Monday, 1 March 2021

Live-in Babysitter (Mandeville, Jamaica)

Seeking a live-in babysitter in Mandeville, Manchester, Jamaica, W.I.

  • Preferably an older woman who has experience in taking care of babies.
Contact: (876) 471-7438 for more information.



Practical Nurse, Receptionist (Montego Bay, JM) - Next Generation Medical Centre


Next Generation Medical Centre in Montego Bay, St. James seeks Receptionist and Practical Nurse. Send cover letter and résumé to: jobshutconsulting@gmail.com.

Deadline: March 5, 2021.



Babysitter (Westmoreland, Jamaica)

 





Restaurant Supervisors (Jamaica) - Restaurants of Jamaica (KFC & Pizza Hut)

The Supervisor will have the opportunity to experience career growth in a dynamic organization with more than 50 exciting and high volume restaurants island-wide, managing international brands. He or She will work collaboratively with the Restaurant Managers and Area Coaches to lead teams and ensure the long term success of the restaurant they are assigned.

Who we are looking for:

  • People who are career driven with a vibrant personality and passionate about food, people and customer service
Requirements:
  • Certification in Food Service, Hospitality Management, Supervisory Management or another related field
  • One (1) to two (2) years experience at the supervisory level
Suitably qualified persons are invited to submit an application to careers@rojgroup.biz 

Deadline: March 15, 2021.




Data Analyst (Kingston, Jamaica) - Digicel

About Digicel

As a Digital Operator, Digicel is in the business of delivering powerful digital experiences 1440 minutes of each day to customers – that’s every minute, all day, every day.

Through its world-class LTE and fibre networks, together with its suite of 8 apps spanning sports (SportsMax), music (D’Music), news (Loop), local radio and podcasts (GoLoud), TV streaming (PlayGo), enhanced messaging and marketplaces (BiP), cloud storage (Billo) and self-care (MyDigicel app), Digicel is the only operator in its markets that can deliver that.

Serving consumer and business customers in 32 markets in the Caribbean, Central America and Pacific, its investments of over US$7 billion and a commitment to its communities through its Digicel Foundations in Haiti, Jamaica, Papua New Guinea and Trinidad & Tobago have contributed to positive outcomes for over 3 million people to date.

With its Better Together brand, Digicel is making a promise of simply more to customers and communities and its 7,000 employees worldwide work together to make that a powerful reality day in, day out.

Visit www.digicelgroup.com for more.

CONTRACT TYPE: FIXED TERM

POSITION SUMMARY:

The DATA ANALYST is responsible for maintaining a high level of integrity of all reporting data being collected, stored and manipulated for Business Reporting and Decision making. This includes:

-    Accuracy

-    Quality

-    Timeliness of availability

KEY FUNCTIONS:

  • A)  Maintenance and Support:

  1. Perform daily maintenance tasks and routine data checks on the various data interfaces.
  2. Ensure data reconciles with various source systems
  3. Ensure issues are communicated and resolved.
  4. Liaise with technical teams on new / changes to feeds and issue resolution, minimizing business impact 

  • B) Service Delivery:

  1. Address trouble tickets from the help desk as they arise within agreed SLA
  2. Ensure all tickets contain accurate categories / updates / wrap codes and resolutions.

  • C) Scripting:

  1. Generate Unix Shell scripts and PL/SQL for ETL loading into Data Warehouse.
  2. Provide assistance to Reporting analysts on optimization and increased efficiency
  3. Develops and implements efficient data extraction routines for the delivery of data.
  4. Optimizes the data environment in order to efficiently access enterprise data- manipulation – creating and managing indexes /partitions etc

  • D) DBA and System Administrator Support:

  1. Advises and consults with systems administrators and DBA on data issues such as access and storage.
  2. Creates data models to support data warehousing informational needs. 
  3. Assists and works closely with DBA for logical database design.

  • E) Performs related work: the duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to that position.
  • F) Working safely is a continuing condition of employment. Digicel Group is committed to establishing and maintaining a safe and healthy working environment and considers safety to be an integral aspect of every job function. As a condition of your employment, you will be required to observe and fully comply with all HSE rules / policies / procedures and applicable legislative provisions as well as wear the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) where and when applicable. 

 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

  • BSc. Computer Science / Information Technology and/or Oracle DBA/PL-SQL Certification
  • Strong working knowledge with at least 2 years experience in 

  1. SQL and  PL/SQL
  2. Oracle 10g and 11g, 12c databases
  3. Knowledge of UNIX Systems and shell scripting.
  4. Core database concepts:
  5. Database design
  6. Design and Understand Data Flow and Entity Relationship Diagrams
  7. Basic Data Warehousing concepts and methodologies 

Knowledge and Understanding of:

  • Data warehousing and data modeling techniques within Oracle environments.
  • Extract, Transformation, and Load (ETL) tools.

Candidate must have:

  • Strong Analytical Skills
  • Time Management Skills
  • Strong Communication Skills
  • Ability to work in a team and on projects at various levels within organization

LANGUAGE SKILLS AND REASONING ABILITY:

  • Knowledge of a second language (Spanish, French, etc) would be considered a valuable asset.

 DISCLAIMER:

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent.  It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent.  Incumbent may, and probably will be asked to perform other duties as required.  Each employee, regardless of classification, is required to maintain a safe, orderly and clean workplace, using safety precautions and observing safety rules at all times.

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Helper (live-in) for Kingston, Jamaica

Family of four (5) seeks live-in helper.

  • Must be honest, reliable, literate and flexible
  • Thirty (30) years and older
  • Must love children
  • Be able to help with homework
Job type: full-time
Salary: JMD $11,000 weekly

Call: (876) 829-9871





Practical Nurse needed (Kingston, Jamaica)

Practical Nurse needed. Medical office in Kingston requires the services of a Practical Nurse.

  • Certified
  • Must have at least three (3) years experience
Send résumé to: resumepractice1@gmail.com

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.



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



Friday, 26 February 2021

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.