Chef for private residence (Kingston, Jamaica)

CHEF REQUIRED FOR SMALL BUT ACTIVE FAMILY.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Expertise with preparing local & international dishes for all occasions
• Menu planning for small family
• Create shopping lists & arrange purchase of grocery supplies as required
• Maintain the kitchen area & equipment especially concerning sanitation & functionality
• Assist team members as required
• Available holidays & longer hours to attend to the family’s needs
• Any other duties assigned

REQUIREMENTS

• Diploma or Certification in Tourism & Hospitality, Commercial Food Preparation or similar qualification
• A minimum of three (3) years experience as a chef
• Comprehensive knowledge of food preparation, baking techniques menu planning
• Current police record & food handlers permit

Please send a cover letter and resume to gorefoundation@gmail.com.

Caregiver (Kingston, Jamaica) - T & H Nursery & Learning Centre

We are hiring!

Open position: 

• Caregiver

Requirements:

• Level 2 in Early Childhood Education or Practical Nursing Certificate
• Valid police record
• Valid food handler's permit

Please call or Whatsapp: (876) 887-3606. 

Send your CV to: tandhnursery@gmail.com

Start date: February 2025.

Helper needed (Kingston, Jamaica)

 

A household helper is needed.

Requirements:

• Age range: 5 to 50 years old
• Must live in the corporate area
• Must be well organized
• Cook very well
• Has references

Contact: (876) 978-8071 / (876) 889-6194.

Live-in helper (Kingston, Jamaica)

 

Couple seeking a young female from outside the corporate area for live-in position.

Required:

• To provide assistance with child care: special needs child (at school)
• Light household duties at home

Tel: (876) 436-2765 or (876) 581-0513. 

Administrative Assistant (Kingston, Jamaica) - Ministry of Health & Wellness, Jamaica

 

Administrative Assistant (GMG/AM 3) (Band 5) (Vacant) – Three (3) Positions

JOB PURPOSE

Under the direction and leadership of the Senior Director, Health Infrastructure Standards and Quality Management, the Administrative Assistant is responsible for providing general administrative support to the Branch. The role will provide general technical, administrative and secretarial support, including organizing and coordinating the workflow of the Branch, implementing and maintaining administrative systems and procedures.

KEY OUTPUTS

• Calendars and schedules prepared and maintained
• Meetings coordinated
• Correspondence/documents, reports, presentations and records prepared and distributed
• Record-keeping and administrative systems established and maintained
• Research conducted
• External requests for information processed and provided
• Invoices, vouchers, requisitions, expense claims processed
• Annual/Quarterly/Monthly/Periodic Reports prepared
• Individual Work plan developed

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

Technical/Professional Responsibilities

• Manages calendar for the Branch which includes but is not limited to scheduling appointments, coordinating meeting rooms and preparations including refreshments, where applicable;
• Maintains office workflow, analyses operating practices and systems and recommends improvements; and implements agreed changes to increase in the branch’s efficiency;
• Provides support to members of the Team on specific projects as agreed with the Principal Director;
• Prepares and modifies documents including correspondences, reports, drafts, memos and emails; takes and transcribes dictation, and composes and prepares confidential correspondence, technical reports, and other complex documents;
• Assists with the logistical operations of the Branch with respect to the duties assigned including organization and administration of meetings and other events, by providing agendas and keeping written records of discussions and key decisions; and undertakes associated research and follow-up actions as required;
• Conducts research and prepares draft summaries/presentations as required;
• Screens incoming calls and correspondence and responds independently when possible;
• Maintains electronic and hard copy filing systems, creates and maintains database and spreadsheet files and manages the Branch’s intranet filing system, performs data entry and scan documents;
• Makes travel arrangements including researching and coordinating itineraries, visa requirements, accommodation and other related activities for the Branch; compiles documents for travel related meetings;
• Ensures that the administrative functions of the Branch such as the preparation of the Time and Attendance Register for submission to the Human Resource Management & Development Branch, among other items, are done on a timely basis;
• Schedules and attends branch and committee meetings, prepares minutes and ensures follow-up actions are done, reproduce, distribute and maintain records of minutes accordingly;
• Exhibits good courtesy to scheduled and unscheduled visitors;
• Opens, sorts and distributesin coming correspondence, assists in preparing outgoing mail and correspondence, including e-mail and faxes and updates branch mail register;
• Attends meetings externally as may be required for the purpose of minute taking, conducting research, compiling supporting documents and related tasks;
• Maintains equipment register; ensures completion of scheduled preventive maintenance and arranges repairs;
• Maintains office supplies for the branch by monitoring stock levels, placing and expediting orders through the Corporate Services Division, if required, and verifying receipt of supplies.

Management/Administrative Responsibilities

• Contributes to the development of the Branch’s Strategic and Operational Plans and Budget;
• Develops Individual Work Plans based on alignment to the Branch’s Plan;
• Maintains customer service principles, standards and measurements;
• Participates in meetings, seminars, workshops and conferences as required;
• Prepares reports and project documents as required

Human Resources Responsibilities

• Contributes to and maintains a system that fosters a culture of teamwork, employee empowerment and commitment to the Division’s and organization’s goals;
• Assists with the preparation and conducts presentations on role of Division/Unit for the Orientation and Onboarding programme.

Other Responsibilities

• Performs all other related duties and functions as may be required from time to time.
• Calendar and schedules are coordinated and maintained according established standards and timeframes;
• Events such as meetings are efficiently and effectively coordinated;
• Visitors greeted, and callers responded to in a professional manner;
• Record-keeping and administrative systems are established and maintained in accordance with relevant standards and agreed timeframes;
• Research conducted are evidence-based and timely;
• Reports, correspondence, agendas and minutes are evidence-based and submitted in a timely manner;
• Tact, sensitivity, diplomacy and discretion are exercised in the screening of calls and visitors, giving out of information, and dealing with people;
• Work plans conform to established procedures and implemented accorded to establish rules;
• Confidentiality, integrity and professionalism displayed in the delivery of duties and interaction with staff

MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Associate degree or Diploma in Office Administration, Administrative Management, Management Studies, Public/Business Administration, or related social sciences;
• Two(2) years’ experience in an Office Management environment.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS ASSOCIATED WITH THE JOB

• Work will be conducted in an office outfitted with standard office equipment and specialized software. The environment is fast paced with on-going interactions with critical stakeholders and meeting tight deadlines which will result in high degrees of pressure, on occasions. May be required to travel locally to attend meetings.

Kindly submit a cover letter and resume along with the names, telephone numbers, and email addresses of two (2) references, one of whom must be a former or current supervisor.

Applications with résumés are to be submitted no later than Friday, January 10, 2025, to:

Senior Director,
Human Resource Management & Development,
Ministry of Health & Wellness,
40 Knutsford Boulevard,
Kingston 5.

Email: jobs@moh.gov.jm

The Ministry of Health & Wellness thanks all applicants for their interest, but only those shortlisted will be contacted.

Housekeeper needed (Kingston, Jamaica)

 

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

Requirements:

• Must be good with children
• Must be able to wash, cook, clean and iron well

Email: jksuniv@gmail.com or 876) 441-7880.

Live-in Nanny (Kingston, Jamaica)

 

Description:

Family in Hope Pastures area in Kingston is seeking to hire a full-time Live-in nanny for two (2) children (2+ and 1 years old) to provide care for them.

Duties:

• Bath twice per day;
• Light meal prep
• Manage a tidy area for children
• Engage children in outdoor and educational activities.

Skills, Abilities & Qualifications:

• Three plus (3+) years of childcare experience;
• Must be open to live-in
• Organized;
• Be able to multitask;
• Be mature, patient, caring and attentive;
  
• At least 30 years old

How to apply: Contact: (876) 878-7555. Call hours: Mondays to Firdays 7:30 am - 5:30 pm

Job Fair | Housekeepers, Janitors, etc (Kingston, Jamaica) - HomeMaid Jamaica

 

WE WANT: JANITORS, DRIVERS, UPHOLSTERY CLEANERS, HOUSEKEEPERS! 

MORNING & EVENING SHIFTS

ATTEND OUR JOB FAIR

Date: January 10 & 11 2025. Location: 15 Hopedale Avenue Kingston 6 | 10 AM - 3 PM

Please note the following:

• No money is required for application
• Prefer one (1) year training but we can train you
• Take a COPY of your National ID, TRN, passport sized photos. Take recommendations and certificate if you have any
• We will not be collecting any original documents so ensure you have copies
• If you are not serious about a job, please do not show up
• We can only accommodate the applicant (no extra persons allowed int the office)

To make contact, call or Whatsapp: (876) 397-3818 for more info.

Website: www.homemaidjm.com

Dental Assistant (Kingston, Jamaica) - Dentopia Dental

 

Job Overview:

We are currently seeking potential candidates for the following positions: DENTAL ASSISTANT for both Kingston and Montego Bay offices.

Qualifications required:

• Excellent customer service skills
• Experience in the dental industry 
• Works well in teams
• Highly motivated and strong leadership skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Positive attitude
• Reside in Kingston 

Apply now! 

Send your resume and cover letter to:  dentopiadental.resume@gmail.com

Tel: (876) 978-0701 / (876) 978-0703

Shortlisted applicants will receive an email. 

Live-in caregiver (Kingston, Jamaica)

 

Looking for a live-in caregiver to care for two (2) elderly persons in Kingston.

Requirements:

• Must have a certificate in Health Care Assistance (Patient Care).

Pay is $19,000 per week. Start ASAP.

WhatsApp call or text 267-800-8995.

Dental Assistants (Kingston, Jamaica) - The Smile Centre

 New year new opportunity. Looking for dedicated dental assistant to join our team.

Are you a caring person with a pleasant personality.

If that’s you & you are ready to grow in 2025 email your resume to smilecentrejob@gmail.com.

South East Regional Health Authority (SERHA) Job Openings (Kingston & St. Andrew, St. Catherine)

 The South East Regional Health Authority (SERHA), a statutory body under the Ministry of Health & Wellness responsible for the management and operation of Public Health Services within the Parishes of St. Thomas, Kingston, St. Andrew and St. Catherine, invites applications from suitably qualified persons for the positions of:

Regional Office

• Transport Officer (GMG/AM 2)

Victoria Jubilee Hospital - Neonatal Care Unit

• Consultant (HPC/MO 4)
• Senior Resident  (HPC/MO 3)
• Junior Resident (HPC/MO 1)

Kingston Public Hospital 

• Physiotherapist (HPC/PT 1) 

St. Catherine Health Department

• Inventory/Assets Manager (GMG/SEG 1)
• Two (2) Fixed Assets Officers (PIDG/RIM 3)
• Two (2) Inventory Officers (Receiving) - (PIDG/RIM 3)
• Two (2) Inventory Officers (Issuing) - (PIDG/RIM 3)
• Three (3) Administrators 2 (Zones) - (GMG/AM 4)
• Two (2) Administrators 1 (Health Centre) - GMG/AM 4)
• Office Administrator (GMG/AM 3)

Linstead Hospital

• Administrative Assistant (GMG/AM 3)
• Customer Service Assistant (GMG/AM 1)
• Customer Care Officer (GMG/AM 3)
• Registered General Nurse (HPC/RN 1)
• Driver (LMO/DR 1)
• Three (3) Senior Residents (HPC/MO 3) - A&E, Internal Medicine and Paediatrics)

Kingston & St. Andrew Health Department

• Two (2) Deputy Chief Public Health Inspectors (HPC/EH 4)
• Fifteen (15) Health Inspectors 3 (HPC/EH 3)
• Office Administrator (GMG/AM 3)
• Administrative Assistants (GMG/AM 3) (Not Vacant)
• Supervisory Registered Midwife (HPC/MW 3)
• Two (2) Drivers (LMO/DR 1)
• Ten (10) Health Records Technicians (HTAC/HRT 2)
• Ten (10) Specialist Nurses (HPC/RN 2)
• Ten (10) Public Health Nurses 1 (HPC/RN 3)
• Four (4) Community Mental Health Officers (HPC/RN 3)

Qualifications & Requirements:

• B.Sc. in Registered Nursing,, Midwifery, Environmental Health, Medical Technology, Dental Hygiene or an equivalent with a medical background
• Three (3) years working experience as a health professional
• B.Sc. in Social Disease Intervention or the successful completion of a one (1) year training programme of the same

Interested persons may view a copy of the job description for each post on the website at www.serha.gov.jm/job-vacancies. 

The deadline for applications is Friday, January 3, 2025. 

Applications with curricula vitae are to submitted to:

The Director,

Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations,

South East Regional Health Authority,

The Towers, 2nd Floor,

25 Dominica Drive, Kingston 5, or 

via email to: employment@serha.gov.jm or recruitmentserha2023@gmail.com

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

Practical Nurse needed in Kingston, Jamaica.

 

A practical nurse is needed in Kingston. 

• Needed to work on weekends

If interested, Whatsapp: (876) 310-7812.

Business: Healing Hands Nursing Services and More. 

Landscaper/Grounds man (Kingston, Jamaica) - Alpha Vocational Training Centre

Alpha Vocational Training Centre invites applicants for the post of: Landscaper/Grounds Man

Requirements:

• At least one (1) year of landscaping experience is preferred 
• Experience in commercial landscape maintenance (an asset)
• Sound knowledge of machinery in line with duties
• Knowledge of appropriate chemical mix in line with duties 
• Must be over 25 - 35 years old

Applications should be addressed to:

(Landscaper/Ground man)

The Administrator

Alpha School of Music

Email: info@alphainstitute.co

Kindly submit all applications on or before Thursday, October 12, 2024.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Practical Nurses, Medical Receptionist, etc (Kingston, Jamaica)

Health care facility in Kingston close to Hope Road is seeking a Medical Receptionist with nursing experience and Practical nurses with minimal experience. Also a Janitor/Office Assistant.

• Certification in Practical Nursing
• Administrative skills

Please send your resumes to rehabvacancies@gmail.com

Live-in Helper (Kingston, Jamaica)

 

Live-in helper is needed. 

• Good salary
• Must be trustworthy
• Must have good skills
• Must have good references

Call: (876) 515-3851. 

Nannies needed in Kingston & Spanish Town (Jamaica, W.I.)

 

Nannies needed!

Kingston - Nanny needed to take care of two (2) children in Kingston.

            Schedule: from 10 am to 8 pm 

Spanish Town, St. Catherine - Nanny needed to care for a one (1) year old child and do light housekeeping.

Requirements:

• Individuals must be able to read and write well

Send resumes to: 2sistersandapup@gmail.com 

Senior Secretary (Kingston, Jamaica) - Ministry of Health & Wellness

 

Senior Secretary (OPS/SS 3) - one (1) vacant post 

Salary: $1,711,060 per annum

JOB PURPOSE

Reporting to the Director, Blood Transfusion Service, the incumbent is responsible to provide professional administrative services to the Director, National Blood Transfusion Service.

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS/MANAGEMENT/ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Establishes and maintains an effective information, storage and retrieval system for the office
• Receives and sorts incoming mails
• Dispatches outgoing mails
• Type routine letters/memos
• Ensures the prompt and accurate recording of files
• Books venues for meetings/workshops
• Make arrangements for meetings/workshops
• Follow-up on correspondences and assignments issued by the Director to functional officers
• Screens telephone calls and visitors and refer them to appropriate officers
• Ensures that all confidential documents are secured
• Makes photocopies of correspondence and other documents

TECHNICAL /Professional Responsibilities

• Composes letters and memoranda in response to correspondence received from Director via email or hard copies;
• Prepares documents including letters, reports for Director’s signature;
• Participates in the preparation and compilation of (edit and type) Monthly and Annual Reports and submit to Director, NBTS for review before submitted to Director NLS (Compile monthly Blood Donor Statistics/quarterly and annual reports).
• Arranges for meetings, seminars and workshop / prepares agenda, attendance records and produce minutes for various meetings
• Participates in the preparation of Work Plans and Strategic Plans for the NBTS and submit to Director, NBTS for review
• Responds to enquiries relating to Archived Paternity Test results done for the relevant Court Offices and individuals for immigration purposes.

Other Responsibilities

• Performs other related duties

MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• CXC or GCE ‘O’Level subjects including English Language; successful completion of the prescribed Secretarial Course of study at the Management Institute for National Development (MIND) or any Accredited Secretarial Studies, proficiency in typewriting at a speed of 50-55 words per minute and shorthand at a speed of 100-120 words per minute, plus four to five (4-5) years’ general office experience;

OR

• Graduated from an accredited school of Secretarial Studies with proficiency in typewriting at a speed of 50-55 words per minute and shorthand at a speed of 100-120 words per minute, training in the use of a variety of software applications e.g., word processing, database and spread sheets; English Language at CXC or GCE ‘O’Level; completion of the appropriate Office Professional Training Course at the Management Institute for National Development, plus four to five (4-5) years’ general office experience;

Applications with résumés are to be submitted no later than December 13, 2024, to:

Director

Senior Human Resource Management & Development
Ministry of Health & Wellness
40 Knutsford Boulevard
Kingston 5.

Email: jobs@moh.gov.jm

Live-in Domestic Worker/Nanny (Kingston, Jamaica)

Job type: live-in, full-time

 Description:

A domestic worker/nanny is needed for a family of three (3) in Red Hills, Kingston

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Washing, Ironing, Cleaning, Cooking,
• Child Care
  

Competencies:

• Good communication skills
• Able to work with modern tools and applications
• Qualifications in housekeeping or cooking will be a plus

Age range: 35 to 45 years old

Salary: $20,000 per week.

How to apply: Whatsapp text to (876) 375-3224.

Deadline: December 16, 2024.

Nanny/helper (Kingston, Jamaica)

 

Job type: Live-out, full-time

A nanny/helper is required to look after two (2) toddlers between the hours of 1:00 pm and 8:00 pm weekdays and every other weekend.

Will be required to cook, clean, etc. Home is a 2 bedroom 2 bathroom.

Occupants: 1 adult and 2 toddlers.

Duties:

The nanny performs the following

• Perform nanny duties
• Cooking
• Cleaning

Skill, Abilities and Traits:

• Able to read and write well
• Caring and nurturing individual
• Age range: 45 to 50 years old

How to apply: Contact via Whatsapp: (876) 431-4572

Deadline: December 9, 2024.