JOB PURPOSE In the effort towards Jamaica achieving Elimination status regarding the Mother to Child Transmission of HIV & Syphilis (EMTCT); the candidate will conduct a gap analysis and develop an action plan in collaboration with each parish. The candidate will be tasked with identifying gaps in the PMTCT programme… Read More

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BACKGROUND Jamaica has an estimated prevalence of 1.6% among the general population. Based on modeled estimates and case based surveillance data, it is estimated that 29,000 persons are currently living with HIV in Jamaica. Approximately 84% of the estimated number is aware of their status. This is followed by a… Read More

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JOB PURPOSE Under the direction of the Medical Epidemiologist, Communicable Disease the Officer will review notifications, classify cases and take necessary action to follow-up with the field. The Officer assists the Medical Epidemiologist to ensure the ongoing collection, analysis, reporting and dissemination of information.   KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS Review and… Read More

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JOB PURPOSE To promote and advance the health of the nation by advocating for and implementing effective disease prevention and health promotion policies and programmes.   KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS Management and Administrative Provides leadership and management oversight to programmes relating to Health Promotion, Disease Prevention/Surveillance, Environmental Health, Nutrition, Veterinary Public… Read More

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JOB PURPOSE Design, implement and modify computer programs and databases for the Ministry of Health and related agencies. Provide technical support and user training to clients of custom-built applications. Analyse user requirements, procedures and problems to automate or improve existing systems.   KEY OUTPUTS Computer programs delivered. Manuals written and… Read More

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JOB PURPOSE Performs accounting duties for the respective activities and accurate accounting for Projects.   KEY OUTPUTS Generation of Commitment reports at stipulated period Preparation of Expenditure Statements at given intervals   KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS Maintains Commitment for Activities under Capital A & B accounts Certifies payment vouchers Prepares payment… Read More

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JOB PURPOSE To conduct investigations on circumstances pertaining to compromise of professional standards in the delivery of Health Care services.   KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS Facilitate investigations of the breakdown in standards of delivery of health care Receives directly, through Regional Director or Parish Manager documented complaints from patients or clients… 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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JOB PURPOSE In the effort towards Jamaica achieving Elimination status regarding the Mother to Child Transmission of HIV & Syphilis (EMTCT); the candidate will conduct a gap analysis and develop an action plan in collaboration with each parish. The candidate will be tasked with identifying gaps in the PMTCT programme… Read More

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Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons to fill the following position in the Ministry of Health Human Resource Management & Administration Unit.   JOB PURPOSE Under the supervision of the Director Human Resource Management & Development, the incumbent undertakes staffing duties relating to the recruitment, selection, appointment, promotion and… Read More

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