Health Records Clerk (St. Mary, Jamaica) - St. Mary Health Department (NERHA)

 The North East Regional Health Authority, a statutory body under the Ministry of Health, with responsibility for the management and delivery of public health services within the parishes of St. Ann, St. Mary, and Portland, is seeking to fill the position of Health Records Clerk at the St. Mary Health Department. The incumbent will be responsible for to compile, process and maintain the health records in a manner consistent with medical administrative, ethical, legal and regulatory requirements of the health care facility.

Qualification and Experience will include:

• Five (5) CXC/GCE subjects at the ordinary level (O’level) are required including English Language, Mathematics and Biology (preferably Human and Social Biology).
• Diploma in Computer applications inclusive of word processing and spreadsheet applications
• A minimum of two (2) years’ working experience.

Specific Knowledge Required:

• Sound knowledge of policies and practices involved in health records science
• Health Records Service Manual
• Medical Records Manual –: Guide for Developing Countries
• Jamaica Medical Records Code of Ethics
• Monthly Clinic Statistical Report (MCSR) Manual
• Staff Order

Responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Protect the security of the health records, ensuring that confidentiality is maintained
• Gathering of demographic, geographic and health related data and history from all new patients upon registration, asking all the prompt questions on the form
• Preparing patient service record for the appropriate clinic
• Entering of patient’s particular in Daily Register log book to facilitate tally of all registered patients
• Entering of data on the sentinel forms for each registration
• Entering of patient record particulars for retrieved records in the record request log book
• Register all patients for the various clinics
• Ensure that all health records are assigned to clinic locations
• Retrieve all health records for appointment
• Communicate with patient/client as the need arise in relation to their appointment
• Ensure good health record keeping is maintained
• Ensure proper maintenance of all health records

REMUNERATION PACKAGE PER ANNUM:

• Salary Scale: $ 1,792,163 – 2,130,319 per annum

Applications along with detailed resume should be sent no later than Thursday, 2025 April 17 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
Fax: (876) 795 – 2747
NB. WE THANK ALL APPLICANTS FOR RESPONDING, HOWEVER, ONLY SHORT LISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE ACKNOWLEDGED.

Assistant Nutritionist (St. Mary, Jamaica) - NERHA (St. Mary Health Department)

 

The North East Regional Health Authority, a statutory body under the Ministry of Health with responsibility for the management and delivery of public health services within the parishes of St. Ann, St. Mary and Portland, is seeking a dynamic, proactive, experienced and analytical individual with strong team building skills to fill the position of Assistant Nutritionist at the St. Mary Health Department.

The ideal candidate will meet the following educational criteria:

• Diploma or Associate degree in Dietetics/Nutrition from a recognized tertiary institution. Or
• Bachelor of Science degree in Dietetics/Nutrition from a recognized tertiary institution (Without approved Dietetics/Nutrition Internship or Supervised Practice Program).
• Two (2) years working experiences

Specific Knowledge & Skills Required:

• Thorough knowledge of the practices, principles, and applications of nutrition assessment and diet counselling
• Thorough knowledge of the practices, principles, and approaches of nutrition and health education.
• Knowledge of the development of health education materials taking into consideration target audience, age, readership and literacy levels.
• Thorough understanding of the techniques of programme development, planning implementing and evaluating
• Ability to communicate effectively both in written and oral format.
• Ability to write reports.
• Ability to make presentations.

Key Responsibility Areas:

• Establishing and managing rehabilitation programmes for malnourished & HIV exposed children;
• Supervising Community Health Aides (CHAs) regarding nutrition programmes;
• Providing nutrition assessment and therapeutic diet counseling for clients with chronic noncommunicable diseases (NCD) including diabetes and hypertension and for persons with HIV/AIDS;
• Managing the supplementary feeding and Replacement feeding programmes;
• Providing basic in-service training for health care staff;
• Providing nutrition education to clinic and public populations; and
• Advising Government & other Agencies on appropriate nutrition programmes

REMUNERATION PACKAGE PER ANNUM:

• Salary Scale: $ 2,795,163– 3,322,571 per annum

Applications along with resumé should be submitted no later than Thursday, 2025 April 17 to:
The Director,
Human Resource Management & Development
North East Regional Health Authority,
34-38 Ocean Village Shopping Centre,
Ocho Rios, St. Ann, Jamaica, West Indies.
E-mail: jobs@nerha.gov.jm or Fax: (876) 795-2747

NB. WE THANK ALL APPLICANTS FOR RESPONDING, HOWEVER, ONLY SHORT-LISTED
APPLICANTS WILL BE ACKNOWLEDGED.

Cabinet Builders & Installers (Ken Michael's Home Furniture) - St. James, Jamaica

We are hiring!

Positions:

• Cabinet Builders
• Cabinet Installers

Requirements:

• Experience required
• Valid driver's license (an asset)

Send your resume or apply in person at: 2 Chambers Dr, Granville, St. James

Email resumes to: kenmichaels876@gmail.com 

Whatsapp: (876) 816-5117.

General Registered Nurses (Kingston, Jamaica) - Tony Thwaites Wing (UHWI)

Applications are invited from suitably qualified applicants to fill the position of General Registered Nurses at the Tony Thwaites Wing - University Hospital of the West Indies.

The Tony Thwaites Wing is a 51-bed medical and surgical facility affiliated with the University Hospital of the West Indies. It facilitates the provision of private healthcare to local, regional and other international patients.

 If you want to work in a dynamic and professional environment of learning, then this job is for you!

 Minimum Required Education & Experience:

• Current registration with the Nursing Council of Jamaica
• Certificate/Diploma/BSc in General Nursing from an accredited School of Nursing
• At least one (1) in hospital experience as Registered General Nurse
• Possess good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively 
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification 

 Please submit your applications to: resume.sorter@ttwing.com 

Applications should be addressed to:

Senior Director

Human Resource Management & Development

University Hospital of the West Indies,

Mona, Kingston 7.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Practical Nurse (Paediatric) - Kingston, Jamaica

An early childhood institution in Kingston 6 area requires two (2) Paediatric Practical Nurses with experience in working with children who are three (3) months to three (3) years old. 

Requirements:

• Must have recommendations from previous employer

Call for further details: 

Telephone: (876) 672-7633 / (876) 505-0837

Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.

Live-out helper (Kingston, Jamaica)

 

A live-out helper is needed for a family of four (4) in Kingston.

Requirements:

• Must be able to wash, cook, clean and iron well
• Should be great with kids

Telephone: (876) 441-7880 

Email: jksuniv@gmail.com 

Nanny/Housekeeper (St. Andrew, Jamaica)

 

We are looking for a live-in nanny/housekeeper primarily to care for a four (4) year old and four (4) month old.

Will also do household duties.

Located in Stony Hill, St. Andrew

**live-in/live-out option available.

Email: bhkingstonhome@gmail.com

Telephone: (876) 579-6924.