Research Officer (SOG/ST 6)

KEY OUTPUT

• Standards for professional conduct and institutional management within the health sector researched and documented.
• Standards developed and conform to international standards.
• Research studies identified and carried out in collaboration with research agencies (National and International)

Key responsibility areas INCLUDES:

• Conducts research and documents standards/norms for the registration and re-registration of health care institutions in both the public and private sector
• Develops standards for the accreditation of health related training programmes in collaboration with training institutions.
• Reviews and documents existing standards for health professionals, both traditional and non-traditional, in collaboration with Councils and Professional Associations.
• Maintains a database of health standards in developed and developing countries.
• Collaborates with the Jamaica Bureau of Standards and other national and international organisations in developing and implementing research programmes.
• Ensures that all standards developed are relevant and conform to international criteria/guidelines.
• Collaborates with the Director, Health Support and Monitoring in developing standards for patient evaluation and treatment.
• Assists in familiarizing health professional with prescribed standards.
• Ensures the compilation and dissemination of standards t relevant persons.
• Performs any other related duties as assigned by the Director, Standards Research and Development.

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

The job is satisfactorily performed when:

• Stipulated deadlines are consistently achieved
• A high level of performance is consistently demonstrated
• Standards/norms developed are consistent with international criteria
• Standards disseminated to relevant institution/personnel
• A database of national and international standards is developed and maintained

Minimum Required Education and Experience

• B.Sc. in Health related Science/Management Studies/Public Administration
• Plus at least three (3) years’ experience in conducting research in the health sector

The Ministry of Health & Wellness thanks all applicants for their interest, but only those shortlisted will be contacted.