and responsibilities for the post and should not be considered an exhaustive list. It is subject to change in line with future development of the service