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Monday, 18 January 2021

Pharmacist & Pharmacy Technician (Kingston, Jamaica) - University Hospital of the West Indies

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons to fill the positions of Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians at the University Hospital of the West Indies for working full time and on sessional basis.

Pharmacist

Under the general supervision of the Director - Pharmacy Services, the incumbent will be expected to perform duties and functions of registered Pharmacists, according to laws and regulations covering the practice of the pharmacy in Jamaica. Viz; The Pharmacy Act 1966, The Food and Drug Act 1964 and the Dangerous Drugs Act 1948 and their regulations.

Qualifications and Attributes:

BSc in Pharmacy from an accredited institution
Current registration with the Pharmacy Council of Jamaica
At least one (1) year posts registration experience
Must be able to work on shift
Hospital pharmacy experience would be an asset or familiarity with hospital pharmacies

Pharmacy Technician

The successful candidate will be expected to assist and support the registered Pharmacist in filling, sorting and packaging prescription drugs.

Qualifications and Attributes:

Pharmacy Technician certificate from a recognized institution
Minimum of one (1) year work experience

Applications accompanied by resumes should be submitted no later than January 25, 2021 to:

The Senior Director, Human Resource Management and Development

University Hospital of the West Indies

Mona, Kingston 7.

Email: HRD@uhwi.gov.jm

Sunday, 17 January 2021

Warehouse Officer (Kingston, Jamaica)

Company based in Kingston is looking for suitable persons to fill the vacancy of Warehouse Officer.

The warehouse officer processes orders, accepts deliveries, and keeps the warehouse organized, which includes everything from physically moving products around the warehouse space to properly maintaining all shipping and receiving records.

Requirements:

Training/certification in Business Administration, Logistics or relevant field
Two (2) year's work experience in a similar role
Knowledge of electronic equipment and accessories
Demonstrates knowledge of WMS computer systems or QuickBooks

If you are results oriented and have excellent organizational skills, we'd like to meet you!!

Please send your résumé to theagency876@outlook.com

Please indicate the position you are applying for in the email subject line.

Gardener (Ocho Rios, Jamaica) - Golden Loaf Baking Co. Ltd.

Wanted: Gardener in Ocho Rios.

Requirements:

Must reside nearby
Have three (3) to five (5) years gardening experience
Able to work four (4) to five (5) days per week
Two (2) recommendations

Call: (876) 974-2635/7014

Email: glb@cwjamaica.com

Live-in Caregiver (Kingston, Jamaica)

Live-in Caregiver needed for elderly, disabled gentleman.

Duties include:

Laundry, cooking and light housework

How to apply:

Whatsapp or text number of years experience certification if any and references from last two (2) employers, along with your name and contact details to: (876) 356-8764.

Must reside in Kingston.

Housekeeper/Cook (Mandeville, Jamaica)

Live-in housekeeper/cook needed in Mandeville, Manchester.

Must be honest and hardworking
Experienced person preferred

Tel: (876) 360-3282

Friday, 15 January 2021

Administrative Assistant (Kingston, Jamaica) - VMBS

Administrative Assistant - VM Innovations Limited

Administrative Assistant performs administrative duties for the CEO and other units in the organization and is responsible for activities that will ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the organization.

Details

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Management/Administrative

Plans and schedules meetings as requested
Attends all meetings requested
Maintains and updates the organizations calendar
Distributes letter, memos and other documents to stakeholders in the organization
Logs and re-route correspondences at the request of the officer
Arrangements made to dispatch correspondences to external companies by the Bearer
Generates purchase requisition for approval to request stationery items needed for the company
Receives and escorts visitors in a timely manner to the respective meeting room
Receives, screens and dispatches all telephone calls and make outgoing calls as requested
Monitors incoming and outgoing telephone calls and receive messages as needed
Collates report and correspondences as requested
Maintains catalogue of procedures and policies
Collates and distributes response to audit queries
Types letters, reports, minutes and correspondence for dissemination
Conducts research on human resource related matters as requested
Edits correspondences, reports and presentations

Technical Responsibilities

Prepares power point presentation as requested
Maintains filing system of Personal and Office files
Records meeting notes and action items
Schedules MS Teams meetings as requested.
Participates in Innovation Process to assist in documentation of key deliverables

Human Resource Responsibilities

Ensures awareness and adherence to the Human Resource Policies, other policies and management procedures within the organization.
Builds and maintains strong relationships with all units and external stakeholders.
Works as part of a team to achieve the organizations goals and standards.
Takes responsibility for own personal development in line with agreed annual performance objectives.
Pursues relevant professional training and certifications.

Other Duties

Perform any other related duties consistent with the category, nature, functions and objectives of the job.

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s Degree in Business administration or Certified Professional Secretary (CPS) or Certified Administrative Professional (CAP) Certification

MINUMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Three plus (3+) years of relevant experience

TECHNICAL BUSINESS EXPERTISE

Sound knowledge of relevant Microsoft Office Suite including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Visio
Ability to create a PowerPoint presentation from draft notes

Application Deadline Friday, January 22, 2021

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Health Aide Worker (Kingston, Jamaica) - Department of Correctional Services

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the post of: Health Aid Worker (Contract), Specialized and Medical Services Division

Six (6) persons are needed.

Job Purpose

To provide technical nursing care to patients, ensuring that the clinical environment is safe, and contributes to the efficient functioning of the hospital under the supervision and direction of the Medical Officer in charge.

Requirements

Certificate in Practical Nursing
At least one (1) year experience in the related field

Responsibilities

CARE OF PATIENT:

Hygiene

Bed baths - am and pm care
Oral hygiene
Care of the hair
Skin care, back care, pressure point
Care of nails
Care of feet
Perineal care

Posture and Exercise

Positioning and turning patients
Assisting ambulatory patients
Assist with exercise routine

Nutrition

Preparing the patients to receive his tray
Feeding patients
Assist with serving and carrying trays as necessary
Intragastric feeding for selected patients
Preparing and checking special diets
Recording intakes

Elimination

Handling bedpan and urinal
Bedpan rounds
Changing incontinent patients
Simple enemata
Collection, measuring and recording of:

✓ Urine

✓ Emesis

✓ Sputum

✓ Releasing Catheters

✓ Testing specimens for the albumen, sugar and acetone

✓ Preparing specimens for the laboratory

✓ Changing colostomy dressing and tidying patients

Treatments

Administration of medication when delegated:
✓ Oral
✓ Subcutaneous checked by nurse

Application of compresses
Septic dressing-simple
Preoperative shaving and preliminary preparation of skin
Douches
Care of the body after death

Preparing and supervising inhalation

Observation

Checking, reporting and recording vital signs
Temperature, pulse, respiration
Blood pressure

Care of equipment and supplies

Sterilization of utensils, instruments and syringes
Preparing linen for laundry
Checking linen in and out
Sundays and holidays- count of soiled linen
Putting linen away
Checking and storing patients’ cloths and valuables

TRANSPORTATION:

Accompanies patients to other facilities within and outside the Correctional Centre’s hospital Relationship
Maintains good interpersonal relationship with the inmates/patients, visitors and staff.
Carries out procedures according to the rules of the Correctional facility

Other related duties:

Performs any other duty in the interest of the department that may be assigned from time to time

Required knowledge, skills & competencies

Excellent oral and written communication skills;
Ability to work as part of a team;
Ability to interact with internal and external clients with excellent customer service;
Ability to use industrial grade equipment;
Good human relations and interpersonal skills;
Strong analytical skills and good judgement;
Flexible and willing to work under pressure;
Knowledge of the functions of a nursing department;
Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions.

Salary Scale: $873,000.00 per annum and any applicable allowances.

Interested persons should forward their applications and résumés NO LATER THAN Friday, January 15, 2021. Subject: Health Aid Worker (Contract).

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

Senior Director, Human Resource Management & Administration
Human Resource Management & Administration Division
Department of Correctional Services
5-7 King Street,
Kingston.

Email: vacancy@dcs.gov.jm