Infection Control Nurse (Clarendon, Jamaica) - Percy Junor Hospital

 

The Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA), a Statutory Body under the Ministry of Health & Wellness responsible for the management and operation of Public Health Services within the Parishes of Clarendon, Manchester and St. Elizabeth, invites applications from suitably qualified persons for the following position at PERCY JUNOR HOSPITAL: INFECTION CONTROL NURSE (HPC/RN 4) – VACANT (salary range $5,423,316 - $6,446,618 per annum plus any allowance (s) attached to the post).

Job Purpose
Within the scope of the infection control team the post holder will operationally lead the prevention and control of infection within the assigned institution by:

• Directing and administering Infection Control programmes for Nursing, Medical, Paramedical and other support groups in the health facility
• Providing infection prevention and control advice and support to staff, patients and visitors
• Leading the development of education and training programmes for all disciplines of staff in relation to infection control to improve compliance with a focus on best practice.
• Leading the development, implementation and auditing of infection prevention and control policies and procedures.
• Identifying the occurrence of outbreaks and investigating disease patterns

Qualifications and Experience:

• Registered Nurse with a minimum of three (3) years’ experience.
• Certificate in Midwifery or other post basic nursing course
• Specialized training in Infection Control
• Certificate in Nursing Management

Plus

• Three (3) years professional practice at a supervisory level

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS
A. Management/Administration

• Leads the development of an annual Infection Prevention and Control work plan reflecting the priorities identified through the audits conducted
• Leads the compilation of Infection Control Reports as appropriate
• Reports to relevant authorities i.e. Hospital Administration, Regional Health Authority, and Ministry of Health Epidemiology Unit on weekly/ monthly basis reportable diseases and infections, and interventions such as eradication and fumigation.
• Leads the development and implementation of an annual audit (more frequent if necessary). This includes development of audit tools, data collection, analysis and dissemination.
• Contributes to and participates in national programmes of audit and research on communicable and non-communicable diseases.

B. Clinical

• Provides infection control advice, support and information to all healthcare personnel, patients and visitors to minimize the spread of infection.
• Conducts active surveillance throughout the health facility to detect and record the occurrence of hospital acquired infections on a systematic and current basis.
• Provides relevant information to patients, relatives and carers who have acquired an infection whilst in hospital e.g. the need for barrier nursing and the management of an infection within the family context to prevent spread.
• Takes lead responsibility for the Infection Control Manual

C. Education & Training

• Develops training programmes in keeping with local priorities and national directives
• Conducts education and training programmes for all levels and disciplines of staff
• Provides infection control resources for staff, patients and visitors and promotes interest in the control of infection.
• Educates, advises and informs patients, visitors and members of the general public on

 infection prevention and control

TECHNICAL/ FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES

• Knowledge of Public Health and Epidemiology
• Knowledge of current trends in Infection Prevention and Control
• Skill in conducting audits of compliance
• Ability to institute and conduct Risk Assessment
• Knowledge of techniques for data collection.
• Skill in conducting disease surveillance

SPECIAL CONDITIONS ASSOCIATED WITH THE JOB

• Required to stand and walk for extended hours

Applications along with resume should be sent no later than MARCH 11, 2024 to:

Assistant Human Resource Officer,
Percy Junor Hospital,
Spalding P.O.,
Clarendon.

E-Mail – junorpercy60@gmail.com

NB. ONLY SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE ACKNOWLEDGED.

Customer Care Assistant (Manchester, Jamaica) - Mandeville Regional Hospital

The Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA), a Statutory Body under the Ministry of Health & Wellness responsible for the management and operation of Public Health Services within the Parishes of Clarendon, Manchester and St. Elizabeth, invites applications from suitably qualified persons for the following position at the Mandeville Regional Hospital: CUSTOMER CARE ASSISTANT (GMG/AM 1) Vacant (Salary range $1, 272,269 – $1,711,060 per annum and any allowance(s) attached to the post).

Job Summary:
Under the direct supervision of the Administrative Assistant, the Customer Care Assistant is responsible to provide frontline service at the hospital in accordance with established standards. This position provides a medium through which relations between internal and external clients are realized in keeping with service level agreement and the Government of Jamaica Citizens Charter.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Four (4) GCE O’Level, CXC subjects at the standard acceptable grades inclusive of English Language and Mathematics
• Training in Customer Service and Emotional Intelligence

Required Knowledge, Skills & Competencies:

• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Good hearing and listening skills
• Patient and possesses a pleasing personality
• Well-developed human relations skills
• Good knowledge of telephone procedures
• Good knowledge of mission, roles, responsibilities of the organization and services offered
• Knowledge of reference materials and telephone files

Key responsibilities will include:

• Greeting and interacting with patients/relatives and visitors to the Hospital.
• Using the buzzer system to let in and out clients when they access the Administrative building.
• Assisting with the distribution of stationary as per procedure.
• Assisting with copying documents for clients.
• Collecting personal documents and information from clients and log onto the prescribed forms and systems.
• Assigning patient number to client, distributing patient services card and referring to triage nurse for the completion of vital signs.
• Logging patients in the order in which they arrive and referring special cases to the Triage Nurse for action.
• Remaining calm and enthusiastic at all times.
• Referring to the patient by his/her name after it is asked for and given to you.
• Listening keenly and carefully to patients.
• Displaying compassionate supports to all patients regardless of their situation.
• Reporting serious challenges to your Supervisor in a timely manner.
• Referring patients showing signs of deteriorating health and/or excruciating pain to clinical personnel for intervention.
• Monitoring waiting time of patients in assigned areas and intervening where possible.
• Communicating to the patients as to the modus operandi of the assigned area as it relates to how patients are seen.
• Keeping patients informed of possible causes of extended waiting hours as directed.
• Disseminating questionnaires to soliciting feedback on the services offered.
• Influencing customer service interaction by displaying and maintaining professionalism and courtesy to all.
• Communicating relevant information; providing correct and adequate responses to questions and queries and direct clients to respective service areas in the Hospital.
• Logging client complaints and refer for the appropriate resolution.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS ASSOCIATED WITH THE JOB

• The incumbent will be required to work in a hospital environment beyond normal hours when the need arises.
• Latitude to rotate within the Customer Service Unit which operates on a three-shift system.

Applications along with resume should be sent no later than March 11, 2024 to:

Senior Human Resource Officer,

Mandeville Regional Hospital,
32 Hargreaves Avenue,
Mandeville P.O., Manchester.

FAX (876) 625-8493

E-Mail – mrhpersonnel32@gmail.com

NB. ONLY SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE ACKNOWLEDGED.

Public Health Nurse 3 (St. Ann, Jamaica) - St. Ann Health Department (NERHA)

 PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE 3 (HPC/RN 5)

The North-East 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 St. Ann, St. Mary and Portland, is seeking strong, dynamic, and proactive individuals to
fill the position of Public Health Nurse 3 at the St. Ann Health Department.

Reporting to the Medical Officer (Health), the successful candidate will be responsible for the
Primary Health Care Nursing Services in St. Ann.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Certificate/Diploma/Bachelor Science Degree in General Nursing from an accredited school
• Certificate in Midwifery
• Diploma/B. Sc. Degree in Public Health Nursing
• Certificate or degree in Nursing Administration/Supervisory Management/Health Services Management
• Master of Public Health/Human Resource Management/Development or other equivalent post graduate degree will be an asset.
• Registration with the Nursing Council as Nurse and Midwife
• Five to Seven (5-7) years clinical practice to proficiency level as a Registered Nurse/Midwife
• Six (6) years Public Health Nursing Practice
• Three (3) years Public Health Nursing Administration

Required Knowledge, Skills & Competencies:

• Professional nursing theory and practice
• Strong leadership, motivational and administrative skills
• Proactive work attitude, good ethical conduct and human relations skill.
• Nursing, health and related legislation
• Computer literate in Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent administrative, leadership and communication skills as a middle manager.
• Good clinical and diagnostic/problem-solving skills
• Practical experience of programme planning and management techniques
• Proactive work attitude, and good ethical conduct
• High-quality written, oral, and time management skills
• Good human/interpersonal relations skills
• Sound analytical skills
• Ability to recognize and evaluate health needs
• Ability to inspire confidence and motivate staff.
• Ability to plan, direct, coordinate and evaluate programmes and the performance of others.
• Ability to plan and coordinate learning experiences.
• Ability to work effectively with related professional and with community agencies

Key Responsibilities will include:
Management and Administration

• Preparation of programme plans to meet Parish, Regional, and National goals.
• Reviewing, evaluating and interpreting health district/programme reports, vital statistics, outputs for health targets and other data in determining effectiveness of strategies implemented.
• Monitoring and evaluating programmes through data collection, collation and analysis.

Technical

• Initiating and coordinating of surveillance and control of communicable disease programmes at the parish level in collaboration with the Medical Officer (Health) and other key stakeholders.
• Liaising with other team members at the health district and regional level in the prevention and containment of disease epidemics of national and international significance.
• Conducting clinical duties and surveillance activities

Human Resource

• Consulting with Regional Nursing Supervisor, Medical Officer (Health), Parish Manager, Personnel and other officers on matters requiring their expertise.
• Evaluating the performance of Public Health Nurse Level II, Midwife Supervisor or District Midwife Level III and reviews the performance of the Public Health Nurse Level I.
• Initiating and or facilitating counselling sessions of staff on issues both work and non-work related.

Education

• Conducting training needs assessment of nursing and midwifery personnel and preparation of parish succession plan.
• Management of the continuing education activities or training to promote the effective performance of team members.
• ▪ Facilitating the practicum of students from varying programmes and serves as preceptor.

Research

• Contributing to the body of nursing knowledge by conducting and critically analyzing research geared towards improving evidence-based practice.
• Utilization of programme outputs and other relevant data to guide research agenda.
• Participating in advanced epidemiological investigations.

REMUNERATION PACKAGE PER ANNUM: Salary Scale: $6,289,384 - $7,476,101

Applications along with resume should be submitted no later than Friday, 2024 March 08 to:
The Director,
Human Resource Management & Development
North-East Regional Health Authority
34-38 Ocean Village Shopping Centre, Ocho Rios
St. Ann
E-mail: jobs@nerha.gov.jm or Fax: (876) 795–2747

WE THANK ALL APPLICANTS FOR RESPONDING, HOWEVER, ONLY SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE ACKNOWLEDGED.

Hospital Attendant (Clarendon, Jamaica) - Percy Junor Hospital (SRHA)

The Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA), a Statutory Body under the Ministry of Health & Wellness responsible for the management and operation of Public Health Serviceswithin the Parishes of Clarendon, Manchester and St. Elizabeth, invites applications from suitably qualified persons for the following position at PERCY JUNOR HOSPITAL: HOSPITAL ATTENDANT – (HSC/HS 1)-Vacant (Salary range $916,530- $1,089,466 per annum and any allowance (s) attached to the post).

Job Summary:
Under the direct supervision of the Chief Orderly.

Qualifications and Experience:

• School Leaving Certificate (Secondary Education)
• English Language in GCE O’Level/CXC at the General Proficiency level would be an asset
• At least one (01) year experience within the hospital environment or service industry
• Be physically fit and able to bend, stand and lift.
• A valid Food Handlers Permit

Specific Knowledge & Skills:

• Physical Fitness
• Ability to work effectively in a team
• Ability to respect patient confidentiality
• Ability to communicate effectively both in written and oral format
• Good time management skills

Key responsibilities will include:

• Required to transport patients to Out-patients’ clinics, Casualty, to the Wards, for laboratory and x-ray services. This is done with wheelchairs and stretchers given the required situation
• Required to lift and support patients who are unable to walk
• Assigned to work with ambulance service periodically
• Required to deliver items from one area of the hospital to another
• Required to assist in maintaining the hospital buildings and compound by assisting in the cleaning of same
• Required to empty and clean all garbage receptacles and replace them in their appropriate areas
• Required to clean and keep in good condition, all the tools he has to work with e.g. Wheelchairs, stretchers, etc.

Applications along with resume should be sent no later than MARCH 11, 2024 to:
Assistant Human Resource Officer
Percy Junor Hospital,
Spalding P.O.,
Clarendon.
E-Mail – junorpercy60@gmail.com

NB. ONLY SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE ACKNOWLEDGED.

Domestic Helper (Kingston, Jamaica)

URGENT HIRING: DOMESTIC HELPER

Family of five (5) in Kingston, Jamaica seeks the services of a Domestic Helper. 

Requirements:

• Must be able to live with the family (Live-in position)
• Preferably someone from outside of Kingston
• Must be able to wash, cook, iron and clean
• Polite and respectful
• Can take instructions easily

Qualifications: 

• Age: 35 years or older
• Have experience in the field
• Be a female

Please call or Whatsapp text, if you meet the requirements above: (876) 290-3329.

Caregiver for Toddler (Montego Bay, Jamaica)

 

A caregiver is needed for a toddler in Montego Bay.

Requirements:

• Must be fifty (50) years or older to apply
• Position can be live-in

To apply contact: (876) 493-5051.

Early Childhood Practitioner (Portmore, St. Catherine)

 

A pre-school and daycare located in Portmore is seeking an Early Childhood Practitioner to work with one (1) to three (3) year old children.

Requirements

• NTCVET training or Early Childhood training from a reputable institution
• Must have command of the English Language

Call this number for further information (876) 388-6965.

Office Attendant (Falmouth, Trelawny, Jamaica) - Trelawny Parish Library

The Trelawny Parish Library invites applications from suitably qualified applicants to fill the following vacancy:

Office Attendant - Clarks Town Branch Library 

Requirements:

• Secondary Education
• Valid Food Handler's Permit
• One (1) to two (2) years of reliable experience
• Ability to lift/push/pull a minimum of 60lbs
• Ability to withstand occasional exposure to dust 
• Ability to withstand frequent contact with chemicals/cleaning agents

Salary: $16,481.00 per week payable monthly

Working 40 hours per week Mondays to Fridays

Jamaica Library Service operates from Monday to Saturday and employees are required to work a minimum of two (2) Saturdays per month.

Interested persons may submit a letter of application by Friday, March 29, 2024, addressed to: 

The Chairman,

Trelawny Parish Library,

P.O. Box 44,

Falmouth,

Trelawny

or

send email to: trelawny@jls.gov.jm

Kindly note that only shortlisted persons will be contacted.

Full-time Nurse (St. Catherine, Jamaica) - Rusal (WINDALCO)

Applications are invited from suitable candidates to fill the position of Full-time Nurse in the HR/Medical Department located at the Ewarton Works and Port Esquivel locations, St. Catherine.

Main Responsibilities & Accountabilities:

The successful candidate will be required to provide sessions on three shifts.

Duties will include, but is not limited to:

• Supervising and managing the operations of the Industrial Health Centre on shifts.
• Making sound decisions and taking initiative regarding the treatment and management of occupational emergencies, medical emergencies and illnesses
• Arranging for and assisting with the medical examinations of employees (periodic medicals) and job applicants (pre-employment medicals)

Candidates should have:

• A Bachelor's degree in Nursing or its equivalent 
• At least five (5) years experience as a Registered Nurse/Midwife and working in a hospital setting (Critical Care and Accident & Emergency Registered Nurse would be an advantage. Retirees are welcome to apply.)
• A valid license from the Nursing Council of Jamaica. 
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills as well as a working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite applications
• A reliable motor vehicle would be an asset

Apply in confidence by Friday, March 8, 2024 to the:

Human Resources Officer,

WINDALCO,

Ewarton Works, St. Catherine.

Email: employment@windalco.com

Please state the position in the subject line of your email.

We thank all candidates for applying, but please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Live-in helper needed (Kingston, Jamaica)

Description:

Seeking a live-in helper to care for an 83 year old elderly lady suffering from dementia. 

Location: Kingston 20.

Summary:

The helper is required to take care of elderly lady with dementia and who is diabetic. She still manages to bathe herself but needs grooming and comfort along with monitoring her meds.

The living space also needs to be kept clean: rooms, kitchen, living room, verandah and dining room area.

Option for the person live-in or other arrangements.

Duties:

• Caring for elderly woman
• Monitoring her with medication
• Keeping the house clean

Attributes, Skills & Experience:

• Age range: 45 to 50 years old
• Experience dealing with persons with dementia
• Knowledge of dementia and diabetes
• Experience keeping a household neat and clean

How to apply:

Email: stephen.e.summers@gmail.com or call (876) 371-1304.

Nurse 1 (HPC/RN 1) - Kingston, Jamaica - Ministry of Health & Wellness

 

Nurse 1 (HPC/RN 1) (Vacant) (Two Positions)

Salary Scale: $2,998,418 – $3,564,176 per annum

JOB PURPOSE

Under the general direction of the Nurse Manager of the Donor Room the incumbent is responsible for ensuring the general management of the donor before, during and after the donation process as well as counsel and refer for further management.

KEY OUTPUTS

• Exhibiting excellent customer service towards donors.
• Perform safe venepuncture procedures
• Counsel and prefer seropositive donors
• Perform Stock Inventory
• Training internally and externally.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment.

Key responsibility areas

Management/Administrative

• Ensure safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations.
• Maintains medical and non-medical supplies by checking stock to determine inventory level, anticipating needed supplies, placing and expediting orders, verifying receipt of supplies; using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
• Documents donor care services on appropriate document.
• Assign and supervise staff in the Donor Room and for mobile session.
• Assist in the supervision of Enrolled Assistants Nurses, Technical Assistant and Ancillary staff.
• Assist in training of Nursing and Phlebotomy Students.

Technical /Professional

• Select suitable donors by taking careful medical history.
• Carry out limited physical examinations of donors which include weight, temperature, pulse rate and general physical activity.
• Education of donors post phlebotomy.
• Refer to Medical Officers donors who need further management for any adverse reaction during or following phlebotomy.
• Perform phlebotomy/venepuncture.
• Counsel Donors on seropositive markers (HIV, Hepatitis B and C, Syphillis, HTLV-I & II) and refer for follow up care

Special Conditions Associated with Job

• Sometimes long hours
• Occasionally standing for extended periods

Minimum Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing/ Certificate in Nursing
• Two (2) years working experience
• Valid Nursing License
• Certificate in Phlebotomy/Venepuncture

Applications with résumés are to be submitted no later than March 15, 2024 to:

Senior Director,
Human Resource Management & Development,
Ministry of Health & Wellness,
10A Chelsea Avenue,
Kingston 10.

Email applications to: jobs@moh.gov.jm

The Ministry of Health & Wellness thanks all applicants for their interest; however, please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Enrolled Assistant Nurse (Kingston, Jamaica) - Ministry of Health & Wellness

 

Enrolled Assistant Nurse (HTAC/EAN 1) (Vacant)

Salary Scale: $1,922,483 – $2,285,228 per annum

JOB PURPOSE

Under the direction of the Registered Nurse, the incumbent is responsible to ensure blood donors are appropriately managed to assure successful donation of blood, with no damage to donor health and recipient protection from transmission of diseases or drugs present in blood.

KEY OUTPUTS

• Blood donated
• Appropriate samples per donation procured
• Blood appropriately stored
• Donor care and counseling successfully carried out

Key responsibility areas

• Assists in selection of suitable donor by taking careful medical history
• Assists in carrying out limited physical examination of donor, including temperature, pulse rate, weight, blood pressure observation of skin and general physical fitness
• Carries out phlebotomy of donors either at fixed sites or on mobile operation
• Assure general nursing care of donors during and after phlebotomy
• Perform related function as required for e.g. securing suitable samples, stripping blood bags

Special Conditions Associated with Job

• Sometimes long hours
• Occasionally standing for extended periods

Minimum Required Education and Experience

• Certification as an Enrolled Assistant Nurse from a recognized institution plus one (1) year experience
• Four (4) Subjects in CXC or GCE including English Language, Biology and any other subjects
• Certification in Phlebotomy
• Ability to communicate effectively in oral written English
• The candidate should have completed an approved assistant nursing and educational programme
• Be registered with the Nursing Council of Jamaica
• Should possess a license to practice nursing issued by the Nursing Council of Jamaica

Applications with résumés are to be submitted no later than March 15, 2024 to:

Senior Director,
Human Resource Management & Development,
Ministry of Health & Wellness,
10A Chelsea Avenue,
Kingston 10.

Email applications to: jobs@moh.gov.jm

The Ministry of Health & Wellness thanks all applicants for their interest; however, please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Records Clerk (Kingston, Jamaica) - Ministry of Health & Wellness

 

Records Clerk PIDG/RIM 1 (vacant)

Salary $1,272,269-1,711,060 per annum

JOB PURPOSE

Under the General supervision of the Administrator, the Records Clerk is required to locate and retrieve files and ensure that correspondence are accurately filed and files are maintained to facilitate easy access of information as well as the scheduling of patients for surgery and post-operative evaluations for the ophthalmology centre.

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

• Ensure that files requested are dispatched and files are re-shelved
• Sorts records
• Maintains records of the movement of files
• Ensure that all files and enclosures are numbered accordingly are in correct order
• Files correspondence and charge out cards
• Locate cards and replace on returned files
• Creates new files
• Maintains “Bring up” System
• Removes inactive records for shelves
• Prepares inactive records for transfer
• Records and re-shelf incoming files
• Overseas the operations of the ophthalmology centre records
• Schedule patients for pre-operative, post-operative evaluations, surgery and Laser treatment.

MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Four (4) CXC or O’ Level including English
• Training in records Management

Applications with résumés are to be submitted no later than March 5, 2024 to:

Senior Director, Human Resource Management & Development,
Ministry of Health & Wellness,
10A Chelsea Avenue,
Kingston 10.

Email applications to: jobs@moh.gov.jm

The Ministry of Health and Wellness thanks all applicants for their interest; however, please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.