Company Profile

Kintampo Health Research Centre (KHRC) is a well-established, African-based, research centre and one of three field research centres of the Research and Development Division of the Ghana Health Service. The work of KHRC has influences on health policy and practice throughout Ghana, Africa and the rest of the world. KHRC also offers research and training services nationally and internationally and its staffs are multidisciplinary. KHRC is located in the middle belt of Ghana.

Job Description

Qualified applicants are invited to apply to work as a Gardener at Kintampo Health Research Centre, Kintampo North Municipality, Bono-East Region.

• Type of Appointment: Full Time Contract.
• Duration: One (1) year (renewable)
• Reporting Line: Reporting to the Head of Administration through the Human Resource Manager.

Brief job description

To implement detailed landscape plans. Plants, fertilizes, applies chemicals, waters, weeds, and prunes grasses, flowers and trees.

​​Key Responsibilities

1. Plants, transplants, fertilizes, applies chemicals, waters, prunes, and weeds flower beds and plant areas.
2. Maintains flowers, bushes, trees, and shrubs.
3. Implements detailed landscape plans.
4. Plants and propagates bedding plants; may manage greenhouse operations, as applicable.
5. Assists in the work direction and on-the-job training of other personnel.
6. Ensures continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
7. Irrigate, mow, rake, and trim lawns and/or athletic fields.
8. Monitoring the health of all plants and greens capes, watering and feeding plants, trimming trees and shrubs, fertilizing and mowing lawns, weeding gardens and keeping green spaces and walkways clear of debris and litter.
9. Plant and nurture new trees, flowers, and various plants.
10. Advise management on the costs of plants and garden necessities with detailed written quotations and reports.
11. Ensure a safe environment for staff and clients by adhering to safety and health regulations.
12. Does a variety of job-related duties as assigned.

Required Skills or Experience

Educational Qualification

• Diploma or BSc in a horticulture or landscaping would be preferred

Knowledge, skills and abilities

1. It is an outsourced service; therefore, one must have a group/staff to work with.
2. At least 2 years of proven experience in a similar role.
3. Ability to handle a range of horticultural machinery and powered hand tools.
4. In-depth knowledge of plants and gardening techniques.
5. Friendly personality with excellent interpersonal skills.
6. Solid understanding of health and safety rules and legislation.
7. Knowledge of horticulture methods and materials, landscaping and cultivation of trees and woody plants.
8. Knowledge of fertilizer and/or pesticide applications
9. You should know how to use and maintain landscaping equipment, including mowers, trimmers and fertilizers, while following health and safety regulations.
10. Strong attention to detail required