Under the general supervision of the Programme Coordinator, the Administrative Assistant is required to assist the Programme Coordinator with administrative duties to ensure the achievement of the Programme’s activities.   Main Responsibilities Participate in the development of the Operational Plan and budget for the Ophthalmology Centre Provide administrative support to… Read More

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Ministry of Health, Government of Jamaica (MOH/GOJ) is planning and executing an investment loan from Inter-American Development Bank (IDB; JA-L1049). MOH/GOJ has embarked on a renewed effort to strengthen and expand its use of information technology to improve the efficiency, efficacy and safety of both clinical and business processes, and… Read More

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Operation #: JA-T1141 or ATN/OC-16573-JA Background: Ministry of Health, Government of Jamaica (MOH/GOJ) is planning and executing an investment loan from Inter-American Development Bank (IDB; JA-L1049). The programme objective is to improve the health of Jamaica’s population by strengthening comprehensive policies for the prevention of NCDs risk factors and for… Read More

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Operation #: JA-T1141 or ATN/OC-16573-JA Background: Ministry of Health, Government of Jamaica (MOH/GOJ) is planning and executing an investment loan from Inter-American Development Bank (IDB; JA-L1049). The programme objective is to improve the health of Jamaica’s population by strengthening comprehensive policies for the prevention of NCDs risk factors and for… Read More

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Background Jamaica is the third largest island in the Caribbean region with an area of 11,000 square kilometers (km2) and a population of approximately 2.8 million people. The demographic transition in Jamaica has reached an advanced stage, characterised by low mortality and fertility rates. Jamaica has 2.8 million inhabitants, with a median… Read More

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To coordinate (under the supervision of the Director, Epidemiological Research and Analysis) research activities such as planning and implementing epidemiological studies and surveys, analysing data from surveys, and preparing reports and participating in the training of field investigators involved in survey implementation.   KEY OUTPUTS Completed research protocols/proposals Investigators of… Read More

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JOB PURPOSE Ensures transport of all personnel and documents to and from various locations.   KEY OUTPUTS Personnel are transported comfortably Documents are transported efficiently and timely. Maintenance vehicle log books maintained Clean vehicle   KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS Keeps vehicle assigned clean and tidy. Ensures timely transport of all documents,… Read More

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JOB PURPOSE Responsible for strengthening HIV Prevention, Treatment and Care efforts for vulnerable adolescents and youth by providing support to programmes designed to increase national prevention coverage and improve treatment outcomes, monitor the implementation of interventions to promote responsible sexual behaviour among adolescents and youth, thus improving the quality of… Read More

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Loan No.:8408-JM – Component: 2A Assignment Title: Technical Specialist for the Ministry of Health’s PPP & Privatization Portfolio of Projects Reference No. (As per Procurement Plan): FCG/CON/060 Terms of Reference 1.0 BACKGROUND The implementation of Public Private Partnerships (PPP) in the public health sector is a key strategic objective of… Read More

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Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons to fill the following position in the Ministry of Health. (Medical Health Solid Waste Management Unit). SENIOR FACILITY OPERATOR (SOG/ST 5) (vacant) JOB PURPOSE Under the direction of the Operations Manager, the incumbent is responsible for the day-to-day operation and maintenance of the… Read More

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