Programme Officer (Adolescent Health) (GMG/SEG 3)

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

• Participates in the development of the annual programme plan and operating  budget for adolescent health
• Consults with various technical specialists regarding current methodologies for adolescent interventions in order to upgrade adolescent projects and programmes
• Develops and implements Adolescent Standards and Criteria
• Defines the services to be provided at adolescent clinics, and monitors their implementation in collaboration with the assigned PO – Quality Assurance, Monitoring & Evaluation
• Conducts site visits to the regions and parishes to ensure that planned activities and programmes are being effectively coordinated and implemented, and directs the problem-solving process
• Conducts analysis of adolescent programme data, and recommends and/or implements appropriate interventions as required
• Provides technical advice and guidance to health personnel in the regions and parishes on the implementation of policies, programmes and services related to adolescent health
• Provide technical guidance to both public and private sector practitioners on adolescent health programme areas
• Conducts and organizes in-service training for field staff in the various components of the adolescent health programme 
• Develops and supports interventions to prevent repeat teen births that offer continued social, health and educational support, in collaboration with the PO – Family Planning
• Develops and supports the implementation of key strategies, including screening services, for at-risk youth, in collaboration with the Health Promotion and Protection Branch
• Participates in the development and dissemination of gender-sensitive educational material for adolescents
• Facilitates the implementation of an integrated Sexual and Reproductive Health Policy as it relates to the adolescent population, in conjunction with the PDO – Adolescent, Men’s and Women’s Health
• Assists the PDO – Adolescent, Men’s and Women’s Health in the development and implementation of new programmes and initiatives related to adolescent health
• Designs surveillance and information systems for key programme indicators
• Liaises with health staff and other stakeholders in the regions and parishes in establishing linkages between primary, secondary and tertiary care services
• Conducts periodic assessments of the status of adolescent health services, in collaboration with the assigned PO – Quality Assurance, Monitoring & Evaluation, with a view to improving coverage and quality of care

MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• A Masters Degree in Health/Social Sciences/Public Health
• Certificate/Diploma/ B.Sc. in Management Studies /Adolescent health 

OR

• Diploma/Degree in Management/or equivalent qualification
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience

The Ministry of Health thanks all applicants for their interest; however, please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.