Regional Cancer Care Programme Coordinator (HPC/MO 3) - Regional Office

Job Purpose

Under the general direction of the Regional Non-communicable Disease Coordinator, the Regional Cancer Programme Coordinator is responsible for: coordination of the implementation, maintenance and monitoring of clinical guidelines, protocols, procedures, processes and standards for the quality care of clients with cancers; development and coordination of cancer screening and prevention activities, with emphasis on national policy priorities and strategic objectives. 

The ideal candidate will meet the following educational criteria:

• A medical doctor fully registered to practice in Jamaica 
• A Master of Public Health degree, or post graduate certification in Family Medicine or a doctor of medicine in a relevant medical specialty/sub-specialty with Board Certification from a recognized institution 
• A minimum of five (5) years’ progressive and responsible experience within the specialty
• Any equivalent combination of qualifications and experience 
• Experience in the primary care is an asset 

Specific Knowledge Required:

• Knowledge of the National Cancer Registry Guidelines, International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) Guidelines, CARPHA and National Surveillance Guidelines 
• Knowledge of Service Level Agreement 
• Knowledge of the National Health Policy 
• Knowledge of research techniques 
• Well developed organizational and analytical skills 
• Proficiency in the use of relevant computer applications (MS Word, Excel and Power Point) 

Key responsibilities will include:

• Advising the Regional NCD Coordinator on the status of cancer prevention, screening and care services in the health region 
• Collaborating with the other technical officers in the management, coordination and integration of cancer prevention, screening and care services 
• Reviewing and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to assess the needs for:
  • cancer prevention (including vaccination (HPV, Hep B, etc.) and risk factor mitigation - environmental health, food toxins, nutrition, physical activity, substance abuse – tobacco use, alcohol misuse, and any other cancer prevention tool), 
  • cancer screening (including screening methodologies), 
  • early detection of cancers (including diagnostic services), 
  • cancer treatment (surgical, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, etc, and 
  • palliative services, 
  • provide guidance for the prioritization of the needs identified 
• Developing strategies and initiatives to enhance cancer-related services across the health region
• Coordinating, monitoring and strengthening cancer screening services across the health region with a focus on primary health care services 
• Review and monitor implementation of guidelines and standards for quality management and care of clients with cancer 
• Review and analysis of regional cancer registry data, generation of reports, and the conduct of data quality audits 
• Collaborate and hold regular meetings with parish level cancer programme officers to strengthen cancer surveillance 
• Liaise with private sectors agencies and providers to strengthen advocacy for the cancer programme, as well as data collection and reporting for cancer programme 
• Schedule and conduct routine audits for cancer screening and management 
• Coordinate quality improvement activities for cancer screening, treatment and palliative care
• Attending monthly/quarterly/annual meetings/conferences/workshops and special sessions (international and local) as required 
• Compile and analyse relevant data, reports and other documents for monitoring of quality assurance and performance 

NB. WE THANK ALL APPLICANTS FOR RESPONDING, HOWEVER, ONLY SHORT LISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE ACKNOWLEDGED.