Live-in Helper (Tower Isle, St. Mary)

 

Seeking a live-in helper in Tower Isle, St. Mary, Jamaica.

Requirements:

• Police record
• Two (2) references
• Must be between the ages of 35 to 55 years old

Contact: (876) 527-8246.

Physiotherapist (Negril, Westmoreland, Jamaica) - Omega Medical Services

 

The Physiotherapist assists patients in rehabilitating physical problems caused by illness, injury, disability or aging, through treatment. The responsibilities of physiotherapists include planning treatments, reviewing recovery, and conducting therapeutic exercises with patients.

Key Responsibilities and Activities

• Assess patients' physical abilities through evaluative procedures such as functional ability tests
• Establish treatment goals with patients based on physical diagnoses
• Plan and implement programs of physiotherapy including therapeutic exercise, manipulations, massage, education, the use of electro-therapeutic and other mechanical equipment and hydrotherapy.
• Evaluate effectiveness of treatment plans and modify accordingly
• Communicate with referring physician and other health care professionals regarding patients' problems, needs and progress
• Maintain clinical and statistical records and confer with other health care professionals
• Maintain patient records and update files as needed
• Manage physiotherapy areas under the guidance of direct supervisors and managers
• Develop programs that contribute to the wellness of patients and staff.
• Comply with government and medical association regulations
• Staying up to date with new initiatives and guidelines associated with patient care

Requirements

• Degree in Physiotherapy.
• Experience working as a physiotherapist.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• The ability to build and maintain rapport with patients
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Kindly submit all applications with a CV and Cover letter addressed to:

The Chief Human Resources Officer
Omega Medical Services Ltd.
Email: hr@omegamedicalservicesltd.com

We thank all applicants; however, only those shortlisted will be contacted.

Live-in nanny in St. Mary, Jamaica.

 

Seeking a live-in nanny to look after two (2) kids (11 and 6 years of age) in Three Hills, St. Mary.

Requirements:

• Must be between the ages of 35 and 50 years old

Contact: (876) 772-1656.

School Nurse (St. Mary, Jamaica) - Youth of Vision Academy

Applications are being invited from suitably qualified persons to fill the position of:

School Nurse 

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Certification as registered nurse or other similar qualifications
• Current nursing licences/registration with NCJ
• At least one (1) year experience (mental health experience is a plus)

Applicants should be able to:

• Provide professional healthcare to staff ans students
• Develop health plan for students
• Carry out health assessments and screening
• Administer medication
• Complete appropriate reports and ensure accurate records are maintained
• Maintain inventory of appropriate supplies and equipment
• Ensure compliance with minimum health laws and requirements
• Lift up 50 lbs and stand for prolonged periods of time

Send applications to:  

The Board of Directors

Youth of Vision Academy,

Brimmer Hall,

Port Maria,

St. Mary,

or email: recruitment@yovainc.org

Call: (876) 727-9718 / (876) 727-9787.

Deadline: March 22, 2024.

Ophthalmologist (Montego Bay, Jamaica) - Community Vision Center of Excellence

 

NEEDED: Immediate opening for a
Certified Ophthalmologist

at the Community Vision Center of Excellence (CVCE) Eye Clinic at Albion, Montego Bay. 

CVCE is a charitable, non-profit clinic operated by the Lions Club of Montego Bay, Canadian Vision Care and the Brenda Stafford Foundation.

Successful applicant will have access to: 

• State of the art equipment
• A full equipped  and functional operating room
• Opportunity to work with world renowned surgeons from SEE International
• Teaching/Learning clinic opportunity
• Competent support staff

Duties will include:

• Monitoring and treatment of eye diseases
• Doing cataract (using MSICS and phaco techniques) and pterygium surgeries
• Prescribing glasses

Salary is negotiable.

Please send an application letter and resume to: 

Ophthalmologist Recruitment

Email: cvcealbion@gmail.com

Pharmacist (Kingston, Jamaica) - Jamaica Defence Force

The Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) invites applications from suitable candidates to fill the position of Pharmacist with the Regular Force. Candidates must fulfill the following requirements -

Nationality: Be a citizen of the Commonwealth.

Pharmacist, Support Brigade

Qualifications

• Hold the minimum qualification of a BSc Pharmacy from an accredited university.
• Requisite registration with the Pharmacy Council of Jamaica (Rph).
• At least three (3) years experience in a similar capacity.

Responsibilities

• Routine review of drug orders for appropriateness and safety.
• Counselling patients on correct use of medications, warnings, contraindications and answering drug related queries.
• Conduct follow-up evaluations of patient therapies to ensure patient compliance and favourable outcomes with the use of drugs.
• Evaluate response of patients with chronic conditions to respective drug therapies and make recommendations to physicians where necessary.
• Supervise the manufacture and compounding of extemporaneous preparations in accordance with medication order requests.
• Supervise pharmacy technicians involved in the processing of prescriptions, manufacturing of drugs or managing of inventory.
• Ensure the pharmacy area is operated in accordance with the laws governing pharmacy practice in Jamaica.

Knowledge and Technical Skills

• Ability to manage and dispense medications accurately and safely;
• Skills in patient counselling and medication therapy management;
• Proficiency in conducting pharmaceutical care assessments and developing individualized patient plans;
• Expertise in pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics to optimize medication efficacy and minimize adverse effects;
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical legislation and ethical standards for pharmacy practice;
• Ability to maintain comprehensive pharmacy records in compliance with legal and military regulations;
• Skills in inventory management and supply chain logistics to ensure the availability of medications;
• Capacity to contribute to public health programs and initiatives within the military community;
• Competence in delivering training and education on medication use and health promotion;
• Engagement in pharmaceutical research activities, including drug utilization and outcome studies;

Critical and Analytical Thinking Skills

• Strong ability to work independently;
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work cohesively within a diverse community;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills;
• Strong attention to details

Attitude

• Possession aptitude and desire to assimilate into military life;
• Have the ability to remain calm and organized under pressure;

Military standards

• In addition to the academic qualifications and competences, candidates must be able to fulfill the requirements for enlistment in the JDF.

Application letters and resumes are to be submitted before Wednesday, March 13, 2024 via e-mail to pesm.application@jdf.mil.jm and to be addressed to:

SO1 J1 (Pers & Admin)
Headquarters,
Jamaica Defence Force,
Up Park Camp,
Kingston 5.

Email: pesm.application@jdf.mil.jm

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

Nurses Needed!! Practical, Enrolled & Registered, etc (Essential Medical Services) - Kingston, Jamaica

 

Essential Medical Services provides twelve (12) medical specialty services, organizational research services, organizational research services, and a comprehensive array of workplace wellness solutions for individuals, groups and organizations.

MSc Psychologists: Counseling or Coaching

Our mental health and wellness service needs an experienced Psychologist to administer the service full-time and part-time (or commission-paid) psychologists to provide a range of clinical and organizational services.

• Nurses: Practical, Enrolled and Registered

1. Proactive
2. Enthusiastic
3. Growth oriented nurses are invited to join 
4. Prior experience in patient management, customer service and phlebotomy are assets

Marketing and Communications Officer

1. Innovative, dynamic and experienced professional is being sought to support the development of our services, increase customer engagement and add value to how our services are provided through various mediums and communications channels.

Nutrition Advisors & Dietitians

1. Proactive
2. Enthusiastic
3. Growth oriented nutrition professionals 
4. Required to join our health and wellness teams full-time and part-time 
5. Prior experience in patient management is an asset

IT Administrator/Developer & Graphic Designer

We invite a qualified and experienced IT professional to become a part of our organization to provide skillful support to our teams and solutions in the areas of software customization and development, web and mobile app content design and management, and IT systems administration.

All interested individuals are asked to email their resumes to: 

care@essentialmedicalservices.com

Nanny (Caregiver) needed! - Jamaica

 

Calling all nurturing and experienced nannies! We are in search of a loving and certified caregiver to provide exceptional care for our newborn.

Requirements & Responsibilities:

• Certification in child care - We believe in the importance of professional qualifications and want to be assured that this certification ensures that you have specialized knowledge and the skills needed to provide the best care for our baby
• Support for development - We believe in fostering our newborn's cognitive, physical and emotional development, Your role will involve engaging our baby with age-appropriate activities, etc
• Communication and collaboration - Open and effective communication skills are required. You will be expected to provide regular updates on our baby's feeding and sleeping patterns and other areas of concern that may arise while our baby is in your care
• Previous experience working in the field of child care
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Gentle, patient and mature demeanor 

If you meet the requirements stated, and are excited about becoming an integral part of our family, please submit your resume along with proof of certification to: kirtbryan1@gmail.com or danishrain2@yahoo.com no later than 22 March 2024.

Live-in/Live-out Helper for small family (Kingston, Jamaica)

 Live-in or live-out helper is required to work in Kingston.Jamaica.

A small family seeks in Kingston live-in/live-out helper.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Must be able to wash and iron well
• Good cook
• Good at cleaning

Tel: (876) 805-4644 or (876) 426-7723.

Live-in Domestic Help needed (Kingston, Jamaica)

A mature, Christian female is required to assist a family of four in Kingston and is expected to live-in.

Requirements:

• Must be able to read and write well
• Other details to be discussed

Contact: (876) 455-4284 / (876) 589-0013. 

Child Caregiver (Kingston, Jamaica)

 

A Child Caregiver is needed. 

Requirements:

• Must maintain a professional attire
• Not older than forty (40) years old
• Be patient with children  
• Able to work on public holidays
• Own or interested in acquiring a driver's license
• Works only two (2) weeks per month

Pay is $40,000 monthly.

Telephone: (876) 235-9798.

Nanny/Nurse (Kingston, Jamaica)

Needed: A part-time practical nurse or an experienced nanny needed in Kingston to care for a three (3) year old and a seven (7) month old.

For further details, kindly Whatsapp (876) 285-0342. Whatsapp messages only, no calls.

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.