Salary Scale: Min: $4,594,306.00 – Max: $6,178,830.00 per annum)
JOB PURPOSE
To manage standards development and monitor implementation of standards.
KEY OUTPUTS
- Standards developed, documented, and disseminated;
- The registration and re-registration of Health Service delivery institutions;
- Professional conduct & institutional management;
- Accreditation of training programme and institutions;
- Quality audits of Health Service Organisations (public & private) planned, and conducted;
- Existing standards for professional conduct & institutional management reviewed;
- Establishment of registration standards for health professionals in collaboration with the Councils.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AREAS
Management/Administrative Responsibilities
- Plans, organizes, directs, controls, and coordinates the work activities of the Standards Research and Development Department.
- Prepares and monitors the department’s work plans and ensures that agreed targets are met.
- Represents the Ministry at meetings, conferences and other functions as requested.
- Provides guidance on matters related to standards and quality assurance.
Technical/Professional Responsibilities
- Establishes minimum norms, standards, and criteria to provide the basis for registration and re-registration of individuals, entities, and institutions.
- Monitors adherence to minimum norms, standards and criteria which will form the basis for the system of accreditation of health-related training courses and institutions.
- Collaborates with Health Services Development and Coordination Division in the development of service delivery standards to ensure that services provided to the public are appropriate and cost effective.
- Undertakes research to ensure that all standards which are developed are relevant and conform to international standards.
- Identifies areas of Health Service delivery that require standards and regulations and take appropriate action to develop and implement these.
- Assists the Senior Director, Health Standards and Regulations in formulating legislation to guide implementation of standards and regulations in the public and private health sectors and effect adjustments/modifications as and when required.
- Develops and implements a Quality Assurance Programme to ensure the adherence of the health sector to approved standards and procedures.
- Collaborates with other technical units in developing and monitoring the implementation of patient care and service delivery standards as part of the Quality Assurance Programme eg. efficiency targets.
- Interfaces with Councils for setting standards for professional disciplines.
- Empanels experts to develop optimal standards, monitors the performance of health service agencies and undertakes detailed analysis to ensure currency of standards.
- Implements a process of voluntary accreditation for health service facilities and training institutions involving the regions to avoid insularity.
- Recommends the enactment of pertinent legislation to facilitate the process of voluntary accreditation.
- Performs any other related duties as assigned by the Director, Standards and Regulation.
Human Resource Responsibilities
- Manages the welfare and development of staff in the department through the preparation of performance appraisals and recommendation of required training and development programmes.
- Provides guidance to staff through coaching, mentoring, and training, providing assistance and support as needed.
- Participates in the recruitment of staff for the department.
- Ensures that staff are aware of and adheres to the policies, procedures and regulations of the division and the Ministry of Health.
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
- The development, maintenance & dissemination of Health Standards
- A high level of performance is demonstrated & consistently maintained.
- Stipulated deadlines are consistently met.
- Confidentiality of information obtained on the job is preserved.
MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
(A) Education Requirement
- in Health-related Science/Public Administration/Management studies – plus,
- 5 years’ experience in the public sector health care system of which 3 years should be in Quality assurance.
- In depth knowledge of research methods and techniques
Kindly submit a cover letter and resume along with the names, telephone numbers, and email addresses of two (2) references, one of whom must be a former or current supervisor.
Applications with résumés are to be submitted no later than Friday, September 15, 2023, to:
Senior Director
Human Resource Management & Development
Ministry of Health & Wellness
10A Chelsea Avenue
Kingston 10
Email: jobs@moh.gov.jm
The Ministry of Health & Wellness thanks all applicants for their interest, but only those shortlisted will be contacted.