Data Entry Clerk (St. Ann, Jamaica) - 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 to fill the position of DATA ENTRY CLERK (MIS/IT 2) at the Regional Office.

Summary:
Under the general direction of the Regional NCD Coordinator, the Data Entry Clerk will support the parishes as well as the Regional Office in the collection and collation of robust NCD programme data and provides the necessary administrative support to the NCD team whilst ensuring that high levels of confidentiality, efficiency and productivity are maintained.

Required Qualification & Experience:

• Associate Degree in Computer science / Information technology
• A minimum of two (2) years working experience in the field would be an asset.

Specific Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively both in written and oral format.
• Ability to display good interpersonal skills.
• Good time management skills.
• The ability to work in a confidential environment

Key responsibilities will include but not limited:

• Maintenance of NCD registers and data systems
• Generation and updating of routine reports to the database on a timely basis.
• Attending all training workshops that may be organized from time to time that are geared towards database and data entry improvement.

REMUNERATION PACKAGE PER ANNUM:

• Salary Scale: $ 1,711,060 – 2,301,186 per annum.

Applications letters along with detailed resume should be submitted no later than Friday, 2024 October 25 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.

Data Entry Clerk - Regional Office (Manchester, Jamaica) - Southern Regional Health Authority (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 the REGIONAL OFFICE: DATA ENTRY CLERK (MIS/IT 2 – Pay Band 4)
(Salary range $1,711,060 - $2,301,186 per annum and any applicable allowances). Under the supervision of the Regional Mental Health Officer, the Data Entry Clerk will provide administrative support to the Mental Health Unit.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Minimum five (5) subjects at CSEC/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 Skills & Specialized Techniques:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent data management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills.
• PC operating skills (spreadsheets, word processing and other database applications).
• Knowledge of quality assurance principles
• Knowledge of health care practices and linkages system at the Primary, Secondary and Tertiary levels
• Knowledge of statistical calculation related to health information
• Ability to analyse and interpret basic statistical data
• Good time management and organizing skills

Key Responsibilities will include:

• Entering technical/medical data received from institutions.
• Collating information into summary form as required by the Region and submitting to the Regional Mental Health Officer.
• Assisting with the planning and execution of meetings, conferences & outreach activities by the Mental Health Unit.
• Assisting in the compilation of necessary mental health related data for reports (monthly, quarterly, annual and ad hoc).
• Assisting with the preparation of data for presentations.
• Creating and continuously updating mental health data.
• Preparing the necessary documentation for mental health educational and promotional activities.
• Maintaining an efficient record management system.
• Assisting in field investigations to verify and gather data for abstractions from the different facilities.
• Updating electronic and manual files following outreach interventions/activities.
• Assisting with the compilation of monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
• Attending and taking minutes for relevant Mental Health meetings.
• Collating and compiling relevant data, reports and other documents for monitoring of quality assurance and performance.
• Assisting with organizing of workshops and seminars.

Applications along with resume should be sent no later than Wednesday, August 28, 2024
to:
Director, Human Resource Management & Development,
Southern Regional Health Authority,
3 Brumalia Road,
Mandeville.
E-Mail – jobs@srha.gov.jm

**IMPORTANT NOTE: WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS BY EMAIL**
PLEASE INDICATE IN THE ‘SUBJECT LINE’ OF YOUR EMAIL THE NAME OF
THE POSITION FOR WHICH YOU ARE APPLYING**

NB. ONLY SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE ACKNOWLEDGED.

Data Entry Clerk (Kingston, Jamaica) - Ministry of Health & Wellness

 

Data Entry Clerk (MIS/IT 2)

Salary $1,711,060

JOB PURPOSE

Under the direction of the Administrator, the incumbent is responsible for imputing data in the Laboratory Information System (DISA) and the maintenance of an effective collating of patients medical reports on a daily basis.

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

• Receive incoming calls to the department and deal with them appropriately, through broad knowledge of the organization’s operations
• Ensures that the inventory log is maintained
• Entering information into the Laboratory Information System (LIS)
• Package laboratory reports and dispatches to patients, hospitals and health centres island wide
• Attends to client’s queries
• Affix barcode to correct requisition forms

TECHNICAL

• Working knowledge of computer applications
• Sound knowledge of Microsoft Office

MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Four (4) CXC subjects including English Language and Mathematics
• Training in Data Entry an asset
• Minimum of six (6) months to one (1) year experience in a similar position.

Applications with résumés are to be submitted to:

Director,
Senior Human Resource Management & Development,
Ministry of Health & Wellness,
10A Chelsea Avenue,
Kingston 10.

Email: jobs@moh.gov.jm


The Ministry of Health thanks all applicants for their interest; however, please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Medical Transcriptionist (Portmore, Jamaica)

 

Requirements:

• Minimum of five (5) CXC subjects including Biology or Human & Social Biology
• Good typing speed (60 wpm) 
• Excellent reading capabilities
• A science based degree is a plus

Duties:

• Charting physician-patient encounters virtually during medical examinations
• Locating information and patients for physicians as well as completing forms needed for patient care

Submit your CV and portfolio to:  sosshiring@gmail.com

Data Entry Clerk (Kingston, Jamaica) - Apex Radiology

 We are hiring! 

A professional needed.

Apex Radiology, Jamaica's premier diagnostic facility, is seeking to fill the role of: 

DATA ENTRY CLERK 

One year contract to perform data entry and payment function. Executes work in a detailed and efficient manner, thereby contributing to the day to day financial control of the Company, timely preparation of monthly financial reports and seamless execution of the annual audit. 

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• End of day balancing of branch activity reports, investigating discrepancies where necessary
• Data Entry - Management of all information received from branches, including receipt preparation, and invoice processing

General Duties:

• Prepare supplier reconciliations monthly
• Update Accounts Payable schedule monthly
• Assists with the audit process (providing documents requested)
• Executes any other duties assigned

Qualifications, Work Experience & Character Traits:

• An Associate degree in Accounting, Business Administration or a related field, would be a distinct asset
• At least two (2) years working experience
• Pays attention to detail
• Customer focused, solutions oriented
• Excellent communications skills
• Competence in software used, SAGE/Peachtree and Microsoft Office Suite applications
• Experience with the use of DiComfix would be an asset, though not required as on the job training will be provided
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Works well in a team

If you want to be a part of our growing and dynamic team, we invite you to submit your applications to:  careers@apex-radiology.com no later than April 28, 2024. 

We offer a competitive salary including benefits. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview.

Apply Now!

Data Entry Clerk (Portmore, St. Catherine, Jamaica) - West Trade Medical Centre

 

We are hiring:

DATA ENTRY CLERK 

Qualifications:

Must have/Be: 

• At least three (3) CXC subjects including Maths and English
• Computer literate
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite applications
• Maintains a cooperative relationship among healthcare teams by communicating information

Responsibilities:

• Assist in front desk duties
• Filing dockets and pulling dockets
• Manage large amounts of inbound and outbound calls in a timely manner
• Pleasant and positive mindset

Location: Shop #5, Big Buy Plaza, West Trade Way, Portmore, St. Catherine. 

Telephone: (876) 988-5022 / (876) 298-5298

Email: westtrademed@yahoo.com

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.

Data Entry Clerk, Cashier, etc (Savanna-La-Mar, Westmoreland, Jamaica) - Royale Pharmacy

 

We are hiring!

Available position:

• Data Entry Clerk
• Customer Service Supervisor
• Cashier
• Customer Service Representative
• Cosmetologist

Qualifications:

• Four (4) CSEC subjects including English & Math
• Minimum of one (1) year experience in a similar role

All queries related to job postings; resume and and cover letters to: rxjobs01@gmail.com

NB. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Data Entry Clerk (Kingston & Spanish Town, Jamaica) - SERHA

 Career Opportunity:

We invite applications from suitably qualified persons for the position of Data Entry Clerk (MIS/IT 1) - Comprehensive Health Centre, Kingston and St. Andrew Health Department & St. Jago Park Health Centre.

DATA ENTRY CLERK

HIV/STI/Tb UNIT

SOUTH EAST REGIONAL HEALTH AUTHORITY

SCOPE OF WORK / BACKGROUND
Jamaica has an estimated prevalence of 1.6% among the general population. Based on modeled
estimates and case based surveillance data, it is estimated that 29,000 persons are currently living
with HIV in Jamaica. Approximately 84% of the estimated number is aware of their status. This
is followed by a large gap in the continuum of care with 43% of those diagnosed on ARVs and
55% of those on treatment being virally suppressed.

RESPONSIBLE FOR:
- The timely collection of medical data and statistics
- Ensuring that all institution(s) are represented by data received
- Collation of data into summary format for use at the parish /region
- Utilize the data collection tools and ensure that data is of the highest quality
- Accurate and timely update of patient files unto data base within 24 hours
- Participate in workshops and Quality Improvement Activities
- Provide monthly status updates on files maintained

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED
- working knowledge of spreadsheets
- working knowledge of statistical calculation related to health information

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- Good typing skills (at least 30 words per minute)
- Working knowledge in the use of Windows based computers
- Working knowledge in Microsoft Office
Plus
- Five (5) subjects in CXC/ GCE including Mathematics and English ( Information
technology / computer studies would be a plus)

REQUIRED SKILLS AND SPECIALIZED TECHNIQUES
- good human relations skills
- good analytical skills
- good time management skills
- ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing

SPECIAL CONDITIONS ASSOCIATED WITH JOB
- May be required to work beyond normal working hours, including weekends.
- Required to keep accurate log of data received and entries done

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

REPORTS TO: Parish Treatment Care and Support Officer and indirectly reports to Parish
Medical Officer (Health)

SUPERVISION GIVEN TO:
(a) Directly: none
(b) Indirectly: none

LIASES WITH:

• Internally Community Health Aides
• Adherence Counsellors
• Contact Investigators
• Case managers
• Medical Technologists
• Parish MIS
• Parish Medical Officer of (Health)
• Medical Records Supervisor
• Social workers
• Externally Regional HIV Coordinator
• Regional TSCO
• Statistical Information Unit, MOHW

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Enter technical/medical data received from institutions.
- Collate information into summary form as required by the Region.
- Track the submission of data
- Ensure that information submitted is as accurate as humanly possible.
- Any other duties as required.

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA:
This job is satisfactorily performed when:
- Monthly reports are timely and accurate
- Accurate log of all data received and entered
- All required activities are efficiently completed
Time frame for contract: Renewable time based contracts will be utilized, number of hours and
days of work will be specified based on the assigned Treatment Site.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS ASSOCIATED WITH THE JOB
1. Exposure to highly confidential and sensitive information
2. May be required to work beyond normal working hours in order to meet deadlines.

Applications with curricula vitae are to be submitted to:

SERHA,
The Director,
Human Resource Management & Industrial Relations,
South East Regional Health Authority,
The Towers, 2nd Floor,
25 Dominica Drive,
Kingston 5.

via email to employment@serha.gov.jm.

The deadline for submission is Friday, June 23, 2023

​We thank all applicants for their expressions of interest however, only those shortlisted will be contacted.

Data Entry Clerk (Kingston, Jamaica) South East Regional Health Authority (SERHA)

Career Opportunity:

We invite applications from suitably qualified persons for the position of 

Regional Data Entry Clerk (MIS/IT 2) - Regional Office 

REGIONAL DATA ENTRY CLERK

MINISTRY OF HEALTH & WELLNESS

HIV/STI/TB UNIT

JOB PURPOSE

The Data Entry Clerk will be responsible for the input, upload and scanning of data into the

relevant databases to facilitate the monitoring and evaluation functions of the HIV Programme.
The Officer will also support the implementation of the M&E and research activities outlined in
the work plan as well as strengthen the capacity of stakeholders in data entry and data
management by the provision of technical assistance.

KEY OUTPUTS
• Monthly reports on M&E and other activities prepared
• Input/Import and perform validity checks for data completed
• Assist with other statistical updating exercises undertaken by the Unit

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS
1. Perform data entry in several different databases including highly confidential
information
2. Liaison with parish MO(H), Treatment Care and Support Officer and site level Data
Entry Clerk to identify areas for support
3. Provide data entry support to for treatment sites within the region
4. Assist with the gathering/collation of data and data collection forms from various sources
5. Perform validation and verification of data entry forms with documentation of findings
6. Collaborate with professional staff and field officers in the collection, collation, and
analysis of data from M&E system including data for donor reporting.
7. Participate in training workshops to build capacity in Data Quality among site data
entrant
8. Work closely with Regional TCS Officer to prepare reports
9. Perform duplication checks on data entry forms
10. Perform general office administrative duties such as taking messages, preparing reports,
liaising with other component staff
11. Provide progress update on interventions to gap identified
12. Liaison with MOHW/SI Unit on database matters

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Performs other related functions assigned by the HIV Regional Coordinator

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
The Job is satisfactorily performed when:
• Stipulated deadlines are consistently achieved
• Confidentiality of information obtained on the job is preserved
• Accuracy of data is maintained
• Objectives are achieved

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES
• Ability to work with details
• Excellent computer skills
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Good time management and problem solving skills
• Able to respond to deadlines and prioritize accordingly
• Ability to interact well and develop positive relationships with Stakeholders of different
backgrounds
• The ability to work in a confidential environment
• Good interpersonal skills
• Good teamwork

MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
• An associated degree in a health related field
• Computer literacy: working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Access and Excel
• Data entry experience is an asset
• Familiarity with the current HIV databases is an asset

SPECIAL CONDITIONS ASSOCIATED WITH THE JOB
• Exposure to highly confidential and sensitive information
• Will be required to travel to the relevant treatment sites within the region to provide
onsite assistance
• May be required to work beyond normal working hours in order to meet deadlines
• Normal office environment

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP
The Officer will report directly to the Regional HIV/TB/STI Coordinator and work closely with
the Regional Treatment Care and Support Officer.

WORK CLOSELY WITH
• Parish TCS Officers
• Adherence Counsellors
• Social Workers
• Site Data Entry Clerks
• Community Health Aids
• Case Managers
• Contact Investigators
• Parish Medical Technologist 

Applications with curricula vitae are to be submitted to:

SERHA,
The Director,
Human Resource Management & Industrial Relations,
South East Regional Health Authority,
The Towers, 2nd Floor,
25 Dominica Drive,
Kingston 5.

via email to employment@serha.gov.jm. 

The deadline for submission is Friday, June 23, 2023

​We thank all applicants for their expressions of interest however, only those shortlisted will be contacted.