Medical Officer

Title: Medical Officer (MDG/MO 2)

The Commissioner, Department of Correctional Services (DCS) is inviting applications from suitably qualified and experienced Medical Professionals to fill the following vacancy.

Position: Medical Officer (HPC/MO2)

Locations: Tower Street Adult Correctional Centre, Horizon Adult Remand Centre, New Broughton Sunset Adult Correctional Centre

Job summary

Reporting to the Director, Medical Services, the Medical Officer provides primary and continuing medical care to inmates/wards and are usually the first contact for patients needing medical service. The Medical Officer takes account of physical, emotional and social factors when diagnosing illness and recommending the required treatment. Inmates/wards may be referred to hospital/clinics for further assessment and or treatment.

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, 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: vacancy@dcs.gov.jm

Base Salary: Undisclosed