Psychologists (St. James, Jamaica) - Western Regional Health Authority

The Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA), 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. James, Hanover, Trelawny, and Westmoreland, invites applications from qualified professionals for the following positions:

Psychologist (HPC/ALH 3) - St. James Health Department 

Under the direction supervision of the Medical Officer (Health), the Psychologist is responsible for leading, organizing and managing both the administrative and technical functions related to the psychosocial services offered by the Clinic.

Qualifications & Experience:

• M.Sc. degree in Clinical Psychology
• Five (5) years experience in a similar capacity
• Experienced with specialist psychological assessment and treatment of a wide range of mental health problems of varying severity and complexity
• Certification in supervisory management would be an asset

Clinical Psychologist (HPC/ALH 1)

Under the direct supervision of the Psychologist, the Clinical Psychologist assesses and treats persons with mental health and behavioral problems. 

Qualifications & Experience:

M.Sc. degree in Clinical Psychology
Four (4) years experience in a similar capacity
Experienced with specialist psychological assessment and treatment of a wide range of mental health problems of varying severity and complexity

Counselling Psychologist (HPC/ALH 1) - St. James Department 

Under the direct supervision of the Psychologist, the Counselling Psychologist is responsible for providing treatment to patients through counselling by listening to and identifying core problems such as emotional crises, stress, anxiety and behavioural/mental disorders, building strong, long-term relationships, based on trust and monitoring patient response to treatment over time.

Qualifications & Experience:

• M.Sc. degree in Clinical Psychology
• Three (3) years experience in a similar capacity
• Experienced with psychological assessment and counselling of patients with mental health, behavioural and emotional problems

For further details regarding the vacancies, please visit our website: www.wrha.gov.jm

Application letter along with detailed resume should be submitted no later than May 16. 2025.

Accident & Emergency Manager (Falmouth, Trelawny, Jamaica) - WRHA (Falmouth Hospital)

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

The Trelawny Health Services (a Statutory Body under the Ministry of Health) is currently seeking to
employ an Accident & Emergency Manager for the Falmouth Public General Hospital. Under the
supervision of the Chief Executive Officer, the incumbent is responsible for providing facility, inventory,
equipment, budget, policy, and business process management in the A&E department to ensure that the
patients’ needs are met.

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.

Medical Officers (Western Jamaica) - Western Regional Health Authority

 We are hiring MEDICAL OFFICERS.

The Western 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. James, Hanover, Trelawny and Westmoreland invites applications from qualified Medical Officers to fill positions in the following specialty:

Specialties: 

• Paediatric
• General Surgery
• Anaesthesiology
• Psychiatry
• Accident & Emergency
• Internal Medicine
• Radiology
• Nephrology

Join our team at any of the following hospitals:

• Savanna-la-mar
• Noel Holmes Hospital
• Cornwall Regional Hospital
• Falmouth Hospital

Visit our website for more information: www.wrha.gov.jm

Registered Nurses and Specialist Nurses Needed (Hanover, Trelawny, St. James & Westmoreland) - WRHA

WESTERN REGIONAL HEALTH AUTHORITY
LOT 31B, FAIRVIEW SHOPPING CENTRE
MONTEGO BAY
ST JAMES

The Western 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. James,
Hanover, Trelawny, & Westmoreland invites applications from qualified professionals
for the positions of:

• REGISTERED NURSE (HPC/RN 1)
• SPECIALIST NURSE (HPC/RN 2)

Submit application letter along with detailed resume to be a part of
any of the following teams:

1. Noel Holmes Hospital

The Manager,
Human Resource Management and
Development
Hanover Health Services
Fort Charlotte Drive
Lucea, HANOVER
Or
E-mail: hphsjobs@wrha.gov.jm

2. Falmouth Hospital

The Manager,
Human Resource Management and
Development
Trelawny Health Services
Cornwall Street
Falmouth, TRELAWNY
Or
E-mail: tphsjobs@wrha.gov.jm

3. Cornwall Regional Hospital
The Manager,
Human Resource Management and
Development
Cornwall Regional Hospital
Montego Bay, ST. JAMES
Or
E-mail: crhjobs@wrha.gov.jm

4. Savanna-La-Mar Hospital
The Manager,
Human Resource Management and
Development
Westmoreland Health Services
Barracks Road
Savanna-La-Mar, WESTMORELAND
Or

E-mail: wphsjobs@wrha.gov.jm