Parish Manager (GMG/SEG 5) – St. Elizabeth Health Department

Job Purpose

Under the direction of the Regional Director, the incumbent has oversight for the facilitation, co-ordination and execution of all plans and programmes to meet the needs of the parish in conforming to Regional Health Authority’s/MOH & Wellness’ policy decisions, as well as: 

• Identify the level of resources required for plans and programmes so that appropriate decisions can be taken to facilitate timely response. 
• Provide overall management of the health service delivery system, in order to ensure the provision of efficient, cost-effective and quality health services. 
• Develop the parish’s strategic plan in consonance with that of the Regional Health Authority (RHA) and the Ministry of Health and Wellness. 
• Implement a human resource management process, which ensures the overall development of employees, including training and career development. 
• Implement a Financial Management System and is responsible for the efficient and effective use of financial resources. 
• Determine order of priorities for allocation of resources, this will afford proactivity to reduce incidence of crisis and attain deadlines. 
• Ensure the timely maintenance of equipment and infrastructure of health facilities within the parish.

Qualifications and Experience:

• BSc Degree in Management; Health Service Management; Public Administration; Public Sector Management or in a related field, with specialization in health sector. 
• Formal training in health discipline would be a distinct advantage 
• Post Graduate qualification 
• Certification in Leadership 

Plus 

• Five (5) years’ experience at a senior management level in a related area. 

 
Specific Knowledge Skills and Competencies:

• The Public Service Regulations, Staff Orders for the Public Service, The Financial Administration and Audit Act Financial Instructions and other GoJ policies that guides the delivery of HRMD services
• GoJ’s Budget Management and Accounting Principles processes. 
• Research and data analysis techniques. 
• Procurement processes 
• Health Systems 
• Legislation relating to Health Service 
• Social, cultural and economic factors affecting health 
• Strategic Planning 
• Strategic Networking 
• Budget Management 
• Operations & Maintenance 
• Service Delivery & Information 
• Data Protection Act 
• Performance Management and Appraisal System (PMAS) 
• MyHR+ 
• Excellent strategic planning, decision making, and coordinating skills 
• Excellent team building skills 
• Well developed human relations and leadership skills 
• Sound judgement and initiative 
• Sound financial management skills 
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills

Key responsibilities will include:

Management and Administrative 

• Overseeing the preparation of programme plans and reports. 
• Directing and controlling the development of the strategic and operational plans for the parish.
• Ensuring annual report is collated and efficiently done for timely submission to the Regional Director.
• Managing (in a creative, efficient and cost-effective manner) the activities of the integrated health care 
• delivery services in accordance with established policies, priorities and regulations of government.
• Supervising the staff of the integrated health care delivery services and ensure high levels of productivity. 
• Co-ordinating and directing, in keeping with local needs and national guidelines, the development, implementation and evaluation of the disaster preparedness and the management of mass casualty plans for the parish. 
• Overseeing the utilization of information technology as a tool in the implementation of health care delivery services. 
• Organizing the operational functions of the health care delivery system through departmentalisation, delegation of duties and responsibilities. 
• Monitoring the implementation of norms and standards as stipulated by the Regional Authority.
• Establishing formal systems of accountability to ensure the delivery of integrated health care that is accessible and affordable. 
• Co-ordinating and monitoring the implementation of projects and programmes to ensure the efficient and effective delivery of quality health service to clients/patients within the parish. 
• Making proposals for health services development to Regional Health Authority. 
• Conducting annual reviews to evaluate achievement of targets set. 
• Identifying, developing and implementing research projects. 
• Participating in studies conducted by the Region. 
• Participating in training to keep abreast of new and changing trends in procedures and technology.
• Undertaking analytic studies on Emergency Room visits and self-referable or walk-in services that could be provided in a primary care setting. 
• Analysing the impact of changes in demographic and economic statistics on the health service, and makes forecast of service and facilities demand that arise from the analysis. 
• Attending meetings of the Senior Management, Parish Council, Hospital Management Committee, Health Committee, NGO’s, Private Sector, Heads of Departments within the parish. 

Financial Management and Control 

• Directing the preparation of the annual budget for submission to the Regional Health Authority and Ministry of Health & Wellness. Maintains a system of accounting and internal control that is in accordance with the FAA Act and other required policies. 
• Directing and controlling the effective use of financial resources, which includes the implementation of responsible accounting systems in accordance with set policies. 

Human Resource Management 

• Ensuring the implementation of effective Human Resource Management and Development Policies to ensure a high level of employee morale and productivity. 
• Ensuring the effective maintenance of human resource systems. 
• Assisting with identifying, developing and implementing training programmes for staff members.
• Providing opportunities to develop personal and professional skills that are required for health services delivery. 
• Assisting with assessing the training needs and recommending members of staff for specific training.

• NB. ONLY SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE ACKNOWLEDGED