Salary $3,568,177
JOB PURPOSE
To formulate policies, develop and implement plans and programmes for the control and reduction of Chronic Diseases and Injuries in the Island.
KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS
- Develop norms, standards and protocols for the management of Chronic Diseases.
- Develop a database on Chronic Diseases programmes in Jamaica.
- Ensure an effective system of surveillance of chronic disease and risk factors is established.
- Use surveillance data to improve the systems of service delivery and patient outcomes through the establishment of four (4) high-risk specialist clinics for the management of Chronic Disease.
- Assist in the re-orientation of the health services through the incorporation of the Healthy Lifestyle programme into the Chronic Disease management especially as it relates to approaches to improving patient education and patient compliance and control.
MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Medical Doctor with an MSc. in Epidemiology or equivalent and five (5) years experience in the field of Epidemiology, Public Health or Chronic Disease Control.
Applications with résumés are to be submitted no later than June 5, 2024, to:
Director
Senior Human Resource Management & Development
Ministry of Health & Wellness
10A Chelsea Avenue
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.