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.

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.

Records Officer (St. Mary, Jamaica) - St. Mary Health Department

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 St. Mary Health Department.

Reporting to the Chief Public Health Inspector, the ideal candidate must meet the following minimum:
Qualifications:

• Minimum five (5) subjects at CXC/GCE O' Level inclusive of English Language and Mathematics.
• Certificate / Diploma in Business Administration or equivalent would be an asset
• A minimum of two (2) years’ working experience in administration would be an asset.

Required Skills and Specialized Techniques:

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and written
• PC (computer) operating skills with excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Good time management skills
• Good customer service skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills

Key Responsibilities will include (but not limited to):

• Sorting, typing and filing documents for the department
• Documents burial site inspections and dispatch the information to the respective inspectors in the major
• health districts
• Updating information on the various databases
• Assisting clients with completing the application forms
• Providing information that the clients may require
• Issuing of food handlers and health certificates to clients
• Preparing health cards for barbers, hairdressers and beauty therapists

REMUNERATION PACKAGE PER ANNUM: Salary Scale: $ 1,711,060 – 2,301,186 per annum

Applications along with detailed resume should be sent no later than Friday, 2024 June 21 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.

Medical Officers needed (St. Ann, St. Mary, Portland - Jamaica) - North Regional Health Authority

 

Vacancies:

• Specialist Family Medicine
• Medical Officer Level 1 and 2

The positions are for the St. Ann, St. Mary and Portland Health Departments.

Send applications to: jobs@nerha.gov.jm

See flyer above for more details.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview.

Public Health Nurse (St.Mary, Jamaica) - North-East Regional Health Authority (NERHA)

NORTH-EAST REGIONAL HEALTH AUTHORITY - PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE 3 (HPC/RN 5)

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 Public Health Nurse 3 at the St. Mary Health Department.

Reporting to the Medical Officer (Health), the successful candidate will be responsible for the Primary Health Care Nursing Services in St. Mary.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Certificate/Diploma/Bachelor Science Degree in General Nursing from an accredited school
• Certificate in Midwifery
• Diploma/B. Sc. Degree in Public Health Nursing
• Certificate or degree in Nursing Administration/Supervisory Management/Health Services Management
• Master of Public Health/Human Resource Management/Development or other equivalent post graduate degree will be an asset.
• Registration with the Nursing Council as Nurse and Midwife
• Five to Seven (5-7) years clinical practice to proficiency level as a Registered Nurse/Midwife
• Six (6) years Public Health Nursing Practice
• Three (3) years Public Health Nursing Administration

Required Knowledge, Skills & Competencies:

• Professional nursing theory and practice
• Strong leadership, motivational and administrative skills
• Proactive work attitude, good ethical conduct and human relations skill.
• Nursing, health and related legislation
• Computer literate in Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent administrative, leadership and communication skills as a middle manager.
• Good clinical and diagnostic/problem-solving skills
• Practical experience of programme planning and management techniques
• Proactive work attitude, and good ethical conduct
• High-quality written, oral, and time management skills.
• Good human/interpersonal relations skills
• Sound analytical skills
• Ability to recognize and evaluate health needs
• Ability to inspire confidence and motivate staff.
• Ability to plan, direct, coordinate and evaluate programmes and the performance of others.
• Ability to plan and coordinate learning experiences.
• Ability to work effectively with related professional and with community agencies

Key Responsibilities will include:
Management and Administration

• Preparation of programme plans to meet Parish, Regional, and National goals.
• Reviewing, evaluating and interpreting health district/programme reports, vital statistics, outputs for health targets and other data in determining effectiveness of strategies implemented.
• Monitoring and evaluating programmes through data collection, collation and analysis.

Technical

• Initiating and coordinating of surveillance and control of communicable disease programmes at the parish level in collaboration with the Medical Officer (Health) and other key stakeholders.
• Liaising with other team members at the health district and regional level in the prevention and containment of disease epidemics of national and international significance.
• Conducting clinical duties and surveillance activities

Human Resource

• Consulting with Regional Nursing Supervisor, Medical Officer (Health), Parish Manager, Personnel and other officers on matters requiring their expertise.
• Evaluating the performance of Public Health Nurse Level II, Midwife Supervisor or District Midwife Level III and reviews the performance of the Public Health Nurse Level I.
• Initiating and or facilitating counselling sessions of staff on issues both work and nonwork related.

Education

• Conducting training needs assessment of nursing and midwifery personnel and preparation of parish succession plan.
• Management of the continuing education activities or training to promote the effective performance of team members.
• Facilitating the practicum of students from varying programmes and serves as preceptor.

Research

• Contributing to the body of nursing knowledge by conducting and critically analyzing research geared towards improving evidence-based practice.
• Utilization of programme outputs and other relevant data to guide research agenda.
• Participating in advanced epidemiological investigations.

REMUNERATION PACKAGE PER ANNUM: Salary Scale: $6,289,384 - $7,476,101

Applications along with resume should be submitted no later than Friday, 2023, December 01 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.

Clinic Attendant (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, is seeking a dynamic, proactive and forward-thinking individual to fill the position of Clinic Attendant at the St. Mary Health Department (Highgate & Castleton).

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 Qualifications & 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 to:

• 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: $ 916,530 – 1,089,466 per annum

Applications along with detailed resume should be sent no later than Friday, 2023 October 27 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.