Salary $6,333,301 per annum
JOB PURPOSE
Under the leadership and direction of the Senior Director –Health Infrastructure Standards & Quality Management, the Senior Quality Management Officer (Standards Development) is responsible for managing the strategic and authoritative development and maintenance of systematic and evidence-based health infrastructure standards and guidelines that aligns with acceptable global standards, to ensure a robust and efficient healthcare system that achieves strategic infrastructure, economic and growth objectives.
KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS
- Manages research and analysis studies regarding the development of health infrastructure standards and guidelines to encourage consistency and alignment with industry best practices;
- Manages and provides expert advice and reports on health infrastructure standards and guidelines to internal and external stakeholders;
- Prepares health infrastructure policy documents, guidelines, pamphlets and brochures relating to environmental health matters;
- Contributes new ideas and innovative ways of working to assist with the development and maintenance of systems, policies and processes impacting health infrastructure planning and management;
- Manages the development and implementation of compliance and regulatory standards relating to health infrastructure development and maintenance ensuring that service delivery complies with all relevant legislation and global standards;
- Builds and maintains strong relationships with industry professionals and stakeholders to drive innovation across the industry and develop collaborative partnerships;
- Manages and reviews investigations of breaches to standards and ensure consistent, confidential, transparent and procedurally fair processes are observed;
MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Management, Applied Sciences, Health Technology or equivalent discipline;
- Three (3) years’ experience in Engineering, Environmental Sciences/Management in the development and maintenance of infrastructure systems or a related area.
Kindly visit the Ministry of Health & Wellness’ website (https://cloud.moh.gov.jm/s/kgwpPfcecmfkqwy) for additional details on
the job.
Applications with résumés are to be submitted no later than May 2, 2025, to:
Director
Senior Human Resource Management & Development
Ministry of Health & Wellness
40 Knutsford Boulevard
Kingston 5
The Ministry of Health thanks all applicants for their interest; however, please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.