The Civil Service Commission has advertised for the role of registrar to oversee and improve the monitoring of suicide cases in the Department of Health.
This is the first time such a role has been created within the Ministry of Health. This position is open to anyone with a medical or nursing license or a doctoral degree in epidemiology or public health.
Physicians interested in this position must have two years of experience. A PhD candidate must have two years of her professional experience in the analysis of medical or epidemiological data.
The registrar's duties include identifying death notices that lack a clear cause or where the circumstances are uncertain, investigating cases of suspected suicide, and engaging in case reviews with experts, health departments, and medical centers. , updating Central Statistical Office data, and devising methodologies to strengthen monitoring of causes. About death and suicide.
The Registrar will also be tasked with producing practice area reports and generating insights to improve the registration of causes of death and causes of suicide.
It was decided to create this position in 2022, but to date no progress has been made in hiring someone to fill the position or even announcing a bid.
In a Facebook post about the position earlier this month, the Bichwil Hachaim association said: “By receiving actual data, this registry will not only help prevent future suicides, but also help prevent future suicides at a time when suicides are on the rise. We will also be able to respond accordingly.” There was no multi-year delay like there is today. ”
“This is a very important role and will be a key element in preventing suicide at the national level. This is very important news for Israeli society and a real lifesaver!” Bishvir Haheim added.
Bids for the position are being accepted until May 17th.
Applications for this position are being accepted until May 17th.
Israel's mental health system has been severely under-resourced, especially since the October 7th incident. In the aftermath of the genocide and amidst the ongoing war, there has been a significant increase in mental health problems, resulting in a sharp increase in the number of people suffering from mental illness. Requesting mental health support.
