Therapists (St. James, Jamaica) - Western Regional Health Authority

Occupational Therapist (HPC/OT 3) - St. James Health Department

Under the supervision of Medical Officer (Heath), the Occupational Therapist is responsible for planning, organizing and conducting an occupational therapy programme to facilitate the rehabilitation of mentally, emotionally or physically handicapped patients.

Qualifications & Experience:

• B.Sc. in Occupational Therapy from a recognized institution 
• Minimum of three (3) years experience in a similar capacity

Speech Therapist (HPC/AL 2)

Under the general supervision of the Psychologist, the Speech Therapist is responsible for planning, organizing and conducting speech therapy programmes to develop speech and language skills to facilitate personal, social, and intellectual development of patients.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Master's degree in Speech Therapy or Speech-Language Pathology 
• Relevant License and Certification
• Experience with certain disorders and age groups would be an asset
• Minimum of three (3) years experience in a similar capacity

For further details regarding the vacancies, please visit our website: www.wrha.gov.jm. 

Application letter along with detailed resume should be submitted no later than May 16, 2025.

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

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

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

Job Purpose:

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

Key Responsibilities:

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

Required Qualification and Experience:

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

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

Human Resource Manager
Bellevue Hospital
16 ½ Windward Road
Kingston 2

Or

Email: bvh.resumes@gmail.com

Industrial Nurse (Kingston, Jamaica)

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The Industrial Nurse is responsible for ensuring the health and well-being of employees within the Company by providing immediate medical attention in case of injuries or illnesses, conducting health assessments, and promoting a safe work environment.

Required Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills:

• Registered Nurse (RN) licensure
• Additional certification and experience in occupational health or relevant fields are advantageous
• Proven experience as an occupational or industrial nurse is preferred 
• Sound knowledge of emergency medical procedures and protocols
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to remain calm and composed in high pressure situations
• Flexibility to work various shifts and respond to medical emergencies outside of regular working hours

How to apply: 

Interested applicants are invited to send their applications via email no later than October 31, 2023 to: jamaicancareers@gmail.com. Email subject: Industrial Nurse Vacancy

We wish to thank everyone who expresses an interest, however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Contract Nurse (Jamaica) - Jamalco

 An opportunity has arisen for a dynamic, highly motivated, suitably qualified and experienced Contract Nurse to join the Medical Team at Jamalco. 

Under the direction of the Occupational Health Administrator and Medical Doctor, the incumbent is accountable for performing the following:

• Nursing duties and other medical functions as may be required from time to time through the incumbent's direct supervision
• Daily medical activities including performing preemployment and periodic physical examinations, monitoring health hazards and medical surveillances
• Preparing reports of activities within the department, as well as handling emergencies as they relate to the industry
• Supervision of Emergency Medical Technicians
• Coordinating plant education activities and wellness program

Qualifications and Experience:

To be considered the incumbent must have:

• A Bachelor's degree in Nursing
• Minimum of three (3) years experience
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Current registration with Nursing Council of Jamaica
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Experience working in a Emergency Unit

Applications should be submitted by Friday, May 14, 2021 to:

Contract Nurse

Human Resources Department

Jamalco

P.O. Box 64

May Pen, Clarendon

Or

19 Hillcrest Avenue,

Citibank Building,

Kingston 6.

Email: kjwjamalco_hr@jamalco.com

Or HR@jamalco.com

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.