Regional Cancer Care Programme Coordinator

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, is seeking a dynamic,  proactive, experienced and analytical individual  with strong team building skills to fill the position of  Regional Cancer Care Programme Coordinator. 

Under the general direction of the Regional Non-communicable Disease Coordinator, the Regional Cancer Programme Coordinator is responsible for:  coordination of the implementation, maintenance  and monitoring of clinical guidelines, protocols,  procedures, processes and standards for the  quality care of clients with cancers; development  and coordination of cancer screening and  prevention activities, with emphasis on national  policy priorities and strategic objectives.

REGIONAL CANCER CARE PROGRAMME COORDINATOR - (HPC/MO 3)

Requirements

• A medical doctor fully registered to practice in Jamaica;
• A Master of Public Health degree, or post  graduate certification in Family Medicine or  doctor of medicine in a relevant  medical specialty/sub-specialty with Board  Certification from a recognized institution;
• A minimum of five (5) years’ progressive  and responsible experience within the  specialty;
• Any equivalent combination of  qualifications and experience;
• Experience in the primary care is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Advising the Regional NCD Coordinator on the status of cancer prevention, screening and care services in the health region;
• Collaborating with the other technical  officers in the management, coordination  and integration of cancer prevention,  screening and care services;
• Reviewing and collaborating with internal  and external stakeholders to assess the  needs for:
  ✓ cancer prevention (including vaccination (HPV, Hep B, etc.) and risk factor  mitigation - environmental health, food  toxins, nutrition, physical activity,  substance abuse – tobacco use, alcohol  misuse, and any other cancer prevention  tool), 
  ✓ cancer screening (including screening methodologies),
  ✓ early detection of cancers (including diagnostic services),
  ✓ cancer treatment (surgical, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, etc, and
  ✓ palliative services,
  ✓ provide guidance for the prioritization of the needs identified
• Developing strategies and initiatives to  enhance cancer-related services across  the health region;
• Coordinating, monitoring and  strengthening cancer screening services  across the health region with a focus on  primary health care services;
• Review and monitor implementation of  guidelines and standards for quality  management and care of clients with  cancer;
• Review and analysis of regional cancer registry data, generation of reports, and the conduct of data quality audits;
• Collaborate and hold regular meetings with parish level cancer programme officers to strengthen cancer surveillance;
• Liaise with private sectors agencies and  providers to strengthen advocacy for the  cancer programme, as well as data  collection and reporting for cancer  programme;
• Schedule and conduct routine audits for  cancer screening and management;
• Coordinate quality improvement activities  for cancer screening, treatment and  palliative care;
• Attending monthly/quarterly/annual  meetings/conferences/workshops and  special sessions (international and local)  as required;
• Compile and analyse relevant data,  reports and other documents for  monitoring of quality assurance and  performance.

Educational requirements

• Knowledge of the National Cancer  Registry Guidelines, International Agency  for Research on Cancer (IARC)  Guidelines, CARPHA and National  Surveillance Guidelines;
• Knowledge of Service Level Agreement;
• Knowledge of the National Health Policy;
• Knowledge of research techniques;
• Well developed organizational and  analytical skills;
• Proficiency in the use of relevant computer applications (MS Word, Excel and Power Point). 

Remuneration

• Salary Scale: $ 3,061,486 – 3,639,145 per annum along with any other allowance(s) attached to the post. 

Note

Applications along with resumé should be submitted no later than Friday, 2023 March 10 to:

The Director,
Human Resource Management & Development
North East Regional Health Authority,
34-38 Ocean Village Shopping Centre,
Ocho Rios, St. Ann, Jamaica, West Indies.
E-mail: jobs@nerha.gov.jm or Fax: (876) 795-2747

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

Contact

The Director,
Human Resource Management &  Development
North East Regional Health Authority,

34-38 Ocean Village Shopping  Centre,
Ocho Rios, St. Ann,

Jamaica, West Indies.

 

Fax: (876) 795-2747

 

Email: jobs@nerha.gov.jm email

Base Salary: Undisclosed