Pharmacy Technician (St. James, Jamaica) - National Health Fund

 

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons to fill the temporary post of:

PHARMACY TECHNICIAN - (PARISH - ST. JAMES)

PHARMACY SERVICES DELIVERY DIVISION

ROLES AND FUNCTIONS OF JOB:

• To support the Pharmacist in the accurate processing and filling of prescriptions.
• Assist with picking and packaging and labeling of medications
• Assist in the filing of prescriptions and other documents for the pharmacy.
• Assist in maintaining accurate inventory for pharmaceutical items.
• Assist with receival and verification of stock delivered.
• Assist in maintaining the general tidiness and organization of the pharmacy.
• Assist in the ordering and storage of pharmaceuticals for the pharmacy.
• Compound pharmaceuticals as requested by pharmacist.
• Maintain accurate records of expiry dates of pharmaceuticals and short dated pharmaceuticals for return within the agreed timeframe.
• Maintain accurate patient and drug records as required.
• Perform any other related duties assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• A minimum of five (5) subjects at the CXC/GCE Level including Mathematics, English Language and a Science subject.
• Possess a Pharmacy Technician Certificate/Diploma from a recognized institution.
• A minimum of one (1) year working experience in a pharmacy environment.

SKILLS AND SPECIALIZED TECHNIQUES:

• Strong mathematical skills.
• Ability to manage time efficiently and effectively.
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Computer literate with working knowledge of pharmacy software.

Applicants are invited to submit their applications no later than December 5, 2023 to:

The Human Resource Department

                                        NATIONAL HEALTH FUND

                                        6th Floor, The Towers,

                                        25 Dominica Drive,

                                       Kingston 5.

                                        Email: vacancies@nhf.org.jm

Practical Nurse (St. Catherine, Jamaica) - Oasis Imaging Centre

Job Summary:

Duties & Responsibilities Include but are not Limited to: Assist in medical procedures; assist Radiographers; Change dressings and bandages; administering of medications.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operating and monitoring medical equipment
• Assisting in medical procedures as needed
• Assisting Radiographers
• Changing dressings and bandages
• Administering of medications where necessary
• Performing a variety of office responsibilities to include: answers phones, assisting in-person patients with queries and updating patient records
• Assist with front desk duties which include: answers phones, assisting in-person patients with queries and updating patient records

Skills Required

• Previous Practical Nurse work experience ( At least 2-3 years)
• Certification as a Practical Nurse
• Must be willing to treat patients well in high-stress situations

Special Requirements 

• Must be willing to work flexible hours such as night shifts and/or weekends

Send all resumes to: hr.oasishealthcare@gmail.com 

Office Attendant (St. Catherine, Jamaica) - Jamaica Broilers Group

The Best Dressed Division of Jamaica Broilers Group Limited, is seeking a reliable, organized and detail-oriented individual to join their team as an Office Attendant. The successful candidate will work with the Processing Plant's Human Resources and Administration team to maintain the cleanliness, organization and overall efficiency of offices and common areas at our facilities, located in Spring Village, St. Catherine.

As such, the ideal candidate must meet the following criteria:

• Proactive and detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
• Good communication skills, with the ability to interact with internal and external stakeholders
• Sound knowledge of food service procedures and dining etiquette
• Good knowledge of inventory management to oversee and restock supplies such as stationery, coffee and other consumables, as needed
• Knowledge of office procedures to assist the team with basic administrative duties
• Ability to maintain a high standard of cleanliness and service excellence
• Ability to follow instructions and execute tasks with minimum supervision
• Ability to work effectively with colleagues across the departments to ensure a seamless work environment
• Flexibility in handling diverse tasks and responsibilities and meeting deadlines
• Flexibility in adapting to changing priorities, while maintaining the capacity to work under pressure
• Willing to work on a contractual basis
• A valid food handler's permit
• A high school diploma along with passes in at least three (3) CXC/CSEC subjects including Mathematics and English Language
• A HEART Trust/NSTA certification would be an asset
• A minimum of two (2) years experience in a similar role

Interested persons should submit applications giving details of their experience and qualifications no later than December 11, 2023, to: 

The Group Human Resources Manager

Group Human Resources Department,

Jamaica Broilers Group Limited,

McCook's Pen, St. Catherine.

Email: grouphr@jabgl.com or website: www.jamaicabroilersgroup.com

Office Attendant (St. James, Jamaica) - St. James Parish Library

Job Purpose 

• To maintain a clean and tidy office environment
• To provide refreshments and related services for staff, customers and other visitors to the Agency

Key Responsibilities and duties:

• Prepares and serves meals/refreshments at specified times to staff, visitors and at meetings 
• Clean and disinfect office equipment
• Clean bathrooms and replenishes articles such as toilet paper, soaps, etc
• Clean, sweep, wipe and polish floors
• Dust windows, doors, ledges, tables and desks
• Wash and sanitize kitchen appliances and utensils, and ensure the area is always kept clean

Special Conditions associated with the job:

• Will be exposed to cleaning agents and chemicals

Minimum Requirements:

• Ability to read and write well (Secondary School Leaving Certificate)
• A valid food handler's permit

Required Experience:

• Prior experience in a similar position would be an asset

Salary: $857,012 - $1,152,632 per annum

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

Applications should be submitted no later than Friday, December 8, 2023 to: 

The Chairman,

St. James Parish Library,

P.O. Box 411,

Montego Bay, 

St. James.

Email: stjames@jls.gov.jm 

Special Note: The Jamaica Library Service operates Mondays to Saturdays therefore employers are required to work a minimum of two (2) Saturdays per month. 

Tutor/Nanny (Kingston, Jamaica) - Alphanso Agency Limited

 We are hiring for our client a Tutor/Nanny - full-time position.

Required Education & Skills:

• A minimum of five (5) CSEC subjects (Math and English included)
• Early Childhood certification, a plus
• A second language is an asset
• A minimum of one (1) year experience in childcare, early childhood education, or related fields
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills
• Must be passionate about early childhood education and have a nurturing personality

Competitive salary.

Must live in Kingston or St. Catherine. 

Apply now to: careers@alphansoagency.com

Telephone: (876) 667-7194.

Nurse (St. Catherine, Jamaica) - Ministry of Education & Youth

The Ministry of Education and Youth, Region 6, invites suitably qualified applications for the posts at Hydel High School which is transitioning to a public institution:

NURSE (HPN/RN 2)

  Qualifications:

• Registered Nurse with three (3) years post registration experience (Enrolled Nurses will not be considered)
• Valid Nursing License from the Nursing Council of Jamaica

Competencies:

• Minimum of two (2) years experience in school, public health or community nursing
• Ability to plan and implement a health management programme
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, technological and management skills
• Excellent professional work ethic

All applications and resumes MUST be submitted to:

The Ministry of Education & Youth,

Region 6,

6 Poinciana Close, Marlie Acres,

Old Harbour, St. Catherine.

The relevant post must be highlighted on the envelope. 

The deadline for all applications is Friday, December 1, 2023. 

Kindly note that ONLY shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Public Health Nurse (St.Mary, Jamaica) - North-East Regional Health Authority (NERHA)

NORTH-EAST REGIONAL HEALTH AUTHORITY - PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE 3 (HPC/RN 5)

The North-East Regional Health Authority, a statutory body under the Ministry of Health & Wellness with responsibility for the management and delivery of public health services within the parishes of St. Ann, St. Mary and Portland, is seeking strong, dynamic, and proactive individuals to fill the position of Public Health Nurse 3 at the St. Mary Health Department.

Reporting to the Medical Officer (Health), the successful candidate will be responsible for the Primary Health Care Nursing Services in St. Mary.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Certificate/Diploma/Bachelor Science Degree in General Nursing from an accredited school
• Certificate in Midwifery
• Diploma/B. Sc. Degree in Public Health Nursing
• Certificate or degree in Nursing Administration/Supervisory Management/Health Services Management
• Master of Public Health/Human Resource Management/Development or other equivalent post graduate degree will be an asset.
• Registration with the Nursing Council as Nurse and Midwife
• Five to Seven (5-7) years clinical practice to proficiency level as a Registered Nurse/Midwife
• Six (6) years Public Health Nursing Practice
• Three (3) years Public Health Nursing Administration

Required Knowledge, Skills & Competencies:

• Professional nursing theory and practice
• Strong leadership, motivational and administrative skills
• Proactive work attitude, good ethical conduct and human relations skill.
• Nursing, health and related legislation
• Computer literate in Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent administrative, leadership and communication skills as a middle manager.
• Good clinical and diagnostic/problem-solving skills
• Practical experience of programme planning and management techniques
• Proactive work attitude, and good ethical conduct
• High-quality written, oral, and time management skills.
• Good human/interpersonal relations skills
• Sound analytical skills
• Ability to recognize and evaluate health needs
• Ability to inspire confidence and motivate staff.
• Ability to plan, direct, coordinate and evaluate programmes and the performance of others.
• Ability to plan and coordinate learning experiences.
• Ability to work effectively with related professional and with community agencies

Key Responsibilities will include:
Management and Administration

• Preparation of programme plans to meet Parish, Regional, and National goals.
• Reviewing, evaluating and interpreting health district/programme reports, vital statistics, outputs for health targets and other data in determining effectiveness of strategies implemented.
• Monitoring and evaluating programmes through data collection, collation and analysis.

Technical

• Initiating and coordinating of surveillance and control of communicable disease programmes at the parish level in collaboration with the Medical Officer (Health) and other key stakeholders.
• Liaising with other team members at the health district and regional level in the prevention and containment of disease epidemics of national and international significance.
• Conducting clinical duties and surveillance activities

Human Resource

• Consulting with Regional Nursing Supervisor, Medical Officer (Health), Parish Manager, Personnel and other officers on matters requiring their expertise.
• Evaluating the performance of Public Health Nurse Level II, Midwife Supervisor or District Midwife Level III and reviews the performance of the Public Health Nurse Level I.
• Initiating and or facilitating counselling sessions of staff on issues both work and nonwork related.

Education

• Conducting training needs assessment of nursing and midwifery personnel and preparation of parish succession plan.
• Management of the continuing education activities or training to promote the effective performance of team members.
• Facilitating the practicum of students from varying programmes and serves as preceptor.

Research

• Contributing to the body of nursing knowledge by conducting and critically analyzing research geared towards improving evidence-based practice.
• Utilization of programme outputs and other relevant data to guide research agenda.
• Participating in advanced epidemiological investigations.

REMUNERATION PACKAGE PER ANNUM: Salary Scale: $6,289,384 - $7,476,101

Applications along with resume should be submitted no later than Friday, 2023, December 01 to:
The Director,
Human Resource Management & Development,
North-East Regional Health Authority,
34-38 Ocean Village Shopping Centre, Ocho Rios,
St. Ann.
E-mail: jobs@nerha.gov.jm or Fax: (876) 795–2747.

WE THANK ALL APPLICANTS FOR RESPONDING, HOWEVER, ONLY SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE ACKNOWLEDGED.

Office Attendant (Western) - Passport, Immigration & Citizenship Agency (PICA) - Jamaica

 ADMINISTRATION UNIT - OFFICE ATTENDANT - WESTERN (Level 1)

[Salary Scale: $ 857,032 - $ 1,152,613 p.a.]

JOB PURPOSE:

• To maintain a clean and tidy office environment
• To provide refreshments and related services for staff, customers and other visitors to the Agency

KEY OUPUTS:

• Documents delivered and collected
• Clean and tidy office environment maintained
• Refreshment/lunch purchase and served at meetings

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides water and hot beverage for staff and other visitors
• Purchases lunch for authorized staff members
• Prepares meeting room/office
• Prepares and serve refreshment and lunch to participants
• Clears area after meetings/workshops
• Maintains lunch rooms by ensure that the area is clean and hygienic at all times
• Cleans refrigerators, microwaves and other appliances
• Monitors and stocks all restrooms
• Waters all indoor plants and arranges out of place furniture
• Collects and delivers mail and packages
• Monitors the Agency’s appliances, cutleries and utensils to prevent breakage, damage and theft

KEY COMPETENCIES:
The post holder needs to demonstrate the following competencies

• Basic oral and written communication skills
• Basic interpersonal skills
• Basic knowledge of office protocol

QUALIFICATIONS -
Education and Experience

• Graduate of Secondary School with School Leaving Certification
• One (1) year’s related working experience
• Must be a holder of valid Food Handlers’ Permit

If you believe you possess the above qualities and a strong desire to help the Agency
fulfill its mandate, you are invited to visit our website at
https://www.pica.gov.jm/careers for details.

Submission of applications accompanied by detailed resume including the names of two (2) references should be submitted via the web (see link above) to:

Director, Human Resources,
Passport, Immigration & Citizenship Agency,
8 Waterloo Road, Kingston 10,
NO LATER THAN THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2023 @ 5:00 P.M.

No hand delivered applications will be accepted

We appreciate your interest in these positions; however only shortlisted applicants will be
contacted

Nurse, Medical Doctor, Front Office Clerk (Kingston, Jamaica) - We R Kids Paediatric Centre

Join our team at We R Kids Paediatric Centre at our new urgent care facility in Kingston, Jamaica.  

Front Office Clerk

Are you organized, friendly and detail-oriented? 

We're looking for a front office clerk to be the face of our new urgent care office. Experience in private medical practice is preferred.

Nurse 

Calling all compassionate and skilled nurses! 

If you have a heart for paediatrics or emergency medical care, join us and make a difference in young patients' lives.

Medical Doctor 

Are you a dedicated MD with a passion for paediatric medicine or emergency care? 

We're excited to welcome you to our team.  

Applicants should be willing and able to work evening sessions until 10 p.m.

Send you letter of interest and/or CV to: managerwerkidsurgentcare@gmail.com to apply.

Join us in delivering quality care to young patients at our brand new We R Kids Urgent Care location!

Babysitter needed in Portmore (St. Catherine, Jamaica)

 

A babysitter is needed in Greater Portmore, St. Catherine. 

Role:

• Feed and bathe child
• Engage toddler in learning activities
• Keep the toddler's area clean, etc
• Having experience with behavioral therapy would be a plus

Schedule: Monday to Saturday 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. 

Pay: $56,000 monthly / $14,000 weekly

Preferably someone with babysitting experience and one who lives close to Greater Portmore Shoppers' Fair.

Contact: lolabusiness1116@gmail.com