Development Officer, New Technology, & Complementary Health Care (GMG/SEG 2)

KEY OUTPUTS

• Programmes are developed and implemented in order to improve the health care service being provided by the Ministry of Health;
• Programme plans/ schedules are followed to ensure timely completion;
• Ongoing programmes are adequately provided, to ensure continued success in the health care service.

Key responsibility areas INCLUDES:

Technical/Professional Responsibilities

• Participate in the development of national strategies, guidelines and programmes for new technologies including complementary health care;
• Initiate and conduct research activities undertaken in order to influence the formulation of policies, programmes, norms and standards for complementary /alternate medicines;
• Monitor the procedure, standards and norms for the delivery of new technologies;
• Assist with the development, implementation and review of national strategies programmes and guidelines for new technologies including complementary medicines in order to meet the objectives of the Ministry of Health;
• Assist in the preparation of standards and norms for the delivery of new technologies;
• Prepare and submit analytical evidenced –based reports and recommend changes in policy or new policy with respect to general or specific health technologies;
• Provide guidance to persons in the health care industry in the development and implementation of policies and programmes relating to new technologies/ complementary health services;
• Plan and implement training and development events/programmes for practitioners and the general public;
• Participate in the development and distribution of education;
• Participate in the development of schedules for the implementation of standards being established by the Ministry of Health;
• Liaise with other sections of the Standard and Regulation Branch that monitor standards within the national Health Sector;
• Research and review international systems and policies with a view to informing policy;
• Monitor the health sector for the emergence of new trends in new technologies/complementary health services;
• Collaborate with the Registrar, Institutions/ Facilities and Director, Investigation and enforcement in the advancement of the quality of complementary health services;
• Receive and analyze adverse reaction surveillance reports in order to develop trends/patterns and purpose responses.
• Collect, review, analyze and prepare feedback reports for assigned programmes on a monthly/quarterly basis and submit them to the Director, Standards Research & Development;
• In conjunction with the Director, Standards Research & Development evaluate programmes being implemented;
• Attend meetings /conferences at regional and national levels on behalf of the Ministry;
• Perform any other duties, as assigned by the Director, Standards Research& Development.

Minimum Required Education and Experience

Qualifications and Experience

• Specific knowledge (however acquired) required to start:
• Knowledge of National Health Policies.
• Knowledge of complementary health practices in different countries
• Knowledge of Public Health laws and Regulations.
• Knowledge of Management Principles and Practices.
• Computer Literacy.

Qualifications and Experience

• Registered Health Personnel.
• Training in at least one complementary health discipline.
• Training in Management. 
• Experience in Hospital and Community Health Services would be an asset. PLUS
• At least five (5) years of progressive work experience in complementary health. OR
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience. 

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