Programme Development Officer (NCDs Risk Factors) (HPC/MO 4)

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Organisation
Ministry of Health and Wellness
Reference
VAC-59924
Contract Type
Temporary
Industries
Healthcare & Medical
Location
Kingston
Salary & Benefits
$10,762,500 per annum
Date Posted
06/12/2025
Expiry Date
19/12/2025
The incumbent coordinates NCD risk reduction programs, manages tobacco and alcohol control initiatives, maintains databases, prepares work plans, and supports the development of communication materials.

 

JOB PURPOSE

Under the general director of the Director Disease Prevention and Control (Non-communicable Disease and Injuries Prevention) will coordinate the Risk Factor prevention programme by developing and implementing plans and programmes for the reduction of NCD risk factors.

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

  • Coordinate the planning, implementation and evaluation of programme activities for the reduction of risk factors for NCDs (specifically) but not limited to tobacco use, harmful use of alcohol, and social determinants 
  • Support planning, implementation and evaluation of NCD risk factor reduction interventions, particularly for physical activity, healthy eating, obesity and environmental risk factors. 
  • Coordinate resources and implementation of plans for tobacco use and harmful use  of alcohol prevention, cessation, and control. 
  • Develop and maintain a database on NCD risk factor reduction programmes in Jamaica 
  • Prepare annual and quarterly work plans for the Tobacco Control Technical Working Group and harmful use of Alcohol Policy Steering Group 
  • Provide technical inputs and support to the Director Disease Prevention and Control in planning and developing relevant tools and information and communication materials (IEC) related to NCD risk factor reduction.

 

COMPETENCIES

Functional/Technical Competencies

  • Sound knowledge of National Health Policy
  • Sound knowledge of public health laws and regulations for NCD Risk Factor Reduction
  • Sound knowledge of the Management Principles and Practices
  • Sound knowledge of trends and developments in Non-communicable Disease risk factor reduction
  • Sound knowledge of the incidence, patterns and trends of Non-communicable diseases, nationally and internationally
  • Familiarity with cultural norms in Jamaica and the Region

 

MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

  • A medical degree from a recognized institution 
  • Masters of Public health with an area of concentration health promotion, health policy or public health law would be an asset
  • Minimum of five (5) years clinical experience in the health sector

 

 

The Ministry of Health thanks all applicants for their interest; however, please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

 

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