Background
The Caribbean Training and Education Center for Health (C-TECH) is a non-governmental organisation (NGO) registered in Jamaica since 2020. Prior to this, C-TECH operated for 18 years as the Caribbean office of the International Training and Education Center for Health (I-TECH) at the University of Washington (UW). C-TECH promotes innovative, locally-driven, and effective programs to address HIV epidemics, non-communicable diseases, and other emerging health challenges. Its highly qualified team of clinicians, academics, and professionals has been collaborating with Ministries of Health across the Caribbean, as well as other entities, to provide technical assistance and capacity-strengthening support, including for health facilities throughout Jamaica.
C-TECH implements a diverse range of programmes designed to strengthen health systems and improve service delivery. These include, quality improvement initiatives, clinical mentoring programs, telementoring through a community of practice, digital health interventions, mental health and psychosocial services, eLearning via their Learning Management System (LMS), strategic information and epidemiology.
Position Overview
The Regional Monitoring & Evaluation Coordinator will play a critical role in collecting and summarizing Monitoring and Evaluation data across the portfolio of activities in the northeast region of Jamaica including the parishes of St. Ann, Trelawny and St. Mary. This role will be primarily responsible for overseeing site level data collection, provide regular data quality checks and data management to ensure the utmost data integrity. In addition, the role will regularly provide status updates and data summaries to the team to allow for real-time course correction. The Regional Monitoring & Evaluation Coordinator will report to the Health Systems Strengthening Director.
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Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) and the Caribbean Training and Education Center for Health (C-TECH) team of Consultants had a fruitful meeting with Dr. Hon. Christopher Tufton, Minister of Health and Wellness, on July 14, 2023. Joined by his NCD team at the Ministry of Health and Wellness, we discussed the Caribbean Development Bank funded Caribbean Moves project. This initiative aims to improve the health of the Caribbean region and combat non-communicable diseases. Stay tuned for updates on our collaborative efforts!
A stressful work environment can contribute to several health issues both mentally and physically, these may include headache, insomnia, stomach-aches, anxiety, difficulty concentrating high blood pressure, and a weakened immune system.
It is important then that we take meaningful steps to ensure that we are manging our own personal space to avoid some of these issues. Our assumption, perception and expectation affect how we react to others and life situations and ultimately how we view how jobs. When assumption, expectations and perceptions are not met, we respond through our thought’s feelings and behaviours. It is important to practice positive thinking as our thoughts affects how we feel, and our feelings affects how we behave.
Here are some tips to help you with your work environment:
We often here people expressing how stressed they are feeling or how over worked they are, not having enough time to do the things they like such as spending time with friend and families or even a few self-care activities. We have watch families suffer due to long working hours as well as our jobs due to loss of interest and enthusiasm resulting from burnout.
When workers are balanced and happy, they are more productive, take fewer sick days, and are more likely to stay in their jobs.
Here is how you can accomplish work life balance
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Tameca Dempster-Mattocks is an accomplished Associate Counseling Psychologist and Financial Counsellor, holding an M.Sc. Degree in Counselling and Social Work from Mico University College, along with multiple certifications in mental health from the University of Washington.
Currently, she holds the positions of Regional Psychologist – NERHA and Mental Health Program Coordinator at the Caribbean Training & Education Center for Health (C-TECH). Tameca has successfully managed regional mental health projects, overseeing and leading impactful initiatives that positively influence the mental well-being of individuals in the region.
With a passion for community service, Tameca actively contributes to various private and charitable organizations, dedicating her time as a volunteer to support community members and at-risk youth.
Telephone #: 8764161449
Email: wellness@ctech-caribbean.org