Chief Medical Officer
Technical head of the Ministry of Health — advises the minister, leads national health policy, oversees disease surveillance, and manages the CMO’s department.
Typical Salary
J$10M
to J$18M per year
Open Roles
1+
across Jamaica
Job Market
Stable
Constitutional health leadership
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Career Paths
Medical Officer→Senior MO→Medical Director→Deputy CMO→Chief Medical Officer
Salary Range in Jamaica
Mid
Entry: J$10MSenior: J$18M
Key Skills
Health policy
Epidemiology
Public health administration
Parliamentary briefings
International health relations
Outbreak management
Research
Leadership
Education
Minimum Entry
- MBBS / MD
- Fellowship in Public Health or Preventive Medicine
- 15+ years clinical/public health service
Preferred
- MPH or DrPH
- PAHO/WHO experience
Professional Qualifications
- MBBS + Fellowship
- Medical Council of Jamaica registration
- Cabinet appointment
Market Trend
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