Job offer: Regional Ncd Surveillance Officer

OrganisationWestern Regional Health AuthorityReferenceVAC-54604Contract TypeFull-TimeIndustriesHealthcare & MedicalLocationSt. JamesSalary & Benefits$5,055,684 - $6,009,620 per annumDate Posted05/11/2024Expiry Date22/11/2024The Regional NCD Surveillance Officer is responsible for developing, monitoring and evaluating the Non-communicable Disease, Injury Surveillance and the Cancer Registry programmes.

 

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure the maintenance and operation of NCD and Injury surveillance systems for monitoring chronic diseases and injury at regional and parish levels; 
• Ensure that the database and register for the Cancer Registry is maintained and up-to date; 
• Collaborate with regional technical staff, Medical Officers (Health) and Senior Medical Officers in the analysis of programme indicators, their timely collection, collation and report writing; 
• Compile narrative and statistical reports on surveillance data within the Region for submission to the Regional NCD Coordinator; 
• Assist with the planning and execution of health interventions in the Region;
• Assist with the planning and execution of capacity building programmes for staff;
• Train service providers to conduct cancer case abstractions; 
• Identify undocumented cases for cancer through active surveillance; 
• Conduct audits of the NCD and Injury Prevention Programme areas as well as the regional databases; 
• Perform any other duties that may be required/necessary for the effective functioning of the organization/programme 

 

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Knowledge of National Health Policies 
• Aptitude for training in the use of databases, such as, Patient Administration System (PAS) and Cancer Registry Software (CANREG5,DHIS2); 
• Ability to collect, collate and analyse data; 
• Ability to communicate with multi sector health teams, GOs, and NGOs e.g. Jamaica Cancer Society, Private Health Agencies to include Laboratories, Corporate Sectors, Community Organizations e.g. FBOs; 
• Knowledge of International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) Guidelines;
• Knowledge of National Cancer Registry Guidelines; 
• Knowledge of Non-communicable Disease including cancer prevention and control;
• Knowledge of CARPHA and National Surveillance Guidelines; 
• Basic understanding of the ICD 10 Coding the International Classification of Disease (ICD 10) and the International Classification of Diseases for Oncology, (ICD-O-3);
• Strong problem solving and decision making skills; 
• Well developed planning, organizing and time-management skills; 
• Excellent human relations skills and the ability to interact with individuals at all levels;
• Proficiency in the relevant computer applications; 
• Well developed written and oral communication skills 

 

SPECIAL CONDITIONS ASSOCIATED WITH THE JOB:

• May be required to work extensive hours in manual search, recording, and registration
• Extensive travel across parishes, regional and national; 
• Expected to travel to national and parish meetings, and events related to NCD surveillance including cancers 

 

QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a Health Related Science; 
• Five (5) years experience in the health field to include three (3) years experience in disease surveillance; 
• Master’s Degree in Public Health, Epidemiology or equivalent; 
• Current registration with relevant professional licensing body; 
• Work experience in primary and secondary health care will be an asset 

 

 

 

 

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