Chief of Drugs and Pharmaceutical Services

Main responsibilities include:

v	Manages and directs the affairs of the BVI National Drugs and Pharmaceutical Services
v	Prepares the budget for the BVI National Drugs and Pharmaceutical Services
v	Leads on the development and implementation of the National Drug Policy, National Drug Formulary, BVU Pharmacy/Drug Act and Traditional Medicine
v	Develops and maintains drug registration process and drug registry.
v	Prepares and submits annual estimates for importation of narcotic and psychotropic substances for the use within the BVI and monitors the use of narcotic and psychotropic substances by the public and private health institutions.
v	Liaises with the police and customs department in reference to the importation, diversion and or seizure of narcotic and psychotropic substances and counterfeit pharmaceuticals.
v	Maintains a register of pharmacies, hospital, clinics distributors, drug stores, supermarkets and other stares that import, store, dispense and sell prescriptions and or over the counter medications (OTCs)
v	Represents the BVI at OECS/PPS TAC and Formulary Committee annual meetings.
v	Prepares and submits annual report of activities of BVI Regulatory and Pharmacy Services.
v	Develops and enforces policy and procedures in reference to the safe disposal of expired/unwanted pharmaceuticals.

Requirements:

v	Masters in Pharmaceutical Service and Medicines Control or Pharmacy Management with at least five (5) years experience
v	BSC in Pharmacy with ten (10) years experience in pharmaceutical management/pharmacy practice
v	Training in management would be an asset
v	Excellent knowledge of BVI Medical and other related legislations
v	Good organisational and analytical skills; good interpersonal skills
v	Good knowledge of rules of evidence, court proceedings and legal rights of citizens
v	Excellent pharmacy knowledge and skills; excellent negotiating skills

Salary:

v	Entry level $55,772 – $62,688 annually, Grade 16 commensurate with qualifications and experience.
v	Benefits (if officer recruited from outside the Territory): Travel for self and up to four dependents below 19 years of age Gratuity at 20% of salary (on successful completion of contract) Housing allowance, and telephone and travelling allowances upon acquisition of a telephone and a car

Appointment:

v	Subject to medical fitness; One-year probationary period
v	Permanent and pensionable establishment

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Counseling and Testing Advisor, Caribbean

The Counseling and Testing Technical Advisor will have primary responsibilities for overseeing the design, coordination, and support for implementation of community-based HIV counseling and testing services for at-risk populations in the Eastern Caribbean, as IntraHealth staff seconded to a Caribbean HIV/AIDS Alliance (CHAA)-led Project – Increasing Access to HIV/AIDS Services through Evidence-based Programming. S/he will work as a member of the CHAA team working on the Eastern Caribbean Community Action Project (EC-CAP) initiatives with other staff members, Ministries of Health, and other key stakeholders especially at the community level (NGOs, Community Based Organizations, Faith Based Organizations) on developing/updating counseling and testing guidelines and protocols for inclusion of community participation. This effort includes supporting the implementation of referral pathways and bi-directional referral systems between the National program and the community-based initiatives. S/he will work in close collaboration with CHAA in-country programs to make sure Animators (peer to peer outreach workers) supported by CHAA are trained and have the requisite technical support to provide basic, but quality, counseling and referral services to their clients. S/he will maintain a strong and collaborative relationship with key partners and stakeholders to strengthen community-based HIV counseling and testing services and referrals to care, treatment, and support services at the community and health facility levels. The Counseling and Testing Technical Advisor will travel frequently within the Eastern Caribbean and will live in a country to be determined. International travel might also be required from time to time as needed. Provides overall leadership and sound advice for the Community Based Counseling and Testing (CBCT) activities. Ensures quality design and implementation, achievement of results, and collaborates with other technical units to ensure effective teamwork. Maintains strong and collaborative relationships with all key stakeholders of project including community animators, USAID, MOHs, National AIDS Programs (NAP), regional institutions, and other partners to support program implementation. Maintains regular contact with the management team (COP and Technical Director) to provide updates on CBCT activities and to discuss strategy, challenges, and communicate activity progress through both formal and informal meetings and required quarterly and annual CBCT progress reports. Builds the capacity (including training) of counterparts and establishes strong linkages and referral systems for people living with HIV/AIDS. Leads the process of developing/reviewing and adapting HIV/AIDS counseling and testing training curricula and materials to meet appropriate international standards, regional protocols, and local realities. Works with MOHs and NAPs to design and put in place a strong supervision system for counseling and testing (CT) sites. Strengthens/initiates quality assurance (QA) for both HIV testing and counseling for facility-based, mobile, and community based rapid counseling and testing (RCT) services working with the MOH and NAP. Ensures that the work of EC-CAP as it relates to counseling and testing is adequately documented to facilitate the sharing of best practices and program development is in line with agreed objectives. Works with the M&E point person to develop/adapt tools for CBCT roll out. Monitors CBCT activities to ensure timely implementation. Ensures that QA mechanisms are in place and functional. Leads development of annual CBCT work plans, and ensures integration of other activities in larger project work plan. Oversees all CBCT and related activities to ensure objectives are achieved and targets are met. Participates in project management meetings as well as technical meetings. Performs other responsibilities as requested.

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Medical Director, Anguilla

The Medical Director will manage the medical aspects of the Fund. S/he will report to the Chief Executive Officer.

The Medical Director will be expected to lead the technical activity of the NHF in:

§ preparing and negotiating service contracts with primary care, on-island secondary care, and overseas hospital care providers, and commissioning health promotion activities

§ in conjunction with the Chief Financial Officer and Chief Executive Officer developing and using the contracting and financing mechanism to drive prevention and to procure high quality services for the NHF-eligible population

§ holding regular joint reviews with providers to monitor progress and problems and to improve performance

§ designing and implementing data generation to form the evidence base for monitoring and evaluation, and for identifying changing needs and priorities

§ undertaking / commissioning clinical audit of providers and surveys of quality and consumer satisfaction.

The Medical Director will be a strong advocate for improving health status in Anguilla and in promoting the role of the NHF in achieving this. In collaboration with the Ministry of Health, s/he will make use of the national media for these purposes, and will lobby GOA on health issues that may include accident prevention, levies on harmful goods and practices, school health and sexuality education, for example.

Qualifications and experience

Candidates should be medical practitioners with a background in general practice / family medicine, knowledge of public health issues, and be a strong advocate for the role of primary care in prevention.

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Aides Aegypti Inspector, BVI

Main responsibilities include:

Conducts premises by premises inspection for mosquito breeding.

Records accurately and conscientiously all relevant data related to inspections on the Daily Work Sheet.

Treats Actual and Potential mosquito breeding sites; Eliminates or removes breeding sites where practical to do so.

Performs basic data collation and calculation of relevant mosquito Indices and submit the Daily Work Sheets to the Supervisor at the end of the workday.

Communicates to and educate householders and others on reduction of mosquito breeding on premises as an approach to integrated vector control.

Collects for identification mosquito specimens as required or instructed to by the supervisor.

Conducts re-inspections, revisits and special surveys as needed or directed by the supervisor.

Conducts fogging of communities during time of high mosquito infestation under the direction of the programme manager.

Ensures, all tools, equipment and machinery are maintained in good working condition.

Prepares and submit daily reports on work activities undertaken; submits at the end of each week a summary of work accomplished including all Closed or unattended Premises not inspected.

Reports to direct supervisor any premises existing in a state of unsanitary condition that encourages the harborage of vectors (mosquito or rodent) or poses a health threat due to other unhealthy conditions/practices.

Requirements:

Secondary school leaving certificate with passes in English, Math and General Science. A good command of English is essential and having the ability to communicate in Spanish would be a great asset.

Basic knowledge and understanding of social, economic, cultural and environmental issues

Ability to grasp and follow procedures.

Aptitude to collect, collates, analyze and interpret data.

Basic computer skills

Good communication (written and verbal) skills for reporting

Good interpersonal skills with the ability to (a) work well with people, (b) understand and describe situations, (c) solve problems (d) be self-confident, assertive but tactful in gaining the interest and cooperation of members of the public, (e) be respectable and have high self-esteem

Salary:

Entry level $19,440 – $21,852 annually, Grade 4 commensurate with qualifications and experience.

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Environmental Health Trainee, BVI

Main responsibilities include:

Carries out food establishment inspections under the supervision of Environmental Health officer.

Conducts lectures on Food Hygiene at Food Handlers Clinic.

Caries out Vector Surveillance under supervision of the Environmental Health Officer (Vector Control).

Assists in the investigation of Nuisance Complaints.

Assists with clerical duties e.g. filing and input of data in computer

Requirements:

4 CXC, subjects including English, Math, Human Biology & Chemistry, or Equivalent

Willingness to learn

Must be computer literate

Good interpersonal skills

Good knowledge of science

Salary:

Entry level $18,367 – $20,643 annually, Grade 3 commensurate with qualifications and experience.

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Manager-Occupational Health and Safety, Bermuda

Advise on all matter related to Occupational Health and Safety programs to Executive and work closely with Workgroups and Business Centre Leaders to ensure compliance with all safety related legislation. Manager Occupational Health and Safety initiatives and the overall development and implementation of Safety Management System and supporting initiatives and prepare concise reports and proposals in support of program development. This includes Occupational Health and Safety training and development, workplace inspections, accidental investigations, production of Occupational Health and Safety statistics and reports and provide expertise to Joint Safety and Health Committee

Manage the overall development and implementation of a Safety Management System. This includes the training and development of Safety Business Centre staff in OHSAS 18001 and preparing the Safety Management System for third party audit and certification.
Education & Required Work Experience: The successful candidate must be current with at least one of the following designations: CSP, CRSP, CHSC or other equivalent Safety Professional Designation. A minimum of 10 years experience is required with at least 5 years in a comparable Occupational Health and Safety management role. This position requires experience and proven track record of successful Occupational Health and Safety development and implementation of the Safety Management System (OHSAS 18001). Practical & technical knowledge of power generation, transmission and distribution of electricity would be an asset.

Required Personal Attributes: Must be prepared to adhere to the ethical standards required by their professional designation, value-centred with high integrity, self-motivated, committed to team work and possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Must also be able to work professionally and self sufficiently within a diverse environment, proactive, taken initiative and be decisive, flexible and dependable and customer-focused.

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Health Disaster Coordinator, BVI

 The Government of the Virgin Islands invites qualified and professional applicants to apply for the post of Health Disaster Coordinator, Ministry of Health and Social Development.

Main responsibilities include:

v Develops and implements the Ministry’s Health Disaster Programme Manager.

v Ensures the promotion, education, coordination and integration of all health disaster related matters into the national health programme.

v Prepares and presents to the Director of Health Services, an annual programme plan with relevant budget for disaster management activities.

v Exercises responsibility for implementation and updating of Disaster Response Plans – including Mass Casualty Management, Chemical Emergencies, Hospital and Health Centre Disaster Plans, etc – involving both public and private sectors. These plans should be tested and updated at least every two years.

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Veterinary Officer – BVI

The Government of the Virgin Islands invites qualified and professional applicants to apply for the post of Veterinary Officer I, Agricultural Department.

Main responsibilities include:

v Plans and coordinates activities and implements programmes relating to public and animal health and veterinary services

v Makes on-going assessments of the veterinary public health sector needs of the farming community and establish appropriate systems

v Prepares monthly and annual reports for the division.

v Coordinates and conducts all in-service veterinary public health education programmes in collaboration with the extension, livestock, administration and engineering divisions, as well as with external agencies, other government departments and the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College.

v Provides technical advice and promotes public awareness on minimizing the incidence and spread of disease among the animal and human population.

v Assists in the development of policies, protocols and procedures for veterinary public health and makes recommendation for amendments to legislations.

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