Hospital Attendant (St. Mary, Jamaica) - Port Maria Hospital (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 strong, dynamic, and proactive individuals to fill the position of Hospital Attendant (Housekeeping) (HSC/HS 1) at the Port Maria Hospital.

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, 2024 May 03 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.

School Nurse (St. Mary, Jamaica) - Youth of Vision Academy

Applications are being invited from suitably qualified persons to fill the position of:

School Nurse 

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Certification as registered nurse or other similar qualifications
• Current nursing licences/registration with NCJ
• At least one (1) year experience (mental health experience is a plus)

Applicants should be able to:

• Provide professional healthcare to staff ans students
• Develop health plan for students
• Carry out health assessments and screening
• Administer medication
• Complete appropriate reports and ensure accurate records are maintained
• Maintain inventory of appropriate supplies and equipment
• Ensure compliance with minimum health laws and requirements
• Lift up 50 lbs and stand for prolonged periods of time

Send applications to:  

The Board of Directors

Youth of Vision Academy,

Brimmer Hall,

Port Maria,

St. Mary,

or email: recruitment@yovainc.org

Call: (876) 727-9718 / (876) 727-9787.

Deadline: March 22, 2024.

Customer Care Officer (Portland, Jamaica) - NERHA

 NORTH-EAST REGIONAL HEALTH AUTHORITY

CUSTOMER CARE OFFICER (GMG/AM 3)

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 Customer Care Officer (GMG/AM 3) at the Portland Health Department.

Summary:
Reporting to the Parish Administrator, the incumbent is responsible to assist the general public in all aspects of their interaction with the Organization with the objective of achieving the mandate of the organization. The incumbent will also manage customer inquiries, complaints and interact with customers to
provide and process information.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Diploma in Management Studies, Public Administration, Personnel Management, Business Administration
• At least two (2) years in Customer Service or performing related functions

Specific Knowledge Required:

• Knowledge of the MDA’s Policies & Procedures
• Knowledge of GOJ Customer Service Policies & Procedures Switch Board Operating Skills
• Proficiency in relevant Software Applications
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Strong customer service orientation

Key responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Maintains portfolio and be knowledgeable of the organization products and services
• Maintains portfolio of the business processes of all services of the organization
• Maintains database on key customers of the organization and tracks customers interface with the
• organization
• Recommends new systems, procedures or working practices to improve customer service efficiency
• Assist with customer enquiries or complaints by phone, email or direct interaction
• Maintains a log of customer complaints and queries
• Collates information and prepares monthly/quarterly and annual reports

REMUNERATION PACKAGE PER ANNUM:

• Salary Scale: $1,984,305 – $2,668,670 per annum

Applications along with a detailed resume should be sent no later than Friday, February 16, 2024 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 Nurses (St. Ann & St. Mary, Jamaica) - NERHA

 

The North-East Regional Health Authority (NERHA), 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) at the St. Ann’s Bay Regional Hospital and Port Maria 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:

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

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 injection-subcutaneous 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: $1,922,483 – 2,285,228 per annum

Applications along with resumé should be submitted no later than Friday, 2024 February 02 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 (St. Mary, Jamaica) - Port Maria Hospital (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 1 for the Port Maria Hospital. Reporting to the Ward/Nurse Manager, the incumbent gives advanced level of care to patients who need midwifery care before, during and after the 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 intervenes 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: $2,585,526 – $3,073,378 per annum

Applications along with detailed resume should be sent no later than Friday, 2024 February 02 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.

Registered Nurse (St. Ann & St. Mary, Jamaica) - North-East Regional Health Authority

 NORTH-EAST REGIONAL HEALTH AUTHORITY

REGISTERED NURSE – HPC/ RN 1

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 Nurse for the St. Ann and St. Mary Health Departments.

Reporting to the Public Health Nurse, the incumbent is responsible for direct and indirect nursing
care and treatment of patients/clients at the hospital with exception of the delivery of babies.

The ideal candidate will meet the following educational criteria:

• BSc. In General Nursing from an accredited Institution
• Registration with the Nursing Council of Jamaica

Key responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Assess, diagnose, classify, plans, implements, evaluates a nursing care plan for the individual
• patient/client using all relevant data.
• Interprets and administers prescriptions, treatments, and monitors the patient’s action to determine
• the best possible outcomes.
• Acts promptly and effectively in emergency situations
• Performs nursing procedures that are appropriate to the needs, age and acuity level of the patient
• Documents information promptly, clearly and completely and relates as necessary to the relevant
• persons.
• Ensures proper collection, identification, storage and safe transportation of specimens to the
• laboratory with appropriate requisition forms.
• Participate in quality assurance programmes of unit - Ensure environmental safety of patient care
• unit and sees that appropriate health and safety measures are in place.
• Implements discharge/care plan including referral to appropriate agencies.
• Supervises auxiliary and support staff, assists in the cost-effective usage of supplies and equipment.
• Assumes in charge/administrative responsibility when delegated, especially afternoon and night duty.
• Acts as liaison between patient/client relative and the physician in interpreting and conveying
• information.
• Teaches patient/client and family health promotion, disease prevention, health maintenance
• Participates in the clinical teaching and evaluation of nursing students, auxiliaries and other personnel
• Participates in ward rounds, patient/client reports and staff conferences.

REMUNERATION PACKAGE PER ANNUM:

• Salary Scale: $2,998,418 – $3,564,176 per annum along with any other allowance(s) attached to the post.

Applications along with detailed resume should be sent no later than Friday, 2023 October 13 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.