Health District Supervisor

Applications are invited from qualified persons for the position of: Health District Supervisor (HPC/EH3)

The Western Regional Health Authority (a Statutory Body under the Ministry of Health &  Wellness) is currently seeking to employ a Health   District Supervisor for the St. James Public Health Services. Reports to the Deputy Chief Public  Health Inspector.

Qualification & Experience

• Diploma in Public Health Inspection/ Bachelor of Science Degree in  Environmental Health or its equivalent;
• Certification in Management Studies,  Public Administration, Human Resource Management or Supervisory Management;
• Registration with the Council of Profession  Supplementary to Medicine;
• A minimum of five (5) years relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the planning of Public Health programmes for districts, implements and review programmes;
• Visit Health Districts with grades 1& 2 to  access the effectiveness of measures;
• Investigate complaints and initiates  remedial action;
• Give advice and guidance to Public Health  Inspectors relating to technical problems, interpretation of and compliance with the  regulations;
• Implement Public Law and regulations,  serves notices and institute prosecution to  enforce the public health law;
• Monitor the inspection of hotels, villas, restaurants, bars, hairdressers and barber  shops and make recommendation of  licensing;
• Assess sub-divisions and buildings for  conformity with plans in regards to  drainage and make the necessary  recommendations;
• Supervise Inspectors engaged in the  inspection of meats and other foods;
• Check records of junior inspectors assess  and report their performance, compile and submit other monthly reports;
• Report promptly to health and other authorities outbreaks of illnesses or  epidemics in the health district;
• Participate in the planning and  implementation of mass immunization  programmes;
• Supervise Food Handlers Clinic and  lectures to community groups and give  advice regarding Public Health to  individuals.

Specific knowledge/skills required

• Excellent written and oral communication;
  
• Excellent skills in managing teams and building;
  
• Excellent time management & report writing skills;
  
• Excellent interpersonal & communication skills;
  
• Excellent judgment and decision making skills;
• Excellent knowledge of the Public Health laws and requisite regulations, government regulations, court procedures etc.;
  
• Ability to promote sanitary practices through education and interest in improving environmental health standards;
  
• Excellent knowledge of principles and processes involved in organizational  planning, coordination and execution.
   

Note

Application letter along with detailed resume should be submitted no later than May 19, 2023.

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

Contact

The Director
Human Resource Management and Development
Western Regional Health Authority
Lot 31b, Fairview Shopping Centre
P O Box 900
St. James

Email: jobs@wrha.gov.jm

Base Salary: Undisclosed