Chief Orderly (St. Mary, Jamaica) - Port Maria Hospital (NERHA)

 

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
Chief Orderly (HSC/HS 3) for the Port Maria Hospital.

Summary:

Under the general direction of the Hospital Administrator, the incumbent is responsible for the supervision of
the portering staff.

Requirements:

• Grade 9 Primary Education
• NCTVET certificate in Housekeeping (Level 2-3)
• Certificate in Supervisory Management
• A minimum of one (1) year work experience in a similar position would be an asset.

Required Skills and Specialized Techniques

• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Ability to express ideas in writing and orally.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills Ability to work as part of a team to foster a cordial and equitable working environment for subordinates.
• Working knowledge of the organization and operations of the work areas.

Responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Prepares duty roster for Attendants (Porters).
• Ensures subordinates are properly attired in their prescribed uniforms with ID Badges affixed.
• Ensures subordinates are at their assigned work stations at the beginning of and throughout each work day.
• Monitors and ensures that each Porter signs/clocks in and out his/her own time card/attendance register.
• Ensures adequate coverage by portering staff and work tools (stretchers, wheelchairs, etc) at the designated work areas
• Prepares vacation leave rosters for subordinates and makes recommendations to the Hospital Administrator in relation to coverage and overtime schedules.
• Ensure that claims submitted are thoroughly checked and accurate.
• Ensure that Performance Evaluations for subordinates are competed and submitted to the Hospital Administrator within stipulated timeframes.
• Makes recommendations to the Hospital Administrator in relation to disciplinary actions, training and
• the overall enhancement of the staff supervised.
• Prepares and submits all requisite reports as required by the Hospital Administrator within the stipulated timeframes.

REMUNERATION PACKAGE PER ANNUM:

• Salary Scale: $ 1,332,574 – 1,584,011 per annum.

Applications along with resumé should be submitted no later than Tuesday, 2024 December 31 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 SHORT-LISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE ACKNOWLEDGED.