Salary range: $4,594,306.00 – $6,178,830.00 per annum
JOB PURPOSE
Under the direction and leadership of the Director, Strategic Health ICT, the Strategic Health ICT Analyst manages and coordinates the development, implementation and monitoring of a wide range of highly complex Health Informatics and e-Health policy initiatives to contribute to the delivery of strategy initiatives that support the Government of Jamaica mantra of digitizing and modernize healthcare in accordance with international practices.
KEY OUTPUTS
- Expert Health Informatics/e-Health policy advice and technical information Provided
- Complex Health Informatics/e-Health policy issues/problems researched, analysed and reviewed
- Comprehensive assessments of proposed Health Informatics/e-Health policies and programmes performed
- Health Informatics/e-Health/ICT and associated stakeholders engaged
- Monitoring and Evaluation plans, tools and data for including all Health Informatics/e-Health policies and associated programmes developed, implemented and maintained
- Cabinet Submissions, correspondence, written reports, publications, and briefs prepared
- Annual/Quarterly/Monthly performance Reports prepared
- Individual work plans developed
KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS
Management/Administrative Responsibilities
- Develops Individual Work Plans based on alignment to the overall plan for the section;
- Establishes and maintains various Health Informatics/E-Health Policy Committees/Technical Working Groups that provides policy insight and makes recommendations for the implementation of improved procedures and systems;
- Represents the MOHW at sittings of the Public Administration and Appropriations Committee (PAAC)/ Public Accounts Committee (PAC), meetings, conferences and other fora as needed;
- Prepares and delivers presentations related to Health Informatics/E-Health Policy as needed;
- Participates in meetings, seminars, workshops and conferences as required;
- Prepares reports and programme documents as required;
- Maintains customer service principles, standards and measurements
Technical/Professional Responsibilities
- Provides expert policy advice and information to relevant stakeholders to facilitate the appropriate interpretation and implementation of health informatics/e-health policies and support Ministry’s policy initiatives;
- Researches, analyses and reviews complex health informatics/e-health policy issues/problems, identifying emerging issues, developing evidence-based options, and recommended solutions to resolve problems and mitigate risks;
- Performs comprehensive assessments of proposed health informatics/e-health policies and programmes, identifying potential political, legal, social, economic, and financial impacts, determining performance indicators and recommending modifications;
- Evaluates existing health informatics/e-health policies and programmes to determine their consistency with, and effectiveness in meeting, Corporate and government-wide priorities;
- Solicits, analyses and integrates input from programme managers and analysts, in the course of health informatics/e-health policies and programmes evaluation and development;
- Analyses alternative means of meeting policy objectives, including the review of initiatives of other jurisdictions, and evaluating the various implications of these options;
- Provides targeted analysis of documents and proceedings, including research studies, proposals, Cabinet Submissions, discussion papers, etc. from internal and external stakeholders;
- Recommends strategies to ensure consistency and compliance with health informatics/e-health policies, programmes, directives and guidelines;
- Identifies, evaluates and critically analyses highly complex and politically sensitive issues and concerns affecting policy outcomes to deliver evidence-based decision making and develop logical, practical and well-balanced policy resolutions;
- Monitors and critiques political, social, economic and demographic developments affecting health informatics/e-health interventions, including the expressed positions of the central and local government, community groups, health industry organizations, and other stakeholders;
- Projects the impact of these developments, alerting the Director, Strategic Health ICT to contentious issues, and recommending responses;
- Develops and implements Performance Monitoring Plans for the IS4H Branch and regularly identify planning and M&E Information requirements for the range of health informatics/e-health polices and associated programmes;
- Develops innovative tools for measurement of progress and achievements of the Ministry’s health informatics/e-health policies;
- Identifies and designs performance questions, key indicators and targets for each health informatics/e-health policy and associated programmes;
- Collects data on inputs, activities and immediate outputs and reports on their contribution to eventual outcomes;
- Plans and conducts baseline and end line studies for the Ministry’s health informatics/e-health policies and associated programmes;
- Conducts field visits to obtain data in order to inform the design of performance monitoring/management plans where necessary;
- Establishes and maintains monitoring and evaluation information systems or databases and ensures that resources are current, available for employees and widely disseminated;
- Liaises with and provides monitoring and evaluation information to the Cabinet Office and related MDAs as required;
- Monitors, evaluates and reports on the development and/or implementation of health informatics/e-health policies to identify issues and ensure the achievement of desired outcomes;
- Prepares Cabinet Submissions, correspondence, written reports, publications, and briefs, that are informative and aligned with Ministry’s requirements and GOJ policy priorities;
- Builds and maintains relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, facilitating their engagement in, and contribution to, the identification and development of policy solutions and to inform policy decision making;
- Mentors/coaches and guides key policy stakeholders, ensuring compliance with governance and quality requirements, to successfully deliver policy priorities and initiatives
- Maintains effective working relationships with senior policy professionals and key stakeholders across the public sector more generally to optimize engagement, consultation, negotiation and facilitation of policy alignment, implementation, and response;
- Keeps abreast of health informatics/e-health policy initiatives to ensure adherence to international standards and competitiveness.
Human Resources Responsibilities
- Contributes to and maintains a system that fosters a culture of teamwork, employee empowerment and commitment to the Division’s and organization’s goals;
- Assists with the preparation and conducts presentations on role of Division/Branch/Unit for the Orientation and Onboarding programme.
Other Responsibilities
- Performs all other related duties and functions as may be required from time to time.
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
- Expert Health Informatics/e-Health policy advice and technical information provided according to established principles, guidelines and timeframes;
- Complex Health Informatics/e-Health policy issues/problems researched, analysed and reviewed through the application of evidence-based method, agreed guidelines and timeframes;
- Comprehensive assessments of proposed Health Informatics/e-Health policies and programmes performed in accordance with standards and procedures guided by evidence-based approaches and timeframes;
- Health Informatics/e-Health/ICT and associated stakeholders engaged in a harmonious and productive manner;
- Monitoring and Evaluation plans, tools and data for including all Health Informatics/e-Health policies and associated programmes developed, implemented and maintained in accordance with established best practices and timeframes;
- Technical advice and recommendations provided are sound and supported by qualitative/quantitative data;
- Cabinet Submissions, policy/programmes recommendations and briefs or position papers on technical matters are appropriately prepared and submitted within the required timeframes;
- Annual/Quarterly/Monthly performance reports are prepared in accordance with agreed format, are accurate and submitted on time;
- Individual Work Plans developed in conformity to established standards and within agreed timeframes;
- Confidentiality, integrity and professionalism displayed in the delivery of duties and interaction with staff.
INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL CONTACTS
Internal Contacts (required for the achievement of the position objectives)
| Contact (Title) | Purpose of Communication |
| Principal Director – Information Systems for Health;
Director, Strategic Health ICT
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| Senior Executives/Head of Divisions |
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| General Staff |
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External Contacts (required for the achievement of the position objectives)
| Contact (Title) | Purpose of Communication |
| Ministries/Departments/Agencies/ Health Authorities |
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| Cabinet Office
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| Technical Committees |
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| Policy Implementors |
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| Key stakeholders and Community Interest
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| Other Stakeholders, example: Professional Bodies, Academia, etc. |
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| General Public |
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AUTHORITY
- Recommends new policies, policy changes, programmes and project development initiatives.
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES
Core
- Oral Communication
- Written Communication
- Customer & Quality Focus
- Teamwork & Cooperation
- Integrity
- Compliance
- Interpersonal Skills
- Change Management
Technical
- In-depth knowledge of the development, analysis, revision and implementation of policies, procedures, guidelines, programmes and legislation;
- In-depth knowledge of monitoring and evaluation frameworks;
- Working knowledge of ICT Policies and Protocols in Government;
- Strong ability to synthesize multiple ideas and complex information into a coherent summary, as in reports and briefing notes, and to make cogent recommendation for the modification or creation of legislation, policies and programmes;
- Superior verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to deliver presentation with tact, clarity, enthusiasm and accuracy to widely varied audiences;
- A high level of initiative and self-motivation;
- Demonstrated interpersonal and negotiation skills;
- Aptitude for developing and maintaining collaborative relations with team members both within and outside the Ministry, and for functioning effectively on inter-ministerial and multi-sectoral committees and working groups;
- Familiarity with procedures, policies and legislation governing the machinery of government;
- Knowledge of the Government processes, including policy development, financial planning, performance management systems and basic theories, principles and methods of analysis;
- Knowledge of computerized systems and software, with an emphasis on the MS Office suite of software products.
MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Master’s Degree in Public Sector Management, Public Policy, Business Administration, Management Studies, Health Information Systems, Healthcare Management or related field of Social Science;
- Three (3) years’ experience in Public Policy or equivalent environment.
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- Bachelor’s Degree in Public Sector Management, Public Policy, Business Administration, Management Studies, Health Information Systems, Healthcare Management or related field of Social Science;
- Five (5) years’ experience in Public Policy or equivalent environment.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS ASSOCIATED WITH THE JOB
Work will be conducted in an office outfitted with standard office equipment and specialized software. The environment is fast paced with on-going interactions with critical stakeholders and meeting tight deadlines. which will result in high degrees of pressure, on occasions. May be required to travel locally and internationally to attend conferences, seminars and meetings.
Interested persons are invited to submit their application accompanied by a detailed resume for the aforementioned positions at items 1 – 6, No later than Friday, May 12, 2023, to:
Senior Director, Human Resource Management & Development
Ministry of Health & Wellness
10a Chelsea Avenue
Kingston 10
Email: jobs@moh.gov.jm
Applicants must include the position for which they are applying in both their cover letter and the subject line of their email.
We thank all applicants for their interest. Please note, however, that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.