Salary Scale Min $3,568,177- Max $4,241,442
JOB PURPOSE
Formulates policies, develop and implement plans and programmes for controlling or reducing the incidence of Communicable Diseases in Jamaica.
KEY OUTPUTS
- Policies formulated, developed and implemented
- Research
- Advice
- Effective surveillance system
KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS INCLUDE:
- Formulates national policies and plans for preventing and controlling the incidence of Communicable Diseases in Jamaica
- Provides technical advice that is pertinent to programme impacting on the management of Communicable Diseases
- Develops comprehensive and specific treatment and control programme for Communicable Diseases, e.g. Diarrhea Diseases, Acute Respiratory Infections, tuberculosis, Typhoid, Dengue and Malaria
- Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of intervention programmes in reducing and controlling morality rates resulting from Communicable Diseases
- Provides technical guidance and support for the investigation and control of outbreaks of communicable diseases
- Ensures an effective system of surveillance of communicable diseases including meeting the requirements of International Health Regulations
MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- A qualified Medical Doctor plus
- Master’s degree in Epidemiology or equivalent plus
- Six (6) years’ experience in the fields of Epidemiology, Public Health or experience in infections disease control
Applications with résumés are to be submitted no later than Friday, October 9, 2023 to:
Senior Director
Human Resource Management & Development
Ministry of Health
10A Chelsea Avenue
Kingston 10
The Ministry of Health thanks all applicants for their interest; however, please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.