JOB PURPOSE
Under the general direction of the Director, Non-communicable Disease and Injury Prevention will provide technical support to the Screening and Integrated Disease Management component of the Non-Communicable Disease Prevention and Control Programme (Cancer).
KEY OUTPUT
• Reports prepared and presented
• Protocols developed/updated and disseminated.
• Plans and programmes developed and implemented
• Professional advice provided.
• Quality of care audits conducted.
• Strategies developed and implemented
• Individual Workplan & Workplan Reviews prepared and submitted as agreed
KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS INCLUDES:
• Assist in the development and implementation of the Integrated Disease Management component of the Non-Communicable Disease prevention and control Programme (Cancer).
• Develop/update periodically norms, standards and protocols for the management of Cancer with a focus on screening
• Coordination a comprehensive screening programme for Cancer with focus on priority cancers (breast, cervical, colorectal, prostate)
• Assist in the re-orientation of the health services using the Integrated Disease management approach to support the improvement in the management of Cancer.
• Strengthen programming for the management of Cancer with a focus on screening
• Monitor commodities for the management of Cancer with a focus on screening
• Facilitate and conduct training of health staff as indicated
• Prepare work plans and report
• Provide technical assistance to the RHAs
• Improve linkages between the health care system and the National Non-Communicable Disease Prevention and Control Programme with specific focus on Cancer.
• Assist with quality improvement initiatives.
• Utilizes evaluation and research findings when making recommendations for the development and implementation of Non-Communicable Disease and Prevention and Control programmes with specific focus on Cancer.
• Schedule and conduct quarterly audits of the management of Cancer with a focus on screening.
• Liaise with public /private sector agencies involved in programme as necessary to meet programme objectives.
• Any other related duties assigned
• Attend monthly/quarterly/annual meetings/conferences/workshops and special sessions (international and local) as required
• Prepare monthly/quarterly/annual/ad hoc quantitative and qualitative reports, briefs and submit to Director, Non-communicable Diseases and Injury Prevention.
• Oversee and assist (where necessary) with the collection, compilation of all associated data in collaboration with the Parish and Regional teams.
• Prepares an individual workplan annually and submit quarterly reviews
• Any other duties as requested.
MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
• A Medical degree from a recognized institution
• A Master of Public Health degree from a recognized institution
• A minimum of four years post-graduate experience in Public Health
• A minimum of five years clinical experience in the health sector
• Specialisation in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine would be an asset
• Experience in primary health care is an asset.
Applications with résumés are to be submitted no later than Friday, October 28, 2022 to:
Director
Human Resource Management & Development
Ministry of Health & Wellness
Kingston 10
The Ministry of Health & Wellness thanks all applicants for their interest; however, please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.