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

Records Officer (Kingston, Jamaica) - Ministry of Health & Wellness, Jamaica

 

Records Officer PIDG/RIM 2 - Vacant

Salary $1,711,060 per annum

JOB PURPOSE

Under the general supervision of the Director, Health Services Planning & Integration, the incumbent provides a high quality of records management services in the development, promotion and implementation of records management best practice within the Branch.

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

• Processes incoming requests, conducts research and provides information in relation to activities performed.
• Provides support and maintenance of Bring Up requests to ensure files are delivered
• Inspects files to ensure they are up-to-date and established procedures are adhered to in processing of records
• Monitors the decentralized File Stations to ensure their compliance with established procedures and approved Records Management practices
• Creates new files
• Undertakes Data Entry and scanning of records
• Conducts ongoing inventory of files;
• Sorts, classifies, Indexes, and files correspondence on appropriate files;
• Prepares correspondence for cross referencing where necessary;
• Monitors daily clearance on internal and external mailboxes and processing of mail;
• Processes incoming and outgoing mails in accordance with established procedures
• Prepares reports as directed/required
• Processes incoming mails containing confidential documents

MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Graduated from a Secondary institution with four (4) subjects at the CSEC or GCE ‘O’ Level, including English Language and a numeric subject
• Plus a minimum of two to three (2-3) years’ experience or an equivalent academic training and experience

Applications with résumés are to be submitted no later than November 30, 2024 to:

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

jobs@moh.gov.jm.

Database Officer (Kingston, Jamaica) - Ministry of Health & Wellness

 JOB PURPOSE

Salary $1,711,060 per annum

Under the direction of the Surveillance Officer, the Data Entry Officer (MIS/IT 2) will maintain surveillance databases. This officer will work to ensure that surveillance data is cleaned, stored and retrieved as required

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

• Collates and cleans incoming surveillance data
• Logs receipt incoming surveillance data, as needed
• Enters surveillance data into relevant database
• Updates surveillance data as new data are received
• Maintains logs and paper and electronic files/databases
• Participates in training of staff at all levels in data management tools and processes

MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Four (4) CSEC subject (General Proficiency Grade 1-3) including English Language and a numeric subject
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Excel is an asset
• One (1) year working experience in a related environment

Applications with résumés are to be submitted no later than Friday, September 13, 2024, to the :

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.

HIV/STI Information Officer (Kingston, Jamaica) - Ministry of Health & Wellness

 

HIV/STI Information Officer (MIS/IT 4) (Band 7) (Vacant)

(Salary: $3,501,526.00 per annum)

JOB PURPOSE

Reporting to the Programme Coordinator, the HIV/STI Information Officer will be responsible for maintaining and upgrading monitoring and evaluation databases that will efficiently and effectively track HIV (including EMTCT and PrEP), STIs and TB.

KEY OUTPUTS

• HIV/STI/TB management information systems, user manuals and other documents reviewed.
• Liaise with and guide firms/consultants undertaking software modifications.
• Databases for project operations designed and maintained.
• Software modifications monitored.
• Systems are tested, refined and fully implemented.

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS
Technical Responsibilities

• Assists in the maintenance and upgrading of databases for HIV (including PrEP and EMTCT), STI and TB for monitoring and evaluating the National HIV/STI/TB programme at national, regional and parish levels.
• Liaises with the health and management information systems of the Ministry of Health & Wellness and other related agencies.
• Defines the feasibility to incorporate new information requirements into existing MIS of the HIV/STI/TB programme.
• Propose terms of reference for major modifications of software to accommodate new information requirements for all databases.
• Participate in the analysis of the feasibility to upgrade hardware and software according to the requirements for information systems.
• Identify data/reporting needs for monitoring and evaluation activities.
• Train and support end users in data entry, data manipulation and retrieval of reports from databases.
• Provide routine technical support for all databases.
• Prepare a data management implementation plan for the relevant funding entities.
• Assist regions, parishes and sites with matters related to the databases that are managed by the HIV/STI/TB Unit.
• Liaise with key developers to trouble shoot and rectify back end technical matters affecting the functionality of the database.
• Provide technical support and assist with the management of data visualization tools (e.g. Power BI) for programme monitoring.
• The incumbent may, from time to time, be assigned duties not specifically outlined within the job description but are within the capacity, qualifications and experience normally expected from a person occupying this position.

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

• Stipulated deadlines are consistently achieved.
• Objectives are achieved.
• Confidentiality of information obtained on the job is preserved.

Minimum Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Informatics, Health Statistics or related discipline
• At least three (3) years’ experience in Database Management

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 Wednesday, August 28, 2024 to:

Senior Director

Human Resource Management & Development

Ministry of Health & Wellness

10A Chelsea Avenue,
Kingston 10.

Email: jobs@moh.gov.jm

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

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.

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

 Technical Assistant (HTAC/HT 1)

Salary $1,792,163

JOB PURPOSE

Under the general supervision of the Medical Technologist, the incumbent performs per-examination duties in the laboratory in the assistance to meet laboratory’s goals and objectives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

• Swab work in area in preparation for the day’s work
• Receives, sort, logs and dispatches specimen received from the Specimen Area and referral institutions
• Assist in maintaining documentation of sample to be discarded
• Assist with maintenance of statistical records and quality documents for the department
• Logging of room and refrigerator temperatures, and assisting with maintaining of equipment maintenance logs
• Stain, mount and label of slides
• Assist in stock taking
• Issuing report via telephone to medical doctors
• Discard samples that have been used
• Prepared reagents and chemicals for department eg. 10% bleach

MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Four (4) CXC or GCE O’Level subjects including English Language, Mathematics and Biology and another subject
• Certificate in Phlebotomy/Venipuncture is an asset

Applications with résumés are to be submitted to:

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

Email: jobs@moh.gov.jm

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

Enrolled Assistant Nurse (St. Elizabeth, Jamaica) - Black River 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 BLACK RIVER HOSPITAL: ENROLLED ASSISTANT NURSE (HTAC/EAN 1) (salary range $2,078,360 – $2,470,517 per annum and any allowance (s) attached to the post)

Job Summary

The incumbent will be responsible for assisting with the hygienic, nutritional, elimination, psychological and psychosocial needs of the patient and share the responsibility for maintaining the cleanliness of the environment.

Qualifications and Experience:

• A graduate of a recognized School of Nursing
• Enrolled with the Nursing Council of Jamaica

Specific Knowledge and Skills Required:

• Thorough knowledge of current legislation affecting the practice of Nursing in Jamaica
• Knowledge of the Staff Orders for the Public Service
• Ability to understand verbal and written instructions, and to work under guidance
• Conforms to rules and regulations
• Good verbal communication skills
• Possess good customer service skills
• Excellent interpersonal relationship skills
• Good supervisory skills

Key responsibilities will include:

• Attending to the hygienic needs of the patient.
• Assisting with the nutritional needs of the patient.
• Assisting with the elimination needs of the patient by providing bedpans and urinals.
• Maintaining sterility of pick-up forceps and arrange trays and sets.
• Assisting with the maintenance of the storage room for sundry items.
• Accompanying patients to clinics for procedures and other facilities for continuation of care.
• Conveying/collecting specimen items to/from pharmacy/laboratory.
• Making dressings and assists with packing drums, return soiled sets etc. to CSSD.
• Performing simple dressings as instructed
• Assisting in admission of patients and ensures custodial care of belongings according to hospital policy.
• Assisting in discharge of patients and returns belongings to patient/family according to hospital policy.

Special conditions associated with the job:

• May be required to work beyond normal working hours to include holidays and weekends.
• Light physical effort is required e.g. frequent sitting, standing or walking or a requirement for regular handling of lightweight objects.
• Increased exposure to health risks.

Applications along with resume should be sent no later than June 26, 2024 to:
The Assistant Human Resource Officer,
Black River Hospital,
45 High Street, Black River, St. Elizabeth,
FAX (876) 965-9294
E-Mail – brhjobs00@gmail.com

NB. ONLY SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE ACKNOWLEDGED.

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

Nurse 1 (HPC/RN 1) - Kingston, Jamaica - Ministry of Health & Wellness

 

Nurse 1 (HPC/RN 1) (Vacant) (Two Positions)

Salary Scale: $2,998,418 – $3,564,176 per annum

JOB PURPOSE

Under the general direction of the Nurse Manager of the Donor Room the incumbent is responsible for ensuring the general management of the donor before, during and after the donation process as well as counsel and refer for further management.

KEY OUTPUTS

• Exhibiting excellent customer service towards donors.
• Perform safe venepuncture procedures
• Counsel and prefer seropositive donors
• Perform Stock Inventory
• Training internally and externally.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment.

Key responsibility areas

Management/Administrative

• Ensure safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations.
• Maintains medical and non-medical supplies by checking stock to determine inventory level, anticipating needed supplies, placing and expediting orders, verifying receipt of supplies; using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
• Documents donor care services on appropriate document.
• Assign and supervise staff in the Donor Room and for mobile session.
• Assist in the supervision of Enrolled Assistants Nurses, Technical Assistant and Ancillary staff.
• Assist in training of Nursing and Phlebotomy Students.

Technical /Professional

• Select suitable donors by taking careful medical history.
• Carry out limited physical examinations of donors which include weight, temperature, pulse rate and general physical activity.
• Education of donors post phlebotomy.
• Refer to Medical Officers donors who need further management for any adverse reaction during or following phlebotomy.
• Perform phlebotomy/venepuncture.
• Counsel Donors on seropositive markers (HIV, Hepatitis B and C, Syphillis, HTLV-I & II) and refer for follow up care

Special Conditions Associated with Job

• Sometimes long hours
• Occasionally standing for extended periods

Minimum Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing/ Certificate in Nursing
• Two (2) years working experience
• Valid Nursing License
• Certificate in Phlebotomy/Venepuncture

Applications with résumés are to be submitted no later than March 15, 2024 to:

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

Email applications to: jobs@moh.gov.jm

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

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

 

Enrolled Assistant Nurse (HTAC/EAN 1) (Vacant)

Salary Scale: $1,922,483 – $2,285,228 per annum

JOB PURPOSE

Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, the incumbent is responsible to ensure blood donors are appropriately managed to assure successful donation of blood, with no damage to donor health and recipient protection from transmission of diseases or drugs present in blood.

KEY OUTPUTS

• Blood donated
• Appropriate samples per donation procured
• Blood appropriately stored
• Donor care and counseling successfully carried out

Key responsibility areas

• Assists in selection of suitable donor by taking careful medical history
• Assists in carrying out limited physical examination of donor, including temperature, pulse rate, weight, blood pressure observation of skin and general physical fitness
• Carries out phlebotomy of donors either at fixed sites or on mobile operation
• Assure general nursing care of donors during and after phlebotomy
• Perform related function as required for e.g. securing suitable samples, stripping blood bags

Special Conditions Associated with Job

• Sometimes long hours
• Occasionally standing for extended periods

Minimum Required Education and Experience

• Certification as an Enrolled Assistant Nurse from a recognized institution plus one (1) year experience
• Four (4) Subjects in CXC or GCE including English Language, Biology and any other subjects
• Certification in Phlebotomy
• Ability to communicate effectively in oral written English
• The candidate should have completed an approved assistant nursing and educational programme
• Be registered with the Nursing Council of Jamaica
• Should possess a license to practice nursing issued by the Nursing Council of Jamaica

Applications with résumés are to be submitted no later than March 15, 2024 to:

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

Email applications to: jobs@moh.gov.jm

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

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

 

Records Clerk PIDG/RIM 1 (vacant)

Salary $1,272,269-1,711,060 per annum

JOB PURPOSE

Under the General supervision of the Administrator, the Records Clerk is required to locate and retrieve files and ensure that correspondence are accurately filed and files are maintained to facilitate easy access of information as well as the scheduling of patients for surgery and post-operative evaluations for the ophthalmology centre.

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

• Ensure that files requested are dispatched and files are re-shelved
• Sorts records
• Maintains records of the movement of files
• Ensure that all files and enclosures are numbered accordingly are in correct order
• Files correspondence and charge out cards
• Locate cards and replace on returned files
• Creates new files
• Maintains “Bring up” System
• Removes inactive records for shelves
• Prepares inactive records for transfer
• Records and re-shelf incoming files
• Overseas the operations of the ophthalmology centre records
• Schedule patients for pre-operative, post-operative evaluations, surgery and Laser treatment.

MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Four (4) CXC or O’ Level including English
• Training in records Management

Applications with résumés are to be submitted no later than March 5, 2024 to:

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

Email applications to: jobs@moh.gov.jm

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

Physical Activity Specialists - Ministry of Health & Wellness

 Physical Activity Specialists – 4 positions [CONTRACT]

JOB PURPOSE

One (1) Physical Activity Specialist will be assigned to each Regional Health Authority and will function under the supervision of the Regional Health Promotion Officer and will be tasked with the advancement and promotion of population wide physical activity in schools, workplaces and communities. This purpose will be achieved through the development of resource materials for training; educational materials in written, audio and audio visual format for targeted populations; capacity building workshops and conducting physical activity sessions, in accordance with established policies and procedures. 

The physical activity experts will work closely with the National Physical Activity Focal Point to develop programmes that will advance the promotion of population wide physical activity.

KEY OUTPUTS

• To coordinate the Physical Activity Programme in school, community and workplace
• To build the capacity of key stakeholders in schools, communities and workplaces
• To develop resource materials/tools for targeted population
• To facilitate requests from school, community and workplace for physical activity interventions, where possible and approved
• To assist in providing technical guidance to the Health Education Team

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

The Physical Activity Specialist will be expected to:

• Coordinate the Physical Activity Programme in schools, communities and workplaces across the region; 
• Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to develop and implement physical activity programmes in at least seven (7) schools, seven (7) workplaces and six (6) communities;
• Coordinate the implementation of National Physical Activity Days;
• Coordinate at least (12) capacity building sessions for selected stakeholders in schools, communities and workplaces;
• Identify resource needs as it relates to Information Education Communication (IEC) materials as well as equipment to support programmes;
• Develop additional resource materials that will aid the promotion of increased participation in physical activity;
• Provide technical guidance to the Health Education Team across the parishes in the Region;
• Partner with key stakeholders to aid in the promotion of increased physical activity in schools, workplaces and community setting; 
• Facilitate approved requests from schools, workplaces and community to do physical activity interventions;
• Formulate strategies that motivate individuals to increase participation in physical activity;
• Prepare monthly and quarterly reports; and

• Develop a monitoring and evaluation system for the physical activity programm

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

• The specific deliverables of the Physical Activity Specialist include the following:
• Established mechanism of working closely with key stakeholders and the Health Promotion and Education Team on Physical Activity deliverables for schools, workplaces and communities
• Consultations with key stakeholders in school, workplace and community
• Implementation of twenty (20) physical activity programmes
• Twelve (12) capacity building workshops conducted for key stakeholders in schools, workplaces and communities
• Resource materials and equipment provided for target population
• Technical guidance provided to the Health Education Teams across parishes in the Regional Health Authority
• Monthly reports submitted
• Reports on the specific physical activity programmes submitted
• Monitoring and evaluation system to monitor physical activity programme

SPECIAL CONDITIONS ASSOCIATED WITH THE JOB

• The incumbent will be required to travel island-wide.

APPROVED EMOLUMENTS

• Basic Salary  – $1,400,964.00 p.a.
• Travelling Allowance – $   894,924.00 p.a. (with motor vehicle)
• Travelling Allowance – $   362,472.00 p.a. (without motor vehicle)

MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• A Bachelor Degree from a recognized tertiary institution offering preparation in exercise science and a minimum of four (4) years working experience in the area of exercise science; or
• A Diploma in exercise science and a minimum of five (5) years working experience in the area with knowledge of research and planning; and
• Knowledge of health related (Non-Communicable Disease) issues

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Applications accompanied by résumés should be submitted via email no later than October 23, 2020 to:

Director

Human Resource Management & Development

Ministry of Health & Wellness

10A Chelsea Avenue

Kingston 10.

jobs@moh.gov.jm  

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

Enrolled Assistant Nurse - HTAC/EAN (Kingston, Jamaica) - Ministry of Health & Wellness

JOB PURPOSE

Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, the incumbent is responsible to ensure blood donors are appropriately manage to assure successful donation of blood, with no damage to donor health and recipient protection from transmission of diseases or drugs present in blood.

KEY OUTPUTS

• Blood donated
• Appropriate samples per donation procured
• Blood appropriately stored
• Donor care and counseling successfully carried out

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREA

• Assists in selection of suitable donor by taking careful medical history
• Assists in carrying out limited physical examination of donor, including temperature, pulse rate, weight, blood pressure observation of skin and general physical fitness
• Carries out phlebotomy of donors either at fixed sites or on mobile operation
• Assure general nursing care of donors during and after phlebotomy
• Perform related function as required for e.g. securing suitable samples, stripping blood bags

Other Responsibilities

Perform other job related functions so assigned or as necessary to maintain the performance standards of the facility

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
Blood collected is suitable for use :

• No contamination
• Of correct volume
• No clots
• Donor is suitably rested and re-hydrated after donation
• Post donation do’s and don’t explained to and understood by donors
• All documentation completed and signed
• Personnel are interested, friendly, professional and efficient

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

• Sound knowledge of nursing care
• Training/ certification in phlebotomy of blood donors
• Good interpersonal skills
• Good oral and written skills

MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Certification as an Enrolled Assistant Nurse from a recognized institution plus one (1) year experience
• 4 Subjects in CXC or GCE including English Language, Biology and any other subjects
• Certification in Phlebotomy
• Ability to communicate effectively in oral written English
• The candidate should have completed an approved assistant nursing and educational programme
• Be registered with the Nursing Council of Jamaica
• Should possess a license to practice nursing issued by the Nursing Council of Jamaica

SPECIAL CONDITION ASSOCIATED WITH THE JOB

• Sometime long hours
• Occasionally standing for extended periods.

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Interested persons may apply in writing accompanied by resumes. Applications must be submitted no later than Friday September 4, 2020 to:

Director
Human Resource Management & Development
Ministry of Health & Wellness
10A Chelsea Avenue
Kingston 10
Email: jobs@moh.gov.jm

Enrolled Assistant Nurse - HTAC/EAN 1 (Kingston, Jamaica) - MOHW

Job Purpose

Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, the incumbent is responsible to ensure blood donors are appropriately manage to assure successful donation of blood, with no damage to donor health and recipient protection from transmission of diseases or drugs present in blood.

Qualifications

• Certification as an Enrolled Assistant Nurse from a recognized institution plus one (1) year experience
• 4 Subjects in CXC or GCE including English Language, Biology and any other subjects
• Certification in Phlebotomy
• Ability to communicate effectively in oral written English

Responsibilities

• Assists in selection of suitable donor by taking careful medical history
• Assists in carrying out limited physical examination of donor, including temperature, pulse rate, weight, blood pressure observation of skin and general physical fitness
• Carries out phlebotomy of donors either at fixed sites or on mobile operation
• Assure general nursing care of donors during and after phlebotomy
• Perform related function as required for e.g. securing suitable samples, stripping blood bags

Other Responsibilities:
Perform other job related functions so assigned or as necessary to maintain the performance standards of the facility

Key outputs

• Blood donated
• Appropriate samples per donation procured
• Blood appropriately stored
• Donor care and counseling successfully carried out

Required competencies

• Sound knowledge of nursing care 
• Training/ certification in phlebotomy of blood donors
• Good interpersonal skills
• Good oral and written skills

Performance standards

• Blood collected is suitable for use :
• No contamination
• Of correct volume
• No clots
• Donor is suitably rested and re-hydrated after donation
• Post donation do’s and don’t explained to and understood by donors
• All documentation completed and signed
• Personnel are interested, friendly, professional and efficient

Special conditions

• Sometime long hours
• Occasionally standing for extended periods.

Note
Interested persons may apply by submitting a cover letter and resume via email no later than Monday, May 18, 2020.

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

Apply to:
Director
Human Resource Management and Development
Ministry of Health and Wellness
10A Chelsea Avenue
Kingston 10
Email: jobs@moh.gov.jm