Regional Non-Communicable Disease Surveillance Officer

The Western Regional Health Authority (a Statutory Body under the Ministry of Health) is
currently seeking to employ a Regional Non-Communicable Disease Surveillance Officer. The
successful candidate will collaborate with the Directorate, Ministry of Health, Regional Chronic
Diseases Technical Working Group and parish staff in developing programmes geared towards
strengthening the surveillance of non-communicable diseases (NCD) including cancer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree Nursing from an accredited institution
• Masters in Public Health and a Certificate in Midwifery would be an asset
• At least five (5) years post graduate experience in nursing particularly in the areas of general medicine, surgery, paediatrics or OB/GYN

Responsibilities

• Advising the regional team on cancer and other non-communicable disease trends and
  related issues that impact the Programme.
• Strengthening the implementation and maintenance of the WRHA Cancer Registry and
  other NCD data sets.
• Ensuring that the database and register for the Cancer Registry is maintained and up to
  date.
• Identifying undocumented cases of cancer through active surveillance.
• Conducting quality control audits of the regional database to ensure the data is accurate and comprehensive.
• Assisting with the planning and execution of capacity building programmes for staff.
• Liaising with governmental and non-governmental organizations on select cancers and other non-communicable disease surveillance issues.
• Conducting field investigations to verify and validate cancers and other non-communicable
  diseases surveillance data received.
• Submitting routine monthly, quarterly and annual reports as required and assisting in the
  preparation of special reports for the Ministry of Health and the Regional Health Authority.

Specific knowledge / skills required

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Knowledge of epidemiological methods and public health policies
• Ability to collect, collate and analyze data
• Knowledge of National Health Policies
•  Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office

Note

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

Contact

The Director

Human Resource and Industrial Relations

Western Regional Health Authority

Lot 31b, Fairview Shopping Centre

P O Box 900

St. James

Email: jobs@wrha.gov.jm

Base Salary: Undisclosed