Medical Officer (HPC/MO 2)

Branch: Medical Services Branch

Job Purpose

The Medical Officer is responsible for assessing, evaluating and prescribing treatment for the patients/clients through the Medical Services Branch; making appropriate referrals for further treatment that cannot be managed appropriately in the Branch.

Qualifications

• MBBS degree or equivalent in Medicine.
• Graduation from an accredited Medical School plus five (5) years relevant experience or two (2) years experience and an acceptable Postgraduate qualification (i.e. and relevant diploma).

Responsibilities

Technical / Professional Responsibilities

• Manages a diversity of health-related conditions among patients; including physical examinations, assessments, diagnoses and treatment for members of the JCF and their immediate family members;
• Prescribes appropriate treatment regiment as appropriate to assess medical conditions;
• Refers patients to specialists and relevant patient care providers as appropriate;
• Documents pertinent information in patients docket;
• Conducts medical examination of Force applicants;
• Conducts examination of applicants for re-enlistment;
• Assist in providing clinical input to wellness programme and its periodic fine-tuning;
• Conducts consultation on First Aid referrals and supervises the work of all the first-aiders;
• Provides on-call services after normal working hours in cases of emergency;
• Provides pertinent information to the clinical director for him to provide guidance to the Commissioner of Police on matters pertaining to police health;
• Sits on various committees that craft health-related policies within the JCF;
• Provides supervision for the Family Nurse Practitioner;
• Coordinates a number health promotion programmes: vaccination, cancer screenings, blood PSA, Blood Lead Levels, Lifestyle Management;
• Contributes to the design of proposals for gym programme, addiction cessation;
• Visits various police departments to assess risk factors to heath;
• Goes out with health lifestyle programmes (health fairs) and take referrals after screening;
• Assist with the Curriculum Development and Learning Experiences of recruits and police on various health-related topics;
• Liaises with nearby health departments, hospitals and the Ministry of Health on relevant information and partnerships, particularly on emerging and re-emerging diseases as well as topical health mattes.

Other Responsibilities

• Performs other related functions assigned from time to time.

Key Outputs

• General healthcare provided to in and outpatients;
• Medical consultations done;
• Primary healthcare administered;
• Prescriptions and treatments administered;
• Reports/records on patient care documented.

Authority

• Prioritizes medical emergencies and takes decisive action to preserve lives as necessary.
• Divulge sensitive patient information to specialists and other health service providers within the guidelines established by the branch and Ministry of Health.

Required Technical Competencies

• Knowledge of the National Health Policy;
• Knowledge of Public Health Laws and Regulations;
• Knowledge of legal and ethical standards for the delivery of medical care;
• Knowledge of current principles, methods and procedures for the delivery of medical evaluation, diagnosis and treatment;
• Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office;
• Excellent knowledge of Healthcare Delivery to Uniform Group and patient care;
• Ability to use Quality Assurance tools to monitor quality of health service delivery;
• Ability to observe, assess and record symptoms, reactions and progress.

Special Conditions

• Required to work beyond normal working hours;
• Required to work occasionally on weekends and Public Holidays.

Special Licensing or Certification

• Evidence of registration by the Medical Council of Jamaica;
• Annual Practising Certification.

Note

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

Contact

Senior Director

Human Resource Management and Development

Jamaica Constabulary Force

NCB South Tower

3rd Floor, 2 Oxford Road,

Kingston 5.

Email: hrbranch@jcf.gov.jm

Base Salary: Undisclosed