Regional Psychiatrist MO 4

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.

Summary
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 Plus
• 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.
• rovide 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 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 

Salary Scale

$10,762,500 – $12,793,230 per annum 

Note

Applications along with detailed resume should be sent no later than 2025 September 25.

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

Contact

Director,
Human Resource Management & Development
North-East Regional Health Authority
34-38 Ocean Village Shopping Centre, Ocho Rios
St. Ann,
Jamaica

 

Fax: (876) 795–2747 

Email: jobs@nerha.gov.jm

Base Salary: Undisclosed