Senior Contact Investigator (HPC/SDI 2) - St. James Public Health Services

Core Responsibilities

The incumbent will also be expected to:

• Verify notifications of STI’s submitted from Health Centres to the Health Department.
• Interview and refer infected persons to obtain general and medical information about their sexual contacts.
• Locate and motivate suspect cases and contacts to report quickly to the Physicians or Clinics for medical examination to determine the presence of infection and obtain treatment where necessary.
• Contribute to the preparation of the Unit’s Operational Plan and Annual Budget, review and evaluate existing programme plans to ensure guidelines are followed and targets are met.
• Conduct pre and post test counselling for HIV and Syphillis testing.
• Participate in the surveillance of HIV & STI’s and conduct surveillance of known cases of HIV/AIDS/STI/TB and their contacts and investigate delinquents.
• Assist in organizing and conducting outreach programmes and targeted interventions for high risk groups such as Adolescents, Commercial Sex Workers and Men who have Sex with Men.
• Monitor the STI/HIV/AIDS programme and ensure that policies and guidelines are followed at the parish level.
• Conduct STI Heath Education in schools, community groups, work places and NonGovernmental Organizations.

Specific Knowledge/Skills Required

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Ability to respond to deadlines and prioritize accordingly
• Good oral and written communication skills
• High level of confidentiality
• Skills in counselling
• Knowledge of principles and practices of Contact Investigation
• Knowledge of Research Methodology, Epidemiology and Management
• Knowledge of Socio-Cultural Practices and their impact on Health
• Knowledge of National HIV/AIDS workplace policy and Management SOP
• Knowledge of Community Health & Patient Care Management

Qualification & Experience

• A trained Registered Nurse/Public Health Inspector/Medical Technologist/Dental Nurse
• Successful completion of the Ministry of Health Contact Investigation Training Programme
• Training in Sexually Transmitted Disease Investigations and/or training in Disease Epidemiology and Surveillance
• Certificate in Supervisory Management
• Five (5) years experience in Contact Investigating

NB: Only Short-listed applicants will be contacted