Practical Nurse (Kingston, Jamaica)

A medical office in Kingston requires the services of a practical nurse.

• Must have at least three (3) years experience
• Certified in Practical Nursing

Send resume to: resumepractice1@gmail.com

Note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Phlebotomist (Kingston, Jamaica) - University Hospital of the West Indies

 Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons to fill the position of Phlebotomist (HTAC/HT 1) at the University Hospital of the West Indies. 

Receptionist (St. Catherine, Jamaica) - NADS Family Health Care

 

A medical centre located in Green Acres, St. Catherine is seeking a trained and competent receptionist to manage the reception area of the centre.

The ideal candidate:

• Must have excellent customer service skills
• Must be organized and able to multitask
• Must be honest
• Be a good team player

Note: The job requires mastery of Microsoft Word, Excel and Google Docs.

Interested and qualified persons please send your resume to: nadshealthcare@gmail.com 

Practical Nurse/Receptionist (May Pen, Clarendon, Jamaica).

A Receptionist/Practical Nurse is needed for a busy medical/surgical facility in May Pen.

Requirements:

Applicant must:

• Be available to work Monday to Sunday at varying shift times
• Must live in May Pen area to work on a shift system
• Must have certification
• Experience working at a medical facility an advantage
• Must have the ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision
• Display leadership skills
• Have a good work attitude

Note: Applicant will be trained in Portmore for four (4)to six (6) weeks prior to working in May Pen.

Email applications to: 4lismoreoffice@gmail.com

Bearer (Kingston, Jamaica) - Bellevue Hospital

 

Description: Bearer (LMO/DR1)

Job Category: Transport

Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: Bellevue Hospital

OBJECTIVE AND SCOPE OF WORK

Under the general supervision of the Transport Officer, the incumbent collects and delivers packages, letters and any other documents as required; conducts transactions for the Hospital as required; undertakes general transportation assignments and conducts routine checks to ensure the efficient upkeep and maintenance of the motor-cycle.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintenance of Motor Bike (Fleet Vehicle):
• Delivers and collects mail/documents and/or office supplies.
• Complete and submit daily assignment log;
• Ensures that the motor bike is logged in and out on a daily basis;
• Report mechanical and other defects of the motor bike to Supervisor;
• Arranges for motor bike to be taken to the garage for repairs and to the Examination Depot for certification of fitness;
• Inspect work done by repairer for satisfactory completion
• Conducts transactions at any agency or organization when instructed.

JOB SPECIFICATION/COMPETENCIES [Minimum]

Minimum Required Qualification and Experience

• Completion of secondary level education
• License for operating a motorbike (at least two years)
• At least two (2) years’ experience in a similar capacity

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent motorbike riding skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to exercise initiative within the constraints of the job
• Ability to communicate with persons at all levels
• Ability to carry out routine maintenance to motorbike.

Applications accompanied by resumes should be submitted no later than Wednesday, July 31, 2024 to:-

Human Resource Manager,

Bellevue Hospital,
16 ½ Windward Road,
Kingston 2,

Or

Email: bvh.resumes@gmail.com

Occupational Health & Safety Officer (Kingston, Jamaica) - Bellevue Hospital

 Description: Occupational Health and Safety Officer (GMG/SEG2)

Job Category: Operations
Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: Bellevue Hospital

Job Purpose:

The Occupational Safety and Health Officer will assist in the provision of advice, training, consultation, monitoring, and governance, to support a wide cross-section of stakeholders by ensuring all relevant Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) legislation, Government of Jamaica policies and procedures are implemented and effective.

Key Responsibilities:

• Participates in the development and revision of specific occupational safety and health system documentation such as, policies, procedures, and manuals.
• Devises and implements systems that ensures all OSH policies, procedures, rules and regulations are adhered to and are regularly reviewed, updated and communicated.
• Conducts a full programme of documented and critically analysed OSH inspections, audits, and checks.
• Maintains and implements occupational safety and health internal audit schedules including monitoring and following up recommendations from previous internal audits and report on audit outcomes to management.
• Participates in the alignment of the hospital’s corporate/operational plans and budget with the Ministry’s strategic objectives and priority programmes.
• Maintains mechanisms to effectively coordinate the alignment of plans, programmes and projects of the Bellevue Hospital and its departments and agencies in order to ensure a cohesive and complimentary execution of policy and programme initiatives.
• Prepares and submits performance and other reports relating to the achievement of targets for the Hospital and its agencies as required and ensures timely submission of all documents/information requested from the Branch.
• Develops Individual Work Plan based on strategic alignment with the hospital’s Operational Plans.
• Prepares and conducts presentations on role of Departments/Units for the Orientation/Onboarding programme;
• Contributes and maintains a harmonious working environment.
• Performs all other related duties and functions as may be required from time to time.

Required Qualification and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Health & Safety Management, Human Resource Management, Public Sector Management/Public Policy, Business Administration, Management Studies, or related field of Social Science;
• Three (3) years’ experience in Occupational Health & Safety Management, HRM, Audit or equivalent environment.

Applications accompanied by resumes should be submitted no later than Wednesday, July 31, 2024 to:-

Human Resource Manager
Bellevue Hospital
16 ½ Windward Road
Kingston 2

Or

Email: bvh.resumes@gmail.com

Executive Secretary (Kingston, Jamaica) - Bellevue Hospital

Description: Executive Secretary (OPS/SS 4)

Job Category: Administrative
Job Type: Part Time
Job Location: Bellevue Hospital

Job Purpose:
Under the general direction of the Chief Executive Officer, the incumbent is responsible for providing secretarial and administrative support in order to ensure that services are provided in an efficient and effective manner. The incumbent is required to prepare documents utilizing their initiative in locating, extracting, assembling and presenting information.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide Secretarial support to the Chief Executive Officer.
• Ensure the confidential and prompt dispatch of Minutes, Notes and Ministry Papers to the Chief Executive Officer and the Board of Management.
• Compose letters and memoranda with or without the minimum instructions for the Chief Executive Officer’s or Board Chairman’s signature.
• Transcribe letters, memoranda and other correspondence dictated by the Chief Executive Officer or the Board Chairman/Members.
• Maintain a system for the control and safe keeping of classified secret and confidential documents.
• Liaise with Government Ministries/ Departments / Agencies and NGO’s on matters for decision/action.
• Arrange for meetings and interviews with the Press/media. Also refer such personnel to the Public Relations Office and other departments as necessary.
• Inform the Chief Executive Officer, Board Chairman and other officers of urgent matters.
• Liaise with the Chief Executive Officer, Board Chairman, internal and external stakeholders from whom information/instructions are assembled and disseminated.
• Arrange for meetings (internal and external) and brief the Chief Executive Officer and Board Chairman on matters for discussion as well as provide files and background information.
• Interview callers and visitors then disseminate information /advice within scope of responsibility. Also refer callers to relevant officers for assistance as necessary and/or inform external departments for attention.
• Guide and assist other secretarial staff.
• Perform other routine secretarial duties.
• Ensure that systems are in place to provide for the efficient opening distribution, timely response, follow-up and feedback or incoming and outgoing correspondence.
• Answers and direct telephone calls to ensure the most appropriate responses and actions. Provides reliable information to callers and correspondents. Make calls as directed.
• Liaise with the department as it relates to requests and timely submission of reports.
• Prepare agendas, for meetings and performs the function of recording secretary.
• Preparation of background paperwork for the necessary meetings the Chief Executive Officer attends.
• Secure confidential documents and direct them to the appropriate persons and ensure confidentiality is maintained in the execution of duties.
• Collating of data for monthly report and present to Chief Executive Officer.
• Ensure that strict confidentiality is maintained in the execution of duties
• Inform and remind the Senior Managers of meetings organized by the Chief Executive Officer.
• Typing of confidential letters and reports.
• Keep simple records; file correspondence, receipt and other papers according to established procedures; gives routine information to the Public.
• Record letters, memoranda and reports and reproduce material in suitable typewritten form.
• Maintain files and performs a variety of office and clerical tasks; keeps appointments diary for supervisor and makes tentative appointments, screen telephone call visitors, and incoming correspondence; determines which requests should be handled by supervisor, appropriate staff members, or other offices
• Assist with the distribution of letters/correspondence for processing and typing in the absence of the Senior Medical Officer’s secretary.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Chief Executive Officer.

Required Qualification and Experience:

• Certificate in Information Technology.
• Certificate in Administrative Management Level 1-3
• Certification from an accredited Secretarial School with proficiency in typewriting at a speed of 40-50 words per minute and shorthand at 80-100 words per minute.
• Five CXC/GCE’s including English Language, Mathematics
• At least five (5) years’ experience in a similar capacity.
• Knowledge of Government Policies and Procedures
• Knowledge of Health Services Act
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Applications accompanied by resumes should be submitted no later than Wednesday, July 31, 2024 to:-

Human Resource Manager,
Bellevue Hospital,
16 ½ Windward Road,
Kingston 2.

Email: bvh.resumes@gmail.com

Telephone Operator (Kingston, Jamaica) - Kingston Public Hospital

 

JOB PURPOSE:
Ensure smooth functioning of hospital switchboard communications. Answer and route correctly all incoming and outgoing phone calls. Assist patients, take messages and log calls for physicians, staff.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Telephone operators typically perform combinations of some or all the following tasks:

• Operate one or more positions on electro mechanical or electronic/digital telephone switchboard.
• Place and receive regular and long-distance calls.
• Provide telephone information including but not limited to: Telephone number, extensions and location of individual and organization.
• Maintain records of long-distance calls and the time and charges incurred.
• Act as one of the official point of contacts for organization and is responsible for creating in the caller a favourable impression of the organization.
• Provide alternative routing for calls that must go through.
• Maintain constant surveillance over switchboard equipment.
• Operate associated communication equipment installed as part of the switchboard such as mobile radio units and voice paging systems.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED FROM:

• Indirectly: Telecommunication Supervisor

LAISE WITH:

• Internally: Staff/Physician/patient / visitors
• Externally N/A

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
This job is satisfactorily performance when:

• Operation is effectively carried out according to standards
• Timely responses to correspondence and verbal inquiries are affected
• Confidentiality is preserved
• Reports are submitted according to the stipulated deadlines.
• Administrative functions of the operations Officer are effectively carried out.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Qualifications and Experience:

• Three (3) CXC passes.
• Training in Customer Service would be an asset or any equivalent combination of qualification and experience.
• Certificate in Customer Service & Telephone Operator

REQUIRED SKILLS AND SPECIALIZED TECHNIQUES:

• Excellent communication and people skills
• Problem -solving skills
• Must maintain confidentiality
• The ability to remain calm, patient and courteous

Applications with curricula vitae are to be submitted to:

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

Email: ​employment@serha.gov.jm or recruitmentserha2023@gmail.com

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

PMTCT Nurse (Kingston, Jamaica) - Bustamante Hospital for Children

The PMTCT Nurse (HPC/RN2) ensures eMTCT compliance, perform home visits, database entry, coordinate client care, secure data, follow up, conduct testing and counseling, assist in clinical assessments, and implement SOPs.

JOB PURPOSE
To report social, biographic and clinical data relating to HIV, Syphilis and related diseases from Perinatal and/or Pediatric and/or Adolescent clients;
To monitor the elimination of mother to child transmission of HIV and congenital syphilis in Kingston.

OBJECTIVE

To ensure that the eMTCT guidelines (Option B+) as stipulated by WHO for HIV& Syphilis positive mothers are being met at the respective Treatment Sites so as to prevent the risk of transmission to the unborn child.

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES

• Responsibility for compliance with the eMTCT protocols, good clinical and applicable regulations
• Home visits
• Database entry within 72 hours of child/neonate attending clinic
• Assist the relevant medical officer in coordinating the evaluation and treatment of clients
• Facilitate periodic monitoring and/or Quality Control visits/audits
• Ensure proper storage and security of eMTCT data
• Contact and follow up patients, their families and other groups via telephone
• Interview and educate clients within the programme, while maintaining strictest confidentiality
• Assist in performing testing (e.g., Rapid HIV and syphilis testing) for clients
• Conduct post-test counseling with clients
• Conduct physical examination of perinatal, pediatric and adolescent clients in clinics and wards
• Identify clinical signs and symptoms of HIV/AIDS, Syphilis and related diseases and conduct necessary referral
• Assist the specialist medical officer in conducting initial assessments of all newly referred HIV positive and/or Syphilis reactive pregnant women in high-risk clinic
• Counsel women and adolescents regarding HIV and Syphilis, HIV and Syphilis testing, implications for their pregnancy, and the challenges of living with HIV
• Assist with implementing SOPs for the treatment and prophylaxis of pregnant women and POC testing on the Labor ward
• Monitor stocks of rapid test kits for HIV/Syphilis, HAART/ Penicillin
• Educate women regarding the benefits of antiretroviral prophylaxis and Syphilis treatment
• Assist the physician in assessing and preparing patients for HIV and Syphilis treatment and/or prophylaxis against HIV, syphilis and opportunistic infections
• Monitor clinical status and adherence to antiretroviral prophylaxis and Syphilis treatment, and provide continuing counseling and support during regular follow-up visits to the high-risk antenatal clinics
• Assess and assist in addressing potential barriers to adherence to antiretroviral therapy and Syphilis treatment
• Monitor syphilis treatment and post treatment testing during pregnancy and/or postpartum
• Ensure that treatment for HIV and Syphilis is provided as per protocol.
• Ensure that other treatment is provided as indicated for complications of HIV, Syphilis or pregnancy.
• Teach the principles of pill-swallowing to pediatric subjects
• Perform intensive follow-up to support and educate families, while monitoring adherence to clinic visits, investigations, medications, and viral response, as appropriate
• Enter key clinical data, biographic and demographic information into the programme data system
• Initiate efforts to find and counsel women who are delinquent for appointments, utilizing as needed, the services of local Contact Investigators and CHAs assigned to the HIV/STI/TB Programme
• See, whenever possible, women with HIV and Syphilis who are in labour, or postpartum
• Provide HIV exposed infants with antiretroviral prophylaxis and nutritional support in collaboration with the specialist medical officer and nutritionists
• Obtain blood for HIV virologic diagnosis by PCR/DBS at 4-6 weeks and 3 months after the first test.
• Obtain blood for confirmatory serologic testing at 18 months and send to NPHL with necessary follow up
• Provide Syphilis exposed infants with appropriate follow up until 18 months of age so as to ensure no clinical manifestations of Syphilis
• Assist in training of staff at antenatal clinics, labour and delivery ward, and postpartum areas in HIV and Syphilis testing, prevention of mother-to-child transmission, care of the HIV positive and/or Syphilis reactive woman, and referral of children, adolescents and pregnant women.
• Teach all staff the duty of respecting patient confidentiality and providing compassionate care to the HIV positive woman
• Measure body weight, height, fundal height and other measurements, as appropriate.
• Attend and actively participate in relevant committee and team meetings
• Travel to conferences and participates in other educational activities, as assigned (e.g.. at the Ministry of Health, Regional Health Authorities, UWI)
• Any other job related duties to pediatric, perinatal and adolescent HIV/AIDS & Syphilis which may be assigned

KEY OUTPUTS

• Evaluation and Treatment of clients coordinated within the required timeframe
• Monthly, quarterly, and annual pMTCT reports submitted by stipulated deadlines
• Detailed Summary Report of the HIV Positive Child submitted
• Data System updated with visits and key clinical, biographic and demographic information

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP

• Overall supervision will be provided by the SMO, BHC
• Direct supervision in by the Director of Nursing Services (DNS)
• The Officer shall report indirectly to the Paediatric HOD, BHC
• Indirectly reports to the Regional HIV/STI/Tb Coordinator
• Indirectly reports to the KSA SMO(H) and STT MO(H)

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs other related functions assigned

COLLABORATING RELATIONSHIPS

• Paediatricians
• Obstetricians
• Social workers,
• Pharmacist,
• Psychologist,
• Case Manager,
• Adherence Councilors
• Physicians,
• Administrative Assistants,
• Data Manager,
• Other PMTCT nurses,
• Staff in Antenatal and Paediatric Clinics, Labor Wards, Postnatal Wards, Emergency Room, Medical Records, Labs, Center for HIV/AIDS Research Education and Services (CHARES), Family Health Unit, Ministry of Health (MoH), Regional Health Authorities inclusive of their care facilities, the Project Coordination Unit of the HIV/STI/Tb Unit MoH, and other related organizations.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
• Registered Nurse (RN) with the Nursing Council of Jamaica
• Certified Nurse mid-wife or Certified Nurse in HIV/AIDS care with at least three (3) years’ experience in general nursing
• Previous experience in counseling, phlebotomy, research, or public health nursing is an asset.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND SPECIALIZED TECHNIQUES

• Be knowledgeable of Jamaica’s HIV response and the eMTCT Initiative
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office & Google Docs
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Knowledge in Infection Control Guidelines and practices
• Basic knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety

SPECIAL CONDITIONS ASSOCIATED WITH THE JOB

• Exposure to highly confidential and sensitive information
• Strict confidentiality must be maintained at all times
• May be required to work beyond normal working hours in order to meet deadlines
• Is required to work in conditions where strict guidelines are provided on disposal of used equipment; sterility of equipment for sample collection and wearing protective clothing (e.g., gowns, gloves and masks).

 Applications with curricula vitae are to be submitted to:

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

Email: employment@serha.gov.jm

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

PMTCT Nurse (St. Catherine, Jamaica) - Spanish Town Hospital

The PMTCT Nurse (HPC/RN2) provides psychological counseling and guidance for PLHIV, especially adolescents, arranges services, maintains agency communication, and participates in meetings and educational activities.

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.

KEY DELIVERABLES

• Conducts support group sessions with PLHIV Adolescents/general PLHIV
• Provides one-on-support for PLHIV Adolescents/general PLHIV as necessary

TECHNICAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develops and provides psychological counseling and guidance services which assist PLHIV with special emphasis on the Adolescent PLHIV and their families;
• Recommends, selects and arranges services and provides the most favorable conditions for the PLHIV.
• Provides crisis consultation, psychological counseling and therapeutic techniques with PLHIV with special emphasis on the adolescent PLHIV;
• Maintains contact with referral agencies to provide ongoing communication between the RHAs and the treatment agency;
• Provide communication and act as liaison to social agencies/agents of the state
• Attends and actively participates in relevant committee and team meetings
• Travels to conferences and participates in other educational activities, as assigned, locally and overseas
• Any other job related duties

ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Attend monthly/quarterly/annual meetings/conferences/workshops and special sessions (international and local) as required of Regional HIV Programme Personnel
• Prepare regional positive prevention programme monthly/quarterly/annual/ad hoc quantitative and qualitative reports and submits to Regional STI/HIV Programme coordinator/Regional Technical Director and the Director, Treatment, Care and Support, NHP.
• Any related other duties as requested.

DELIVERABLES

• Monthly Project reports reflecting the activities of the project over the period.
• Quarterly project report on budgeted vs actual with explanation to variances.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP

• Reports directly to the Parish Medical Officer (Health) on matters related to the Parish positive prevention programme
• Reports directly to the Regional STI/HIV Programme Coordinator on matters related to the Regional positive prevention programme
• Reports indirectly to the Director, Treatment, Care and Support.

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

• Effective administrative support is provided for the implementation of work plan activities
• Key deliverables are produced within agreed time frames to required standards

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS

• A MA degree in Psychology.
• Two (2) years experience in Child Psychology and Counseling and counseling HIV+ clients would be an asset
• At least Three years work experience in similar capacity
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and computer skills.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS ASSOCIATED WITH THE JOB

• Exposure to highly confidential and sensitive information
• May be required to work beyond normal working hours in order to meet deadlines.

Applications with curricula vitae are to be submitted to:

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

Email: employment@serha.gov.jm

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

Physiotherapy Assistant/Practical Nurse (Kingston, Jamaica)

A multidisciplinary rehab facility located in Kingston invites interested and qualified applicants to apply for the following position:

Physiotherapy Assistant/Practical Nurse 

A physiotherapy assistant or physical therapy aide supports the physical therapists in helping patients who are recovering from injuries manage pain and regain mobility. Their main duties include preparing therapy equipment for appointments, massaging and stretching patients' muscles and sanitizing therapy areas.

Physiotherapy Assistant Job Responsibilities:

• Promotes and maintains health by providing physical therapy services under the supervision of a physical therapist
• Contribute to physical therapist's effectiveness by identifying patient care issues
• Administers treatment programs for patients as directed by physical therapist
• Performs therapeutic procedures by administering manual exercises and instructing, encouraging, and assisting patients in performing physical activities, such as non-manual exercises, ambulatory functional activities, and daily living activities
• Helps patients in using supportive devices, such as crutches, canes, and prostheses
• Assist patients when moving to and from the therapy area
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations, and adhering to infection-control policies and protocols
• Maintains production objectives by noting current treatment trends and monitoring actual physical therapy sessions rendered to production objectives
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading periodicals and maintaining personal networks
• Take patients' vital signs as requested

Qualifications/Skills:

• Physiological knowledge 
• Health promotion and maintenance
• Creating a safe, effective environment
• Organizational skills
• Bedside manner
• Patient services
• Health care administration
• Documentation skills
• Listening and verbal communication

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of standing and walking
• Requires lifting, positioning, pushing and or transferring patients
• Frequent reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling and crouching

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an approved school of practical (vocational) nursing
• Basic computer competency
• Acceptance of the philosophy and goals of this company
• Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgement
• Aptitude for continued training and education

Please email your resume cover letter, attention to: 

Business Operations Manager,

Email: rehab.hr2018@gmail.com 

Deadline; July 31, 2024.

Registered Nurse (Portmore, St. Catherine) - Medical Facility

 

A busy medical facility in Portmore seeks a Registered Nurse.

Must have the following:-

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BNS)
• Valid Nurses license
• A minimum of one (1) year experience as a Registered Nurse.
• Possess good interpersonal and communication skills both verbally and in writing including knowledge of basic grammar, spelling & punctuation.
• Be able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and demonstrate excellent organizational skills.
• Proven ability to maintain professional conduct, and confidentiality in the care of patients.
• Possess basic computer skills.

Email resume to d.moore.phc@gmail.com

Receptionist (Kingston, Jamaica) - Medical Practice

 

A medical practice is seeking a receptionist to join our team.

Requirements:

• Must be friendly 
• Computer literate 
• Organized 
• Possessing good communication skills

Send CVs to Kingstonmedical104@gmail.com 

Registered Nurse (Mandeville, Manchester, Jamaica) - Hargreaves Memorial Hospital

 

Join the compassionate team at Hargreaves Hospital!

Calling all dedicated nurses ready to make a difference in patient care.

Apply now and be part of a supportive community where your skills shine and your impact matters.

Registered Nurse:

• Minimum of one (1) year working experience
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing
• Registered with the Nursing Council of Jamaica

Interested applicants, send your applications (cover letter and resume) to: humanresources@hargreaveshospital.com

Pharmacist (Negril, Westmoreland) - Omega Medical Services

Needed for Immediate Hiring

LEAD PHARMACIST (Part-time)

Responsibilities (include, but not limited to):

• Dispense and supervise the dispensing of medication and medical supplies according to physician’s prescription.
• Review, clarify, interpret and enter patients’ information and medication orders for processing based on established protocols.
• Maintain medication profiles of customers including registry poisons and narcotic and controlled drugs.
• Oversee preparation, packaging, distribution and storage of all drugs and pharmaceuticals.
• Maintain quality control for patient care, medication and equipment.
• Resolve potential and actual drug related issues.
• Round with the other prescribers of medications to provide the best quality patient care.
• Promote and market pharmaceutical products and services to internal and external customers.
• Complete inventory and drug shortage management.
• Participate in medical emergencies.

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy
• Registered/Certified by the Pharmacy Council of Jamaica
• Certified/License by the M.O.H to control and dispense Dangerous Drugs
• Hospital Experience
• Minimum 3 years’ experience and the ability to use Pharmacy Works

The Chief Human Resources Officer

Omega Medical Services Ltd.
Email: hr@omegamedicalservicesltd.com

Customer Care Assistant (Manchester, Jamaica) - Mandeville Regional Hospital

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 Mandeville Regional Hospital: CUSTOMER CARE ASSISTANT (GMG/AM 1) Vacant (Salary range $1, 272,269 – $1,711,060 per annum and any allowance(s) attached to the post).

Job Summary:
Under the direct supervision of the Administrative Assistant, the Customer Care Assistant is responsible to provide frontline service at the hospital in accordance with established standards. This position provides a medium through which relations between internal and external clients are realized in keeping with service level agreement and the Government of Jamaica Citizens Charter.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Four (4) GCE O’Level, CXC subjects at the standard acceptable grades inclusive of English Language and Mathematics
• Training in Customer Service and Emotional Intelligence

Required Knowledge, Skills & Competencies:

• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Good hearing and listening skills
• Patient and possesses a pleasing personality
• Well-developed human relations skills
• Good knowledge of telephone procedures
• Good knowledge of mission, roles, responsibilities of the organization and services offered
• Knowledge of reference materials and telephone files

Key responsibilities will include:

• Greeting and interacting with patients/relatives and visitors to the Hospital.
• Using the buzzer system to let in and out clients when they access the Administrative building.
• Assisting with the distribution of stationary as per procedure.
• Assisting with copying documents for clients.
• Collecting personal documents and information from clients and log onto the prescribed forms and systems.
• Assigning patient number to client, distributing patient services card and referring to triage nurse for the completion of vital signs.
• Logging patients in the order in which they arrive and referring special cases to the Triage Nurse for action.
• Remaining calm and enthusiastic at all times.
• Referring to the patient by his/her name after it is asked for and given to you.
• Listening keenly and carefully to patients.
• Displaying compassionate supports to all patients regardless of their situation.
• Reporting serious challenges to your Supervisor in a timely manner.
• Referring patients showing signs of deteriorating health and/or excruciating pain to clinical personnel for intervention.
• Monitoring waiting time of patients in assigned areas and intervening where possible.
• Communicating to the patients as to the modus operandi of the assigned area as it relates to how patients are seen.
• Keeping patients informed of possible causes of extended waiting hours as directed.
• Disseminating questionnaires to soliciting feedback on the services offered.
• Influencing customer service interaction by displaying and maintaining professionalism and courtesy to all.
• Communicating relevant information; providing correct and adequate responses to questions and queries and direct clients to respective service areas in the Hospital.
• Logging client complaints and refer for the appropriate resolution.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS ASSOCIATED WITH THE JOB

• The incumbent will be required to work in a hospital environment beyond normal hours when the need arises.
• Latitude to rotate within the Customer Service Unit which operates on a three-shift system.

Applications along with resume should be sent no later than March 11, 2024 to:

Senior Human Resource Officer,

Mandeville Regional Hospital,
32 Hargreaves Avenue,
Mandeville P.O., Manchester.

FAX (876) 625-8493

E-Mail – mrhpersonnel32@gmail.com

NB. ONLY SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE ACKNOWLEDGED.

Hospiten Montego Bay jobs: Nurse, Pharmacist, etc (St. James, Jamaica)

 

Join the Hospiten family, where your skills make a world of difference! We’re expanding our team and looking for passionate individuals for various positions. If you’re committed to excellence in healthcare and looking to advance your career, we would love to hear from you. Send your resume to us and let’s shape the future of healthcare together.

We are seeking applicants for the positions of:

• Front Desk Representative
• Pharmacist
• Radiographer
• Porter
• Registered Nurse 
• Nursing Supervisor
• General Practitioner

Location: Montego Bay, St. James

Note

We are offering: steady employment, staff health insurance benefits, an attractive salary package linked to qualifications and experience, the opportunity to join a solid group in process of expansion.

For further information contact the Human Resource Department: (876) 618-4455.

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

Contact

Telephone: (876) 618-4455

Please email resumes to jobsjamaica@hospiten.com stating your position of interest in the subject line.

Nursing/Office Manager (Portmore, St. Catherine) - West Trade Medical Centre

Experience required:

• Post secondary degree or diploma in Business Administration or a minimum of three (3) years related work experience

Skills needed:

• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills
• Strong management skills
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Additional Qualifications:

• Must be a nurse
• Leadership role experience for three plus (3+) years
• Background in Accounting is a plus

Nature: Permanent 

Reports to: Executive Team, Associate Physicians, and Surgeons

If you're ready to take on a leadership role that blends nursing expertise with managerial skills, we want to hear from you! Email your resume to:  info@westtrademedical.com by January 29, 2024. 

Join us in providing exceptional healthcare leadership.

Enrolled Assistant Nurse (Kingston, Jamaica) - Bellevue Hospitqal

 Applications are invited from qualified persons for the abovementioned position.

Job Purpose:

Under the general directions of the Nursing team, the Enrolled Assistant Nurse is directly responsible to the nurse in charge of ward or department. The nurse in charge gives a specific assignment for patient care, taking into consideration the needs of the patient and skills of the assistant nurse. The Enrolled Assistant Nurse works within the limitation of the job description in giving care to selective patients.

Key Responsibilities:

CARE OF PATIENT

Hygiene

• Bed baths- am and pm care
• Oral hygiene
• Care of the hair
• Skin care, back care, pressure point
• Care of nails
• Care of feet
• Perineal care

Posture and Exercise

• Positioning and turning patients
• Assisting ambulatory patients
• Assist with exercise routine e.g. post optative

Nutrition

• Preparing the patients to receive his/her tray
• Feeding patients
• Assist with serving and carrying trays as necessary
• Intragastric feeding for selected patients
• Preparing and checking special diets
• Recording intakes

Elimination

• Handling bedpan and urinal
• Bedpan rounds
• Changing incontinent patients
• Tidying infants
• Simple enemata
• Collection, measuring and recording of:
• Urine
• Emesis
• Sputum
• Releasing Catheters
• Testing specimens for the albumen, sugar and acetone
• Preparing specimens for the laboratory
• Changing colostomy dressing and tidying patients

Treatments

• Administration of medication when delegated:
• Oral
• Subcutaneous-checked by nurse
• Application of compresses
• Septic dressing-simple
• Preoperative shaving and preliminary preparation of skin
• Douches
• Care of the body after death
• Preparing and supervising inhalation

Environments

• Safety
• Ventilation
• Lighting
• Cleanliness- shared by all ward nursing section, sluice room, etc.
• Cleaning and making discharge beds
• Privacy
• Barrier nursing

Observation

• Checking, reporting and recording vital signs
• Temperature, pulse, respiration
• Blood pressure

Rehabilitation

• Sharing the responsibility of the patients to the community

Care of equipment and supplies

• Sterilization of utensils, instruments and syringes
• Preparing linen for laundry
• Checking linen in and out
• Sundays and holidays- count of soiled linen
• Putting linen away
• Checking and storing patients cloths and valuables

TRANSPORTATION, MESSENGER, RECEPTIONIST

• Accompany patients to other department within and outside hospital
• Answering the telephone
• Meeting the visitors
• Errands to other departments-chart room, dispensary, etc.

Relationship

• Maintain good interpersonal relationship with the patients, visitors and staff.
• Expected to carry out procedures according to the rules of the hospital

Required Qualification and Experience:

• Diploma in Enrolled Assistant Nursing
• Registration with the Nursing Council of Jamaica
• Valid Nursing License

Applications accompanied by resumes should be submitted no later than Wednesday, January 31, 2024 to:-

Human Resource Manager,
Bellevue Hospital,

16 ½ Windward Road,
Kingston 2,

Or

Email: bvh.resumes@gmail.com.