Community Health Aide (HSC/HS 4) - Trelawny Health Services (WRHA) - Trelawny, Jamaica

 Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for the position of:

Community Health Aide (HSC/HS 4) 

Four (4) positions 

Trelawny Health Department 

Salary Scale: $1,545,77.00 - $1,836,968.00 per annum

The Western Regional Health Authority (a Statutory Body of the Ministry of Health & Wellness) is currently seeking to employ Community Health Aides for the Trelawny Health Department. The incumbents will be assigned to the Duanvale Health Centre and the Clarks Town Health Centre. Reporting to the Registered Midwife and Public Health Nurse, the incumbents will be responsible for providing advice and assistance to families in areas including Maternal & Child Health, Family Planning, Nutrition, First Aid and Personal Hygiene.

Core Responsibilities:

• Render basic first aid treatment to members of the community and referring persons to appropriate health facilities for treatment
• Teach community members basic health facts & promote adoption of healthier lifestyles
• Advising parents and guardians of the importance of having their children completely immunized against infectious diseases. Encouraging the regular attendance of infants and young children to the Child Welfare Clinics
• Motivate and refer new clients for Family Planning Services, encouraging delinquents to attend regularly and stressing the importance of using family planning methods, as advised
• Assist the Public Health Nurses and District Midwives in identifying all pregnant women in the area and ensuring that they attend clinics to receive adequate antenatal
• Assist the Public Health Nurses, District Midwives, Staff Nurses, Medical Officers & other health professionals at clinics and during community outreach events including mass immunization programmes
• Undertake house to house surveys of persons within a defined geographic area to obtain relevant data on demographic and health status as well as maintain the appropriate records
• Inform the community members of all the services offered by the Ministry of Health & Wellness and other Ministries, Departments, Agencies & organizations
• Provide basic information on vector control and its impact on the environment
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Public Health Nurse/ Registered Midwife

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Five (5) CXC/GCE subjects; English Language & Mathematics are compulsory
• Excellent Customer Service & Interpersonal Skills
• Must be computer literate

Applications with resumé should be submitted no later than February 13, 2025 to:

The Manager
Human Resource Management & Development
Trelawny Health Services
97 Cornwall Street
Falmouth, Trelawny
Email: tphsjobs@wrha.gov.jm

Enrolled Assistant Nurses (Trelawny, Jamaica) - Trelawny Health Services

 WESTERN REGIONAL HEALTH AUTHORITY

LOT 31B, FAIRVIEW SHOPPING CENTRE

MONTEGO BAY

ST JAMES - VACANCY

ENROLLED ASSISTANT NURSES (HTAC/EAN 1)

Trelawny Health Services

Salary Scale: $1,922,483.00 - $2,285,228.00 per annum

The Western Regional Health Authority (a Statutory Body under the Ministry of Health & Wellness) is currently seeking to employ Enrolled Assistant Nurses for the Trelawny Health Services. The incumbents’ core responsibilities will include:

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assisting with the organization and maintenance of order and discipline in clinic areas
• Assisting with the collection and testing of specimens such as urine and recording results
• Assisting with the admission, discharge and transfer of patients
• Sharing responsibility for a safe and comfortable environment for the patients
• Taking and recording blood pressure, temperature, pulse and respiration as required
• Assisting with interviews at the Child Welfare Clinics when necessary
• Preparing patients for physical examination
• Assisting with the administration of immunizations as directed
• Assisting with dressings and treatment of minor ailments as directed
• Assisting with the compilation of statistical data and filing cards
• Performing other related duties as directed

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Excellent bedside skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent team work and observational skills
• Excellent analytical, time management and decision-making skills
• Hands on experience with computer applications including Microsoft Word and Excel

QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Certification as an Enrolled Assistant Nurse from a recognized institution
• Four (4) Subjects in CXC or GCE including English Language, Biology and any other subjects
• Current Registration with the Nursing Council of Jamaica
• Licensed by the Nursing Council of Jamaica

Application letter along with detailed resume should be submitted no later than February 2, 2024 to:

The Manager, Human Resource Management & Development
Trelawny Health Services,
97 Cornwall Street,
Falmouth, Trelawny.

Email: tphsjobs@wrha.gov.jm

NB: ONLY SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED.