Accident & Emergency Manager (Falmouth, Trelawny, Jamaica) - WRHA (Falmouth Hospital)

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for the position of:

The Trelawny Health Services (a Statutory Body under the Ministry of Health) is currently seeking to
employ an Accident & Emergency Manager for the Falmouth Public General Hospital. Under the
supervision of the Chief Executive Officer, the incumbent is responsible for providing facility, inventory,
equipment, budget, policy, and business process management in the A&E department to ensure that the
patients’ needs are met.

The incumbent is also expected to:
Core Responsibilities:

• Manage, direct and coordinate the administrative and non-medical functions of the Accident and Emergency Department
• Prepare Annual Budget for the department and contributes preparation of the Unit’s Operational Plan
• Develop and maintain a system to ensure that adequate and appropriate medical and non-medical supplies and equipment are available on a continuous basis
• Develop usage patterns for supplies used in A & E and prepares and submits procurement requisitions
• Participate in quality improvement and risk management activities as required, including completing Occurrence Report
• In collaboration with the A & E, HOD, Consultant, Nurse Manager and the Operations Manager, provide leadership in the development, revision, and implementation of processes, standards, goals, and objectives for the Accident and Emergency Department
• In collaboration with the A & E Consultant and Nurse Manager, ensure the establishment and communication of expectations/ performance standards to all personnel assigned to A& E to comply with regulatory standards, policies, and procedures
• Collaborate with the Senior Consultant, Nursing Director and Clinical Nurse Manager in identifying learning needs and the orientation of personnel
• Identify opportunities for improving service delivery and operations in the Accident and Emergency Department
• Communicate pertinent information, special instructions, and standards to personnel as well as considers ideas/ suggestions from the staff
• Prepare and submit required documentation and reports in a timely manner as required
• Monitor critical service indicators, identifies opportunities for improvement and guides the implementation of the action plan
• Assist in policy and procedure development and compliance, measurement and enforcement

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Management, Public Administration, Health Services Administration, Operations Management or Public Sector Management
• Minimum three (3) years’ experience in Management or in a similar capacity
• Certification in Supervisory Management would be an asset

Requirements

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent teamwork and cooperation skills
• Proactive work attitude and the ability to work on own initiative
• Knowledge of relevant computer software applications
• Knowledge of Office Management & Administrative procedures and practices

Applications with detailed resumé should be submitted no later than September 30, 2024 to

The Manager,
Human Resource Management & Development,
Trelawny Health Services,
97 Cornwall Street,
Falmouth, Trelawny,

Email: tphsjobs@wrha.gov.jm

NB. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.