JOB PURPOSE
Formulates policies, develop and implement plans and programmes for controlling or reducing the incidence of Communicable Diseases in Jamaica.
KEY OUTPUTS
- Policies formulated, developed and implemented
- Research
- Advice
- Effective surveillance system
KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS INCLUDE:
- Formulates national policies and plans for preventing and controlling the incidence of Communicable Diseases in Jamaica
- Provides technical advice that is pertinent to programme impacting on the management of Communicable Diseases
- Develops comprehensive and specific treatment and control programme for Communicable Diseases, e.g. Diarrhoea Diseases, Acute Respiratory Infections, tuberculosis, Typhoid, Dengue and Malaria
- Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of intervention programmes in reducing and controlling morality rates resulting from Communicable Diseases
- Provides technical guidance and support for the investigation and control of outbreaks of communicable diseases
- Ensures an effective system of surveillance of communicable diseases including meeting the requirements of International Health Regulations
- Establishes and maintains contact with national and international agencies in the development and implementation of programmes related to communicable Diseases
- Collaborates with the Director, Disease prevention and Control in determining priority programmes to be developed/implemented
- Prepares and reviews project proposals, takes required action to obtain approval as well as financial and technical assistance
- Reviews and monitors implementation of Communicable Diseases programmes and provides periodic reports, as required
- Monitors and analyses epidemiological data t determine trends and patterns of Communicable Diseases in the island
MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- A qualified Medical Doctor plus
- Master’s degree in Epidemiology or equivalent plus
- Six (6) years’ experience in the fields of Epidemiology, Public Health or experience in infections disease control
Applications with résumés are to be submitted no later than Friday, September 17, 2021 to:
Director
Human Resource Management & Development
Ministry of Health &Wellness
10A Chelsea Avenue
Kingston 10
jobs@moh.gov.jm
The Ministry of Health & Wellness thanks all applicants for their interest; however, please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.