JOB PURPOSE
To provide Medical Direction to the Jamaica Emergency Medical Service and to ensure that standards as related to medical care are maintained at the highest level. The position also seeks to ensure the expansion of the service throughout the island. Performs all technical, administrative and supervisory work in planning, organizing, directing and implementing the EMS within the island.
KEY OUTPUT
- Preparation of Operational Plans
- Preparation of Budget
- Preparation of Patient Management Protocols
- Specification of EMS Equipment
- Performance of Clinical Audits
- Establishing of Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement Programmes
- Establish Continuous Medical Education Programmes for Pre-Hospital Healthcare providers and Hospital Resuscitation Personnel
Key responsibility areas INCLUDEs:
- Directs the EMS in accordance with the EMS Bill or any previous applicable law or regulation.
- Attends local, regional and internationally related meetings.
- Accounts with appropriate documentation, all EMS activity, according to Ministry of Health guided reporting protocols.
- Interfaces professionally with the Hospital staff including the Emergency Room staff.
- Accurately and appropriately document all emergency aid activities on the appropriate forms, and as required by law.
- Assigns areas of responsibility for employees.
- Establishes policies and procedures in order to implement directions from the Director, EDMSSB.
- Reviews departmental performance and effectiveness and formulates programmes and policies to alleviate any deficiencies found.
- Collaborates with the Director of the EDMSSB in the preparation of the annual budget.
- Implements the budget plans and reviews specifications for new or replaced equipment.
- Prepares and submits monthly reports to the Director of EDMSSB regarding the EMS activities, and prepare other reports as appropriate, including the annual report of EMS activity
- Participates in the Quarterly and Annual Reviews to assess the achievements of the EDMSSB.
- Directs the operation of EMS training activities.
- Plans EMS operations with respect to equipment, apparatus and personnel. Supervises the implementation of such plans.
- Serves as a member of the relevant national emergency response committees.
- Responds to major incidents and assumes or delegates the role of Medical Incident Commander, and works in tandem with other public safety and emergency agencies at said incident.
- Supervises all EMS employees in the performance of their duties in conformance with all policies and procedures within the scope of the Jamaica EMS protocols.
- Performs emergency medical care at the basic to advanced levels.
- Participates and direct drills, simulations, attends classes and provides training.
- Participates in the development and delivery of public education programmes for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, basic first aid, and general medical assistance awareness.
- Establish a system to ensure maintenance of emergency response equipment, apparatus and facilities.
- Arranges for repair/replacement of EMS equipment.
- Evaluates the need for and recommends the purchase of new equipment and supplies.
- Supports and conducts research in the area of Pre-hospital, Hospital, and Inter-hospital emergency medicine.
- Develops and implements medical protocols
- Provides on-line Medical Directorship for the EMS by person or by proxy (Emergency Room physicians) on a 24 hour basis.
- Manages the welfare and development of the EMT’s and Emergency Room Physicians through the preparation of performance appraisals and recommendations for required training and development programmes.
- Provides leadership through effective communication and appropriate delegation.
- Provides organized, scheduled training and mentoring.
- Participates in the recruitment of staff.
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Minimum Required Education and Experience
- Qualified Medical Doctor registered to practice medicine in Jamaica.
- Postgraduate qualification in Emergency Medicine or Certified in Emergency Medicine.
- Current Advanced Trauma Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification.
- Training in Health Service Management
- Minimum of ten (10) years postgraduate experience, at least four (4) of which should be at a Senior Management Level
Applications with résumés are to be submitted no later than Friday, May 6, 2022 to:
Director
Human Resource Management & Development
Ministry of Health & Wellness
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.
