Ministry of Health

The Director is responsible for developing, leading, monitoring and evaluating the work of the NCD Unit and coordinating its work with internal and external stakeholders and partnering ministries and organizations.

The Health Sector Training and Education Officer is responsible for advising on and supporting the training and professional development of the health workforce.

The Health Sector Human Resource Planning Officer is responsible for monitoring and conducting relevant research on developments in human resources for health and reporting on this critical information for the development of timely interventions.

Coordinates and manages the implementation of Health Sector generated HIV/AIDS Prevention and Control programmes in Trinidad and Tobago.

Supervises and instructs Community Nurses in approved methods and techniques of public health nursing in accordance with policies of the Ministry of Health and the Nursing Council. Provides nursing care to patients of the Queen’s Park Counselling centre and Clinic and Field Clinics.

Works with the Director of Health Services Quality Management Unit and other key stakeholders to develop performance indicators, bench-marks, quality award criteria and models of care; work also involves conducting operational research and establishing systems for improved customer relationships.

The Health Social Worker has the responsibility for assisting patients and their families in overcoming psychosocial and
financial obstacles. Work involves the study, evaluation and interpretation of psychological, social, economic and environmental background of patients for use in the preparation of plans for their treatment and easing of financial and social burdens as needed

Work in close collaboration with the Standards and Protocol Officer and Health System Research Officer to develop the audit/ monitoring element of the Quality Improvement Programme. Work includes conducting quality reviews and surveillance audits throughout the Health Sector.

To assist the Standard and Control Officer in achieving the Directorate’s objectives by engaging in quality monitoring and control activities to ensure that established quality standards are being maintained.

To provide guidance to Heads of Division/Sections in the preparation of work plans and develop performance indicators for the Regional Health Authorities.