Live-in helper needed in Kingston, Jamaica.

 

Live-in helper needed in Kingston, Jamaica. 

• Must have five (5) years experience
• Can be recommended
• Must be able to clean, wash, iron and cook well
• Ages 40 years and older

Call: (876) 438-0565 serious persons only. Please call number for more details. 

Job type: Full-time

Salary: JMD $12,000

In home Teacher & Nanny (Ocho Rios, Jamaica)

If you love working and playing with children and, also feel comfortable handling the less appealing tasks such as changing diapers and tidying up children's room, I'd like to meet you.

I am looking for a responsible and mild-tempered individual to nurture, teach and provide excellent child care to three (3) children (ages 4 years, 3 years and 7 months).

Schedule:

8:30 am to 7:00 pm, Mondays to Fridays, and 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm on Sundays (Saturdays off)

Responsibilities:

• Bathing, tidying and cleaning the children as needed
• Teaching children based on a curriculum for 4 hours per day
• Providing patient guidance and support for the children
• Changing diapers, bathing baby and potty training three (3) year old
• Light housekeeping (maintaining of living room and kitchen)
• Ensure children's safety during indoor and outdoor activity play time
• Follow parent's instructions on how to rear child
• Teach children appropriate social behaviors, such as being respectful to each other and cleaning up
• Preparing meals throughout day for children
• Other responsibilities as needed

Requirements:

• Must be extremely compassionate
• Previous experience as a Nanny, Babysitter or Teacher
• Genuine love for children
• Willingness to take direction
• Commensurate education or experience
• Excellent command of the English Language
• Pleasant and patient personality
• Must live within 30 minutes of Ocho Rios
• Low ego and high emotional intelligence

If this sounds like you, please fill out this application form. Application link: https://tiffany943805.typeform.com/to/xT2FGc

Warehouse Attendant (Kingston, Jamaica) - Carlisa Enterprises Limited

Carlisa Enterprises Limited is seeking qualified candidates to fill our Warehouse Attendant post. 

Ideal candidates must be able to:

• Load and offload delivery vehicles
• Ensure all stock items are carefully packed in the relevant areas
• Perform all duties required for the warehouse department to include but not limited to stock maintenance, timely delivery and orderliness.

Kindly send application to hr@carlisaonline.com.

Drivers!!! (Kingston, Jamaica) - Paramount Taxi & Car Rental

Customer Service Representative (Kingston, JM) - VMBS Money Transfer Services Ltd.

 Customer Service Representative (VMBS Money Transfer Services Limited)

Summary

Manage incoming calls effectively, interact with customers, Agents & Branches to provide solutions in response to customers questions and complaints and to assist in any other areas of the Organisation's operations as requested.

• Details
• DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Interact with customers by telephone or in person, in order to provide information about products and services.
• Assist in preparing daily reimbursements to Agents.
• Responding to designated remittance partner email queries
• Ensure customer satisfaction and provide professional customer support
• Acknowledging and resolving customer complaints
• Responding promptly to customers inquires
• Work with Senior Customer Service Representative & Supervisor to ensure proper customer service is being delivered.
• Assist with organization and dispatch of stationery items and promotional events for Agents.
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results
• Refer unresolved customer grievances to designated departments for further investigation.
• Assist Agents with disbursements from other branches or subsidiaries of VMBS.
• Receive and file transaction records from branches and sub-agents.
• File all office and operational correspondence
• Manage inventory at storage facility
• Disburse and record transaction receipts to the external storage facility.
• Request and document transaction receipt from the storage facility.
• Keep records of customer interactions and transactions, recording details of inquiries, complaints, and comments, as well as actions taken
• Conduct any other duties assigned by the Supervisor and/or Manager.

QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree Business Administration or equivalent
• Minimum of three (3) years’ working experience, preferably in a financial institution.

Application Deadline: March 4, 2021

Plant Protection Officer (Old Harbour, Jamaica) -Min. Of Agriculture & Fisheries

 The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries is inviting suitably qualified persons to fill the posts of  Plant Protection Officer (SOG/ST 5) –Vacant in the Research and Development Division, Bodles, Old Harbour.

Salary scale: $1,271,811.00 - $1,511,784.00 per annum

JOB PURPOSE

Under the supervision of the Senior Plant Protection Officer (SOG/ST 6), the Plant Protection Officer (SOG/ST 5) is responsible for undertaking short, medium and long-term research work in one of the major plant protection disciplines. The incumbent is also responsible for providing consultancy and liaison services on plant protection matters as well as conduct pest identification and problem diagnosis.

KEY OUTPUTS

• Project proposals produced
• Field, laboratory and greenhouse projects developed and implemented
• IMP packages produced
• Reports prepared
• Monthly, quarterly, annual and special reports prepared
• Work plan produced
• Extension officers and farmers trained
• Pest collection updated and maintained
•  Laboratory supplies and equipment procured, maintained and managed
• Staff needs identified and addressed

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

Management/Administrative Responsibilities

• Prepares annual budgetary estimates which contributes to the overall plant protection budget
• Oversees inventory of supplies necessary for the effective conduct of research/diagnostic work and ensure proper use and timely replacement of supplies

Technical/Professional Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, executes and supervises projects in plant protection according to specialist discipline by supervising programmes in field-trial and layout, preparation, application and handling of pesticides, data collection and processing and interpretation and dissemination of results.
• Plans, organizes and executes laboratory and greenhouse research projects to evaluate the efficacy of pesticides
• Plans, organizes the collection identification and preservation of specimens of pest species for diagnostic work and training purposes
• Carries out in depth literature review for new technology and improved training methods and for any other reason or purpose that the Chief Plant Protection Officer or Senior Research Director, Plant Protection may request
• Develops integrated pest management packages for major pests of economic crops
• Assists in the preparation of pest risk analysis
• Prepares project proposals detailing the scientific method(s) to be involved in the management of specific pest problems
• Identifies pest, diagnose pest problems and make recommendations for their management
• Produces publishable research papers, fact sheets, posters and either technical material for dissemination
•  Produces monthly, quarterly, annual and special reports 
• Transfers technology to extension officers and farmers by way of open days, field days and reporting seminars. Serves as plant protection consultant and guest presenter at various training activities for both extension officers and farmers
• Collaborates with other agencies and institutions internally/externally of the Ministry in solving plant protection problems
• Visits farms and other holdings in relation to pest problems
• Conducts specific plant protection surveys
• Dispatches unidentified or unconfirmed specimen to overseas organization for identification
• Works closely with consultants and contract workers to facilitate the mutual exchange of technical information
• Keeps abreast of local and international developments in plant protection
• Conducts research activities in the Bio-Control Laboratory of the Plant Protection discipline assigned
•  Participates in the production and release of biological control agents

Human Resources Responsibilities

• Monitors and evaluates the performance of direct reports, prepares performance appraisals and recommend and/or initiates corrective action where necessary to improve performance and/or attaining established personal and/or organizational goals.
• Participates in the recruitment of staff for the Division/Unit and recommends transfer, promotion, termination and leave in accordance with established human resource policies and procedures.
• In collaboration with the Human Resource Division, develops and implements a succession planning programme for the Division/Unit to facilitate continuity and the availability of required skills and competencies to meet the needs of the Division.
• Provides leadership and guidance to direct reports through effective planning, delegation, communication, training, mentoring and coaching.
• Ensures the welfare and developmental needs of staff in the Division/Unit are clearly identified and addressed.
• Establishes and maintains a system that fosters a culture of teamwork, employee empowerment and commitment to the Division’s and organization’s goals.

Other responsibilities

• Represents the Unit at selected technical conferences and meetings
• Performs any other related functions assigned from time to time

PERFORMANCE STANDARD

• Research projects designed and executed within established guidelines and time frames
• Scientific papers, fact sheet and technically informed articles produced detailing research findings
• Monthly, quarterly, annual and special reports produced within agreed time frames and required standards
• Pest list and reference collection updated by new and verified
• Professional advice, guidance and training provided for extension and plant quarantine officers and farms
• Risk assessments conducted in accordance with international standards and organizational policy
• Responsibilities of support staff clearly identified and delegated
• Comprehensive integrate pest management packaged and produced for specified pests on agricultural crops
• Work programme prepared within established format and time frame and supports the operational plans for the Department
• Estimates for recurrent and capital budget prepared and submitted within established time frames
• Support staff evaluation completed on a timely basis and appropriate actions recommended
• Staff needs are clearly identified and addressed in a timely manner
• Staff performance meets or exceeds set targets 

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

Core

1. Strong leadership and management skills
2. Good interpersonal skill Good oral communication skills
3. Good written communication skills
4. Strong customer and quality focus skills
5. Good problem solving and decision making skills

Technical

• Sound knowledge of associated disciplines of plant protection
• Knowledge of the operations of Government / Knowledge of the Ministry’s policies and procedures
• Proficiency in the use of relevant computer applications

SPECIAL CONDITIONS ASSOCIATED WITH THE JOB

• Exposure to hazardous pesticides and harmful laboratory reagents
• Exposure to ultraviolet radiation
• Exposure to dust, bacteria and fungal spores
• Extensive travelling
• Occasional long working hours

Position Requirements: 

• B.Sc. in Agriculture with Plant Protection Discipline

Applications accompanied by resumes should be submitted no later than March 10, 2021 to:

Senior Director

Human Resource Management and Development Division

Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries

Hope Gardens,

Kingston 6

hrm@moa.gov.jm

Please note that we thank all for responding but only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Farm Hand (Westmoreland, Jamaica) - Ministry of Agriculture & Fisheries

The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries is inviting suitable qualified persons to fill the post of Farm Hand (LMO/TS 2) – (Vacant) in the Research and Development Division (Petersville, Westmoreland) of this Ministry.

Salary Range: $9,860.00 - $11,156.00 per week

JOB PURPOSE

Under the supervision of the Livestock Research Officer (SOG/ST 5), the Farm Hand (LMO/TS 2) is responsible for the coalition and editing of requisite data, assists with the day to day husbandry, nutritional, breeding and health care practices necessary for the maintenance and improvement of the Swine Multiplication Unit.

KEY OUTPUTS

• Data prepared.
• Sick animals scheduled for treatment.
• Animals properly fed and watered.
• Animals’ accommodation properly cleaned and sanitized.
• Established feeding system followed.
• Receptive females identified for mating.
• Scheduled husbandry practices viz, deworming, spraying and weighing of animals carried out.
• Animals’ birth and death reported.
• Animals in ill health identified and reported.
• Minor repairs done to gates, pens and watering systems.
• Animals identified in accordance with identification specification (car notched, tattoo, car tag etc.).

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

• Prepares and records animal data
• Schedules routine husbandry activities
• Schedules sick animals for treatment
• Assist in the reproductive management of animals through the identification and recording of heats and services 
• Assist in the weighing of animals at all stages of development
• Carry out deworming and spraying procedures as scheduled
• Administer topical treatment for minor injuries
• Effecting minor repairs to gates and watering systems
• Assists in the security of animals under care and report discrepancies to the Livestock Research Officer
• Ensure that pens are properly cleaned and sanitized on a daily basis
• Ensure that animals are properly fed and maintained daily

OTHER RESPONSIBILITY

• Performs any other related functions assigned from time to time.

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

• Data prepared according to required format and within the agreed time frame.
• Listings of animals for specified treatment are comprehensive and accurate at all times.
• Animal feeding activities are done completely and in accordance with established standards schedule.
• Effects cleaning and sanitation activities in agreement with established standards and schedule.
• Participation in herds reproductive activities done in accordance with established schedule.
• General care and maintenance of animals implemented in accordance with established schedules.
• Daily monitoring of animals in accordance with herd health and security guidelines.
• Weigh animals as schedule in a manner that us complete and efficient.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES
Core

• Ability to work on own initiative
• Good written communication skills
• Good oral communication skills
• Good customer and quality focus skills
• Teamwork and cooperation skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Compliance
• Integrity

Technical

• Knowledge of animal husbandry.
• Knowledge of the operations of Government/Knowledge of the Ministry’s policies and procedures.
• Good knowledge of operational procedures.
• Proficiency in the use of relevant computer applications.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS ASSOCIATED WITH THE JOB

• Exposure to dust
• Exposure to hazardous chemicals and drugs

Position Requirements: 

• Grade Nine (9) Education
• Six (6) months job experience

Applications accompanied by resumes should be submitted no later than March 10, 2021 to:

Senior Director
Human Resource Management and Development Division
Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries
Hope Gardens,
Kingston 6
hrm@moa.gov.jm

Please note that we thank all for responding but only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Attendant (Old Harbour, Jamaica) - Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries

The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries is inviting suitably qualified persons to fill the post of Attendant (LMO/TS 1) - Vacant in the Research and Development Division, Bodles, Old Harbour.

Salary range: $9,405.00 - $10,641.00 per week

JOB PURPOSE

Under the supervision of the Administrator, the Attendant (LMO/TS 1) is responsible for keeping the offices/office compound clean.

KEY OUTPUTS

• Offices and compound cleaned and maintained
• Correspondence collected and distributed
• Refreshments served

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

• Cleans the kitchen and bathroom
• Cleans the office floor (mopping, sweeping and polishing etc.)
• Replenishes supplies of soap and toilet tissue in the lavatories
• Dusts and polishes office furniture
• Distributes correspondence
• Serves refreshments to the officers at meetings

OTHER RESPONSIBILITY

• Performs any other related duties, which may be assigned.

PERFORMANCE STANDARD

• Cleaning duties carried out in accordance with established standards
• Correspondence/mail delivered in an agreed time frame
• Refreshments served as required under good hygienic conditions

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

Core

• Basic oral communication skills
• Basic written communication skills
• Strong customer and quality focus skills
• Good teamwork and cooperation skills
• Good interpersonal skills

Technical

• Strong hygiene skills
• Position Requirements: 
• Grade 9 Level Education
• Food Handlers Permit

Applications accompanied by resumes should be submitted no later than March 10, 2021 to:

Senior Director
Human Resource Management and Development Division
Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries
Hope Gardens,
Kingston 6
hrm@moa.gov.jm

Please note that we thank all for responding but only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Get trained! Get Certified! National Service Corps Programme (Jamaica) - HEART Trust/NTA & HOPE Programme

 

Email: info@heart-nta.org

Nurse Administrator (Kingston, Jamaica) - Gallimore McPherson Home for Senior Citizens

The Gallimore McPherson Home for Senior Citizens located at 67 Old Hope Road, Kingston 6 is looking for a Nurse Administrator. 

• Should be a Registered Nurse preferably with administrative skills 
• Computer savvy

Please contact church at (876) 927-0651 / 855-1188 or email church06@cwjamaica.com

 

Caregiver & Housekeeper (Kingston, Portmore, Jamaica)

Looking for two (2) ladies preferably over the age of 40 years old to work as Caregiver and Housekeeper in Kingston and St. Catherine (Portmore) respectively.

The job in Kingston requires the person to have knowledge of dealing with an elderly person  (female in this case) with Alzheimer's disease.

The job in Portmore requires a housekeeper to maintain a household consisting of three (3) people including a six (6) year old child.

Caregiver salary: $15,000 weekly

Housekeeper salary: $12,000 weekly

Persons interested must be able to work on own initiative. 

• Must be honest, patient
• Good verbal communication skills
• Persons interested in housekeeping must be good with children

Applicants can Whatsapp their particulars (Name, date of birth, location) and interested in  to (876) 436-8452. Caregiver and housekeeper needed to start  as early as March 1, 2021. 

Interviews will be conducted at a mutually convenient time, as soon as contact is made.

Receptionist (Kingston, Jamaica) - Adam and Eve Day Spa

We are looking for individuals that puts their clients at ease, loyal, professional, courteous, love their job, always punctual, vibrant and charismatic, skilled, detailed, dedicated and passionate about the field.

Requirements:

• Certification/high school diploma or GED equivalent
• Excellent customer service skills
• Amazing interpersonal abilities
• Top-of-the-line organizational skills
• Minimum one (1) year working experience

If this sounds like you, we have an opportunity for you!

Send your résumé and application letter to:

frontdesk@adamandevespa.net

Location: 56 Old Hope Road

Call: (876) 754-6018

Whatsapp: (876) 567-2142

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