Attendant (Kingston, Jamaica) - Court Administration Division

The Court Administration Division (CAD) invites qualified persons to fill the following post in the Human Resource Management and Administration Unit.

Attendant (LMO/TS 1) - Vacant

Salary range: $857,012.00 - $1,152,632.00 per annum and any allowance(s) applicable to the post.

Job Purpose (Reason for job existing)

Under the supervision of the Office Manager, the incumbent provides ancillary services that will contribute to the overall effectiveness and efficiency of the Court Administration Division.

Key Outputs:

• Meeting rooms prepared 
• Jamaica Gazette/Mails/files dispatched
• Furniture, equipment and general work areas cleaned
• Water/refreshment served
• Cutlery and utensils washed
• Dips cleared

Required Competencies:

Core:

• Good communication skills
• Good customer service and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in teams

Minimum Required Qualifications and Experience:

• Secondary Education
• Food Handler's permit
• One (1) year work related experience

Applications accompanied by resumes should be submitted no later than Friday, June 23, 2023 to:

The Senior Director,

Human Resource Management & Administration,

Court Administration Division,

The Towers,

25 Dominican Drive,

Kingston 5.

Email: hrma@cad.gov.jm 

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

Pharmacist (Montego Bay, Jamaica) - LiveWell Pharmacy

Located in Montego Bay, is seeking a full-time PHARMACIST.

The successful candidate should possess the following qualifications:

• Pharmacy degree
• Registered Pharmacist with the Pharmacy Council of Jamaica
• Excellent customer service skills
• Good supervisory and organizational skills would be an asset

Qualified applicants are invited to email applications and detailed resumes by Friday, June 30, 2023 to: livewellrx@yahoo.com

Health Records Clerk (Spanish Town, St. Catherine & St. Thomas - Jamaica) - SERHA

HEALTH RECORDS CLERK

HIV/STI/TB UNIT

SOUTH EAST REGIONAL HEALTH AUTHORITY

 We invite applications from suitably qualified persons for the position of Health Records Clerk (HTAC/HRT 1) - St. Thomas Health Department & St. Jago Park Health Centre. 

SCOPE OF WORK / BACKGROUND
Jamaica has an estimated prevalence of 1.6% among the general population. Based on modeled estimates and case based surveillance data, it is estimated that 29,000 persons are currently living with HIV in Jamaica. Approximately 84% of the estimated number is aware of their status. This is followed by a large gap in the continuum of care with 43% of those diagnosed on ARVs and 55% of those on treatment being virally suppressed.

The Health Records Officer is to ensure that the basic standards for health records management and patient health information systems are maintained and that optimum patient care within the framework of national priorities and objectives are met.

OBJECTIVE/SUMMARY FOR POSITION

Under the direct supervision of the facility’s Health Records Administrator/Technician, the Health Records Officer has the responsibility to compile process and maintain the health records in a manner consistent with medical, administrative, ethical, legal and regulatory requirements of the health care facility.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Protect the security of the health records, ensuring that confidentiality is maintained
• Gathering of demographic, geographic and health related data and history from all new patients upon registration and three monthly basis, asking all the prompt questions on the form
• Preparing patient service record for the appropriate clinic
• Entering of patient’s particular in Daily Register log book to facilitate tally of all registered patients
• Entering of data on the sentinel forms for each registration
• Entering of patient record particulars for retrieved records in the record request log book
• Register all patients for the various clinics
• Ensure that all health records are assigned to clinic locations
• Retrieve all health records for appointment
• Communicate with the patient/client as the need arises in relation to their appointment
• Ensure good health record keeping is maintained
• Ensure proper maintenance of all health records by checking all records for
• Proper identification on all forms
• Correct sequence of all form by date and time
• Make a health record for each new patient and retrieve old records for patients who were previously seen at facility
• Reassemble discharged health records in chronological order
• Attach loose reports to the record
• Record all diagnosis or reason for visit in Daily Curative register
• Make appointments for patients who are for follow-up
• Answer the telephone
• Sort and arrange all patient index and records for filing
• File all health records according to numbering system and indexes in alphabetic order
• Perform any other health records related duties assign from time to time.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- Good typing skills (at least 30 words per minute)
- Working knowledge in the use of Windows based computers
- Working knowledge in Microsoft Office
Plus

- Five (5) subjects in CXC/ GCE including Mathematics and English ( Information
technology / computer studies would be a plus)

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

• Alpha – numeric filing

REQUIRED SKILLS AND SPECIALIZED TECHNIQUES

• good human relations skills
• good analytical skills
• good time management skills
• ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing

SPECIAL CONDITIONS ASSOCIATED WITH JOB

• May be required to work beyond normal working hours, including weekends.
• Required to keep accurate log of data received and entries done

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
REPORTS TO: Medical Records Supervisor and indirectly reports to Parish Medical

Officer (Health)

SUPERVISION GIVEN TO:
(a) Directly: none
(b) Indirectly:none

LIAISES WITH:

• Internally Community Health Aides
• Adherence Counsellors
• Contact Investigators
• Case managers
• Parish Medical Officer of (Health)
• Social workers
• Externally Regional HIV Coordinator
• Regional Medical Records Supervisor

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP
REPORTS TO: Health Records Administrator/Technician
SUPERVISES: Nil

Applications with curricula vitae are to be submitted to:

SERHA,
The Director,
Human Resource Management & Industrial Relations,
South East Regional Health Authority,
The Towers, 2nd Floor,
25 Dominica Drive,
Kingston 5,

via email to employment@serha.gov.jm. The deadline for submission is Friday, June 23, 2023.

We thank all applicants for their expressions of interest however, only those shortlisted will be contacted.

Nanny/Housekeeper (Kingston, Jamaica)

A nanny/housekeeper is required in the Kingston 6 area.

Personality:

• Vibrant
• Upbeat
• Innovative
• Honest
• Nurturing 
• Helpful
• Supportive
• Outgoing

 Best Traits:

• Loves caring for kids
• Organized
• Patient
• Responsible
• Takes pride in work
• Cooks well
• Cleans well
• Willing to learn

Requirements:

• No dependents
• Able to work flexible hours
• Age range: 28 - 50 years old
• Two (2) references
• Contacts of two (2) last employers 

Call now for an interview:

Work location: Kingston 6 area

Telephone: (876) 551-7086.

Villa Housekeeper (Ocho Rios, St. Ann, Jamaica)

A professional, honest and reliable housekeeper is needed for a villa in Ocho Rios, Jamaica.

Requirements:

• Excellent cleaning skills
• Excellent organizational and customer service skills

Email applications to: marchabellbythesea@gmail.com 

Helper needed in Stony Hill, St. Andrew, Jamaica.

 

A helper is needed for a family in Stony Hill. 

Requirements:

• Must be good with ironing
• Background checks will be done

Call: (876) 846-5330.

Domestic Helper needed (St. Andrew, Jamaica)

 

Live-out Domestic Helper is needed for a family in the Constant Spring area.

The individual must be:

• Between the ages of 35 - 50 years old
• Literate and skilled in cooking, cleaning, washing and ironing

Capable persons please call or Whatsapp: (876) 346-8940 on Mondays to Fridays.

Live-in Helper (Kingston, Jamaica)

 Live-in Helper needed for family of two (2).

Must be:

• Caring
• Hard-working
• Willing to follow instructions
• Able to work three (3) or four (4) days per week including either Saturday or Sunday.

Contact: hrsourceja@gmail.com / (876) 468-6723.

Live-in Nanny for a small child (St. Catherine, Jamaica)

Seeking a live-in nanny for a one (1) year old child in Old Harbour, St. Catherine (applicants do not need to live in Old Harbour).

Job type: Live-in position

Urgent. Needed to start right away.

Requirements:

• Must be mature and have experience with babies

Send resumes to: contact.staffingjobs@gmail.com 

Data Entry Clerk (Kingston & Spanish Town, Jamaica) - SERHA

 Career Opportunity:

We invite applications from suitably qualified persons for the position of Data Entry Clerk (MIS/IT 1) - Comprehensive Health Centre, Kingston and St. Andrew Health Department & St. Jago Park Health Centre.

DATA ENTRY CLERK

HIV/STI/Tb UNIT

SOUTH EAST REGIONAL HEALTH AUTHORITY

SCOPE OF WORK / BACKGROUND
Jamaica has an estimated prevalence of 1.6% among the general population. Based on modeled
estimates and case based surveillance data, it is estimated that 29,000 persons are currently living
with HIV in Jamaica. Approximately 84% of the estimated number is aware of their status. This
is followed by a large gap in the continuum of care with 43% of those diagnosed on ARVs and
55% of those on treatment being virally suppressed.

RESPONSIBLE FOR:
- The timely collection of medical data and statistics
- Ensuring that all institution(s) are represented by data received
- Collation of data into summary format for use at the parish /region
- Utilize the data collection tools and ensure that data is of the highest quality
- Accurate and timely update of patient files unto data base within 24 hours
- Participate in workshops and Quality Improvement Activities
- Provide monthly status updates on files maintained

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED
- working knowledge of spreadsheets
- working knowledge of statistical calculation related to health information

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- Good typing skills (at least 30 words per minute)
- Working knowledge in the use of Windows based computers
- Working knowledge in Microsoft Office
Plus
- Five (5) subjects in CXC/ GCE including Mathematics and English ( Information
technology / computer studies would be a plus)

REQUIRED SKILLS AND SPECIALIZED TECHNIQUES
- good human relations skills
- good analytical skills
- good time management skills
- ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing

SPECIAL CONDITIONS ASSOCIATED WITH JOB
- May be required to work beyond normal working hours, including weekends.
- Required to keep accurate log of data received and entries done

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

REPORTS TO: Parish Treatment Care and Support Officer and indirectly reports to Parish
Medical Officer (Health)

SUPERVISION GIVEN TO:
(a) Directly: none
(b) Indirectly: none

LIASES WITH:

• Internally Community Health Aides
• Adherence Counsellors
• Contact Investigators
• Case managers
• Medical Technologists
• Parish MIS
• Parish Medical Officer of (Health)
• Medical Records Supervisor
• Social workers
• Externally Regional HIV Coordinator
• Regional TSCO
• Statistical Information Unit, MOHW

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Enter technical/medical data received from institutions.
- Collate information into summary form as required by the Region.
- Track the submission of data
- Ensure that information submitted is as accurate as humanly possible.
- Any other duties as required.

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA:
This job is satisfactorily performed when:
- Monthly reports are timely and accurate
- Accurate log of all data received and entered
- All required activities are efficiently completed
Time frame for contract: Renewable time based contracts will be utilized, number of hours and
days of work will be specified based on the assigned Treatment Site.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS ASSOCIATED WITH THE JOB
1. Exposure to highly confidential and sensitive information
2. May be required to work beyond normal working hours in order to meet deadlines.

Applications with curricula vitae are to be submitted to:

SERHA,
The Director,
Human Resource Management & Industrial Relations,
South East Regional Health Authority,
The Towers, 2nd Floor,
25 Dominica Drive,
Kingston 5.

via email to employment@serha.gov.jm.

The deadline for submission is Friday, June 23, 2023

​We thank all applicants for their expressions of interest however, only those shortlisted will be contacted.

Data Entry Clerk (Kingston, Jamaica) South East Regional Health Authority (SERHA)

Career Opportunity:

We invite applications from suitably qualified persons for the position of 

Regional Data Entry Clerk (MIS/IT 2) - Regional Office 

REGIONAL DATA ENTRY CLERK

MINISTRY OF HEALTH & WELLNESS

HIV/STI/TB UNIT

JOB PURPOSE

The Data Entry Clerk will be responsible for the input, upload and scanning of data into the

relevant databases to facilitate the monitoring and evaluation functions of the HIV Programme.
The Officer will also support the implementation of the M&E and research activities outlined in
the work plan as well as strengthen the capacity of stakeholders in data entry and data
management by the provision of technical assistance.

KEY OUTPUTS
• Monthly reports on M&E and other activities prepared
• Input/Import and perform validity checks for data completed
• Assist with other statistical updating exercises undertaken by the Unit

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS
1. Perform data entry in several different databases including highly confidential
information
2. Liaison with parish MO(H), Treatment Care and Support Officer and site level Data
Entry Clerk to identify areas for support
3. Provide data entry support to for treatment sites within the region
4. Assist with the gathering/collation of data and data collection forms from various sources
5. Perform validation and verification of data entry forms with documentation of findings
6. Collaborate with professional staff and field officers in the collection, collation, and
analysis of data from M&E system including data for donor reporting.
7. Participate in training workshops to build capacity in Data Quality among site data
entrant
8. Work closely with Regional TCS Officer to prepare reports
9. Perform duplication checks on data entry forms
10. Perform general office administrative duties such as taking messages, preparing reports,
liaising with other component staff
11. Provide progress update on interventions to gap identified
12. Liaison with MOHW/SI Unit on database matters

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Performs other related functions assigned by the HIV Regional Coordinator

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
The Job is satisfactorily performed when:
• Stipulated deadlines are consistently achieved
• Confidentiality of information obtained on the job is preserved
• Accuracy of data is maintained
• Objectives are achieved

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES
• Ability to work with details
• Excellent computer skills
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Good time management and problem solving skills
• Able to respond to deadlines and prioritize accordingly
• Ability to interact well and develop positive relationships with Stakeholders of different
backgrounds
• The ability to work in a confidential environment
• Good interpersonal skills
• Good teamwork

MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
• An associated degree in a health related field
• Computer literacy: working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Access and Excel
• Data entry experience is an asset
• Familiarity with the current HIV databases is an asset

SPECIAL CONDITIONS ASSOCIATED WITH THE JOB
• Exposure to highly confidential and sensitive information
• Will be required to travel to the relevant treatment sites within the region to provide
onsite assistance
• May be required to work beyond normal working hours in order to meet deadlines
• Normal office environment

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP
The Officer will report directly to the Regional HIV/TB/STI Coordinator and work closely with
the Regional Treatment Care and Support Officer.

WORK CLOSELY WITH
• Parish TCS Officers
• Adherence Counsellors
• Social Workers
• Site Data Entry Clerks
• Community Health Aids
• Case Managers
• Contact Investigators
• Parish Medical Technologist 

Applications with curricula vitae are to be submitted to:

SERHA,
The Director,
Human Resource Management & Industrial Relations,
South East Regional Health Authority,
The Towers, 2nd Floor,
25 Dominica Drive,
Kingston 5.

via email to employment@serha.gov.jm. 

The deadline for submission is Friday, June 23, 2023

​We thank all applicants for their expressions of interest however, only those shortlisted will be contacted.

Child Caregiver (Montego Bay, Jamaica) - SOS Children's Villages

SOS Children's Villages is looking for Child Caregivers - Montego Bay.

The Child Caregiver provides general support to the SOS Family in the direct care and development of the children.

Required Education and Experience:

• Educated to Secondary level 
• Certificate in Child Care or Early Childhood Development or equivalent
• Minimum of three (3) years experience working with children, adolescents and youth
• Experience in Home Management to include family budgeting
• Ability to operate a computer to intermediate level

Other Knowledge, Skills and Attributes:

• Knowledge of Children's Rights and Protection Act
• Comprehension of child, youth and family development
• Knowledge of Positive Parenting techniques promoting child participation
• Ability to work as part of a Team
• Mental alertness and strong motivation
• Positive attitude and perseverance
• Mature and responsible and affectionate spirit
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff
• Ability to reside in the village with children in a family setting
• Willingness to make a long-term commitment

We Offer

Interesting and challenging tasks in an international working environment; guidance and opportunities for professional and personal development; competitive salary.

Please direct inquiries, submit your written application and resume to: 

The HROD Manager,

SOS Children's Village National Office,

26 Peter Pan Avenue,

P.O. Box 654,

Montego Bay #2,

St. James.

Email: jam.na_recruiting@sos-jamaica.org 

Only shortlisted applicants will be shortlisted

Live-in Helper needed in Montego Bay, Jamaica.

 

A live-in helper is needed in Cornwall Courts, Montego Bay to take care of two (2) kids: four (4) year old boy and an eleven (11) year old girl. 

Requirements:

• Persons should be between 45 to 56 years old
• Have experience 

Contact: (876) 909-8914.