Manager, Strategic Health ICT Infrastructure Implementation (GMG/SEG 3)

JOB PURPOSE

Under the direction and leadership of the Director, of Strategic Health ICT, the Manager, Strategic Health ICT Infrastructure Implementation manages the strategic delivery of system-wide ICT-enabled projects and applies appropriate levels of governance, relating to reporting, planning, resource allocation, risk and issue management, change and financial control to sustain Health Informatics and digital solutions within the Jamaican healthcare system.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AREAS

• Researches, creates/adapts, and implements the Project Management Framework and strategy which will enable Information Systems for Health Branch to adopt ICT/digital solutions; 
• Manages and delivers ICT health projects applying appropriate levels of governance;
• Develops and control projects schedules and planning, using appropriate tools ensuring that all design, build, testing, change control, risk management and implementation activities are appropriately planned and undertaken in accordance with the relevant project management framework; 
• Monitors budgets, resource allocation, procurement and capital expenditure across allocated Health Informatics/e-Health projects and budgets;
• Keeps abreast of project management initiatives to ensure adherence to international standards and competitiveness.

MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Master’s Degree in Project Management, Management Information Systems/ICT, Public Sector Management, Business Administration, Management Studies, or related field of Social Science; 
• Certification in Project Management, such as PMP or related credentials; 
• Three (3) years’ experience in Project Management or equivalent environment.

OR

• Bachelor’s Degree in Project Management; Management Information Systems/ICT, Public Sector Management, Business Administration, Management Studies, or related field of Social Science;
• Certification in Project Management, such as PMP or related credentials; 
• Five (5) years’ experience in Project Management or equivalent environment.  

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