Regional Psychiatrist

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 Psychiatrist.

Under the general direction of 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 the appropriate balance in the  delivery of health services.

Requirements

• Doctor of Medicine (DM) or equivalent  postgraduate qualification in Psychiatry;
• Post graduate degree specializing in  Public Health;
• Management experience / training would  be an asset;
• A minimum of five (5) years post graduate experience.

Responsibilities

• Consult and collaborate with the  Coordinating Medical Officers of Health  and Senior Medical Officers of Health in  ensuring the integration of services  through an adequate, fully functional and responsive referral system;
• Provide technical programme input in the  development of the three (3) or five (5)  year corporate plan, the operational plans  and the annual budget consistent with  strategic objectives in keeping with local/regional needs and national and  regional guidelines;
• Maintain liaisons with the Director, Mental  Health and Substance Abuse to ensure  that the delivery of mental health services in the region are consistent with  government’s overall policy direction;
• Plan, implement, monitor and evaluate the Regional Mental Health Programmes in  consultation with Medical Officers of  Health and other health personnel;
• Participate in the review and evaluation of  legislation, regulations and standards  pertaining to mental health services island  wide;
• Provide leadership in improving the quality  of mental health service delivery  within the region;
• Provide specialist consultation to the major hospitals and health centers;
• Receive and analyse mental health  statistics from all facilities, advising the  Regional Technical Director on priorities,  new programmes etc.;
• 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, and the field (to all officers who have a need for such information and  ensure feedback);
• Spearhead professional activities related  to mental health care delivery at regional/national level on request;
• 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. Participate in the selection, evaluation and recruitment of technical/professional staff;
• Plan, organize and conduct research and  data analysis in matters related to mental  health in the region;
• Monitor the Regional Mental Health  Education Programmes;
• Coordinate the regional emergency mental  health services in collaboration  with the Region and Ministry of Health  Emergency Management Team/Unit;
• Provide technical supervision to  Psychiatric residents and Mental Health  Officers. 

Specific knowledge

• 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.

Remuneration

Salary Scale: $10,762,500 – $12,793,230 per annum 

Note

Applications along with detailed resume should be sent no later than, October 18, 2024.

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

 

Fax: (876) 795–2747

Email: jobs@nerha.gov.jm

Base Salary: Undisclosed