Senior Contact Investigator SDI 2

The Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA), a Statutory Body under the Ministry of Health &  Wellness responsible for the management and  operation of Public Health Services within the  Parishes of Clarendon, Manchester and St.  Elizabeth, invites applications from suitably  qualified persons for the following position at  Manachester HEalth Department:
Senior Contact Investigator  (HPC/SDI 2) - vacant
Salary range: $5,863,044 - $6,969,317 per annum and any applicable allowances

Job Summary
Under the direct supervision of the Medical Officer  of Health, coordinates contact investigating for the  parish and ensures the necessary investigations  and location sources of sexually transmitted  diseases and suspected contacts are done.  Performs related functions of treatment and  counseling.

Requirements

• A trained Registered Nurse/ Public Health  Inspector/ Medical Technologist/ Dental  Nurse
• Successful completion of the Ministry of  Health Contact Investigation Training  Programme.
• Training in Sexually Transmitted Disease  investigations and/or training in Disease  Epidemiology and Surveillance
• Certificate in Supervisory Management Plus
• Five (5) years experience in contact investigating

Key responsibilities

• Verifies notifications of STIs submitted from health centres to the health department.
• Interviews and refers infected persons to obtain general and medical information  about their sexual contacts.
• Locates and motivates suspect cases and  contacts, to report quickly to the physicians  or clinics, for medical  examination to determine the presence of  infection and obtain treatment where necessary
• Conducts STI clinic sessions to interview,  counsel and ensure that clients and their  contactsare appropriately treated according to the national STI management protocols.
• Prepares patient records in the prescribed  manner
• Conducts Phlebotomy at STI clinics
• Conducts pre and post-test counselling for  HIV and syphilis testing
• Participates in the surveillance of HIV and  STIs and conduct Surveillance of known  cases of HIV/AIDS/STI/TB and their  contacts and investigate delinquents
• Assists in organizing and conducting  outreach programmes and targeted  interventions for highrisk groups such as  Adolescents, Commercial Sex Workers and  Men who have Sex with Men 
• Conducts STI Health Education in schools,  community groups, work places and  NonGovernmental Organizations
• Fosters and maintains professional  relationships with private physicians and  other health and welfare agencies in  communities
• Prepares and submits monthly reports
• Monitors the STI/HIV/AIDS programme and ensures that policies and guidelines are  followed at the parish level.
• Provides technical supervision to level 1  Contact Investigators, and advice to the  Medical officer (Health) and Regional  Contact Investigator.
• Identifies gaps within the contact  investigation programme at the parish level and take action or recommend strategies to alleviate the problems. 
• Contributes to the formulation of the CI  Parish program plans.
• Participates in studies carried out at the  clinic or in the community.
• Conducts performance evaluations and  prepares reports on level I Contact  Investigators for review by the Medical  Officer of Health
• Makes representation on behalf of Contact  Investigators with administrative and  human resource departments at the parish  level.
• Participates in the training and mentoring  of Contact Investigator trainees assigned to  the parish.
• Conducts orientation of relevant new staff members 

Required Knowledge, Skills & Competencies

• Knowledge of principles and practices of  Contact Investigation
• Knowledge of Research Methodology,  Epidemiology and Management
• Knowledge of Socio-Cultural Practices and  their impact on health
• Knowledge of National HIV/AIDS workplace policy and Management SOP
• Knowledge of PMTCT SOP
• Knowledge of Community Health & Patient  Care Management
• Knowledge of National Services Act 1997  and Health Policy
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Able to respond to deadlines and prioritize  accordingly
• Good oral and written communication skills
• High level of confidentiality
• Skills in counseling 

Note

Applications along with resume should be sent no later than Monday, August 22, 2025 via
email

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Contact

Senior Human Resource Officer
Manchester Health Department
5-7 Ward Avenue, Mandeville
Manchester

Jamaica

Email: manchesterhealthjobs@gmail.com

Base Salary: Undisclosed