Regional HIV / STI Programme Coordinator (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 HIV/STI Programme Coordinator (HPC/MO 4) for the Regional Office. Under the  general direction of the Regional Technical Director or designate, the incumbent will be responsible for  planning, supervising and guiding the  implementation of the STI/HIV programme in the  region as well as providing technical support to the health departments, governmental and non-governmental organizations.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Medical School;
• Full registration by the Medical Council of Jamaica;
• Acceptable postgraduate degree in a medical specialty plus five (5) years progressive and responsible experience  within the specialty;
• Signed Peer Approval;  plus
• Three (3) years experience at the supervisory level;
  
• Diploma/Certificate in Supervisory  Management;
  
• Experience in Health Promotion;
  
• Diploma / Certificate in Project  Management.

Core Responsibilities

• Advising the Regional Technical Director or designate on specific Programme Development matters;
• Provide technical and administrative  support to the Regional Technical Director  to facilitate the management and  monitoring of programme activities within  the assigned health programme;
• Formulate a comprehensive annual work plan aligned with the Service Level Agreement and Strategic Business Plan for the HIV/STI Programme;
• Formulate/develop, prioritize, implement, monitor and evaluate policies and programmes across the Technical department;
• Provide assistance/support to develop, conduct, monitor and coordinate activities related to the strategic planning process of the Western Region;
• Provide professional and technical advice to various groups within the RHA;
• Supervise the Regional staff associated  with the programme assigned (e.g.  Regional BCC Coordinator, Regional  Contact Investigator) to ensure proper  functioning of system for data collection  and compilation;
• Provide logistical support in organizing and supporting planned training workshops as  required by the WRHA Technical office;
• Perform any other related duties as assigned from time to time.

Skills, competencies & Specialized knowledge

• Good communication and interpersonal skills;
• Knowledge of STI/HIV epidemic;
• Knowledge of research techniques;
• Knowledge o Service Level Agreements;
• Well developed planning, organizing and decision making skills;
• Good time management skills.

Special conditions

• May be required to work beyond normal  working hours, weekends and public  holidays from time to time to meet  deadlines;
  
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Remuneration Package

Salary Scale: $3,568,177.00 - $4,241,442.00 per annum.

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