Medical Officers

Job summary

Provides primary and continuing medical care to inmates/wards and is usually the first contact for patients needing medical service.

Qualifications

• Holder of a Medical Degree;
• Firsthand experience in developing services in a constantly changing environment and to tight budgetary restraints;
• Experience in working with the socially deprived, institutions, chronic medical conditions, mental health and HIV positive patients;
• Registered with the Jamaica Medical Council;
• At least five (5) years post internship experience.

Requirements

• Must be a team player;
• Ability to work and build relationships;
• Good communicator full of energy and enthusiasm;
• Adaptable and flexible professional;
• Confident professional;
• Self-motivating, non-judgmental motivator;
• Ability to contribute positively to a team;
• Good verbal and written communication skills;
• Ability to identify and assess complex and multiple needs;
• Awareness of safety issues;
• Ability to work with a multi-disciplinary team;
• Self-directed learning;
• Open minded approach to profession and life in general;
• Demonstrable ability to relate well to challenging patients, carers, relatives and staff.

Note

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Contact

Senior Director,

Human Resource Management and Administration

Department of Correctional Services

5-7 King Street,

Kingston

Email: hrm@dcs.gov.jm

 

Base Salary: Undisclosed