Senior Medical Officer
Senior Medical Officer (HPC/MO 6)
The North East Regional Health Authority, a statutory body under the Ministry of Health, with responsibility for the management and delivery of Public Health Services within the parishes of St. Ann, St. Mary, and Portland invites applications from suitably qualified persons to fill the position of Senior Medical Officer for the St. Ann’s Bay Regional Hospital (Type B).
Summary
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer of the institution and with the technical direction of the Regional Technical Director, the Senior Medical Officer will be responsible for the delivery of medical and paramedical services of the hospital, in accordance with the Government’s policies, regulations/legal requirements and guidelines and will ensure continuous improvements in the quality of care in the delivery of these health services.
Qualification & Experience
- Graduate of an accredited Medical School
- Post graduate qualification in a clinical specialty (A&E or General Surgery is preferred)
- Fully registered with the Medical Council of Jamaica
- A minimum of nine (9) years post graduate experience in a clinical specialty of which at least two (2) should be at the consultant level
Specific Knowledge / Skills
- Ability to provide effective leadership and work as part of a team;
- Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to establish and maintain satisfactory working relationships with a wide cross section of professionals and organizations;
- Excellent analytical and forecasting skills;
- Excellent time management skills;
- Excellent communication skills
Note
Applications along with resumé should be submitted no later than Wednesday, April 14, 2017.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Contact
The Director,Human Resource Management & I.RNorth East Regional Health Authority34-38 Ocean Village Shopping Centre, Ocho Rios,St. AnnFax: (876) 795–2747Email: jobs@nerha.gov.jm
Base Salary: Undisclosed