Regional Departments
Explore the comprehensive organizational structure and specialized departments of the Volta Regional Health Directorate
Regional Departments
The Regional Health Directorate is organized into several key departments, each responsible for specific aspects of healthcare delivery and administration.
Public Health Department
Clinical Care Department
Health Administration & Support Services
Finance Department
Human Resource Department
Key Responsibilities
Generally, the region implements and monitors health Sector policies, ensures effective coordination of activities, judicious management of health resources (human, logistics, equipment and infrastructure) and provides guidance and technical support to the lower levels. More specifically the region engages in the following:
Ensuring access to health services at the district, sub-district and community levels by providing health services or contracting out service provision to other recognized health care providers in the region.
Undertaking effective management and administration of the health resources within the region
Promoting healthy lifestyles and good health habits among the public through effective and targeted health education
Developing appropriate strategies and setting technical guidelines to achieve national policy goals/objectives
Implementing and monitoring health policies, strategic plans, protocols, standards and guidelines set up by national in the region
Planning and delivery of clinical interventions
Planning and management of public health programmes in the region
Establishing effective mechanism for disease surveillance, prevention and control in the region
Strengthening public health action to reduce impact of emergencies and disasters on health in the region
Supportive supervision, monitoring and evaluation of programme implementation
Human resource management (including staff welfare)
Transport, equipment and estates management
Data collection, analysis, reporting and feedback
Collaboration with key stakeholders in health (NGOs, Community leaders, Decentralized departments, CBOs, etc.)
Department Leadership
Our regional health directorate is structured into specialized departments, each led by experienced deputy directors who ensure comprehensive healthcare delivery across the Volta region.
Public Health Department
Coordinates public health activities including disease control, surveillance, reproductive health, and health promotion.
Deputy Director
Deputy Director Public Health
Key Responsibilities
Disease surveillance and control
Reproductive and child health
Health promotion and education
+2 additional responsibilities
Clinical Care Department
Manages clinical interventions and healthcare delivery across the region.
Deputy Director
Deputy Director Clinical Care
Key Responsibilities
Clinical service delivery
Hospital management
Quality assurance
+2 additional responsibilities
Health Administration & Support Services
Provides administrative support, human resources, and operational services.
Deputy Director
Deputy Director Health Administration and Support Services
Key Responsibilities
Administrative support
Logistics and procurement
Transport and estates
+1 additional responsibilities
Finance Department
Manages financial resources, budgeting, and fiscal oversight for the region.
Deputy Director
Deputy Director Finance
Key Responsibilities
Budget management
Financial planning
Resource allocation
+2 additional responsibilities
Human Resource Department
Manages human resources, staff development, recruitment, and personnel administration.
Deputy Director
Deputy Director Human Resources
Key Responsibilities
Staff recruitment and selection
Employee development and training
Performance management
+2 additional responsibilities
Office of the Regional Director
The Office of Regional Director of Health Service comprises the following: The Health Information is headed by the Regional Health Information Officer. The Unit is responsible for managing health service data of the region to ensure data completeness and quality for effective decision making to improve the health of the people in the region.
Office of Regional Director
Supporting the Regional Director in strategic planning and operational excellence
Health Research Unit
The Unit is mandated to facilitate the development and conduct of sound research that meets ethical considerations to promote quality health service delivery in the region.
Internal Audit Unit
The mandate of the Unit is to carry out audit inspection and evaluation of the activities of the GHS Budget Management Centres (BMCs) in the region and to determine whether internal controls put in place by management are efficient and effective in addressing risks associated with the operations of the Service.
Information Communications Technology (ICT) Unit
The ICT Unit provides hardware, network connectivity and application software support services to the facilities in the region. It works closely with all other departments / Unit to sustain the workflow in the network whiles providing the framework for data collection, processing and analysis for decision making at the regional level.
Administrative Excellence
Comprehensive support services that ensure efficient operations and optimal healthcare delivery
Health Administration
Provides comprehensive administrative support including human resources management, transport coordination, and general administration services to ensure smooth operations.
Finance Department
Manages financial resources, budgeting, and financial reporting for the regional health services, ensuring transparency and accountability in all financial operations.
Information Technology
Provides cutting-edge ICT support, data management, and technology infrastructure to enhance health service delivery and operational efficiency.