Medical Officer 1

The North East Regional Health Authority, a statutory body under the Ministry of Health, with responsibility for the management and delivery of Public Health Services within the parishes of St. Ann, St. Mary, and Portland invites applications from suitably qualified persons to fill the position of Medical Officer 1 (HPC/MO 1) for the Parishes of St. Ann, St Mary & Portland.

Summary:
Reporting to the Medical Officer of Health, the Medical Officer will be responsible for the delivery of medical and paramedical services of the health department, in  accordance with the Government’s policies, regulations/legal requirements and guidelines and will ensure continuous improvements in the quality of care in the delivery of these health services.

Qualification & Experience:

• 
  Graduate of an accredited medical school with satisfactory internship;
• Fully registered with the Medical Council of Jamaica;
• Medical Defense Insurance;
• A minimum of two (2) years post graduate experience;
• Ability to provide effective leadership and work as part of a team;
• Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to establish and maintain satisfactory working relationships with a wide cross section of professionals and organizations;
• Excellent analytical and forecasting skills;
• Excellent time management skills;
• Excellent communication skills.

Note

Applications along with detailed resume should be sent no later than Friday, February 12, 2016.

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

Contact

The Director,
Human Resource Management & Industrial Relations
North East Regional Health Authority
34-38 Ocean Village Shopping Centre
Ocho Rios
St. Ann

 

Fax: (876) 795-2747

Email: jobs@nerha.gov.jm

Base Salary: Undisclosed