Health Records Clerk (Clarendon Jamaica) - Clarendon Health Department (SRHA)

 The Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA), a Statutory Body under the Ministry of Health & Wellness responsible for the management and operation of Public Health Services within the Parishes of Clarendon, Manchester and St. Elizabeth, invites applications from suitably qualified persons for the following position at the CLARENDON HEALTH DEPARTMENT: HEALTH RECORDS CLERK (HTAC/HRT 1) -Temporary (Salary range $1,792,163 – $2,130,319 per annum and any applicable allowances).

Job Summary:
Under the supervision of the Health Records Technician and the technical supervision of the
Parish Health Records Administrator, the incumbent will have the responsibility of
organizing, implementing, controlling and maintaining the patient information system for the
provision of optimum patient care.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Four (4) ‘O’ Level/CXC subjects; including passes in English Language, Mathematics & Biology
• Clerical and/or computer experience is an asset

Specific Knowledge and Required Skills:

• Good knowledge of the methods, procedures, practices, rules and regulations related of health data collection
• Good knowledge of Computer Applications
• Ability to analyse statistical reports and make recommendations
• Good interpersonal communication skills
• Good conflict resolution skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Excellent customer service skills

Key responsibilities include:

• Protecting the security of the health records to ensure confidentiality is maintained.
• Developing and maintaining efficient and accurate filing and retrieval of health records.
• Tracking and follow-up missing records.
• Reviewing records for completeness, accuracy and compliance with regulations.
• Filing laboratory/ other investigation reports and referral forms in patient/client health record.
• Developing and ensuring that the standardized numerical filing system of health record.
• Maintaining the master patient index files.
• Compiling and submitting Monthly Clinic Summary Reports, Sentinel, STD Syndrome and other reports.
• Maintaining the appointment system for the various clinics held. Maintaining the Primary
• Health Care Register for the health records department manually and electronically
• Educating other members of the health team on the importance of health records, with clear definition of health records duties.
• Assisting with the smooth running of the clinics; directing patients, developing a system whereby the records are transferred from the filing area to the clinic area.
• Responsible for the acquisition and monitoring of health records stationery/equipment.
• Completing the list for the PATH programme.
• Collecting and compiling of data for clinical activities done are to be recorded daily on the specific tally sheets.
• Retrieving health records to facilitate researches by authorized users/personnel.

Special conditions associated with the job:

• Maintenance of confidentiality of patient records
• Working on weekends when necessary
• Climbing to retrieve patient records
• Possible dust hazard

Applications along with resume should be sent no later than Monday, October 14, 2024 to:

The Senior Human Resource Officer
Clarendon Health Department
1-3 Jackson Street
Denbigh, Clarendon
E-Mail – chdhrjobs@gmail.com

**PLEASE INDICATE IN THE ‘SUBJECT LINE’ THE NAME OF THE POSITION TO
WHICH YOU ARE APPLYING FOR**

**IMPORTANT NOTE: WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS BY EMAIL**
NB. ONLY SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE ACKNOWLEDGED.

Dental Assistant (Clarendon, Jamaica) - SRHA (Clarendon Health Department)

 

The Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA), a Statutory Body under the Ministry of Health & Wellness responsible for the management and operation of Public Health Services within the Parishes of Clarendon, Manchester and St. Elizabeth, invites applications from suitably qualified persons for the following position at CLARENDON HEALTH SERVICES:

DENTAL ASSISTANT (HTAC/DA 1)-VACANT

(Salary range $2,078,360 – $2,470,517 per annum and any applicable allowances)

Job Summary

The successful incumbent will be responsible to perform a variety of chair-side duties, office
procedures and infection control procedures.
Qualifications and Experience:

• Diploma in Dental Assisting from an approved training institution

Plus

• A minimum of one (1) year work experience at a reputable Dental facility
• Certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation is an asset

Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies:

• Knowledge of the National Oral Health Policy
• Knowledge of the Dental Health Services Policies and Procedures Manual
• Knowledge of Pharmaceuticals used in Dentistry
• Knowledge of equipment, instruments, materials, methods and procedures used in dentistry
• Knowledge in Basic Life Support (BLS) and in Paediatric Advance Life Support (PALS)
• •Ability to communicate oral health messages to children and adults
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and written

Key responsibilities will include:

• Sterilizing and disinfecting instruments and equipment.
• Preparing and laying out instruments and materials required for treating each patient.
• Assisting the Dental Surgeon and Dental Nurse during dental procedures.
• Maintaining inventory of all dental instruments, supplies and equipment.
• Collecting and recording patient medical and dental history and vital signs of patients.
• Practicing patient management during dental procedures.
• Delivering community dental health presentations.
• Managing the dental clinic infection control plan to meet OSAP and MOH standards.

Applications along with resume should be sent no later than Monday, August 05, 2024 to:

Senior Human Resource Officer
Clarendon Health Department
1-3 Jackson Street
Denbigh, Clarendon
E-Mail: chdhrjobs@gmail.com

**IMPORTANT NOTE: WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS BY EMAIL**

**PLEASE INDICATE IN THE ‘SUBJECT LINE’ THE NAME OF THE POSITION TO WHICH
APPLYING**
NB. ONLY SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE ACKNOWLEDGED.

Community Health Aide (Clarendon, Jamaica) - Clarendon Health Department

The Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA), a Statutory Body under the Ministry of Health & Wellness responsible for the management and operation of Public Health Services within the Parishes of Clarendon, Manchester and St. Elizabeth, invites applications from suitably qualified persons for the following position at CLARENDON HEALTH DEPARTMENT - Kellits, Chapelton, Mocho and May Pen West and Health Districts:

COMMUNITY HEALTH AIDE (HSC/HS 4)- Vacant

Salary range $1,545,377 – $1,836,968 per annum and any allowance(s) attached to the post.

Job Summary

The incumbent will be responsible for working cooperatively with families in the community in order to identify health related problems and bring them to health professionals. He/she is directly responsible to the Community Nurse and is expected to work co-operatively with all members of the health team.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Two (2) ‘O’ Level/CXC subjects; English Language compulsory
• HEART NSTA/Trust certification in Community Health Aide/ Healthcare Assistant
• Public Health and/or service industry experience would be an asset

Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies:

• Knowledge of community health
• Practical experience of giving nursing care
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Confidentiality and integrity
• Excellent customer service skills

Key Responsibilities will include:

• Teaching simple health facts to the people of the community he/she serves.
• Encouraging and advise parents and guardians to have their children completely immunized against infectious diseases.
• Encouraging the regular attendance of infants to the Child Welfare Clinic from an early age.
• Giving simple nursing care to those individuals where this type of care is indicated e.g. bed baths.
• Assisting the Community Nurses and District Midwives in ensuring that all expectant mothers in the area receive adequate pre-natal and post-natal care.
• Participating in information gathering or data collection activities.
• Recording feedback on health problems and related interventions conducted in the community.
• Motivating and referring clients to health facilities for investigation and/or treatment.
• Assisting in organizing and participating in interventions initiated by the health department.

Applications along with resume should be sent no later than Tuesday, April 30, 2024 to:

Senior Human Resource Officer,
Clarendon Health Department,
1-3 Jackson Street,
Denbigh, Clarendon.

E-Mail: clarendonhealthdepartmenthr@gmail.com

NB. ONLY SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE ACKNOWLEDGED.

Specialist Nurse (Clarendon, Jamaica) - Clarendon Health Department (SRHA)

 The Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA), a Statutory Body under the Ministry of Health & Wellness responsible for the management and operation of Public Health Services within the Parishes of Clarendon, Manchester and St. Elizabeth, invites applications from suitably qualified persons for the following position in LIONEL TOWN HOSPITAL:

SPECIALIST NURSE (HPC/RN 2)- VACANT

(salary range $4,032,538 – $4,793,421 per annum and any allowance (s) attached to the post)

Job Purpose
Under the direct supervision of the Ward Nurse Manager, the incumbent will be responsible
for providing an advanced level of care to patients who have life threatening illnesses or have
specific health needs requiring specialized Nursing intervention.
Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

• Certificate/Diploma/BSc. in General Nursing from an accredited school of Nursing
• Certificate/Diploma in Midwifery
• Registration with the Nursing Council of Jamaica
• At least four (4) years clinical experience in nursing

Specific Knowledge, Skills and Competencies:

• Knowledge of professional nursing theory and practice
• Knowledge of medical machinery, resuscitative drugs, their dosages and side effects
• Knowledge of basic principles of management
• Ability of observe, assess, and evaluate life threatening conditions and apply appropriate interventions
• Ability to make calculated and quick decisions and to remain calm in stressful situations
• Ability to establish and maintain effective interpersonal relationships with members of the health team as well as patients and relatives
• Emotionally and mentally stable

Key responsibilities will include:

• Assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care of patients.
• Anticipating potential nursing problems and developing appropriate plans to deal with same.
• Initiating patient management in crisis situations e.g. cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
• Conducting and supervising prenatal, intra-natal, postnatal and total maternal and child healthcare including family care.

Applications along with resume should be sent no later than Tuesday, February 06, 2024 to:
Senior Human Resource Officer,
Clarendon Health Department,
1-3 Jackson Street,
Denbigh, Clarendon.

E-Mail: lthpersonnel@gmail.com

**PLEASE INDICATE IN THE ‘SUBJECT LINE’ THE NAME OF THE POSITION TO WHICH YOU ARE APPLYING**
NB. ONLY SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE ACKNOWLEDGED.

Data Entry Clerk (Clarendon, Jamaica) - Clarendon Health Department (SRHA)

 The Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA), a Statutory Body under the Ministry of Health & Wellness responsible for the management and operation of Public Health Services within the Parishes of Clarendon, Manchester and St. Elizabeth, invites applications from suitably qualified persons for the following position at CLARENDON HEALTH DEPARTMENT: DATA ENTRY CLERK (MIS/IT 2-Pay Band 4)- ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH UNIT - VACANT (Salary range $1,550,136 – $2,084,761 per annum and any applicable allowances).

Job Summary
Under the general supervision of the Chief Public Health Inspector/Deputy Chief Public Health Inspector, the incumbent will provide support services to the Environmental Health Unit in processing of the appropriate permits/licenses for the operation of various establishments in accordance with the Public Health Act.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Minimum five (5) subjects at CXC/GCE O' Level inclusive of English Language and Mathematics
• Certification in Information Technology/Computer Science
• Minimum two (2) years work experience in the field of data management

Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies:

• Working Knowledge of office procedures
• Working Knowledge of Primary Care Health System
• Working Knowledge of the application procedure for permits/licenses under the Public Health Act
• Excellent customer service skills
• Good verbal communication skills
• Good time management skills
• PC operating skills (Microsoft office and other database applications)

Key responsibilities will include:

• Receiving and documenting applications for Food Handlers Permits for the various Health Districts.
• Preparing annual, bi-monthly and monthly schedule for Food Handlers, Barbers and Hairdressers sessions.
• Processing and preparing applications for Food Handlers Permits (new and renewals).
• Sorting, logging and distributing completed permits to the relevant Health Districts.
• Maintaining a filing system and database for permits, new and renewal.
• Receiving and directing calls and queries relating to food handlers training and permit to the relevant personnel for action.
• Assisting with the photocopying, printing and scanning of documents.

Applications along with resume should be sent no later than Thursday, February 01, 2024 to:
Senior Human Resource Officer,
Clarendon Health Department,
1-3 Jackson Street,
Denbigh, Clarendon,
E-Mail: clarendonhealthdepartmenthr@gmail.com

**PLEASE INDICATE IN THE ‘SUBJECT LINE’ THE NAME OF THE POSITION TO
WHICH YOU ARE APPLYING**

NB. ONLY SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE ACKNOWLEDGED.

District Medical Officer (Clarendon, Jamaica) - Southern Regional Health Authority

The Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA), a Statutory Body under the Ministry of Health & Wellness responsible for the management and operation of Public Health Services within the Parishes of Clarendon, Manchester and St. Elizabeth, invites applications from suitably qualified persons for the following position at CLARENDON HEALTH DEPARTMENT: DISTRICT MEDICAL OFFICER (HPC/MO 1) - (VACANT) (Salary range $6,289,384 – $7,476,101 per annum and any applicable allowances)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Graduate of an accredited Medical School
• Satisfactory completion of internship and Senior House Officer Programme
• Registration with the Medical Council of Jamaica

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Sound basic clinical skills/acumen
• Good interpersonal skills

Applications along with resume should be sent no later than Monday, January 08, 2024 to:
Senior Human Resource Officer,
Clarendon Health Department,
1-3 Jackson Street,
Denbigh, Clarendon.

E-Mail: clarendonhealthdepartmenthr@gmail.com

**PLEASE INDICATE IN THE ‘SUBJECT LINE’ THE NAME OF THE POSITION TO WHICH YOU ARE APPLYING**

NB. ONLY SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE ACKNOWLEDGED.

Registered General Nurse (Clarendon, Jamaica) - Clarendon Health Department

 CLARENDON HEALTH DEPARTMENT

SOUTHERN REGIONAL HEALTH AUTHORITY

The Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA), a Statutory Body under the Ministry of Health responsible for the management and operation of Public Health Services within the Parishes of Clarendon, Manchester and St. Elizabeth, invites applications from suitably qualified persons for the following position:

Registered General Nurse (HPC/RN 1 - Level 9) Vacant

(salary range $2,998,418 - $3,564,176) per annum and any allowance(s) attached to the post.

Qualifications

• Certificate/Diploma/Bsc. in General Nursing from an accredited school of Nursing.
• Registration with the Nursing Council of Jamaica
• At least two (2) years of working experience would be an asset.

Required skills and specialized techniques

• Clinical, communicated, interpersonal, leadership, diagnostic/problem solving skills;
• Fundamentals of nursing, decision-making and determining courses of action on
• patients/clients problem;
• Ability to differentiate and discriminate/determine the patients need for medical intervention;
• Fundamentals of analysis and interpretation of diagnostic reports and data;
• Positive work attitude, ethical conduct, human relations, basic nursing philosophy.

Working conditions

• Normal hospital environment
• Required to work on shifts as rostered.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Applications should be sent no later than August 18, 2023 to: 

Director,
Human Resource Management & Development,
Southern Regional Health Authority,
3 Brumalia Road,
Mandeville,
Manchester.

Email: jobs@srha.gov.jm

Enrolled Assistant Nurse (Clarendon, Jamaica) - Clarendon Health Department

 The Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA), a Statutory Body under the Ministry of Health responsible for the management and operation of Public Health Services within the Parishes of Clarendon, Manchester and St. Elizabeth, invites applications from suitably qualified persons for the following position:

Clarendon Health Department

Enrolled Assistant Nurse (HTAC/EAN 1 - (Level 6) 

(salary range $1,922,483 - $2,285,228) per annum and any allowance(s) attached to the post.

Qualifications and Experience

• Certificate/Diploma in Enrolled Assistant Nursing from an accredited school of Nursing.
• Registration with the Nursing Council of Jamaica
• Certificate in Supervisory Management
• At least 2 years clinical experience in nursing

Specific Knowledge/ Required Skills

• Thorough knowledge of current legislation affecting the practice of Nursing in Jamaica.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting with the triaging of patients at the Curative clinics
• Performing surgical and medical dressings
• Administering treatment to clients as instructed
• Providing education to clients regarding NCDs and the importance of compliance with treatment

Applications must be sent no later than August 18, 2023 to:

Director
Human Resource Management & Development
Southern Regional Health Authority
3 Brumalia Road,
Mandeville,
Manchester.

Email: jobs@srha.gov.jm

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