Regional Cancer Care Programme Coordinator MO 3

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, is seeking a dynamic,  proactive, experienced and analytical individual  with strong team building skills to fill the position of  Regional Cancer Care Programme Coordinator.

Post: Regional Cancer Care Programme Coordinator (HPC/MO 3)

Salary Scale: $8,921,315 – $10,604,640 per annum  

Summary
Under the general direction of the Regional Non- communicable Disease Coordinator, the Regional Cancer Programme Coordinator is responsible for:  coordination of the implementation, maintenance  and monitoring of clinical guidelines, protocols,  procedures, processes and standards for the  quality care of clients with cancers; development  and coordination of cancer screening and  prevention activities, with emphasis on national policy priorities and strategic objectives.

Requirements

• A medical doctor fully registered to practice in Jamaica
• A Master of Public Health degree, or post graduate certification in Family Medicine or a doctor of medicine in a relevant medical  specialty/sub-specialty with Board Certification from a recognized institution
• A minimum of five (5) years’ progressive and responsible experience within the specialty
• Any equivalent combination of qualifications and experience
• Experience in the primary care is an asset 

Responsibilities

• Advising the Regional NCD Coordinator on the status of cancer prevention, screening and care services in the health region
• Collaborating with the other technical officers in the management, coordination and integration of cancer prevention,  screening and care services
• Reviewing and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to assess the needs for:
  ✓ cancer prevention (including vaccination (HPV, Hep B, etc.) and risk factor mitigation - environmental health, food toxins,  nutrition, physical activity, substance abuse – tobacco use, alcohol misuse, and any  other cancer prevention tool),
  ✓ cancer screening (including screening methodologies),
  ✓ early detection of cancers (including diagnostic services),
  ✓ cancer treatment (surgical, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, etc, and
  ✓ palliative services,
  ✓ provide guidance for the prioritization of the needs identified
• Developing strategies and initiatives to enhance cancer-related services across the health region
• Coordinating, monitoring and strengthening cancer screening services across the health region with a focus on primary  health care services
• Review and monitor implementation of guidelines and standards for quality management and care of clients with cancer
• Review and analysis of regional cancer registry data, generation of reports, and the conduct of data quality audits
• Collaborate and hold regular meetings with  parish level cancer programme  officers to strengthen cancer surveillance
• Liaise with private sectors agencies and providers to strengthen advocacy for the  cancer programme, as well as data  collection and reporting for cancer  programme
• Schedule and conduct routine audits for cancer screening and management
• Coordinate quality improvement activities for cancer screening, treatment and palliative care
• Attending monthly/quarterly/annual meetings/conferences/workshops and special sessions (international and local) as required
• Compile and analyse relevant data, reports and other documents for monitoring of quality assurance and performance 

Specific Knowledge Required

• Knowledge of the National Cancer Registry Guidelines, International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) Guidelines, CARPHA and National Surveillance Guidelines
• Knowledge of Service Level Agreement
• Knowledge of the National Health Policy
• Knowledge of research techniques
• Well developed organizational and analytical skills
• Proficiency in the use of relevant computer applications (MS Word, Excel and Power Point) 

Note

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

Contact

The Director,
Human Resource Management & Development
North-East Regional Health Authority,
34-38 Ocean Village Shopping Centre,
Ocho Rios, St. Ann, 
Jamaica

Fax: (876) 795-2747

Email: jobs@nerha.org.jm

Base Salary: Undisclosed