The Ministry of Health and Wellness along with the Regional Health Authorities (RHAs) Agencies and related organizations make up the public health system and are responsible for healthcare delivery across the island. A Ministry of Health study in 2005 indicated that approximately 1596 tonnes of waste is generated annually.
Over the years, medical waste management has been plagued primarily with poor segregation and minimization strategies and practices. This has resulted in an overwhelming increase in medical waste, which until these issues are addressed, will always overburden the capacity of the system to treat and dispose of waste. With 83% of the total medical waste being generated by the health facilities in the public sector there is a great need for educated practitioners to handle medical waste.
GOAL OF CONSULTANCY
To support the Ministry of Health and Wellness by developing a three (3) year training plan that comprehensively addresses strategies to effectively deliver content to health care workers on medical waste management systems.
SCOPE OF WORK
The Consultant is expected to produce a work plan and implementation schedule to reflect the following tasks:
- Task 1 – Conduct a Situational Analysis
- Task 2 – Develop a Training Needs Assessment Report
- Task 3 – Develop and Comprehensive Three (3) Year Training Plan
- Task 4 – Assist in Facilitating the Training of Trainers
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
Education
- An advanced degree in Solid Waste Management, Environmental
- Engineering, Environmental Management or any other related field
Experience
- Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in medical solid waste management, environmental management or related area with a minimum of 5 years in medical solid waste management training
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in conducting needs assessments and developing training plans
- Demonstrated experiences and skills in facilitating stakeholder/working group consultations and training
- Excellent writing, editing, and oral communication skills in English
- Advanced proficiency in technology-based learning management systems (LMS)
- Proficiency in office software, including MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Competencies
- Proficiency in Qualitative Data Analysis
- Strong writing skills, including editing and proofreading
- Strong communication skills
- Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexity
- Team spirit and excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to adapt to a multi-cultural working environment
Expressions of Interest in the form of an Application Letter and Curriculum Vitae must be sent via email to evroy.battiese@moh.gov.jm on or before Tuesday, March 14, 2023 no later than 2:00 pm.
Public Procurement Officer
Public Procurement Branch
Ministry of Health & Wellness
52-60 Grenada Crescent
Kingston 5
We thank all applicants, however, please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.