JOB PURPOSE In collaboration with the Medical Epidemiologist, collate, tabulate, analyse and interpret surveillance related data and information received from the parishes/regions.   KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS Collation and analysis of surveillance data submitted by the field. Preparation of written reports on the notifiable conditions within areas of responsibility. Participation in… Read More

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Surveillance and Response to Avian and Pandemic Influenza in Jamaica Project Consultancy to Support Conduct Knowledge, Attitudes, Behaviour and Practices Assessment of Health Care and Surveillance Personnel in Sentinel Sites   Background The Government of Jamaica, Ministry of Health received a grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention… Read More

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Surveillance and Response to Avian and Pandemic Influenza in Jamaica Project Consultancy to Support Development of Monitoring & Evaluation Plan   Background The Government of Jamaica, Ministry of Health is in receipt of a grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) towards the “Surveillance and Response to… Read More

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JOB PURPOSE To assist the Permanent Secretary in executing her duties as outlined by the Cabinet Office and to act as a conduit for the flow of information to and from the Ministry’s clients (internal and external).   KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS Prepares reports as required Keeps abreast of the status… Read More

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JOB PURPOSE The Procurement Officer is responsible for all procurement related activities in the implementation of Grant and GoJ-financed projects, including coordinating project activities and ensuring that the projects are implemented in accordance with the Operation Manuals and GOJ Procurement Guidelines; planning, preparing, updating guiding the implementation of the Procurement… Read More

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JOB PURPOSE To ensure the expansion of diagnostic, treatment, counseling and care services for HIV and STI patients. This will involve the training of health workers to provide prevention counseling, creation of referral and linkage mechanisms to provide swift transition from a positive test result to quality health care access…. Read More

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JOB PURPOSE The Environmental Engineer in the National Public Health Laboratory (NPHL)/ Environmental Health Laboratory (EHL) provides technical support to the Environmental Health Unit (EHU) of the Ministry of Health (MOH), the Regional Health Authorities and the Parish Health Departments in environmental analysis and incidents investigations. The Environmental Engineer also… Read More

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JOB PURPOSE The Assistant Personnel Officer is responsible for calculation, monitoring, management and auditing of the leave administration of officers of the Ministry of the Health and the Regional Health Authorities.   KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS Management /Administrative Responsibility Calculate leave for staff in the Ministry and the Regional Health Authorities…. Read More

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JOB PURPOSE The Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Officer will assist with the reporting of performance measures as required by the CDC. The candidate will have roles in assessment as well as support; therefore Directors and the Project Manager will rely on the candidate’s findings to evaluate frontline personnel effectiveness and… Read More

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JOB PURPOSE The National Programme Administrator will support the Director Treatment Care and Support in conducting, monitoring and coordinating all activities of the treatment, care & support component.   KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS Act as a focal point for support and guidance for Treatment, Care and Support component. Assist in the… Read More

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