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.

Phlebotomist (Kingston, St. Mary, St. Catherine & St. Thomas (Jamaica) - MDLink Telemedicine

 

We're hiring PHLEBOTOMIST. 

Requirements:

• Phlebotomist certification
• Knowledge of a variety of lab equipment and their operation is preferred
• At least two (2) years expeience

Locations:

• Kingston
• St. Catherine
• St. Mary
• St. Thomas

Send your resume to info@themdlink.com

Applications close June 30, 2024.

Nanny/Caregiver (Morant Bay, St. Thomas, Jamaica)

 LIVE-OUT NANNY WITH EARLY CHILDHOOD TRAINING OR EXPERIENCE NEEDED NEAR MORANT BAY, ST. THOMAS.

Job Type: Part-time

Job Location: Morant Bay, St. Thomas

SCHEDULE:

The Nanny/Caregiver works an average of 16 days/month (Day's work). The typical schedule is every other week Monday to Friday, and every other week Wednesday to Friday.

Days for the upcoming month will be shared on the 25th of the month before.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Engage with toddler through active play, reading stories, and singalongs
• Do structured learning activities, such as coloring, alphabet, counting, reading
• Potty train toddler
• Prepare and serve, or serve breakfast, lunch, and provided snacks to toddler
• Do toddler’s laundry as needed - hand wash and machine
• Bathe toddler, change his clothing, comb his hair, change his bed linen at least once weekly
• Light help with an infant: Help with watching or holding infant
• Light housekeeping: Wash plates; hang, fold, and organize laundry; sweep
• Any other relevant services that may be required from time to time

Core Competencies:

• Must love children and have experience working with children in their homes
• Flexible and adaptable
• Gentle and patient with toddlers
• Honest
• Good communicator
• Experience working in professional settings - punctual, ability to not be glued to your cell phone during work hours, desire to see toddler progress educationally under your guidance
• Comfortable submitting a copy of ID and references from past employers, and signing a work contract
• Willing to get a police record - employer can help you to apply for and pay for it
• Education, Knowledge & Experience:
• Experience working with children
• Literate
• Numerate
• Early Childhood or paediatric practical nursing training a plus
• Age range: 30+

Pay is $24,000 / 8 days or $3,000 per day.

How to apply:

Whatsapp message ONLY (876) 433-3844. DO NOT CALL.

On WhatsApp:
1. Express interest in the job
2. We will respond and ask you to submit ID and phone numbers for 2 previous employers.
3. We will call you then call your references.

Deadline for applications is February 25, 2024.

Office Attendant (St. Thomas, Jamaica) - The Jamaica Information Service

The Jamaica Information Service (JIS), an Executive Agency, invites applications from suitably qualified professionals for the following position:

OFFICE ATTENDANT 

St. Thomas Regional Office 

Salary range: $857,032.00 - $1,152,613.00 per annum

Under the supervision of the manager - St. Thomas Regional Office, the Office Attendant is responsible for providing general housekeeping and support services including: cleaning, dusting, maintaining the office and its environs.

Core Functions:

• Wipes, cleans and mops offices and environs
• Cleans and sanitizes furniture and fixtures
• Washes and sanitizes restrooms and replenishes supplies of soaps and toiletries
• Prepare and/or serve refreshment for meetings, functions and events as required
• Performs errands in the surrounding environs
• Monitors coffee station and ensures that supplies are available
• Serves refreshments to officers and clients at meetings and conferences as required 
• Prepares water trays daily in all offices 
• Delivers mail, memoranda, files and newspapers
• Photocopies documents as requested

Minimum Required Qualifications and Experience:

• Secondary school leaving certificate 
• Knowledge of housekeeping practices would be an asset

Required Competencies:

• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Good customer relations and time management skills
• Ability to understand and follow instructions
• Basic knowledge of the Agency's operations and procedures
• Knowledge of office cleaning practices and procedures

Applications should be forwarded no later than Friday, February 9, 2024 to:  

The Director, Human Resources, 

Jamaica Information Service,

58a Half Way Tree Road, Kingston 10,

Email: hrmanager@jis.gov.jm

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

School Nurse (St. Thomas, Jamaica) - Seaforth High School

The Board of Management of Seaforth High School invites suitable qualified person to fill the Post of:

School Nurse

• B.Sc in Nursing 
• Must be Registered Nurse - RN2, or Enrolled Nurse
• Registered and licensed with the Nursing Council of Jamaica
• Two (2) years of experience 

The Chairman,
C/O The Principal,
Seaforth High School,
Seaforth P.O.,
St. Thomas.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Please note that applications closes on January 19, 2024.

Email: seaforth.highschool@gmail.com

Live-in helper (St. Thomas, Jamaica)

 

A live-in helper is needed in Yallahs, St. Thomas. 

Job details:

• Needed to care for baby and do general housekeeping duties.

Call: (876) 292-6521.

Housekeeper needed (Morant Bay, St. Thomas, Jamaica)

 

An experienced housekeeper is needed one (1) day per week in Morant Bay, St. Thomas.

Job details

• This is a live-out position.
• The housekeeper is required to work one (1) day per week. 
• Schedule: Ongoing

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Clean home
• Hand wash up to 20 pieces of baby and/or adult clothing from time to time
• Any other relevant service that may be needed

Experience:

• Experience in housekeeping and working in other family homes
• Honest
• Clear, open and respectful communicator
• Experience working with agencies or in other professional settings, and therefore comfortable submitting a copy of government ID, TRN, police record, and references from past employers, and signing a work contract
• Food handler's permit is a plus

Skills & Attributes; Education/Knowledge & Experience:

• Literate 
• Numerate
• Age range: Flexible
• Housekeeping experience

Pay is competitive and will be decided/negotiated.

How to apply: Whatsapp Message ONLY (876) 433-3844. DO NOT CALL.

Note: Submit ID, TRN, Name and phone number for previous employers, police record.

Deadline for applications is November 7, 2023.

Live-out Babysitter (Morant Bay, St. Thomas, Jamaica)

BABYSITTER WITH EARLY CHILDHOOD TRAINING OR EXPERIENCE NEEDED NEAR MORANT BAY, ST. THOMAS.

Job Type: Part-time

Job Location: Morant Bay, St. Thomas

SCHEDULE: For October - December 2023:

The Babysitter works an average of 16 days/month (Day's work). Days for the following month will be shared on the 25th of the month before. Typical schedule is every other week Monday to Friday, and every other week Wednesday to Friday.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Engage with toddler through active play, reading and singalongs
• Prepare and serve, or serve breakfast, lunch, and provided snacks
• Do toddler’s laundry as needed
• Bathe toddler, change his clothing, comb his hair, change his bed linen at least once weekly
• Keep toddler on property at all times unless otherwise directed
• Any other relevant services that may be required from time to time

Core Competencies:

• Experience working with and love for children
• Honest, gentle, mature in thinking and action, good communicator
  
• Experience working in professional settings - punctual, ability to not be glued to your cell phone during work hours, desire to see toddler progress educationally under your guidance
• Comfortable submitting a copy of ID, TRN, police record, and references from past employers, and signing a work contract

Education, Knowledge & Experience:

• Literate
• Numerate
• Early Childhood or paediatric practical nursing training a plus
• Experience working with children
• Age range: Flexible

Pay is $24,000 / 8 days or $3,000 per day.

How to apply:

Whatsapp message ONLY (876) 433-3844. DO NOT CALL. Submit ID, TRN, Name and phone number for previous employers, police record.

Deadline for applications is October 4, 2023.

Live-in Caregiver (St. Thomas, Jamaica) - Executive Home Management

 

Caregiver needed for elderly couple living in Retreat, St. Thomas. Immediate placement available for the qualified person. 

We are looking for someone who preferably is a practical nurse or caregiver with Alzheimer patient experience. 

Duties:

• Prepare meals
• Caregiver for blind male and female with dementia
• Accompany to doctor's appointments, church, errands
• Humble, patient, honest, mature
• Age (40+)
• Experience with elderly care

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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, 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.

Dental Assistants (Kingston & Morant Bay, St. Thomas - Jamaica)

A dental office is seeking to employ the following staff:

Kingston:

• Dental Assistants - two (2) full-time positions
• Dental Assistant - one (1) part-time position

Morant Bay:

• One (1) part-time Dental Assistant

Apply to: 

Please send your resume as well as telephone number and email address of at least two (2) references to: dentoff15@gmail.com

Dental Surgeon

P.O. Box 1322,

Kingston 8,

Or

Email: dentoff15@gmail.com

Live-in Caregiver (Albion, St. Thomas, Jamaica)

A mature and experienced caregiver is required to live-in and care for two (2) children.

• Location: Albion, St. Thomas, Jamaica, W.I.
• Pay is JMD $15,000 weekly.

Call: (876) 232-8349. 

Patient Care Assistant (St. Thomas, Jamaica) - St. Thomas Municipal Corporation (Local Government Services Commission)

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

Patient Care Assistant (HSC/HC 5)

Duties & Responsibilities:

Under the supervision of the Matron/Assistant Matron, the Patient Care Assistant will ensure residents of the Infirmary are cared for with dignified consideration and their well-being attended to in keeping with established standards and procedures including the following:

• Completely bathe clients and or assist with difficult tasks such as washing back and getting in and out of the tub/shower when clients are unable to do so independently
• Assists with dressing and undressing of clients or provide supervision when clients are unable to do so
• Assist with bladder and or bowel problems including the provision and removal of bed pans or supervising clients (as necessary) when they are unable to take care of their own toilet needs
• Assist clients to move with or without mechanical aid (e.g. wheel chair, walker), or when moving on difficult stairs, slopes, etc
• Assist clients with getting in and out of bed or wheel chair or on and off the toilet or providing supervision when clients can do so without assistance
• Participates in recreational activities (e.g. devotional sessions, games, etc)
• Assists clients to move to prevent secondary disabilities or medical issues
• Encourages independence by allowing clients to perform by themselves activities which they are capable of doing

Minimum Required Qualifications and Experience:

• Completion of secondary education
• Certificate in Practical Nursing from a recognized institution
• In-service training/basic first aid

Applications accompanied by resumes should be submitted no later than Friday, November 25, 2022 to:

Secretary,

Local Government Services,

Office of the Services Commission,

Ministry of Finance and the Public Service Complex,

2nd Floor, G Block,

30 National Heroes Circle,

Kingston 4.

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

School Nurse (Morant Bay, St. Thomas, Jamaica) - Morant Bay High School

Morant Bay High School invites applications from suitably qualified persons to fill the following vacancies for September 2022:

• School Nurse
• Registered Nurse - RN
• Licensed with Nursing Council of Jamaica
• B. Sc. degree in Nursing

Please apply in writing to:

The Chairman

Board of Management

c/o The Principal

Morant Bay High School

7 Highbury Road,

P.O. Box 48,

Morant Bay, St. Thomas.

Email: morantbay.high.sts@moey.gov.jm

Applications should be submitted no later than August 22, 2022.

School Nurse (St. Thomas, Jamaica) - Morant Bay High School

(Methodist Church in the Caribbean and the Americas Jamaica District.)

 Morant Bay High School

Invites applications from suitably qualified persons to fill the following vacancies immediately:

• School Nurse (Registered Nurse) - Clear Vacancy
• RN with license from the Nursing Council of Jamaica
• BSc degree in Nursing

Please apply in writing to:

The Chairman,

Board of Management,

c/o The Principal,

Morant Bay High School,

7 Highbury Road, P.O. Box 48,

Morant Bay,

St. Thomas.

Fax: (876) 982-2360

Email: morantbay.high.sts@moey.gov.jm

Applications should be submitted no later than June 22, 2022.

Live-in Home Aide (Caregiver) - St. Thomas, Jamaica

 

A live-in home aide is needed to rotate with another carer for an elderly lady with mobility issues.

Details:

• Located in St. Thomas
• All duties surround the elderly person
• Ladies over 35 years old preferred

Call: (876) 856-0658 if interested. 

Babysitter for St. Thomas, Jamaica

 

Family urgently seeks a babysitter in Lyssons, St. Thomas. 

Details:

• Salary 36,000 monthly ($9,000 per week)

Send resumes to: francisgemk04@yahoo.com for more information and applications.

Practical Nurses for Kingston, St. Thomas & Portmore (Jamaica) - God Family Home Care Assist

Nurses needed for upcoming projects in Kingston, St. Thomas and Portmore, etc. 

Details:

• Both live-in and live-out positions available

Requirements:

• Must be certified
• Must have good moral behaviour to fit our standards (Company is owned by a Christian family)

Please send resumes to: godfamilycareassist@gmail.com 

Please state in the subject line the parish you're in.

Geriatric/Practical Nurse needed in St. Thomas, Jamaica.

 

A Geriatric/Practical Nurse is needed in St. Thomas.

• Live-in position
• Proof of certification
• Experience 
• References

Salary: $17,000 per week.

Contact: Miss Warren @ (876) 328-5884.