Regional STI/HIV/AIDS Programme Coordinator (MDG/MO 4)

The Western Regional Health Authority (a Statutory Body under the Ministry of Health) is currently seeking to employ a Regional STI/HIV/AIDS Programme Coordinator. Under the direction of the Regional Medical Epidemiologist the incumbent’s core responsibility are below.

Qualifications and Experience

• M.B.B.S. from an accredited medical school with post graduate degree in Public Health.
• Registration with the Medical Council of Jamaica.
• At least 1 year experience with programme planning, assessment and implementation of HIV clinical care and curriculum development.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the development of Regional plans and programmes for reducing incidences of STI’s and HIV/AIDS surveillance.
• Ensure the maintenance and operation of all STI/HIV/AIDS surveillance and reporting systems in the Region.
• Supervise the Regional STI/HIV/AIDS staff (e.g. Regional BCC Coordinator, Regional Contact Investigator, MO’s(H) and Regional Health Records Administrator) to ensure the efficiency of data collection and compilation.
• Ensure the generation of timely, accurate and comprehensive reports including financial reports, for Regional use and submission to the Ministry of Health.
• Provide technical leadership in development, coordination, implementation and monitoring of region-wide STI/HIV-related projects.
• Monitor and evaluate the implementation of Quality Assurance programmes for controlling and preventing occupational exposures to blood-borne infections (especially HIV).
• Collaborate with researchers and engage in research into the STI/HIV problem in WRHA.
• Arrange for and assist in the training of public health and other officers in matters related to STI/HIV/AIDS.
• Liaise with the parish MO’s(H) and Hospital SMO’s in the development and writing of grant proposals for STI/HIV-related projects in the Regional Health Authority.
• Ensure the utilization of programmatic data to guide the management of STI/HIV/AIDS programmes.
• Represent the Regional Health Authority in matters related to STI/HIV/AIDS at the national, regional and international meetings, conferences, etc.
• Perform any other related duties as assigned from time to time.

Specific Knowledge Required

• Excellent time management, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to write reports, analyze and interpret data.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with people of different backgrounds.
• Willingness to travel to clinics and hospitals throughout WRHA.

Note

Applications should be submitted no later than January 25, 2016.

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

Contact

The Director

Human Resource and Industrial Relations Western Regional Health Authority

Mt. Salem

P.O. Box 900 St. James

 

Telephone: (876) 952-4074 

Email: jobs@wrha.gov.jm

Base Salary: Undisclosed