Chief Contact Investigator (HPC/SDI 3)

Summary

The North East Regional Health Authority, a statutory body under the Ministry of Health & Wellness, with responsibility for the management and delivery of Public Health Services within the parishes of St. Ann, St. Mary, and Portland invites applications from suitably qualified persons to fill the position of Chief Contact Investigator (HPC/SDI 3) assigned to the Regional Office. Under the supervision of the Regional Medical Epidemiologist, the Chief Contact Investigator is responsible for programme planning, organizing, monitoring and coordinating the Sexually Transmitted Diseases Programmes for the region. Salary Range: 💰 $6,799,334 – $8,082,217 JMD per annum.

Responsibilities

• • Provides support with the preparation of the Unit’s budget and operational plans.
• • Leads the development, coordination and implementation of HIV and STI programs and initiatives for the Region.
• • Assists in planning, organizing and implementation of the Regional Communicable Disease Program in the parishes and regions.
• • In consultation with the MO (H) and Senior Contact Investigators, establish additional STI Clinics and outreach/intervention projects at strategic health facilities and ensure their satisfactory operation.
• • Ensures that contacts of communicable diseases are promptly treated and/or counseled, in a confidential manner, so as to prevent disease transmission.
• • Provides technical assistance to Regional Health Promotion and Education Coordinators, Adherence Counselors, Treatment Care & Support Officers and laboratory staff in aspects of their work relating to STI/HIV.
• • Participates in surveillance of communicable diseases (HIV and other STIs).
• • Reviews and quality checks interviews and field records of Contact Investigators, submitted by Senior Contact Investigators.
• • Ensures accuracy and prompt submission of completed forms and reports to the Regional Medical Epidemiologist, RTD and Ministry of Health.
• • Makes recommendations to the MOs (H) in relation to HIV/STIs.
• • Identifies shortcomings in the Contact Investigation services and takes or recommends corrective actions.
• • Establishes and ensures the maintenance of regional and parish Communicable diseases (e.g., STI/HIV) databases.
• • Compiles and analyzes Regional STI/HIV/AIDS data, and presents reports at Regional/parish training workshops and conferences.
• • Assists in program evaluation at the regional level.
• • Monitors staff performance through periodical, direct observation facility-based assessment.
• • Assists with providing coverage when CIs are on leave where necessary.
• • Liaises with other health and community groups in planning and conducting educational programs and targeted interventions.
• • Assists with compiling the region’s/parish’s needs for STI/HIV equipment, stationery and supplies.
• • Assists Senior CIs to organize the procurement of condoms, educational literature and other STI/HIV materials.
• • Assists with organizing regional Contact Investigation Program meetings.
• • Monitors the quality of Provider Initiated Testing and Counseling (PITC) for HIV performed by CIs and other healthcare workers.
• • Fosters and maintains professional relationships with physicians and other health and welfare agencies in the community (private and public).
• • Performs any other related duties as assigned by the Regional Communicable Disease Program Coordinator.

Qualifications

• • MSc. in Registered Nursing/Environmental Health/Medical Technology
• • Successful completion of a one-year course in Contact Investigation
PLUS
• • Seven (7) years’ experience, three (3) of which should be at a Senior Level

Additional Information and Instructions

Applications letters along with detailed resume should be sent no later than 2025 July 04 to: The Director, Human Resource Management & Development North East Regional Health Authority 34-38 Ocean Village Shopping Centre Ocho Rios, St. Ann 📧 Email: jobs@nerha.gov.jm 📠 Fax: (876) 795-2747 ⭐ Subject: Chief Contact Investigator (HPC/SDI 3) 🙏 Note: We thank all applicants for responding; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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