Director, Epidemiological Research and Training

Post: Director, Epidemiological Research and Training (HPC/MO 3) [Not vacant]

Job Purpose

To coordinate the maintenance of an adequate system for the management of surveillance related data at the national level.

Qualifications and Experience

• Medical degree from a recognized medical school (WHO’s World directory of medical schools).
• Master of Science degree in Epidemiology or Public Health.
• Minimum of two (2) years (post-qualification) work experience in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain contact with field teams regarding the clinical details of notified cases.
• Liaise with laboratories to guide testing and integrate disease and laboratory surveillance data.
• Provide technical support and guidance to clinicians in the private and public sectors.
• Analyse surveillance data and report on communicable diseases of national and international significance.
• Provide guidance to the National Technical Team on the planning and implementation of policies for the control of communicable diseases.
• Provide guidance to senior human resource training and development personnel regarding raining needs identified by the surveillance system.
• Represent the Ministry of Health at local and international meetings regarding public health surveillance.
• Perform other duties as needed/assigned.

Key outputs

• Medical review of incoming disease notifications.
• Technical guidance and support for the investigation and control of communicable disease outbreaks.

Note

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

Contact

Director
Human Resource Management & Development
Ministry of Health & Wellness
10A Chelsea Avenue
Kingston 10.

Email: jobs@moh.gov.jm

Base Salary: Undisclosed