Registered Midwife (St. Mary, St. Ann & Portland - Jamaica) - NERHA

The North-East Regional Health Authority, a statutory body under the Ministry of Health & Wellness, with responsibility for the management and delivery of Public Health Services within the parishes of St. Ann, St. Mary, and Portland invites applications from suitably qualified individuals to fill the position of Registered Midwife for the Annotto Bay, Port Antonio & St. Ann’s Bay Regional Hospital. Reporting to the Ward/Nurse Manager the incumbent gives advanced level of care to patients who need midwifery care before, during and after birth of a baby.

The ideal candidate will meet the following educational criteria:

• B.Sc in Midwifery OR
• B. Sc in Nursing with a Certificate/Diploma in Midwifery from an accredited institution
• Registration with the Nursing Council of Jamaica

Key responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Identifies nursing needs of each patient and make care plan
• Observes, reports, records signs, symptoms, reactions, behaviors and progress of the patient and intervened appropriately
• Assigns the staff members and delegated duties according to skill and competence
• Executes therapeutic orders intelligently and appropriately
• Participates in ward conferences
• Interviews and Counsels patients and relatives as needs indicated
• Supervises and participates in antenatal and postnatal care and deliveries
• Liaises with medical, paramedical and the primary care personnel in promoting linkages and discharge planning
• Assumes responsibility for ordering and storage of Ward stocks, dangerous drugs and carried out handing over procedure
• Maintains physical safety and emotional support for patients

REMUNERATION PACKAGE PER ANNUM:

• Salary Scale: $2,795,163 – $3,322,571 per annum

Applications letters along with detailed resume should be sent to:
The Director,
Human Resource Management & Development
North-East Regional Health Authority
34-38 Ocean Village Shopping Centre, Ocho Rios
St. Ann.

E-mail: jobs@nerha.gov.jm or Fax: (876) 795–2747

WE THANK ALL APPLICANTS FOR RESPONDING, HOWEVER, ONLY SHORTLISTED
APPLICANTS WILL BE ACKNOWLEDGED.

Enrolled Assistant Nurse - (HTAC/EAN 2) (Portland, Jamaica) - Portland Health Department (NERHA)

 ENROLLED ASSISTANT NURSE - (HTAC/EAN 2)

The North-East Regional Health Authority, a statutory body under the Ministry of Health with responsibility for the management and delivery of public health services within the parishes of St. Ann, St. Mary and Portland, invites applications from suitably qualified persons with strong team building skills to fill the position of Enrolled Assistant Nurse for the Portland Health Department. Reporting to the Senior Public Health Nurse the incumbent will be responsible for assisting in the administration of nursing services within the health department.

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Diploma in Enrolled Assistant Nursing from a recognized learning institution
• Registration with the Nursing Council of Jamaica as an Enrolled Assistant Nurse
• Certification in Supervisory Management
• At least three (3) years’ experience as an Enrolled Assistant Nurse 1.

Specific Knowledge Required:

• Thorough knowledge of current legislation affecting the practice of Nursing in Jamaica
• Knowledge of the Staff Orders for the Public Service.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with the admission, discharge and transfer of patients
• Assisting in explaining facility’s rules and routines to patients
• Assisting patients in moving and turning, getting in and out of bed, positioning and walking as needed
• Assisting with the inter-facility transportation of patients
• Maintaining personal hygiene of the patient according to the needs and condition; that is bathing, cutting nails, combing hair, oral hygiene
• Assisting with the patient in dressing and undressing
• Giving, removing and checking bed pans and urinals
• Administering alcohol or tepid sponges to reduce body temperature
• Collecting specimens of urine, faeces, sputum and vomitus
• Observing temperature, pulse, respiration and blood pressures of patients
• Measuring heights and weights
• Preparing patients for and assisting doctors and nurses in examination, treatment and diagnostic tests
• Preparing instruments and equipment for storage and sterilization
• Sterilizing instruments and equipment
• Assist in receiving, checking and storing supplies
• Perform simple dressings
• Administering medications excluding dangerous drugs as ordered e.g., orally, rectally or by injectionsubcutaneous and intramuscular and carrying out other treatments as assigned
• Co-operating with other members of staff and accepting guidance and corrections

REMUNERATION PACKAGE PER ANNUM:

• Salary Scale: $2,410,261 – $2,865,042 per annum

Applications letter along with resumé should be submitted no later than Thursday, 2025 September 25 to:
The Director,
Human Resource Mgt. & Development
North-East Regional Health Authority,
34-38 Ocean Village Shopping Centre,
Ocho Rios, St. Ann,
E-mail: jobs@nerha.gov.jm or Fax: (876) 795-2747

WE THANK ALL APPLICANTS FOR RESPONDING, HOWEVER, ONLY SHORT LISTED
APPLICANTS WILL BE ACKNOWLEDGED.

Patient Care Assistant (St. Ann, Jamaica) - St. Ann's Bay Regional Hospital

 The North-East Regional Health Authority, a statutory body under the Ministry of Health & Wellness
with responsibility for the management and delivery of public health services within the parishes of St. Ann, St. Mary and Portland, is seeking a strong, dynamic, and proactive individual to fill the position of Patient Care Assistant at the St. Ann’s Bay Regional Hospital.

Summary:
Under the general direction of the Director of Nursing Services, the incumbent is responsible for the supervision of housekeeping personnel in all departments; coordinating activities to ensure areas are properly cleaned in a timely manner; preparing rosters, assigning duties, inspecting work, investigating complaints regarding housekeeping services, and taking corrective action(s).

Requirements:

• Completed Secondary School Education;
• Certificate/Diploma in Practical Nursing or its equivalent from an accredited tertiary institution;
• Training in First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR);
• Three (3) years’ experience performing similar duties.

Responsibilities will include:

• Caring of patients’ units
  
• Feeding helpless patients
  
• Collecting routine urine specimen
  
• Collecting stool specimen and any other specimen
  
• Accompanying patients for procedures
  
• Making beds, cribs and bassinets.
  
• Assisting patients to and from wheelchair/stretcher.
  
• Caring for patients’ skin, mouth, hands, and feet.
  
• Caring of pressure areas.
  
• Combing and brushes patients’ hair.
  
• Tidying patients’ environment for hand over to next shift.
  
• Preparing dressing and equipment for sterilization
  
• Assisting in admission of patients:
  
• Putting patient to bed
• Helping unpack belongings
• Ensuring custodial care of belongings according to hospital’s policy
• Assisting in discharge of patients:
  
• Returning belongings to patients/family according to hospital’s policy
• Accompanying patient to hospital’s entrance exit
• Caring of hospital equipment e.g. suction machine
  
• Maintaining sterility of pick-up forceps.
  
• Making dressings and assists with packing drums.
  

REMUNERATION PACKAGE PER ANNUM:

• Salary Scale: $ 1,792,163 – 2,130,319 per annum

Cover Letters along with resumé should be submitted no later than Friday, 2025 August 22 to:
The Director,
Human Resource Management & Development
North-East Regional Health Authority,
34-38 Ocean Village Shopping Centre,
Ocho Rios, St. Ann,

E-mail: jobs@nerha.gov.jm or Fax: (876) 795-2747

WE THANK ALL APPLICANTS FOR RESPONDING, HOWEVER, ONLY SHORT LISTED
APPLICANTS WILL BE ACKNOWLEDGED.

Records Officer 1 (Ocho Rios, St. Ann, Jamaica) - NERHA

The North-East Regional Health Authority, a statutory body under the Ministry of Health and Wellness, with responsibility for the management and operation of public health services within the parishes of St. Ann, St. Mary, and Portland is seeking a dynamic, proactive and experienced individual to fill the position of Records Officer 1 (PIDG/RIM 2) at the Regional Office.

Reporting to the Regional Epidemiologist the incumbent is responsible for the compilation, processing and
maintenance of the health records in a manner consistent with the medical administrative, ethical, legal and
regulatory requirements of the Authority.
Qualifications:

• Minimum five (5) subjects at CXC/GCE O' Level inclusive of English Language and Mathematics.
• A minimum of two (2) years’ working experience in administration

Required Skills and Specialized Techniques:

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and written
• PC operating skills with excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Good time management skills
• Good customer service skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills

Key Responsibilities will include (but not limited to):

• Maintains confidentiality of records.
• Collate information into summary form as required by the Region.
• Ensure that statistical and medical information submitted is accurate
• File results in a systematic manner for easy retrieval
• Assist in the compilation of reports for the Surveillance department
• Assist in the compilation of presentations of the Surveillance Department
• Attend all applicable training workshops geared towards database and data entry improvement

REMUNERATION PACKAGE PER ANNUM:

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

Applications along with detailed resume should be sent no later than Friday, 2025 August 08 to:
The Director,
Human Resource Management & Development
North-East Regional Health Authority
34-38 Ocean Village Shopping Centre, Ocho Rios
St. Ann E-mail: jobs@nerha.gov.jm or Fax: (876) 795–2747

WE THANK ALL APPLICANTS FOR RESPONDING, HOWEVER, ONLY SHORT LISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE ACKNOWLEDGED.

ENROLLED ASSISTANT NURSE (St. Ann & Port Antonio, Jamaica) - North-East Regional Health Authority (NERHA)

 

The North-East Regional Health Authority, a statutory body under the Ministry of Health with responsibility for the management and delivery of public health services within the parishes of St. Ann, St. Mary and Portland, invites applications from suitably qualified persons with strong team building skills to fill the position of Enrolled Assistant Nurse (HTAC/EAN 1) for the Port Antonio Hospital and St. Ann’s Bay Regional Hospital.

Reporting to the Director, Nursing Services the incumbent will be responsible for assisting in the
administration of nursing services within the hospital.

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Diploma in Enrolled Assistant Nursing from a recognized learning institution
• Registration with the Nursing Council of Jamaica as an Enrolled Assistant Nurse

Specific Knowledge Required:

• Thorough knowledge of current legislation affecting the practice of Nursing in Jamaica
• Knowledge of the Staff Orders for the Public Service.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with the admission, discharge and transfer of patients
• Assisting in explaining hospital rules and routines to patients
• Sharing responsibility for a safe and comfortable environment for the patients
• Assisting patients in moving and turning, getting in and out of bed, positioning and walking as needed
• Assisting with the inter-facility transportation of patients
• Maintaining personal hygiene of the patient according to the needs and condition; that is bathing, cutting nails, combing hair, oral hygiene
• Assisting with the preparation of patient’s meals and in the feeding of patients
• Assisting with the patient in dressing and undressing
• Giving, removing and checking bed pans and urinals
• Changing linen and making beds
• Administering alcohol or tepid sponges to reduce body temperature
• Collecting specimens of urine, faeces, sputum and vomitus
• Observing temperature, pulse, respiration and blood pressures of patients
• Measuring heights and weights
• Observing symptoms, reactions, attitudes and changes in the patient’s condition; and report to the Registered Nurse
• Preparing patients for and assisting doctors and nurses in examination, treatment and diagnostic tests
• Sharing responsibility for the control of infection
• Preparing instruments and equipment for storage and sterilization
• Sterilizing instruments and equipment
• Sharing responsibility for keeping the patient’s unit clean and tidy
• Assist in receiving, checking and storing supplies
• Perform simple dressings
• Administering medications excluding dangerous drugs as ordered e.g., orally, rectally or by injectionsubcutaneous and intramuscular and carrying out other treatments as assigned
• Co-operating with other members of staff and accepting guidance and corrections

REMUNERATION PACKAGE PER ANNUM:

• Salary Scale: $2,078,360 – $2,470,517 per annum

Applications along with resumé should be submitted no later than Friday, 2025 August 08 to:
The Director,
Human Resource Mgt. & Development
North-East Regional Health Authority,
34-38 Ocean Village Shopping Centre,
Ocho Rios, St. Ann,
E-mail: jobs@nerha.gov.jm or Fax: (876) 795-2747

WE THANK ALL APPLICANTS FOR RESPONDING, HOWEVER, ONLY SHORT LISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE ACKNOWLEDGED.

TREATMENT CARE AND SUPPORT OFFICER (HPC/ALH 1) | St. Ann & Portland, Jamaica | NERHA

The North-East Regional Health Authority, a statutory body under the Ministry of Health & Wellness with responsibility for the management and delivery of health care and public health services within the parishes of St. Ann, St. Mary and Portland, is seeking dynamic, proactive and forward-thinking individuals to fill the position of Treatment Care and Support Officer (HPC/ALH 1) for St. Ann and Portland.

Summary:
Reporting to the Medical Officer (Health), the incumbent will be required to assist in the development and
implementation of all HIV/STI Prevention, Treatment Care and Support activities within the assigned treatment sites.
Requirements:

• BSc. in Health Sciences / Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work
• Basic HIV/AIDS knowledge and experience managing HIV/AIDS patients would be an asset.
• Have at least three (3) years field experience in HIV or health programme.

Responsibilities include:

• Collaborating with technical staff and field officers in the collection, collation, and analysis of date from treatment sites, testing sites and HIV databases.
• Attend monthly/quarterly/annual meetings/conferences/workshops and special sessions as required by the Parish/Regional/National HIV/STI Tb Programme.
• Prepare monthly/quarterly/annual ad hoc reports and submit to the MO(H), Regional HIV/STI/Tb
• Coordinator, Regional Treatment, Care and Support Officer, Regional Behaviour Change Communication
• Officer and Regional Liaison Officer.
• Review the cascade for the treatment site and have monthly meetings with treatment site staff and MO (H) to update and develop activities to improve the cascade.
• Provide oversight and feedback on issues of infrastructure, information technology (IT) and other assets which impact service delivery.

REMUNERATION PACKAGE PER ANNUM:

• Salary Scale: $4,359,501 – 5,182,077 per annum

Applications along with detailed resume should be sent no later than Friday, 2025 July 18 to:
The Director,
Human Resource Management & Development
North-East Regional Health Authority
34-38 Ocean Village Shopping Centre, Ocho Rios, St. Ann
E-mail: jobs@nerha.gov.jm or Fax: (876) 795–2747

WE THANK ALL APPLICANTS FOR RESPONDING, HOWEVER, ONLY SHORT LISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE ACKNOWLEDGED.

MEDICAL SOCIAL WORKER (HPC/MSW 1) - St. Ann, Jamaica - North East Regional Health Authority (St. Ann's Bay Regional Hospital)

 

The North-East Regional Health Authority, a statutory body under the Ministry of Health & Wellness with responsibility for the management and delivery of health care and public health services within the parishes of St. Ann, St. Mary and Portland, is seeking dynamic, proactive and forward-thinking individuals to fill the position of Medical Social Worker (HPC/MSW 1) at the St. Ann’s Bay Regional Hospital.

Summary:
Reporting to the Senior Medical Social Worker the incumbent will be responsible in conducting a
comprehensive social investigations in order to identify the social, emotional and economic factors related to the patients and intervene where appropriate.
Requirements:

• BSc. in Social Work or Psychology
• Comprehensive knowledge of the scope and methods of social work
• Sound knowledge of the environment and community resources
• A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in similar position
• Excellent time management and communication skills

Responsibilities include:

• Conducting educational talks in school and children’s homes in the Region
• Administering counseling to patients who seek the services of the clinic on a daily basis.
• Making decisions and solving problems related to Patient Care.
• Liaising with Children’s Services, Schools, Probation Department, Police, Health Care providers and others in conducting social investigations, as well as case management for current patients.
• Directing services to children and families, including screening, assessment, counseling, family therapy, casework and referrals.
• Communicating with persons outside of the organization in the best interest of patients.
• Collecting data pertaining to patients and clinic activities, analyze data for significant trends and prepare monthly, quarterly and annual reports.

REMUNERATION PACKAGE PER ANNUM:

• Salary Scale: $ 3,759,184 – 4,468,488 per annum.

Applications along with detailed resume should be sent no later than Friday, 2025 May 30 to:
The Director,
Human Resource Management & Development
North-East Regional Health Authority
34-38 Ocean Village Shopping Centre, Ocho Rios
St. Ann
E-mail: jobs@nerha.gov.jm or Fax: (876) 795–2747.

WE THANK ALL APPLICANTS FOR RESPONDING, HOWEVER, ONLY SHORT LISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE ACKNOWLEDGED.

Hospital Attendant (St. Mary & Portland, Jamaica)

 

housekeeper

The North-East Regional Health Authority, a statutory body under the Ministry of Health & Wellness with responsibility for the management and delivery of public health services within the parishes of St. Ann, St. Mary and Portland, is seeking a strong, dynamic, and proactive individuals to fill the position of HOSPITAL ATTENDANT (HSC/HS 1) (Housekeeping) at the Port Antonio, Port Maria and Annotto Bay Hospitals.

Summary:

Under the general direction of the Supervisory Hospital Attendant/Hospital Administrator, the Hospital
Attendant ensures clean and safe environment for patients and staff through the infection control policy and
procedures
Required Qualification & Experience:

• Completed school to grade 9 level
• Valid food handler’s permit
• Two (2) years working independently in a housekeeping role.

Specific Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of excellent customer service delivery
• Knowledge of policies and procedures for using specialized chemicals
• Working Knowledge of Infection Control
• Knowledge of organizing and prioritizing work
• Working Knowledge of Health Hazards

Key responsibilities will include but not limited:

• Check and receive ward on each shift
• Ensure cleaning agents are available in your assigned area
• Mop and sanitize the floor.
• Polish and shine required areas
• Clean general areas
• Clean and monitor lavatories
• Assist with sterilizing soiled linens
• Washing and ironing of bed linens, pantry linens and other linens for facility on a daily basis
• Collect linens from laundry
• Empty of garbage bins and properly disposing of garbage
• Collect cleaning materials/ supplies for the units
• Check inventory and store utensils appropriate

REMUNERATION PACKAGE PER ANNUM:

• Salary Scale: $ 990,843 - 1,177,801 per annum

Applications along with resume should be submitted no later than Friday, 2025 May 30 to:
The Director,
Human Resource Management & Development
North-East Regional Health Authority
34-38 Ocean Village Shopping Centre, Ocho Rios
St. Ann
E-mail: jobs@nerha.gov.jm or Fax: (876) 795–2747

WE THANK ALL APPLICANTS FOR RESPONDING, HOWEVER, ONLY SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE ACKNOWLEDGED.

Enrolled Assistant Nurse (St. Mary, Jamaica) - Port Maria & Annotto Bay Hospitals (NERHA)

 The North-East Regional Health Authority, a statutory body under the Ministry of Health with responsibility for the management and delivery of public health services within the parishes of St. Ann, St. Mary and Portland, invites applications from suitably qualified persons with strong team building skills to fill the position of ENROLLED ASSISTANT NURSE - (HTAC/EAN 1) for the Port Maria and Annotto Bay Hospitals. Reporting to the Director, Nursing Services the incumbent will be responsible for assisting in the administration of nursing services within the hospital.

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Diploma in Enrolled Assistant Nursing from a recognized learning institution
• Registration with the Nursing Council of Jamaica as an Enrolled Assistant Nurse

Specific Knowledge Required:

• Thorough knowledge of current legislation affecting the practice of Nursing in Jamaica
• Knowledge of the Staff Orders for the Public Service.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with the admission, discharge and transfer of patients
• Assisting in explaining hospital rules and routines to patients
• Sharing responsibility for a safe and comfortable environment for the patients
• Assisting patients in moving and turning, getting in and out of bed, positioning and walking as needed
• Assisting with the inter-facility transportation of patients
• Maintaining personal hygiene of the patient according to the needs and condition; that is bathing, cutting nails, combing hair, oral hygiene
• Assisting with the preparation of patient’s meals and in the feeding of patients
• Assisting with the patient in dressing and undressing
• Giving, removing and checking bed pans and urinals
• Changing linen and making beds
• Administering alcohol or tepid sponges to reduce body temperature
• Collecting specimens of urine, faeces, sputum and vomitus
• Observing temperature, pulse, respiration and blood pressures of patients
• Measuring heights and weights
• Observing symptoms, reactions, attitudes and changes in the patient’s condition; and report to the Registered Nurse
• Preparing patients for and assisting doctors and nurses in examination, treatment and diagnostic tests
• Sharing responsibility for the control of infection
• Preparing instruments and equipment for storage and sterilization
• Sterilizing instruments and equipment
• Sharing responsibility for keeping the patient’s unit clean and tidy
• Assist in receiving, checking and storing supplies
• Perform simple dressings
• Administering medications excluding dangerous drugs as ordered e.g., orally, rectally or by injectionsubcutaneous and intramuscular and carrying out other treatments as assigned
• Co-operating with other members of staff and accepting guidance and corrections

REMUNERATION PACKAGE PER ANNUM:

• Salary Scale: $2,078,360 – $2,470,517 per annum

Applications along with resumé should be submitted no later than Friday, 2025 May 30 to:
The Director,
Human Resource Mgt. & Development
North-East Regional Health Authority,
34-38 Ocean Village Shopping Centre,
Ocho Rios, St. Ann,
E-mail: jobs@nerha.gov.jm or Fax: (876) 795-2747.

WE THANK ALL APPLICANTS FOR RESPONDING, HOWEVER, ONLY SHORT LISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE ACKNOWLEDGED.

Assistant Nutritionist (St. Ann, Jamaica) - (NERHA) St. Ann Health Department

 

The North East Regional Health Authority, a statutory body under the Ministry of Health with responsibility for the management and delivery of public health services within the parishes of St. Ann, St. Mary and Portland, is seeking a dynamic, proactive, experienced and analytical individual with strong team building skills to fill the position of ASSISTANT NUTRITIONIST - (HTAC/NDT 2) at the St. Ann Health Department.
The ideal candidate will meet the following educational criteria:

• Diploma or Associate degree in Dietetics/Nutrition from a recognized tertiary institution. Or
• Bachelor of Science degree in Dietetics/Nutrition from a recognized tertiary institution (Without approved Dietetics/Nutrition Internship or Supervised Practice Program).
• Two (2) years working experiences

Specific Knowledge & Skills Required:

• Thorough knowledge of the practices, principles, and applications of nutrition assessment and diet counselling
• Thorough knowledge of the practices, principles, and approaches of nutrition and health education.
• Knowledge of the development of health education materials taking into consideration target audience, age, readership and literacy levels.
• Thorough understanding of the techniques of programme development, planning implementing and evaluating
• Ability to communicate effectively both in written and oral format.
• Ability to write reports.
• Ability to make presentations.

Key Responsibility Areas:

• Establishing and managing rehabilitation programmes for malnourished & HIV exposed children;
• Supervising Community Health Aides (CHAs) regarding nutrition programmes;
• Providing nutrition assessment and therapeutic diet counseling for clients with chronic noncommunicable diseases (NCD) including diabetes and hypertension and for persons with HIV/AIDS;
• Managing the supplementary feeding and Replacement feeding programmes;
• Providing basic in-service training for health care staff;
• Providing nutrition education to clinic and public populations; and
• Advising Government & other Agencies on appropriate nutrition programmes

REMUNERATION PACKAGE PER ANNUM:

• Salary Scale: $ 2,795,163– 3,322,571 per annum

Applications along with resumé should be submitted no later than Friday, 2025 May 16 to:
The Director,
Human Resource Management & Development
North East Regional Health Authority,
34-38 Ocean Village Shopping Centre,
Ocho Rios, St. Ann, Jamaica, West Indies.
E-mail: jobs@nerha.gov.jm or Fax: (876) 795-2747

NB. WE THANK ALL APPLICANTS FOR RESPONDING, HOWEVER, ONLY SHORT-LISTED
APPLICANTS WILL BE ACKNOWLEDGED.

Clinic Attendant (Portland, Jamaica) - Portland Health Department (NERHA)

The North-East Regional Health Authority, a statutory body under the Ministry of Health & Wellness with responsibility for the management and delivery of public health services within the parishes of St. Ann, St. Mary and Portland, is seeking a dynamic, proactive and forward-thinking individual to fill the position of CLINIC ATTENDANT (HSC/HS 1) at the Portland Health Department (Hope Bay & Buff Bay).

Summary:
Under the general direction of the Parish Administrator, the Clinic Attendant ensures clean and safe
environment for patients and staff through the infection control policy and procedures
Required Qualification & Experience:

• Completed school to grade 9 level
• Valid food handler’s permit
• Two (2) years working independently in a housekeeping role.

Specific Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of excellent customer service delivery
• Knowledge of policies and procedures for using specialized chemicals
• Working Knowledge of Infection Control
• Knowledge of organizing and prioritizing work
• Working Knowledge of Health Hazards

Key responsibilities will include but not limited:

• Opening and Closing of Health Facility
• Sweeping of Floor
• Wiping of Floor in the facility
• Dusting of rooms
• Cleaning and ensuring that the halls are free from spillage
• Preparing Oral Rehydration Salt (ORS)
• Ensuring that tissue and soap is in bathrooms
• Preparing cotton and gauze for dressing
• Dusting and removing of cobwebs in facility
• Empty of garbage bins and properly disposing of garbage

REMUNERATION PACKAGE PER ANNUM:

• Salary Scale: $ 990,843 – 1,177,801 per annum

Applications along with detailed resume should be sent no later than Friday, 2025 May 16 to:

The Director,
Human Resource Management & Development
North-East Regional Health Authority
34-38 Ocean Village Shopping Centre, Ocho Rios
St. Ann
E-mail: jobs@nerha.gov.jm or Fax: (876) 795–2747

WE THANK ALL APPLICANTS FOR RESPONDING, HOWEVER, ONLY SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE ACKNOWLEDGED.

Health Records Clerk (St. Mary, Jamaica) - St. Mary Health Department (NERHA)

 The North East Regional Health Authority, a statutory body under the Ministry of Health, with responsibility for the management and delivery of public health services within the parishes of St. Ann, St. Mary, and Portland, is seeking to fill the position of Health Records Clerk at the St. Mary Health Department. The incumbent will be responsible for to compile, process and maintain the health records in a manner consistent with medical administrative, ethical, legal and regulatory requirements of the health care facility.

Qualification and Experience will include:

• Five (5) CXC/GCE subjects at the ordinary level (O’level) are required including English Language, Mathematics and Biology (preferably Human and Social Biology).
• Diploma in Computer applications inclusive of word processing and spreadsheet applications
• A minimum of two (2) years’ working experience.

Specific Knowledge Required:

• Sound knowledge of policies and practices involved in health records science
• Health Records Service Manual
• Medical Records Manual –: Guide for Developing Countries
• Jamaica Medical Records Code of Ethics
• Monthly Clinic Statistical Report (MCSR) Manual
• Staff Order

Responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Protect the security of the health records, ensuring that confidentiality is maintained
• Gathering of demographic, geographic and health related data and history from all new patients upon registration, asking all the prompt questions on the form
• Preparing patient service record for the appropriate clinic
• Entering of patient’s particular in Daily Register log book to facilitate tally of all registered patients
• Entering of data on the sentinel forms for each registration
• Entering of patient record particulars for retrieved records in the record request log book
• Register all patients for the various clinics
• Ensure that all health records are assigned to clinic locations
• Retrieve all health records for appointment
• Communicate with patient/client as the need arise in relation to their appointment
• Ensure good health record keeping is maintained
• Ensure proper maintenance of all health records

REMUNERATION PACKAGE PER ANNUM:

• Salary Scale: $ 1,792,163 – 2,130,319 per annum

Applications along with detailed resume should be sent no later than Thursday, 2025 April 17 to:
The Director,
Human Resource Management & Development
North East Regional Health Authority,
34-38 Ocean Village Shopping Centre,
Ocho Rios, St. Ann
E-mail: jobs@nerha.gov.jm
Fax: (876) 795 – 2747
NB. WE THANK ALL APPLICANTS FOR RESPONDING, HOWEVER, ONLY SHORT LISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE ACKNOWLEDGED.

Assistant Nutritionist (St. Mary, Jamaica) - NERHA (St. Mary Health Department)

 

The North East Regional Health Authority, a statutory body under the Ministry of Health with responsibility for the management and delivery of public health services within the parishes of St. Ann, St. Mary and Portland, is seeking a dynamic, proactive, experienced and analytical individual with strong team building skills to fill the position of Assistant Nutritionist at the St. Mary Health Department.

The ideal candidate will meet the following educational criteria:

• Diploma or Associate degree in Dietetics/Nutrition from a recognized tertiary institution. Or
• Bachelor of Science degree in Dietetics/Nutrition from a recognized tertiary institution (Without approved Dietetics/Nutrition Internship or Supervised Practice Program).
• Two (2) years working experiences

Specific Knowledge & Skills Required:

• Thorough knowledge of the practices, principles, and applications of nutrition assessment and diet counselling
• Thorough knowledge of the practices, principles, and approaches of nutrition and health education.
• Knowledge of the development of health education materials taking into consideration target audience, age, readership and literacy levels.
• Thorough understanding of the techniques of programme development, planning implementing and evaluating
• Ability to communicate effectively both in written and oral format.
• Ability to write reports.
• Ability to make presentations.

Key Responsibility Areas:

• Establishing and managing rehabilitation programmes for malnourished & HIV exposed children;
• Supervising Community Health Aides (CHAs) regarding nutrition programmes;
• Providing nutrition assessment and therapeutic diet counseling for clients with chronic noncommunicable diseases (NCD) including diabetes and hypertension and for persons with HIV/AIDS;
• Managing the supplementary feeding and Replacement feeding programmes;
• Providing basic in-service training for health care staff;
• Providing nutrition education to clinic and public populations; and
• Advising Government & other Agencies on appropriate nutrition programmes

REMUNERATION PACKAGE PER ANNUM:

• Salary Scale: $ 2,795,163– 3,322,571 per annum

Applications along with resumé should be submitted no later than Thursday, 2025 April 17 to:
The Director,
Human Resource Management & Development
North East Regional Health Authority,
34-38 Ocean Village Shopping Centre,
Ocho Rios, St. Ann, Jamaica, West Indies.
E-mail: jobs@nerha.gov.jm or Fax: (876) 795-2747

NB. WE THANK ALL APPLICANTS FOR RESPONDING, HOWEVER, ONLY SHORT-LISTED
APPLICANTS WILL BE ACKNOWLEDGED.

Enrolled Assistant Nurse (St. Mary & Portland, Jamaica) - NERHA

 

The North-East Regional Health Authority, a statutory body under the Ministry of Health with responsibility for the management and delivery of public health services within the parishes of St. Ann, St. Mary and Portland, invites applications from suitably qualified persons with strong team building skills to fill the position of ENROLLED ASSISTANT NURSE - (HTAC/EAN 1) for the Annotto Bay and Port Antonio Hospitals. Reporting to the Director, Nursing Services the incumbent will be responsible for assisting in the administration of nursing services within the hospital.

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Diploma in Enrolled Assistant Nursing from a recognized learning institution
• Registration with the Nursing Council of Jamaica as an Enrolled Assistant Nurse

Specific Knowledge Required:

• Thorough knowledge of current legislation affecting the practice of Nursing in Jamaica
• Knowledge of the Staff Orders for the Public Service.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with the admission, discharge and transfer of patients
• Assisting in explaining hospital rules and routines to patients
• Sharing responsibility for a safe and comfortable environment for the patients
• Assisting patients in moving and turning, getting in and out of bed, positioning and walking as needed
• Assisting with the inter-facility transportation of patientsMaintaining personal hygiene of the patient according to the needs and condition; that is bathing, cutting nails, combing hair, oral hygiene
• Assisting with the preparation of patient’s meals and in the feeding of patients
• Assisting with the patient in dressing and undressing
• Giving, removing and checking bed pans and urinals
• Changing linen and making beds
• Administering alcohol or tepid sponges to reduce body temperature
• Collecting specimens of urine, faeces, sputum and vomitus
• Observing temperature, pulse, respiration and blood pressures of patients
• Measuring heights and weights
• Observing symptoms, reactions, attitudes and changes in the patient’s condition; and report to the Registered Nurse
• Preparing patients for and assisting doctors and nurses in examination, treatment and diagnostic tests

• Sharing responsibility for the control of infection
• Preparing instruments and equipment for storage and sterilization
• Sterilizing instruments and equipment
• Sharing responsibility for keeping the patient’s unit clean and tidy
• Assist in receiving, checking and storing supplies
• Perform simple dressings
• Administering medications excluding dangerous drugs as ordered e.g., orally, rectally or by injectionsubcutaneous and intramuscular and carrying out other treatments as assigned

• Co-operating with other members of staff and accepting guidance and corrections
REMUNERATION PACKAGE PER ANNUM:

• Salary Scale: $2,078,360 – $2,470,517 per annum

Applications along with resumé should be submitted no later than Friday, 2025 March 28 to:
The Director,
Human Resource Mgt. & Development
North-East Regional Health Authority,
34-38 Ocean Village Shopping Centre,
Ocho Rios, St. Ann,
E-mail: jobs@nerha.gov.jm or Fax: (876) 795-2747

WE THANK ALL APPLICANTS FOR RESPONDING, HOWEVER, ONLY SHORT LISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE ACKNOWLEDGED.

Registered Midwife 2 (Portland, Jamaica) - Portland Health Department (NERHA)

 

The North-East Regional Health Authority, a statutory body under the Ministry of Health & Wellness,
with responsibility for the management and delivery of Public Health Services within the parishes of St. Ann, St. Mary, and Portland invites applications from suitably qualified individuals to fill the position of
REGISTERED MIDWIFE – HPC/MW 2 for the Portland Health Department.

Reporting to the Public Health Nurse/Supervisory Midwife, the incumbent is responsible for the supervision
and co-ordination of child care activities; providing nursing care in the Maternal, Child Health and Family
Planning services in accordance with the objectives and policies of the programme as set out in the Maternal
and Child Health Care Plan for Jamaica.
The ideal candidate will meet the following educational criteria:

• Certificate/Diploma in Midwifery from an accredited institution
• Registration with the Nursing Council of Jamaica
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in secondary care facility

Key responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Participating in identifying special needs in communities in relation to Maternal and Child Health.
• Preparing regular schedules for Antenatal/ Postnatal/ Child Welfare visits.
• Providing Ante Natal care at clinics and arranges for follow-ups.
• Estimating haemaglobin level of clients, using appropriate reagents.
• Referring high risk patients to Type ӀӀ, ӀӀӀ and ӀV health centres as appropriate.
• Ensuring that adequate screening of ante-natal patients is carried out
• Providing advice to mothers and families about nutritional requirements including promotion of breast feeding.
• Encouraging early immunization of babies.
• Conducting clinics/assisting the Public Health Nurse in immunization.
• Responsibility for the maintenance of midwifery bags and their contents.
• Responsibility for notification of live/still births, neo-natal and maternal deaths, puerperal infection and other infectious diseases

REMUNERATION PACKAGE PER ANNUM:

• Salary Scale: $3,241,533 – 3,853,164 per annum

Applications letters along with detailed resume should be sent no later than Friday, 2025 March 07 to:
The Director,
Human Resource Management & Development
North-East Regional Health Authority
34-38 Ocean Village Shopping Centre, Ocho Rios
St. Ann
E-mail: jobs@nerha.gov.jm or Fax: (876) 795–2747

WE THANK ALL APPLICANTS FOR RESPONDING, HOWEVER, ONLY SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE ACKNOWLEDGED.