Health Surveillance Officer

Under the direction of the Chief of Epidemiology and Research Unit (NERU), manage the collection of data from surveillance/sentinel sites

JOB REFERENCE NO:                    JPB3-22-62

JOB TITLE:                                       Health Surveillance Officer  

DEPARTMENT:                              National Epidemiology and Research Unit

MINISTRY:                                      Ministry of Health and Human Services   

LOCATION:                       Grand Turk  

JOB SUMMARY:  

Under the direction of the Chief of Epidemiology and Research Unit (NERU), manage the collection of data from surveillance/sentinel sites, conduct contact tracing and follow-up of specific incidences of communicable disease or outbreaks, and maintain appropriate records to facilitate analysis, interpretation of data, and timely intervention to positively impact public health in TCI.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Establish new and maintain existing relationships with all sentinel/reporting sites (public sector and private sector) to facilitate timely and accurate reporting, and information dissemination.

2. Develop and maintain appropriate systems for reporting, follow up, and investigation of communicable and other diseases, and events or occurrences of importance to health.

3. Assist with research and disease surveillance activities to facilitate the measurement of health status indicators, and collection of surveillance and health service data.

4. Manage surveillance data to facilitate analysis and interpretation to make recommendations regarding interventions such as implementation of prevention and control measures.

5. Assist with maintenance of surveillance-related database.

6. Assist with data entry and management using health and statistical software such as Excel, Epi Info, SPSS, and Stata.

7. Identify opportunities for improving the quality and timeliness of surveillance systems.

8. Assist health professionals to better understand the importance of reporting and participating in/conducting in-service training with stakeholders as necessary.

9. Conduct surveillance activities at institutions/sites such as ports of entry, schools, and Detention Centre.

10. Assist with coordination of surveillance activities in event of disease outbreak and disasters.

11. Assist with preparation and dissemination of communicable disease outbreak reports to the Ministry of Health and CARPHA (Caribbean Public Health Agency) in a timely, manner as requested during the outbreak.

12. Collect data as required for non-communicable diseases.

13. Adhere to all Public Service codes, rules and regulations.

14. Perform other relevant duties as may be assigned

Resumes with current contact information must be accompanied by a Cover Letter and two letters of reference (one preferably from a former employer) as well as copies of educational certificates and a copy of the Passport photo page. Shortlisted candidates must submit a Police Certificate.

Applications should be addressed to The Director, Office of the Human Resource Management Directorate, Church Folly, Grand Turk. Applications can be hand delivered, Faxed to 946-1582 or sent by email to: recruitment @ gov.tc

Hand delivered and fax applications must have clearly marked on the envelope/fax cover sheet the Job Title of position being applied for. On emailed applications the subject line must reference the Job Reference Number (JPB3-22-62) and the Job Title.

Current serving officers must apply through their Head of Department.

Applications without supporting documents will not be processed

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only persons selected for an interview will be contacted.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  4th NOVEMBER, 2022