To provide research services to assist in the development of health sector standards which are relevant to Jamaica’s needs and which conform to international standards.
KEY OUTPUT
- Standards for professional conduct and institutional management within the health sector researched and documented.
- Standards developed and conform to international standards
- Research Studies identified and carried out in collaboration with research agencies (National and International)
Key responsibility areas INCLUDES:
- Conducts research and documents standards/norms for the registration and re-registration of health care institutions in both the public and private sector.
- Develops standards for the accreditation of health related training programmes in collaboration with training institutions.
- Reviews and documents existing standards for health professionals, both traditional and non-traditional, in collaboration with Councils and Professional Associations.
- Maintains a database of health standards in developed and developing countries.
- Collaborates with the Jamaica Bureau of Standards and other national and international organisations in developing and implementing research programmes.
- Ensures that all standards developed are relevant and conform to international criteria/guidelines.
- Collaborates with the Director, Health Support and monitoring in developing standards for patient evaluation and treatment.
- Assists in familiarizing health professional with prescribed standards.
- Ensures the compilation and dissemination of standards to relevant persons.
- Performs any other related duties as assigned by the Director, Standards Research and Development.
Minimum Required Education and Experience
- Sc. In Health Related Science/Management Studies/Public Administration
- Plus At least three (3) years’ experience in conducting research in the health sector
Applications with résumés are to be submitted no later than Friday May 13, 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.