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.

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.

SUPERVISORY HOSPITAL ATTENDANT (St. Mary, Jamaica) - North-East Regional Health Authority (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 strong, dynamic, and proactive
individual to fill the position of SUPERVISORY HOSPITAL ATTENDANT (HSC/HS 3) for the Port Maria Hospital.

Summary:
Under the general direction of the Hospital Administrator, 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:

• Grade 9 Primary Education
• NCTVET certificate in Housekeeping (Level 2-3)
• Certificate in Supervisory Management
• A minimum of one (1) year work experience in a similar position would be an asset.

Responsibilities will include:

• Preparing rosters and assigning work to cleaning personnel for all areas of the hospital, and selected residences.
• Ensuring standards of cleanliness, hygiene and tidiness are maintained throughout the facility and taking corrective actions where necessary.
• Attending Infection Control Committee meetings.
• Inspecting work of Hospital Attendants assigned to the laundry for conformance to prescribed standards of cleanliness.
• Supervising operations of Laundry, ensuring timely washing, drying, repairing of linen and
• distribution to wards.
• Ensuring proper management of shifts.
• Ordering and maintaining stocks to ensure adequate supplies of cleaning materials/tools are

available for use.
REMUNERATION PACKAGE PER ANNUM:

• Salary Scale: $ 1,332,574 – 1,584,011 per annum

Applications along with resumé should be submitted 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 SHORT LISTED

APPLICANTS WILL BE ACKNOWLEDGED.

Gardener/Groundsman (St. Mary, Jamaica) - Port Maria Hospital (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
GARDENER/GROUNDSMAN (LMO/TS 1) at the Port Maria Hospital.

Records Officer (St.Mary, Jamaica) - Port Maria Hospital (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 Port Maria Hospital. Reporting to the Chief Medical Technologist, the ideal candidate must meet the following minimum:

Live-in Helper (Boscobel, St. Mary)

 

A live-in helper is needed for a family of three (3) in Boscobel, St. Mary.

Requirements:

• Must be literate
• Able to cook local dishes
• JP reference needed

Contact: (876) 361-6200 / (876) 208-7669.

Cook (St. May, Jamaica) - NERHA (Annotto Bay Hospital)

 

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 COOKS (HSC/HS 3) for the Annotto Bay Hospital.

Under the general supervision of the Dietetic Assistant or Head Cook, the Cook will have the responsibility to prepare and portion meals as well as other activities associated with maintaining the kitchen in a safe and sanitary manner.

The ideal candidate will meet the following educational criteria:

• Secondary/High School Diploma or equivalent
• NVQ-J certification from an approved institution or on the job training
• Valid Food Handler’s permit

Specific Knowledge Required:

• Knowledge of methods and equipment used in preparing food on a large scale
• Basic knowledge of nutrition
• Knowledge of reading recipes, menus and orders
• Knowledge of the proper use and care of various kinds of specialized kitchen equipment
• Knowledge of basic HACCP principles

Key Responsibility Areas:

• Prepare meals and / or assigned menu items for patients and staff according to the menu in a sanitary and timely manner
• Portion in bulk and individually plate prepared meals (regular and special diets) for the various wards as determined by the supervisor
• Practice cleanliness during all stages of food preparation and service (including peeling, slicing/cutting seasoning and storing food items) and demonstrate a high standard of personal hygiene
• Participate in the menu planning process

REMUNERATION PACKAGE PER ANNUM:

• Salary Scale: $ 1,332,574 – 1,584,011 per annum

Applications along with resumé should be submitted no later than Friday, 2025 January 24 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.

Chief Orderly (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
Chief Orderly (HSC/HS 3) for the Port Maria Hospital.

Summary:

Under the general direction of the Hospital Administrator, the incumbent is responsible for the supervision of
the portering staff.

Requirements:

• Grade 9 Primary Education
• NCTVET certificate in Housekeeping (Level 2-3)
• Certificate in Supervisory Management
• A minimum of one (1) year work experience in a similar position would be an asset.

Required Skills and Specialized Techniques

• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Ability to express ideas in writing and orally.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills Ability to work as part of a team to foster a cordial and equitable working environment for subordinates.
• Working knowledge of the organization and operations of the work areas.

Responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Prepares duty roster for Attendants (Porters).
• Ensures subordinates are properly attired in their prescribed uniforms with ID Badges affixed.
• Ensures subordinates are at their assigned work stations at the beginning of and throughout each work day.
• Monitors and ensures that each Porter signs/clocks in and out his/her own time card/attendance register.
• Ensures adequate coverage by portering staff and work tools (stretchers, wheelchairs, etc) at the designated work areas
• Prepares vacation leave rosters for subordinates and makes recommendations to the Hospital Administrator in relation to coverage and overtime schedules.
• Ensure that claims submitted are thoroughly checked and accurate.
• Ensure that Performance Evaluations for subordinates are competed and submitted to the Hospital Administrator within stipulated timeframes.
• Makes recommendations to the Hospital Administrator in relation to disciplinary actions, training and
• the overall enhancement of the staff supervised.
• Prepares and submits all requisite reports as required by the Hospital Administrator within the stipulated timeframes.

REMUNERATION PACKAGE PER ANNUM:

• Salary Scale: $ 1,332,574 – 1,584,011 per annum.

Applications along with resumé should be submitted no later than Tuesday, 2024 December 31 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.

Caregiver (St. Mary, Jamaica)

 

Caregiver needed to assist with the elderly in Guys Hill, St. Mary (long term).

Requirements:

• Must be honest and willing to work on some public holidays
• Cooking for the family
• Washing and cleaning
• Must be responsible.

Call: (876) 534-6773.

Hospital Attendant (St. Mary, 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, is seeking strong, dynamic, and proactive individuals to fill the position of Hospital

Attendant (Housekeeping) (HSC/HS 1) at the Annotto Bay 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 October 25 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 Midwife (St. Mary, Jamaica) - St. Mary 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 for the St Mary Health Department.

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.

Artisan (St.Mary, Jamaica) - Annotto Bay Hospital (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 ARTISAN (LMO/TS 4) (Electrical/Plumbing) at the Annotto Bay Hospital.

The ideal candidate must meet the following minimum qualifications:

• Five (5) GCE ‘O’ Level/CXC inclusive of Mathematics and English.
• Level 2 Certification in related technical field from NCTVET.
• A Minimum of three (3) years’ experience as a Plumber, Electrician.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND SPECIALISED TECHNIQUES

• Possesses the willingness and ability to work scheduled weekends, holidays and shifts.
• Work on an unscheduled basis and in the event of an emergency.
• Ability to stand, sit, bend, stoop as necessary to supervise and perform maintenance and repairs.
• Possesses manual dexterity and finger coordination to grasp, hold, turn or squeeze objects, tools and equipment.
• Possesses a sense of touch necessary to distinguish texture and temperature during the performance of maintenance and repairs duties.
• Possesses a sense of vision and hearing at a necessary level to diagnose problems, use tools and implement preventative or corrective solutions.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:

• Carrying out general electrical or plumbing work when necessary.
• Installing, repairing and maintaining plumbing system in facilities at the facility, inclusive of replacing & repairing leaking pipes, clearing blocked drains & pipes, installing wash hand basins & toilet bowls
• Performing all plumbing duties related to plant equipment such as water and sewage pumps, washing machines, sterilizers, water heaters, etc.
• Assisting with repairs and maintenance of electrical components to include replacing & repairing damaged bulbs, switches, receptacles, plugs and other fixtures
• Servicing and repair autoclaves under supervision
• Testing and service department generator under supervision to ensure good working condition
• Servicing oxygen cylinders and compressors
• Responding to routine and emergency calls for repairs and services
• Assisting in testing and doing general maintenance checks on generator under supervision to ensure good working condition.
• Servicing oxygen cylinders and compressors under supervision.

REMUNERATION PACKAGE PER ANNUM:

Salary Scale: $ 1,711,060 – 2,301,208 per annum

Applications along with detailed resume should be sent no later than Friday, 2024 September 20

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. Mary, Jamaica) - Annotto Bay Hospital (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) at the Annotto Bay 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 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, 2024 September 20 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.

Domestic Worker/Helper/Maid (Tower Isle, St. Mary, Jamaica)

We are seeking a helper to do the following:

• Detailed/ Flawless Cleaning
• Cooking
• Laundry (Washing & Ironing)

Note: This is a live-in position.

We would prefer if candidates:

• Came Highly Recommended
• Pays excessive attention to detail
• Have lots of stamina
• Are Obsessive in relation to cleanliness
• Has long standing experience with the same family
• Has a pleasant demeanor
• Follows instructions well
• Works great off own initiative

Qualifications and Experience:

• HEART Certifications in Housekeeping
• Five plus years of experience in similar role

Age range:

• Thirty-five to forty-five years old (35 - 45 years old)

Salary: $35,000 - $40,000 per fortnight.

How to apply:

Tel: (876) 437-7040.

Deadline for applications: October 31, 2024.

Specialist Nurse (Hanover, St. James, Trelawny, Westmoreland - Jamaica) - WRHA

 NORTH-EAST REGIONAL HEALTH AUTHORITY

SPECIALIST NURSE – HPC/RN 2

The Western 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 Hanover, St. James, Trelawny and Westmoreland invites applications from suitably qualified individuals to fill the position of Specialist Nurse for the Noel Holmes Hospital in Hanover, the Cornwall Regional Hospital in Montego Bay, St. James, Falmouth Hospital in Trelawny and the Savanna-la-mar Hospital in Westmoreland.

Reporting to the Public Health Nurse, the incumbent will be responsible to give advanced level of care to
patients who may have life threatening illnesses, undergoing surgery or have specific health needs requiring
specialized Nursing intervention.

The ideal candidate will meet the following educational criteria:

• BSc. in Nursing / Midwifery
• Minimum of Four (4) years work experience
• Registration with the Nursing Council of Jamaica

Related Knowledge/Abilities:

• Knowledge of professional nursing theory and practice
• Knowledge of medical machinery, resuscitative drugs, their dosages and side effects
• Knowledge of basic principles of management
• Ability of observe, assess, and evaluate life threatening conditions and apply appropriate interventions
• Ability to make calculated and quick decisions and to remain calm in stressful situations
• Ability to establish and maintain effective interpersonal relationships with members of the health team as well as patients and relatives
• Emotionally and mentally stable

Key responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates care of patients
• Anticipates potential nursing problems and develops appropriate plans to deal with same
• Initiates patient management in crisis situations e.g. cardiopulmonary resuscitation
• Conducts and supervises prenatal, intra-natal, postnatal and total maternal and child healthcare including family care
• Monitors and interprets data presented by mechanical devices and takes appropriate action
• Interprets bio-chemical data and acts accordingly
• Other duties as assigned

REMUNERATION PACKAGE PER ANNUM:

• Salary Scale: $4,032,538 – 4,793,421 per annum along with any other allowance(s) attached to the post.

Also require Registered Nurses - (HPC/RN 1)

Locations:

Apply to:

Noel Holmes Hospital

The Manager, Human Resource Management and Development,

Hanover Health Services,

Fort Charlotte Drive,

Lucea, Hanover or email hphsjobs@wrha.gov.jm

Cornwall Regional Hospital

The Manager, Human Resource Management and Development,

Cornwall Regional Hospital,

Montego Bay, St. James or email crhjobs@wrha.gov.jm

Falmouth Hospital

The Manager, Human Resource Management and Development,

Trelawny Health Services,

Cornwall Street,

Falmouth, Trelawny or email: tphsjobs@wrha.gov.jm

Savanna-la-mar Hospital

The Manager, Human Resource Management and Development,

Westmoreland Health Services,

Barracks Road, Savanna-la-mar,

Westmoreland or email: wphsjobs@wrha.gov.jm

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