The COVID-19 Vaccine Implementation Programme (VIP) delivered its first jab of the COVID-19 AstraZeneca Vaccine on March 10, 2021. As at June 9, 2021 161,850 persons have been vaccinated with the first dose, representing 8% of the target of 1,924,759 (65% of the population). 22% of the persons receiving the first dose were in the 60-69 age group, representing the largest number of persons vaccinated for any given age group. 28,355 persons had received their second dose up to June 9, 2021.
With the mass roll out of adult vaccination necessitated by the introduction of the COVID-19 Vaccine, several gaps have been identified in the policy environment and there is generally a need to harmonize the Expanded Programme on Immunization with the COVID-19 VIP. Furthermore, Jamaica has no specific policy on adult vaccination and is in the process of developing regulations specific to the use of the COVID-19 Vaccine.
The Ministry of Health and Wellness now seeks to engage the services of an individual consultant to develop a National Vaccination Policy and Plan.
The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) can be accessed on the MOHWs website at moh.gov.jm. as of Monday, June 14, 2021. Enquiries regarding the Terms of Reference must be emailed to wallaceg@moh.gov.jm and copied to McfarlaneK@moh.gov.jm
Applications must be submitted electronically on or before Friday, June 25, 2021 at 2:00 pm (1400 hrs.) address to wallaceg@moh.gov.jm and copied to McfarlaneK@moh.gov.jm, and must include Curriculum Vitae (CVs), valid Tax Compliance Certificate (TCC)/Tax Compliance Letter (TCL), Taxpayer Registration Number(TRN) and proof of experience as stipulated in the TOR.
The Ministry of Health & Wellness reserves the right to accept or reject any tenders/call for CVs or to abort the tender/call for CVS process without any explanation to prospective bidder(s)/applicant(s).
We thank all applicants for their interest, however only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.