Programme Development Officer

Post: Programme Development Officer, Chronic Diseases & Injuries (GMG/SEG 1)

Under the general direction of the Medical Epidemiologist, Chronic Diseases and Injuries; the Programme Development Officer, Chronic Diseases and injuries is responsible for(see responsibilities below).

Qualifications

• BSc. in Behaviour Sciences, Health Related Science or equivalent
• Training in Epidemiology and/or public health would be an asset- plus
• Four (4) years work experience in the health field

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Medical Epidemiologist, Chronic Diseases and injuries in designing national plans and policies for preventing and controlling the incidence and impact of chronic diseases and injuries in Jamaica
• Assist the Medical Epidemiologist, Chronic Diseases and injuries in determining priority programmes to be developed and implemented
• Prepare project proposals and participate in the negotiation the with funding agencies for financial and technical assistance for chronic diseases/injuries programmes
• Collaborate with Regional and Parish staff in analyzing epidemiological data to determine the causes, levels and patterns of chronic diseases and injuries in Jamaica
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of interventions and reducing and controlling the morbidity and morality rates relating to chronic diseases and injuries
• Collaborate with Medical Epidemiologist, Chronic Disease and injuries in designing health promotion/communication programmes aimed at reducing the incidence and impact of chronic diseases and injuries.
• Utilize primary and secondary data to project trends on chronic diseases and injuries in Jamaica
• Initiate, design and implement research projects to guide policy to find solutions to problems relating to chronic diseases and injuries
• Maintain contact with regional and international health agencies regarding the development and implementation of programmes related to chronic diseases and injuries
• Keep abreast of trends and development regionally and internationally in relation to chronic diseases and injuries
• Collaborates with the Health Promotion and Education Section and Health Services Planning and Integration Branch in developing strategies on healthy lifestyles, safety, accident prevention and conflict resolution
• Liaise with public /private sector agencies involved in programmes to control and reduce the impact of chronic diseases and injuries
• Prepare regular reports on programmes for submission to the Medical Epidemiologist, Chronic Diseases and injuries
• Perform other related duties as assigned by Medical Epidemiologist, Chronic Diseases and injuries

Required Competencies

• Functional/Technical Competencies Levels
• Sound knowledge of National Health Policy  
• Knowledge of laws, regulations and rules governing the health sector  
• Working knowledge of research methodology and techniques  
• Knowledge of local cultural norms and how hey impact on health and safety

Note

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

Contact

Human Resource Management & Development

Ministry of Health

10A Chelsea Avenue

Kingston 10

Email: jobs@moh.gov.jm

Base Salary: Undisclosed