Programme Development Officer (Adolescent, Men & Women Health) (HPC/MO 5)

Summary

To collaborate with relevant agencies and stakeholders in the development and implementation of Adolescent, Men’s and Women’s Health programmes as they relate to the policy priorities and strategic objectives of the Family Health Unit/Ministry of Health and Wellness 💰Salary: $12,481,200 JMD per annum.

Responsibilities

• • Assists the Director, FHU in determining priority programmes to be developed and implemented
• • Assists the Director, FHU in preparing annual budget for programme areas
• • Provides guidance for the development of national programmes and policies to meet the needs of Adolescent, Men’s and Women’s Health, including Sexual and Reproductive Health and Family Planning
• • Develops gender sensitive programmes to meet the needs of key populations, and that embrace the life course perspective
• • Consults with various technical specialists and experts regarding incorporation of current methodologies for Adolescent, Men’s and Women’s Health services, including Sexual and Reproductive Health and Family Planning services, in policy and procedure manuals
• • Formulates policies and programmes to provide support to vulnerable populations and establishes guidelines for monitoring these policies and programmes
• • Establishes norms and standards to guide the planning and implementation of Adolescent, Men’s and Women’s Health care services, including Sexual and Reproductive Health and Family Planning services

Qualifications

• • A medical doctor fully registered to practice in Jamaica
• • Post graduate training in Public/Community Health or related field
• • Eight (8) years post graduate experience with at least three (3) years in the area of Adolescent, Men’s, Women’s and/or Sexual & Reproductive Health
• • Postgraduate training in Gynecology, Urology or Family Medicine would be an asset
• • At least two (2) years’ experience at the senior management level
• • Experience in forecasting and budget preparation would be an asset
• • Any equivalent combination of education and experience

Additional Information and Instructions

Applications with résumés are to be submitted no later than February 28, 2025, to: Senior Director Human Resource Management & Development Ministry of Health & Wellness 40 Knutsford Boulevard Kingston 5 📧 Application can be sent via email to: jobs@moh.gov.jm ℹ️ Subject: Programme Development Officer (Adolescent, Men & Women Health) (HPC/MO 5) The Ministry of Health & Wellness thanks all applicants for their interest, but only those shortlisted will be contacted.

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