JOB PURPOSE
To manage standards development and monitor implementation of standards.
KEY OUTPUTS
- Standards developed, documented and disseminated for:
- The registration and re-registration of Health Service delivery institutions
- Professional conduct & institutional management
- Accreditation of training programme and institutions
- Quality audits of Health Service Organisations (public & private) planned and conducted
- Existing standards for professional conduct & institutional management reviewed
- Establishment of registration standards for health professionals in collaboration with the Councils
- Effective surveillance system
KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS INCLUDE:
- Plans, organizes, directs, controls and coordinates the work activities of the Standards Research and Development Unit.
- Prepares and monitors the departments work plans and ensures that agreed targets are met.
- Represents the Ministry at meetings, conferences and other functions as requested.
- Develops and implements a Quality Assurance Programme to ensure the adherence of the health sector to approved standards and procedures
- Provides guidance on matters related to standards and quality assurance.
- Collaborates with other technical units in developing and monitoring the implementation of patient care and service delivery standards as part of the Quality Assurance Programme eg. efficiency targets
- Collaborates with Health Services Planning and Integration Branch in the development of service delivery standards to ensure that services provided to the public are appropriate and cost effective
- Identifies area of Health Service delivery that require standards and regulations and take appropriate action to develop and implement these
- Establishes minimum norms, standards and criteria to provide the basis for registration and re-registration of individuals, entities and institutions
- Monitors adherence to minimum norms, standards and criteria which will form the basis for the system of accreditation of health related training courses and institutions
- Interfaces with Councils for setting of standards for professional disciplines
- Undertakes research to ensure that all standards which are developed are relevant and conform to international standards
- Assists the Senior Director, Standards and Regulations in formulating legislation to guide implementation of standards and regulations in the public and private health sectors and effect adjustments/modifications as and when required
MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- in Health related Science/Public Administration/Management studies, or equivalent qualification, plus
- Training in Public Health/Health Administration/Occupational Health and Safety/Standards Development
- 5 years experience in the public sector health care system of which 3 years should be in Quality assurance
- Proven experience in conducting research activities
Applications with résumés are to be submitted no later than Monday, October 11, 2021 to:
Director
Human Resource Management & Development
Ministry of Health & Wellness
10A Chelsea Avenue
Kingston 10
jobs@moh.gov.jm
The Ministry of Health thanks all applicants for their interest; however, please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.