South East Regional Health Authority (SERHA) Job Openings (Kingston & St. Andrew, St. Thomas, St. Catherine)

 The South East Regional Health Authority (SERHA), a statutory body under the Ministry of Health & Wellness responsible for the management and operation of Public Health Services within the Parishes of St. Thomas, Kingston, St. Andrew and St. Catherine, invites applications from suitably qualified persons for the positions of:

Princess Margaret Hospital

• Hospital Administrator (GMG/AM 4)
• Customer Care Officer GMG/AM 3)

St. Thomas Health Department

• Administrator 2 (GMG/AM 4)
• Administrator 1 (GMG/AM 3)
• Customer Care Officer (GMG/AM 3)
• Health Education & Promotion Officer (HPC/HPE 1)

St. Catherine Health Department

• Clinical Psychologist (HPC/ALH 2)

Kingston & St. Andrew Health Department

• Clinical Psychologist (HPC/ALH 2)

Regional Office

• Data Manager (MIS/IT4)
• Contact Investigator (HPC/SD 1) - training opportunity to be placed regionwide

Qualifications & Requirements:

• B.Sc. in Registered Nursing,, Midwifery, Environmental Health, Medical Technology, Dental Hygiene or an equivalent with a medical background
• Three (3) years working experience as a health professional
• B.Sc. in Social Disease Intervention or the successful completion of a one (1) year training programme of the same

Interested persons may view a copy of the job description for each post on the website at www.serha.gov.jm/job-vacancies. 

The deadline for applications is Friday, November 15, 2024. 

Applications with curricula vitae are to submitted to:

The Director,

Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations,

South East Regional Health Authority,

The Towers, 2nd Floor,

25 Dominica Drive, Kingston 5, or 

via email to: employment@serha.gov.jm or recruitmentserha2023@gmail.com

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

Administrative Assistant (Regional Office - Kingston, Jamaica) - South East Regional Healthy Authority (SERHA)

JOB TITLE: Administrative Assistant

DIVISION: Regional Office
DEPARTMENT: General

ROLE AND CORE FUNCTIONS OF JOB:
- Under limited supervision, provides day to day co-ordination and administrative support to the Head of Section.
- Acts as a liaison between the Head of Section and other senior management personnel and external parties.
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Educational Requirements:
(a) Specific Knowledge (however acquired) Required to Start:

• Knowledge of database management, word processing, spreadsheet and/or presentation software.
• Working knowledge of office protocols, principles and practices
• Knowledge of sound customer service principles and practices
• Knowledge of the operations of the Ministry of Health and the Regional Health Authority

(b) Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in General Management or related area

PLUS

• Two (2) years’ experience at a management support level

1. Required Skills and Specialised Knowledge:

• Highly developed organizing and co-ordinating skills
• Ability to use independent judgement and to manage and impart confidential information with tact and diplomacy
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to record minutes

2. Special Conditions Associated with the Job:

• Numerous critical deadlines.
• Frequent exposure to video display terminals.
• May be required to attend functions and meetings off site

JOB DESCRIPTION

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

• Supervision Received From:
• A. Directly - Head of Section
• B. Indirectly - Director/Managers/Officers in the Department
• Supervision Given To:
• (a) Directly - None
• B. Indirectly - None
• Liaises With:
• Internally:
• Department Heads
• Staff at various levels
• Regional Heads
• Board Members
• Externally:

• Ministry of Health
• Government Agencies
• Non-Government Organizations
• Other Statutory Boards

DESCRIPTION

Responsibilities and Duties:

1. Serves as a primary point of direct administrative contact and liaison with other offices, individuals and external institutions and agencies on a range of specified issues. Organizes and facilitates meetings and other events as required.
2. Manages and directs telephone and e-mail communications to facilitate the most appropriate responses and actions. Provides accurate and reliable information to enquiries.
3. Performs research analysis on specific issues as required, and independently prepares non-routine letters and/or reports, which may be highly sensitive and confidential in nature.
4. Prepares and analyzes Gantt Charts depicting leave schedules for the Department.
5. Sorts and distributes incoming and outgoing correspondence and prepares or facilitates timely responses as required.
6. Establishes, maintains and updates files, personnel database and records and facilitates the retrieval of information.
7. Attends Board Sub-Committee meetings and Senior Management meetings and performs the function of recording secretary. Undertakes research on matters arising out of meetings and new matters to be tabled at subsequent meetings and provides reports as required.
8. Requisitions supplies, maintenance and other services for the department.
9. Maintains the calendar for the Head of Section.
10. Secures confidential documents, directs them to the appropriate persons and that strict confidentiality is maintained in the execution of duties.
11. Performs other related duties as assigned.

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Authority:

• Serve as a liaison between the Head, other departments and external agencies.

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Performance Criteria:
This job is satisfactorily performed when:

• • Timely and accurate responses to correspondence and verbal enquiries are effected
• Confidentiality is preserved
• Records are up-to-date and easily retrievable
• Administrative functions of the Department are performed with efficiency

Applications with curricula vitae are to be submitted to:

SERHA,
The Director,
Human Resource Management & Industrial Relations,
South East Regional Health Authority,
The Towers, 2nd Floor,
25 Dominica Drive,
Kingston 5.

Submit your application via email to employment@serha.gov.jm.

Deadline for submission is Thursday, February 1, 2024.

We thank all applicants for their expressions of interest however, only those shortlisted will be contacted.

Job Opportunities at SERHA: Nurses, etc (Kingston & St. Andrew, Jamaica) - South East Regional Health Authority

The South East Regional Health Authority (SERHA), a statutory body under the Ministry of Health and Wellness, responsible for the management and operation of Public Health Services within the parishes of St. Thomas, Kingston & St. Andrew, and St. Catherine, invites applications from suitably qualified persons for the following positions:

Regional Office

• Regional Technical Director (HPC/MO 6)

Bustamante Hospital for Children

• Specialist Nurse (HPC/RN 2)
• Registered General Nurse (HPC/RN 1)

St. Joseph's Hospital 

• Senior Secretary (OPS/SS 3)
• Registered General Nurse (HPC/RN 1)
• Specialist Nurse (HPC/RN 2)
• Ward/Nurse Manager (HPC/RN 3)

Kingston Public Hospital

• Senior Public Procurement Officer (GMG/SEG 1)
• Personnel Officer (GMG/AM 3)
• Clinical Psychologist (PMG/ALH 3)

Victoria Jubilee Hospital

• Senior Public Procurement Officer (GMG/SEG 1)

National Chest Hospital

• Ward/Nurse Manager (HPC/RN 3)

Interested persons may view a copy of the Job Description attached on the website www.serha.gov.jm/job-vacancies.

Deadline for applications is Friday, December 29, 2023. 

Applications with curricula vitae are to be submitted to: 

The Director,

Human Resource Management & Industrial Relations,

South East Regional Health Authority,

The Towers, 2nd Floor,

25 Dominican Drive,

Kingston 5,

or via email to: employment@serha.gov.jm or recruitmentserha2023@gmail.com

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

Enrolled Assistant Nurse (S.E.R.H.A.) - Kingston & St. Andrew, St. Thomas, St. Catherine

The following career opportunity does not have a submission deadline and is available until the post has been filled: 

ENROLLED ASSISTANT NURSE 

Job Title: Enrolled Assistant Nurse 1

Job Grade: HTAC/EAN 1

Division: Hospital

Reports to: Ward Sister, Staff Nurse, Enrolled Nurse 2

Nature of Supervision received: Supervision based on established procedures and practices

Supervision given to: Patient Care Assistants

JOB SPECIFICATION & DESCRIPTION

JOB SUMMARY

• Responsible for providing skilled nursing care for clients/family.
• Applies skills in specialized areas geared to individual needs.

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

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

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

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

REQUIRED SKILLS AND SPECIALISED TECHNIQUES

• Well developed planning, organizing, and decision making skills.
• Well developed written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work with ill persons who are difficult.
• Good supervisory skill

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Required to work beyond normal working hours as necessary to meet critical deadlines.

JOB DESCRIPTION
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
REPORTS TO: Ward Sister, Staff Nurse, Enrolled Nurse 2.

SUPERVISION GIVEN TO:
Directly: Ward Attendants
Functionally: N/A

LIAISES WITH:
Internally: 

• Unit Heads 
• Staff Members

Externally:

• Regional Office staff

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists with the admission, discharge, and transfer of patients.
• Explains hospital rules and routines to patients.
• Shares responsibility for a safe and comfortable environment for the patient,
• Assists in moving and turning, getting in and out of bed, positioning and walking as needed.
• Assists with the transportation of patients.
• Maintains personal hygiene of the patient according to the needs and condition, for example, bathing, cutting nails, combing hair, oral hygiene.
• Assists with the preparation of patients’ meals and in the feeding of patients.
• Assists the patient in dressing and undressing.
• Gives, removes, and cleans bedpans and urinals,
• Charges linen and makes beds.
• Carries out last offices.
• Administers alcohol or tepid sponges to reduce body temperature.
• Collects specimens of urine, faeces, sputum, and vomitus.
• Observes temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressures of patients.
• Measures heights and weights.
• Observes symptoms, reactions, attitudes, and changes in the patients' condition.
• Prepares patients for, and assists doctors and nurses in examination, treatment and diagnostic tests.
• Shares responsibility for the control of infection
• Prepares instruments and equipment for storage and for sterilization.
• Sterilizes instruments and equipment.
• Shares responsibility for keeping the patient's unit clean and tidy.
• Receives, checks and stores supplies.
• Carries out medical treatment as authorized. Carry out simple dressings.
• Administers medications, excluding dangerous drugs, as ordered, e.g. orally, rectally or by injection - subcutaneous and intramuscular and carries out other treatments as assigned.
• Assists in the patients’ rehabilitation by education and advice regarding good health practices,
• Assists in the delivery of health care in the community.
• Cleans and tidies the patients’ unit and the ward.
• Participates in all measures relating to safety of patients and their property.
• Promotes good interpersonal relations and public confidence.
• Co-operation with other members of staff and accept guidance and correction
• Carriers out any other duties which may be assigned.

AUTHORITY TO:

• Recommend measures for the improving delivery of health care.

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
This job is satisfactorily performed when:

• Agreed objectives have been achieved within the stipulated time.
• Reports are timely and accurate.
• Good relations are maintained with other members of staff

Applications with curricula vitae are to be submitted to:

SERHA,
The Director,
Human Resource Management & Industrial Relations,
South East Regional Health Authority,
The Towers, 2nd Floor,
25 Dominica Drive,
Kingston 5,

via email to employment@serha.gov.jm.

Health Records Clerk (Spanish Town, St. Catherine & St. Thomas - Jamaica) - SERHA

HEALTH RECORDS CLERK

HIV/STI/TB UNIT

SOUTH EAST REGIONAL HEALTH AUTHORITY

 We invite applications from suitably qualified persons for the position of Health Records Clerk (HTAC/HRT 1) - St. Thomas Health Department & St. Jago Park Health Centre. 

SCOPE OF WORK / BACKGROUND
Jamaica has an estimated prevalence of 1.6% among the general population. Based on modeled estimates and case based surveillance data, it is estimated that 29,000 persons are currently living with HIV in Jamaica. Approximately 84% of the estimated number is aware of their status. This is followed by a large gap in the continuum of care with 43% of those diagnosed on ARVs and 55% of those on treatment being virally suppressed.

The Health Records Officer is to ensure that the basic standards for health records management and patient health information systems are maintained and that optimum patient care within the framework of national priorities and objectives are met.

OBJECTIVE/SUMMARY FOR POSITION

Under the direct supervision of the facility’s Health Records Administrator/Technician, the Health Records Officer has the responsibility 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.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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 and three monthly basis, 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 the patient/client as the need arises in relation to their appointment
• Ensure good health record keeping is maintained
• Ensure proper maintenance of all health records by checking all records for
• Proper identification on all forms
• Correct sequence of all form by date and time
• Make a health record for each new patient and retrieve old records for patients who were previously seen at facility
• Reassemble discharged health records in chronological order
• Attach loose reports to the record
• Record all diagnosis or reason for visit in Daily Curative register
• Make appointments for patients who are for follow-up
• Answer the telephone
• Sort and arrange all patient index and records for filing
• File all health records according to numbering system and indexes in alphabetic order
• Perform any other health records related duties assign from time to time.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- Good typing skills (at least 30 words per minute)
- Working knowledge in the use of Windows based computers
- Working knowledge in Microsoft Office
Plus

- Five (5) subjects in CXC/ GCE including Mathematics and English ( Information
technology / computer studies would be a plus)

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

• Alpha – numeric filing

REQUIRED SKILLS AND SPECIALIZED TECHNIQUES

• good human relations skills
• good analytical skills
• good time management skills
• ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing

SPECIAL CONDITIONS ASSOCIATED WITH JOB

• May be required to work beyond normal working hours, including weekends.
• Required to keep accurate log of data received and entries done

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
REPORTS TO: Medical Records Supervisor and indirectly reports to Parish Medical

Officer (Health)

SUPERVISION GIVEN TO:
(a) Directly: none
(b) Indirectly:none

LIAISES WITH:

• Internally Community Health Aides
• Adherence Counsellors
• Contact Investigators
• Case managers
• Parish Medical Officer of (Health)
• Social workers
• Externally Regional HIV Coordinator
• Regional Medical Records Supervisor

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP
REPORTS TO: Health Records Administrator/Technician
SUPERVISES: Nil

Applications with curricula vitae are to be submitted to:

SERHA,
The Director,
Human Resource Management & Industrial Relations,
South East Regional Health Authority,
The Towers, 2nd Floor,
25 Dominica Drive,
Kingston 5,

via email to employment@serha.gov.jm. The deadline for submission is Friday, June 23, 2023.

We thank all applicants for their expressions of interest however, only those shortlisted will be contacted.

Data Entry Clerk (Kingston & Spanish Town, Jamaica) - SERHA

 Career Opportunity:

We invite applications from suitably qualified persons for the position of Data Entry Clerk (MIS/IT 1) - Comprehensive Health Centre, Kingston and St. Andrew Health Department & St. Jago Park Health Centre.

DATA ENTRY CLERK

HIV/STI/Tb UNIT

SOUTH EAST REGIONAL HEALTH AUTHORITY

SCOPE OF WORK / BACKGROUND
Jamaica has an estimated prevalence of 1.6% among the general population. Based on modeled
estimates and case based surveillance data, it is estimated that 29,000 persons are currently living
with HIV in Jamaica. Approximately 84% of the estimated number is aware of their status. This
is followed by a large gap in the continuum of care with 43% of those diagnosed on ARVs and
55% of those on treatment being virally suppressed.

RESPONSIBLE FOR:
- The timely collection of medical data and statistics
- Ensuring that all institution(s) are represented by data received
- Collation of data into summary format for use at the parish /region
- Utilize the data collection tools and ensure that data is of the highest quality
- Accurate and timely update of patient files unto data base within 24 hours
- Participate in workshops and Quality Improvement Activities
- Provide monthly status updates on files maintained

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED
- working knowledge of spreadsheets
- working knowledge of statistical calculation related to health information

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- Good typing skills (at least 30 words per minute)
- Working knowledge in the use of Windows based computers
- Working knowledge in Microsoft Office
Plus
- Five (5) subjects in CXC/ GCE including Mathematics and English ( Information
technology / computer studies would be a plus)

REQUIRED SKILLS AND SPECIALIZED TECHNIQUES
- good human relations skills
- good analytical skills
- good time management skills
- ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing

SPECIAL CONDITIONS ASSOCIATED WITH JOB
- May be required to work beyond normal working hours, including weekends.
- Required to keep accurate log of data received and entries done

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

REPORTS TO: Parish Treatment Care and Support Officer and indirectly reports to Parish
Medical Officer (Health)

SUPERVISION GIVEN TO:
(a) Directly: none
(b) Indirectly: none

LIASES WITH:

• Internally Community Health Aides
• Adherence Counsellors
• Contact Investigators
• Case managers
• Medical Technologists
• Parish MIS
• Parish Medical Officer of (Health)
• Medical Records Supervisor
• Social workers
• Externally Regional HIV Coordinator
• Regional TSCO
• Statistical Information Unit, MOHW

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Enter technical/medical data received from institutions.
- Collate information into summary form as required by the Region.
- Track the submission of data
- Ensure that information submitted is as accurate as humanly possible.
- Any other duties as required.

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA:
This job is satisfactorily performed when:
- Monthly reports are timely and accurate
- Accurate log of all data received and entered
- All required activities are efficiently completed
Time frame for contract: Renewable time based contracts will be utilized, number of hours and
days of work will be specified based on the assigned Treatment Site.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS ASSOCIATED WITH THE JOB
1. Exposure to highly confidential and sensitive information
2. May be required to work beyond normal working hours in order to meet deadlines.

Applications with curricula vitae are to be submitted to:

SERHA,
The Director,
Human Resource Management & Industrial Relations,
South East Regional Health Authority,
The Towers, 2nd Floor,
25 Dominica Drive,
Kingston 5.

via email to employment@serha.gov.jm.

The deadline for submission is Friday, June 23, 2023

​We thank all applicants for their expressions of interest however, only those shortlisted will be contacted.

Data Entry Clerk (Kingston, Jamaica) South East Regional Health Authority (SERHA)

Career Opportunity:

We invite applications from suitably qualified persons for the position of 

Regional Data Entry Clerk (MIS/IT 2) - Regional Office 

REGIONAL DATA ENTRY CLERK

MINISTRY OF HEALTH & WELLNESS

HIV/STI/TB UNIT

JOB PURPOSE

The Data Entry Clerk will be responsible for the input, upload and scanning of data into the

relevant databases to facilitate the monitoring and evaluation functions of the HIV Programme.
The Officer will also support the implementation of the M&E and research activities outlined in
the work plan as well as strengthen the capacity of stakeholders in data entry and data
management by the provision of technical assistance.

KEY OUTPUTS
• Monthly reports on M&E and other activities prepared
• Input/Import and perform validity checks for data completed
• Assist with other statistical updating exercises undertaken by the Unit

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS
1. Perform data entry in several different databases including highly confidential
information
2. Liaison with parish MO(H), Treatment Care and Support Officer and site level Data
Entry Clerk to identify areas for support
3. Provide data entry support to for treatment sites within the region
4. Assist with the gathering/collation of data and data collection forms from various sources
5. Perform validation and verification of data entry forms with documentation of findings
6. Collaborate with professional staff and field officers in the collection, collation, and
analysis of data from M&E system including data for donor reporting.
7. Participate in training workshops to build capacity in Data Quality among site data
entrant
8. Work closely with Regional TCS Officer to prepare reports
9. Perform duplication checks on data entry forms
10. Perform general office administrative duties such as taking messages, preparing reports,
liaising with other component staff
11. Provide progress update on interventions to gap identified
12. Liaison with MOHW/SI Unit on database matters

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Performs other related functions assigned by the HIV Regional Coordinator

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
The Job is satisfactorily performed when:
• Stipulated deadlines are consistently achieved
• Confidentiality of information obtained on the job is preserved
• Accuracy of data is maintained
• Objectives are achieved

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES
• Ability to work with details
• Excellent computer skills
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Good time management and problem solving skills
• Able to respond to deadlines and prioritize accordingly
• Ability to interact well and develop positive relationships with Stakeholders of different
backgrounds
• The ability to work in a confidential environment
• Good interpersonal skills
• Good teamwork

MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
• An associated degree in a health related field
• Computer literacy: working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Access and Excel
• Data entry experience is an asset
• Familiarity with the current HIV databases is an asset

SPECIAL CONDITIONS ASSOCIATED WITH THE JOB
• Exposure to highly confidential and sensitive information
• Will be required to travel to the relevant treatment sites within the region to provide
onsite assistance
• May be required to work beyond normal working hours in order to meet deadlines
• Normal office environment

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP
The Officer will report directly to the Regional HIV/TB/STI Coordinator and work closely with
the Regional Treatment Care and Support Officer.

WORK CLOSELY WITH
• Parish TCS Officers
• Adherence Counsellors
• Social Workers
• Site Data Entry Clerks
• Community Health Aids
• Case Managers
• Contact Investigators
• Parish Medical Technologist 

Applications with curricula vitae are to be submitted to:

SERHA,
The Director,
Human Resource Management & Industrial Relations,
South East Regional Health Authority,
The Towers, 2nd Floor,
25 Dominica Drive,
Kingston 5.

via email to employment@serha.gov.jm. 

The deadline for submission is Friday, June 23, 2023

​We thank all applicants for their expressions of interest however, only those shortlisted will be contacted.

Registered General Nurse (Kingston, Jamaica) - SERHA

 Position available: Registered General Nurse (HPC/RN1)

Location: KSA Health Department

The South East Regional Health Authority (SERHA) is a statutory body under the Ministry of Health responsible for the management and operation of Public Health Services within the parishes of St. Thomas, Kingston and St. Andrew and St. Catherine. The Authority invites applications from suitably qualified persons for the position based at the Bustamante Hospital for Children, Kingston.

Job Summary

The Registered General Nurse is responsible for direct and indirect nursing care and treatment of patients/clients in a Secondary care facility with the exception of the delivery of babies.

Specific Knowledge Required
Fundamentals of Nursing; Life Behavioural, Natural & Medical Sciences; Pharmacology & Therapeutics; Introduction to Research Methodology; Nutrition; Diagnostic Tests and Treatments; Elements of Management; and Nursing Health & Related Legislation.

Qualifications

• Certificate/Diploma/Bsc. in General Nursing from an accredited school of Nursing.
• Registration with the Nursing Council of Jamaica as a Registered Nurse.

Required Skills & Specialised Techniques

• Clinical, communication, interpersonal, leadership, diagnostic/problem solving skills.
• Fundamental of nursing, decision-making and determining courses of action on patients/clients problem
• Ability to differentiate and discriminate/determine the patients need for medical intervention.
• Fundamental of analysis and interpretation of diagnostic reports and data.
• Positive work attitude, ethical conduct, human relations, basic nursing philosophy, calm controlled and purposed manner, positive work ethic punctuality, reliability.

Applications along with resumés should be sent no later than Friday, March 10, 2023.

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

Contact
Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations
South East Regional Health Authority
The Towers, 2nd Floor
25 Dominica Drive,
Kingston 5.

Email: employment@serha.gov.jm

Medical Social Worker, Clinical Psychologist, etc (Kingston, Jamaica) - South East Regional Health Authority

The South East Regional Health Authority (SERHA), a statutory body under the Ministry of Health and Wellness responsible for the management and operation of Public Health Services within the parishes of St. Thomas, Kingston and St. Andrew and St. Catherine, invites applications from suitably qualified persons for the positions of:

• Chief Executive Officer (GMG/SEG 5), St. Joseph's Hospital
• Office Manager GMG/AM 3), Regional Office
• Regional Personnel Manager (GMG/SEG 2), Contract Regional Office
• Manager-Senior Project Engineer (SOG/ST 9), Regional Office
• Medical Social Worker (HPC/MSW 1), KSA Health Department
• Clinical Psychologist (HPC/ALH 1), KSAn Health Department

Interested persons may view a copy of the Job Description on the website at www.serha.gov.jm/vacancies

Deadline for application is Friday, July 1, 2022. 

Applications with curricula vitae are to be submitted to:

The Director,

Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations,

South East Regional Health Authority,

The Towers, 2th Floor,

25 Dominica Drive,

Kingston 5.

Email to: employment@serha.gov.jm

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

PMTCT Nurse (HPC/RN 2) - Kingston & St. Andrew, St. Thomas, St. Catherine - SERHA

 The South East Regional Health Authority (SERHA), 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 Kingston & St Andrew, St Catherine, and St Thomas invites applications from suitably qualified individuals to fill the position of PMTCT Nurse (HPC/RN 2).

Job Purpose

The officer will be responsible to ensure that the eMTCT guidelines (Option B+) as stipulated by WHO for HIV and Syphilis positive mothers are being met at the respective Treatment Sites so as to prevent the risk of transmission to the unborn child. He /she will report social, biographic and clinical data relating to HIV, Syphilis and related diseases from perinatal and/or Pediatric and/or Adolescent clients. The PMTCT Nurse is responsible to monitor the elimination of mother to child transmission of HIV and congenital syphilis in the respective parish.

Qualification and Experience

• Bachelors Degree in Nursing
• Registered Nurse (RN) with the Nursing Council of Jamaica
• Certified Nurse mid-wife or Certified Nurse in HIV/AIDS care with at least three (3) years’ experience in general nursing
• Previous experience in counseling, phlebotomy, research, or public health nursing is an asset.

 Must demonstrate

• Strict confidentiality at all times
• The ability to create an enabling environment for all clients accessing care

Applications should be emailed to employment@serha.gov.jm or faxed to (876) 926-4019 no later than November 15, 2020.

Director
Human Resource Management & Industrial Relations
South East Regional Health Authority
The Towers, 2 nd Floor
25 Dominica Drive
Kingston 5
Email: employment@serha.gov.jm

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