Regional Institutional Health Specialist (HPC/EH 5) - Regional Office

JOB PURPOSE

Under the general direction of the Regional Technical Director and the Regional Environmental Health Officer, the Regional Occupational Safety and Health/Community and Institutional Health Coordinator is responsible for managing the regions food safety programme, to ensure compliance with the Ministry of Health's policy and requirements and to promote the maintenance of standards for food safety and protection. The officer works in consultation with Occupational Safety and Health/Community and Institutional Health Specialist, Ministry of Health& Wellness, Chief Public Health Inspectors and Occupational Safety and Health/Community and Institutional Health Coordinators. 

KEY OUTPUTS

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Manage the region's Occupational Safety and Health/Community and Institutional Health programme to ensure compliance with national and regional standards;
• Promote the enforcement of applicable Occupational Safety and Health and Institutional Health standards, guidelines, codes and regulations in the region; 
• Collaborate with stakeholders in the Occupational Safety and Health industry as well as those involved in Community and Institutional Health to ensure attainment and maintenance of the highest related standards in the region; 
• Establish semi-annual meetings with Occupational Safety and Health/Community and Institutional Health managers, supervisors and operators. 
• Develop, implement and monitor projects/strategies to reduce Occupational Safety and Health hazards and Community and Institutional Health risks in the region; 
• Provide cutting edge advice and recommendations on technical advances and approaches to ensure Occupational Safety and Health/Community and Institutional Health safety and protection in the region; 
• Coordinate/manage the environmental health team's input in the investigation of Occupational Safety and Health incidents and outbreaks in Communities and Institutions in the region; 
• Advise he relevant persons of Occupational Safety and Health threats and risk of outbreaks in Communities and Institutions and interventions required.
• Monitor/manage Occupational Safety and Health/Community and Institutional Health data within the parishes and at the regional level; 
• Conduct audits of Occupational Safety and Health/Community and Institutional Health facilities and establish self-inspection check lists in the region; 
• Develop outcome indicators and evaluation techniques for Occupational Safety and Health/Community and Institutional Health programmes. 
• Trackmeasures of effectiveness (inspection scores, number of outbreaks, etc.); 
• Collect, collate and communicate Occupational Safety and Health/Community and Institutional Health data within the region to the relevant persons as required; 
• Attend/promote relevant staff/stakeholder meetings 
• Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time. 

Nature of Guidelines used in The Performance of Duties 

• The Public Health Act (1985) and all regulations and amendments made there from; 
• Occupational Safety and Health/Community and Institutional Health Protocols; 
• National Health Services Act 1997; 
• Ministry of Health Environmental Health Strategic Plan; 
• Service level agreement between Ministry of Health and Regional Authority; 
• National Solid Waste Management Authority Act; 
• Millennium Development Goals; 

REQUIRED SKILLS

Professional: 

• Knowledge of laws and regulations relating to public health and, in particular, to the specialize programme areas 
• Knowledge of, water/waste water quality, environmental science and preventive medicine 
• Knowledge of the government's health policies particularly in the area of community health 
• Sound knowledge of techniques of programme planning, implementing and evaluating. 
• Knowledge of new trends and developments in water quality/waste water management technology/environmental health, regionally and internationally 
• Knowledge of environmental and sanitation procedures 

Personal: 

• Excellent analytical, report writing and presentation skills 
• Proven track record in managing and implementing Public Health Programmes 
• Proactive work attitude, good ethical conduct and human relations skills 
• Good written, oral and time management skills 
• Competency in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Power point 

SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES

• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written format 
• Well-developed human relation skills 
• Ability to organize and co-ordinate the work of other and to work in a team 

Minimum Educational Requirements

• Basic qualification is Bachelor of Science Degree in Environmental Health or Equivalent (Subject to approval from CPSM) 
• Master's Degree in Public Health or equivalent would be an asset 
• Diploma in Supervision or Management Post graduate training in Occupational Safety and Health/Community and Institutional Health Or 
• Other relevant Occupational Safety and Health/Community and Institutional Health certification 
• Registration with the Council for Professions Supplementary to Medicine in Jamaica 
• At least 12 years working experience including at least 3 years at the supervisory level 

Authorities of the Job

Without reference to supervisor: 

• Conducting in-service training sessions for staff in parishes; 
• Supervisory visits to parishes ; 
• Serving of statutory notices; 
• Attending parish meetings and consultations; 

With reference to supervisor 

• Budgetary support for programmes and activities; 
• Media communication

We thank all applicants for their expressions of interest however, only those shortlisted will be contacted.