Job summary
This role is located in a British Overseas Territory, therefore UK legislation such as the Data Protection Act (2018) and the Equality Act (2010), or similar, may not apply.
The DCMO acts in a supporting and developmental role to the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) on health care matters and provides expert advice for a variety of Government functions.
This role supports the mechanisms to monitor the health of the population and the quality of health care services and professionals.
This role supports the CMO on leadership/advocacy role in national public health matters and citizen engagement in public health, supporting the development and enforcement of clinical standards, and provide expert clinical advice for a variety of Government functions.
This role will develop evidence-based policies, practices and prioritize the health and well-being of the community, ensuring that all public communications reflect the governments commitment to integrity and transparency.
The DCMO position is a preparatory role designed as part of succession planning for the CMO post.
Fixed-term contracts apply for successful non-Caymanian applicants.
Main duties of the job
- To act in a supporting and development role to the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) to Government on health care matters and provide expert advice for a variety of Government functions.
- To support the appropriate mechanisms are in place to monitor the health of the population and the quality of health care services and professionals.
- To support the CMO on leadership/advocacy role in national public health matters and citizen engagement in public health, support the development and enforcement of clinical standards, and provide expert clinical advice.
- The Deputy Chief Medical Officer (DCMO) will operate with some degree of independence in clinical and public health matters under the guidance of the CMO. The DCMO is expected to provide unbiased medical guidance and to communicate openly and transparently with the public, media, and stakeholders regarding health-related issues.
- This role requires the ability to address public health concerns without hindrance or undue influence. The DCMO will develop evidence-based policies, practices and prioritize the health and well-being of the community, ensuring that all public communications reflect the governments commitment to integrity and transparency.
- The DCMO position is a preparatory role designed as part of succession planning for the CMO post. As such, the role includes targeted training and development opportunities to equip the post holder with the necessary skills and experience for future advancement.
About us
The Cayman Islands Government are the Cayman Islands' largest employer with more than 4,500 employees working to "Make the Lives of Those We Serve Better". Our Vision is to be "World-Class" and provide caring, modern and customer-centered public services and programmes.
With over 1000 different roles, across 90 different agencies, the Civil Service offers a great opportunity for individuals to grow throughout their career. If our values of passion, integrity and professionalism, align with yours, we would invite you to apply to join our Civil Service family.
For Civil Servants recruited from overseas benefits include relocation and flight expenses, for the employee and eligible dependents, hotel accommodation on arrival and access to a settlement loan. To learn more about our benefit offerings please visit careers.gov.ky.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Legislated and health related responsibilities
- Provide the Ministry of Health and wider Government with sound technical advice and assistance to facilitate the development and revision of legislation and policies, to guide the delivery of healthcare.
- When delegated to do so, perform or delegate duties assigned under primary and secondary laws with reference to the Chief Medical Officer.
- Support on behalf of the Ministry, the communication, and implementation of national and regional public health policies and strategies.
- Support the development of multi-agency public health programs based on identified areas of potential health improvement.
- Support the integration of health, social services and voluntary organizations to promote effective collaborative working to raise awareness of their public health roles, and to ensure delivery of the wider government targets on well-being.
- Under the guidance of the CMO, support practice in highly challenging circumstances such as communicable disease outbreaks, large scale chemical incidents, immunization and screening.
- When delegated by the CMO, manage the advanced patient referral system for overseas and local treatments (for entitled and advanced patients) including reviewing the recommendation and confirmation of the validity of tests carried out for the clinical care provided, in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Provide clinical decisions on the medical need of all referrals outside of the network for CINICO.
- Collaborate with regional and international health institutions and agencies in the development and implementation of national health projects, and play an advisory role in major health infrastructure programs/projects and government health facilities development projects.
- Support the coordination and execution of health projects, development of national health policies and advise the Ministry accordingly.
- Assess the health needs of the community based on analysis and interpretation of health statistics, and other pertinent information.
- When delegated to do so, participates in Medical Boards to assess Statutory Agency and Government employees as required.
- Play a supporting role in the health sector disaster preparedness management in collaboration with the Chief Officer of the Ministry of Health, the Chief Nursing Officer, the Director of Hazard Management, head of Public Health department, the Chair of the Medical Relief Subcommittee, members of the National Disaster Committee, and the Chief Executive Officer of the Health Services Authority.
- Provide annual and periodic reports to the Chief Medical Officer and maintain appropriate records.
People Leadership
Manage, coach, and mentor direct reports in this role, ensuring their success through:
- Establishing work plans, performance agreements, and coaching objectives.
- Establishing work plans, performance agreements, and coaching objectives.
- Ensuring engagement and recognition of staff.
- Monitoring, prioritizing, and evaluating staff performance, with a focus on meeting output targets.
- Providing leadership, guidance, and support, including ensuring appropriate training and development opportunities are available to staff.
- Participating in recruitment and selection processes to that appropriately trained staff are hired for all areas of service.
- Identifying training needs for direct reports, and advocating for any additional training required for the effective carrying out of their duties.
- Processes, performance management, and appropriate staff development to meet the Ministrys present and future needs and those of individual.
Perform other duties under the remit of the Ministry of Health, as may be assigned from time to time by the Chief Medical Officer or Chief Officer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Legislated and health related responsibilities
- Provide the Ministry of Health and wider Government with sound technical advice and assistance to facilitate the development and revision of legislation and policies, to guide the delivery of healthcare.
- When delegated to do so, perform or delegate duties assigned under primary and secondary laws with reference to the Chief Medical Officer.
- Support on behalf of the Ministry, the communication, and implementation of national and regional public health policies and strategies.
- Support the development of multi-agency public health programs based on identified areas of potential health improvement.
- Support the integration of health, social services and voluntary organizations to promote effective collaborative working to raise awareness of their public health roles, and to ensure delivery of the wider government targets on well-being.
- Under the guidance of the CMO, support practice in highly challenging circumstances such as communicable disease outbreaks, large scale chemical incidents, immunization and screening.
- When delegated by the CMO, manage the advanced patient referral system for overseas and local treatments (for entitled and advanced patients) including reviewing the recommendation and confirmation of the validity of tests carried out for the clinical care provided, in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Provide clinical decisions on the medical need of all referrals outside of the network for CINICO.
- Collaborate with regional and international health institutions and agencies in the development and implementation of national health projects, and play an advisory role in major health infrastructure programs/projects and government health facilities development projects.
- Support the coordination and execution of health projects, development of national health policies and advise the Ministry accordingly.
- Assess the health needs of the community based on analysis and interpretation of health statistics, and other pertinent information.
- When delegated to do so, participates in Medical Boards to assess Statutory Agency and Government employees as required.
- Play a supporting role in the health sector disaster preparedness management in collaboration with the Chief Officer of the Ministry of Health, the Chief Nursing Officer, the Director of Hazard Management, head of Public Health department, the Chair of the Medical Relief Subcommittee, members of the National Disaster Committee, and the Chief Executive Officer of the Health Services Authority.
- Provide annual and periodic reports to the Chief Medical Officer and maintain appropriate records.
People Leadership
Manage, coach, and mentor direct reports in this role, ensuring their success through:
- Establishing work plans, performance agreements, and coaching objectives.
- Establishing work plans, performance agreements, and coaching objectives.
- Ensuring engagement and recognition of staff.
- Monitoring, prioritizing, and evaluating staff performance, with a focus on meeting output targets.
- Providing leadership, guidance, and support, including ensuring appropriate training and development opportunities are available to staff.
- Participating in recruitment and selection processes to that appropriately trained staff are hired for all areas of service.
- Identifying training needs for direct reports, and advocating for any additional training required for the effective carrying out of their duties.
- Processes, performance management, and appropriate staff development to meet the Ministrys present and future needs and those of individual.
Perform other duties under the remit of the Ministry of Health, as may be assigned from time to time by the Chief Medical Officer or Chief Officer.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Possess a minimum of 5 (five) years professional experience with a minimum of 3 (three) years relevant post graduate experience
- Highly developed interpersonal, consultation, communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
Desirable
- Knowledge of clinical governance and development of evidence-based advice and guidance
- Sound knowledge of Health Disaster, Emergency Planning & Response
- Sound knowledge of the laws governing the roles and responsibilities of the Chief Medical Officer
Qualifications
Essential
- A medical degree (M.D., M.B., and Ch.B.) from an accredited institution Be registered (or ability to be registered) with the Cayman Islands Medical and Dental Council
Desirable
- An advanced degree in Public Health (M.P.H.) or equivalent
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Possess a minimum of 5 (five) years professional experience with a minimum of 3 (three) years relevant post graduate experience
- Highly developed interpersonal, consultation, communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
Desirable
- Knowledge of clinical governance and development of evidence-based advice and guidance
- Sound knowledge of Health Disaster, Emergency Planning & Response
- Sound knowledge of the laws governing the roles and responsibilities of the Chief Medical Officer
Qualifications
Essential
- A medical degree (M.D., M.B., and Ch.B.) from an accredited institution Be registered (or ability to be registered) with the Cayman Islands Medical and Dental Council
Desirable
- An advanced degree in Public Health (M.P.H.) or equivalent
