Dental Assistant (St. Ann, St. Mary & Portland, Jamaica) - North-East Regional Health Authority

 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 persons to fill the position of Dental Assistant (HTAC/DA 1) assigned to the St. Ann, St. Mary & Portland Health Departments.

Health Records Technician (St. Ann, St. Mary & Portland - 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 Health Records Technician 1 (HTAC/HRT 2) for Hospitals and Health Departments in St. Ann, St. Mary and Portland.

Reporting to the Health Records Administrator, the ideal candidate must meet the following minimum:
Qualifications:

• Associate Science Degree in Health Information Technology or Certificate in Health Records and Statistics Level 11
• At least three (3) years full-time progressive experience in work related to the preparation and maintenance of health records and health statistics. One of which should be at supervisory level.

Required Skills and Specialized Techniques:

• Ability to analyze statistical reports and make recommendations
• Skills in Interpersonal Communication
• Skills in Conflict Resolution
• Ability to direct the activities of personnel and local programmes
• Skills in Human Resource Management
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• PC operating skills with excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Good time management skills

Key Responsibilities will include (but not limited to):

• Protect the security of the health records to ensure confidentiality is maintained
• Develop and maintain efficient and accurate filing and retrieval of health records
• Track and follow-up missing records
• Review records for completeness, accuracy and compliance with regulations (manual & electronic system)
• File laboratory/ other investigation reports and referral forms in patient/client health record
• Develop and ensure that the standardized numerical filing system of health record
• Maintain the master patient index files
• Compile and submit monthly clinic summary reports, sentinel, sexually transmitted disease syndrome and other reports
• Purging and disposal of patients’ records according to Ministry of Health (MOH) standards
• Auditing of health information system
• Maintain the appointment system
• Maintain the primary health care register
• Responsible for educating other members of the health team on the importance of health records, with a clear definition of health records duties
• Responsible for the acquisition and monitoring of health records stationery/equipment
• Orientate and supervise health records clerk
• Verify list for the path programme
• Facilitate research

REMUNERATION PACKAGE PER ANNUM:

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

Applications along with a detailed resume should be sent no later than Friday, 2024 August 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 SHORT LISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE ACKNOWLEDGED.

Community Health Aides (St. Ann, St. Mary & Portland - Jamaica) - NERHA

 

The North-East Regional Health Authority, a statutory body under the Ministry of Health and 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 suitable qualified persons to fill the position
of COMMUNITY HEALTH AIDES (HSC/HS 4) at the St. Ann, St. Mary and Portland Health Departments.

The ideal candidate must embody the Region’s vision: Healthy Lifestyle, Healthy Environment, Healthy People.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT

• Four (4) CXC subjects including English Language or equivalent Level 3 City & Guilds.
• Practical Nursing Certificate; and a pass in Mathematics would be an asset.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND SPECIALISED TECHNIQUES

• Good and effective working relations with other staff members.
• Willingness and hardworking.
• Work performed to the highest possible standard.
• Pleasant and even-tempered.
• Good communication skills.

KEY RESPONSIBLITIES WILL INCLUDE:

• Motivates and refers new clients to Family Planning, Ante & Post Natal and other clinics
• Carries out home visits for clients newly discharged from hospitals including: diabetics or mothers and infants
• Assists the Community Nurses and District Midwives in ensuring that all expectant mothers in the assigned community are referred to the Health Centre for care
• Advise diabetic and hypertensive patients of the importance of regularly taking their medications and keeping their clinic appointments.
• Inform the community of all available health and environmental services and social programmes.

REMUNERATION PACKAGE PER ANNUM:

• Salary Scale: $ 1,545,377 – 1,836,968 per annum

Application letters along with detailed resume should be sent no later than Friday, 2024 August 23
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.

Assistant Nutritionist (Portland, Jamaica) - Portland Health Department (NERHA)

 

ASSISTANT NUTRITIONIST - (HTAC/NDT 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, is seeking a dynamic, proactive, experienced and analytical individual with strong team building skills to fill the position of Assistant Nutritionist at the Portland 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, 2024 August 09 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 Attendants (Portland, Jamaica) - North-East Regional Health Authority

 

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 at the Portland Health Department (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
• Emptying 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, 2024 August 09 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.

Patient Care Assistant (St. Mary & Portland, Jamaica) - North-East Regional Health Authority

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 (HSC/HS 5) at the Annotto Bay and Port Antonio Hospitals.

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 brushing patients’ hair.
• Tidying patients’ environment for hand over to next shift.
• Preparing dressing and equipment for sterilization
• Assisting in admission of patients:
• Putting the 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 Monday, 2024 June 24 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 Attendants (Porters) - Portland, Jamaica - Port Antonio Hospital (NERHA)

HOSPITAL ATTENDANTS (HSC/HS 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, is seeking strong, dynamic, and proactive individuals to fill the position of Hospital
Attendant (Portering) at the Port Antonio Hospital.

Summary:
Under the general direction of the Supervisory Hospital Attendant/Hospital Administrator, the Hospital
Attendant will be required to:
Required Qualification & Experience:

• Complete school to grade 9 level
• Be physically fit and able to bend, stand and lift

Specific Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of excellent customer service delivery
• Knowledge of lifting techniques
• Knowledge of organizing and prioritizing work
• Working Knowledge of Health Hazards

Key responsibilities will include but not limited:

• Required to transport patients to Out-patients clinics, Casualty, to the Wards, for laboratory and x-ray services. This is done with wheelchairs and stretchers given the required situation
• Required to lift and support patients who are unable to walk
• Assigned to work with ambulance service periodically
• Required to deliver items from one area of the hospital to another
• Required to assist in maintaining the hospital buildings and compound by assisting in the cleaning of same
• Required to empty and clean all garbage receptacles and replace them in their appropriate areas
• Required to clean and keep in good condition, all the tools he has to work with eg. Wheelchairs,
• stretchers, etc.

REMUNERATION PACKAGE PER ANNUM:
Salary Scale: $ 916,530 – 1,089,466

Applications along with resume should be submitted no later than Friday, 2024 March 8 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 & Portland, Jamaica) - NERHA

 NORTH-EAST REGIONAL HEALTH AUTHORITY

HEALTH RECORDS CLERK (HTAC/HRT 1)

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 and Portland Health Departments.

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:

• Four (4) CXC/GCE subjects at the ordinary level (O’level) are required including English Language,
• Mathematics and a Science subject (preferably Human and Social Biology).
• Diploma in Computer applications inclusive of word processing and spreadsheet applications
• A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in related field.

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: $ 1,657,751 – 1,970,545 per annum

Applications along with detailed resume should be sent no later than Friday, 2024 March 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
Fax: (876) 795-2747

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

Gardener/Groundsman (St. Mary & Portland, Jamaica) - NERHA

 

The North-East Regional Health Authority (NERHA), a statutory body under the Ministry of Health and 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 suitable qualified persons to fill the position of GARDENER/GROUNDSMAN (LMO/TS 1) at the Port Maria Hospital and Portland Health Department.

The ideal candidate must meet the following minimum qualifications:

• Primary School Level of education.
• A minimum of six (6) months in a similar capacity.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND SPECIALISED TECHNIQUES

• Good and effective working relations exist with other staff members.
• Willingness and hardworking.
• Work performed to the highest possible standard.
• Pleasant and even-tempered.
• Ability to safely operate trimmers, mowers and other equipment used in maintaining the grounds.
• Good communication skills.
• Knowledge of horticulture/agriculture.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:

• Establishing and maintaining attractive, healthy lawns, gardens and grounds.
• Mowing, edging, trimming, fertilizing/mulching on a regular basis.
• Recognizing the need for new vegetation, transplanting and watering plants.
• Attending to the proper upkeep of the parking area, fences and borders.
• Ensuring that all tools are kept clean and functional.
• Safely storing tools in the area provided when not in use.
• Removing garbage from collection receptacles and deposit in house provided for removal by garbage collectors. Note well, infectious waste safely stored for the incinerator.
• Performing high dusting as required by supervisor or designate.
• Keeping windows clean.
• Regularly cleaning outside drains and grease traps.
• Performing any other duties as required by the Maintenance Supervisor.

REMUNERATION PACKAGE PER ANNUM: Salary Scale: $857,012 – $1,152,632 per annum.

Applications along with detailed resumes 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 SHORT LISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE ACKNOWLEDGED.

Housekeepers (Port Antonio, Portland, Jamaica) - Geejam Hotel & Villas

 

Housekeepers wanted in Port Antonio, Portland!

Qualifications and Experience:

• Education: High school degree, appropriate and related certificates
• Experience: 2+ years experience in a similar position 

Email: hr@geejam.com

School Nurse (Portland, Jamaica) - Titchfield High School

 Titchfield High School seeks a registered nurse as a School Nurse in Portland, Jamaica. 

Requirements:

• BSc in Nursing from a recognized tertiary institution
• Licensed by the Nursing Council of Jamaica

Address to: 

The Chairman,

c/o The Principal,

Titchfield High School,

Fort George Street,

Port Antonio P.O.,

Portland.

Submission: Via hand delivery, email by June 5, 2023. 

Email to: application@titchfieldhigh.edu.jm 

Live-in Caregiver (Portland, Jamaica)

Seeking a live-in caregiver for an elderly female living in Portland. 

Compensation will be discussed. 

Requirements:

• Experienced in dealing with elderly
• Only females 40 years and older 

Please contact: (929) 385-1514 via Whatsapp for details.

School Nurse (Portland, Jamaica) - Happy Grove High School

 

Happy Grove High School is seeking a School Nurse in Portland, Jamaica.

Requirements:

• Registered Nurse - RN 2
• Currently registered with the Nursing Council of Jamaica

Applications should be received by February 3, 2023 and addressed to:

The Chairman,

C/o The Principal,

Happy Grove High School

Hector's River P.O.,

Portland.

Email: happygrove@gmail.com

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

Looking for a Live-in Nanny/Domestic Worker in Portland. 

We are looking for a dependable Christian woman to be employed as a live-in nanny in Swift River, Portland. 

The job is for 6 days a week and you will be caring for small children in their home while their mother works from home.

The applicant must:

• Know how to cook (ital/vegetarian meals)
• Be neat and tidy
• Must love children
• Can be a Jamaican (preferred) or a foreigner. All nationalities welcome.

Note: The work is permanent and long term and applicants must be willing to travel abroad for several visits per year.

Please call or Whatsapp: (876) 384-3583. 

Guidance Counsellor (Portland, Jamaica) - College of Agriculture, Science & Education (CASE)

College of Agriculture, Science & Education (CASE) invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced persons for the following position, which is required for January 2022.

Guidance Counsellor

Job Classification: Lecturer

Essential Criteria:

• Bachelor's degree in Counselling or related field
• Two (2) years related working experience at a tertiary level educational institution

For further details, interested persons are asked to contact the HR Department at humanr@case.edu.jm or call (876) 993-5491.

While we appreciate all applications, please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Interested persons should forward their applications and resume no later than Friday, December 17, 2021 to the:

Director, Human Resource Management

College of Agriculture, Science & Education

P.O. Box 170, Passley Garden,

Port Antonio, Portland.

Email: humanr@case.edu.jm

Child Caregiver (Portland, Jamaica)

 PORTLAND!! PORTLAND!!

We are hiring!!

Do you have early childhood experience or are you an early childhood practitioner?

We are looking for you!

Job Details:

• Caring for two (2) children (ages 7 months and five (5) years old)
• High weekly pay
• Child care or early childhood education experience necessary
• No cover letter or resume required

Requirements:

• Early childhood education experience
• Experience working with children from ages 7 months to 5 years old
• Reliable and timely 
• Live in East Portland
• Available to work full-time

If you said yes to these requirements and are interested please Whatsapp a brief introduction of yourself to (876) 507-8525 by November 30, 2021. 

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Butler/Housekeeper (Port Antonio, Portland) - Geejam Hotel

 Our upscale, hillside villas require a qualified and experienced professional who understands exclusive guests and enjoys providing exceptional villa service.

Attributes:

• Being hands-on with housekeeping, food service and bartending is expected
• Being guest oriented 
• A quality team player
• Administration and computer literacy skills would be helpful

Please submit résumé and a guest recommendation by email with "Butler" in subject line before 21 November 2021.

Email: recruiter@geejam.com

Community Health Aides (St. Ann, St. Mary & Portland, JM) - NERHA

Housekeeper/Cleaning Lady (Portland, Jamaica)

Wanted: Housekeeper/Cleaning lady for a guesthouse in Long Bay, Portland, Jamaica.

Experience abroad preferred.

Ideal skillset:

• Professional 
• Clean
• Responsible 
• Calm

The guesthouse can offer full time job (5 - 7 days per week) or part time (3 - 4 days a week).

Persons who apply for this position need to:

• Have passion for cleaning 
• Have training or school certification 
• Have flexibility to work 
• Have nice, positive attitude 
• Reside in Portland close to Long Bay or able to travel in early and late hours

If interested please contact: (876) 872-9098.

Live in Helper (Portland, Jamaica)

Live in helper needed in Portland, Jamaica.

• Experienced 
• Ages 35 to 55 years old
• Must reside in Portland 

Tel: (876) 387-2389.