Regional Psychiatrist (HPC/MO 4)

The Western Regional Health Authority (a Statutory Body under the Ministry of Health and Wellness) is currently seeking to employ a  Regional Psychiatrist. Reporting to the Regional Technical Director, the Regional Psychiatrist will  be responsible for organizing, planning, coordinating and evaluating strategies and  programmes for improving the delivery of Mental Health services curative, preventive and  rehabilitative. This will be done in accordance  with the government’s policies and regulations to  ensure consistency in the delivery of health  services.

Qualifications

• DM or equivalent post graduate qualification in Psychiatry;
• Post graduate degree specializing in public health;
• A minimum of five (5) years post graduate experience;
• Sound knowledge of Public Health Laws and Regulations and Mental Health Act;
• Indepth knowledge of the principles and methods of psychiatry;
• Management experience/training would be an asset;

   

Core Responsibilities

• Provide technical inputs in the  development of corporate, operational and budgets in keeping with national guidelines;
• Consult and collaborate with the  coordinating Medical Officers of Health  and Senior Medical Officers in ensuring  the integration of services through an adequate, fully functional and responsive  referral system;
• Provides clinical consultation to Psychiatric staff in the region on complex problems or cases where technical expertise is needed;
• Develop and monitor standards for the  delivery of mental health services in the  region;
• Spearhead educational programmes to  build awareness of mental health issues  and to improve the knowledge and kills  amongst staff;
• Promote intersectoral collaboration in the  planning of health care delivery in respect  to mental health and evaluation of mental  health programmes through liaisons with  the private health care delivery system,  related government and non-government  agencies and institutions at the community level;
• Coordinate and facilitate the flow of  technical information through submission of regular and special reports to the  Regional Technical Director, Ministry of  Health and relevant agencies as  authorized;
• Assessment and management of in-patient  clients, outpatient clients and  forensic clients;
• Determine eligibility of clients referred from Court to participate in drug court
  programme;
• Assess and manage clients attending Child and Adolescent Mental Health Clinic;
• Facilitate teaching ward round and case conferences;
• Identify and submit training needs for  professional staff and participate in the development and execution of in-service  training programmes for all categories of  staff;
• Psychiatric assessment of persons  referred by Medical Board;
• Collaborate with government and  nongovernment organizations in  developing programme and/or strategies  to prevent mental illness and promote  good mental health;
• Provide regular review of the Psychiatric  services to aid in effective planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation.

Specific knowledge / Skills required

• Sound knowledge of the National Health Policy;
• Indepth knowledge of the principles and methods of psychiatry;
• Knowledge of current trends and techniques in the treatment and  management of psychiatric illnesses;
• Understanding of social issues and how these impact on mental health;
• Sound knowledge of Public Health Laws  and Regulations and the Mental Health Act;
• Thorough knowledge of the Service Level Agreement;
• Knowledge of management practices and  procedures;
• Excellent human relations skills and the  ability to interact with individuals at all  levels;
• Well developed planning, organizing and  decision making skills;
• Good time management skills;
• Well developed written and oral  communication skills.

Remuneration Package

Salary Scale: $3,568,177 – $4,142,442 per annum along with any other allowance(s)
attached to the post.

Note

Applications with detailed résumé should be submitted to address below.

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

Contact

The Director
Human Resource Management & Development
Western Regional Health Authority
Lot 31b, Fairview Shopping Centre
St. James

 

Email: wrojobs@wrha.gov.jm

Base Salary: Undisclosed