Medical Officer (HPC / MO 2)

The Medical Services Branch of the Jamaica Constabulary Force welcomes applications from suitably qualified applicants to fill the vacant post of Medical Officer (HPC/MO2) within the Medical Services Branch of the Jamaica Constabulary Force.

Job Purpose

The Medical Officer is responsible for assessing, evaluating and prescribing treatment for the patients/clients through the Medical Services Branch; making appropriate referrals for further treatment that cannot be managed appropriately in the branch.

Education and Experience

• MBBS degree or equivalent in Medicine
• Graduation from an accredited Medical School, plus five (5) years relevant experience or two (2) years experience and an acceptable Post-graduate qualification (i.e. any relevant diploma).

Key responsibility areas

Technical/Professional responsibilities

• Manages a diversity of health-related conditions among patients, including physical examinations, assessments; diagnoses and treatment for members of the JCF and their immediate family members;
• Prescribes appropriate treatment regimen as appropriate to assesses medical conditions;
• Refers patients to specialists and relevant patient care providers as appropriate;
• Documents pertinent information in patients docket;
• Conducts medical examination of Force applicants;
• Conducts examination of applicants for re-enlistment;
• Assists in providing clinical input to wellness programme and its periodic fine-tuning;
• Conducts consultation on First Aid referrals and supervises  the work of all the first-aiders
• Provides on-call services after normal working hours in cases of emergency;
• Provides pertinent information to the to the Clinical Director for him to provide guidance to the Commissioner of Police on matters pertaining to police health;
• Sits on various committees that craft health related policies within the JCF;
• Provides supervision for  the Family Nurse Practitioner;
• Coordinates a number of health promotion programmes - vaccination, Cancer Screenings, Blood PSA, Blood Lead Levels, Lifestyle Management;
• Contributes to the design of proposals for Gym programme addiction cessation;
• Visits to various police departments to assess risk factors to health;
• Goes out with healthy lifestyle programmes (health fairs) and take referrals after screening;
• Assists with the Curriculum Development and Learning Experiences of recruits and police on various health related topics;
• Liaises with nearby health departments, hospitals and the Ministry of Health on relevant information and partnerships, particularly on emerging and re-emerging diseases as well as topical health matters.

Other Responsibilities

• Perform other related functions assigned from time to time.

Special Licensing or Certification necessary

• Evidence of registration by the Medical Council of Jamaica
• Annual Practising Certificate

Key outputs

• General health care provided to in and outpatients
• Medical Consultations done
• Primary health care administered
• Prescriptions and treatments administered
• Reports/Records on patient care documented

Required Technical Competencies

• Knowledge of the National Health Policy.
• Knowledge of Public Health Laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of legal and ethical standards for the delivery of medical care.
• Knowledge of current principles, methods and procedures for the delivery of medical evaluation, diagnosis and treatment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Excellent knowledge of Health Care Delivery to Uniform Group and patient care.
• Ability to use Quality Assurance tools to monitor quality of health service delivery.
• Ability to observe, assess and record symptoms, reactions and progress.

Special Conditions

• Required to work beyond normal working hours.
• Required to work occasionally on weekends and Public Holidays.

Authority

• Prioritize medical emergencies and take decisive action to preserve lives as necessary.
• Divulge sensitive patient information to specialists and other health service providers within the guidelines established by the Branch and Ministry of Health.

Note

Salary range: $2,320,094 - $2,757,863 per annum and any allowance(s) attached to the post.

For further details, interested person are asked to contact the HRIS Officer at email.

Applications accompanied by resumes should be submitted no later than Friday, 26th August 2016.

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

Contact

Senior Director
Human Resource Management and Development
Jamaica Constabulary Force

NCB South Tower
3rd Floor, 2 Oxford Road

Kingston 5
Jamaica

Email: hrbranch@jcf.gov.jm

Base Salary: Undisclosed