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Director, Laboratory Services (HPC/MO 6)

Salary – $4,893,357 – $5,816,664 per annum

Fixed Upkeep Traveling Allowance – $1,697,148 per annum

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS:

  • Plan, direct and coordinate activities of the National Laboratory Services comprising the National Public Health Laboratory, the National Blood Transfusion Service and the Immunology Unit.
  • Formulate policy recommendations for consideration by the Chief Medical Officer, communicate policies to staff, and ensure their timely and satisfactory execution.
  • Collaborate with Senior Directors in formulating and updating the strategic and corporate plans and operating budgets for the National Laboratory Services.
  • Monitor and review divisional activities and results in order to ensure the attainment of goals and objectives and the implementation of timely corrective action.

 

MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

  • Medical Doctor with a postgraduate qualification in Pathology and/or Microbiology;

OR

  • D. in Medical Microbiology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or other related laboratory science;
  • Management Training – Plus
  • Minimum of five (5) years experience at the senior managerial level in a clinical or public health laboratory – 

OR

  • Any equivalent combination of education and experience.

 

Applications with résumés are to be submitted no later than Friday, May 13, 2022 to:

Senior Director
Human Resource Management & Development
Ministry of Health & Wellness
10A Chelsea Avenue
Kingston 10
jobs@moh.gov.jm

 The Ministry of Health & Wellness extends its appreciation to all applicants for their interest; however, please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.