Clinical Dietitian (Kingston, Jamaica) - Bellevue Hospital

Job Category: Medical
Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: Bellevue Hospital

OBJECTIVE AND SCOPE OF WORK

The Clinical Dietitian (HTAC/NDT 2) utilizes critical thinking skills to interpret and translate scientific and medical decisions relating to nutrition and health in resolving nutrition problems and concerns of patients throughout the lifecycle. Use actions of nutrition assessment, nutrition intervention, nutrition monitoring and evaluation to identify problems and formulate solutions and document in patient medical records. When functioning in an organization that provides food service, the Clinical Dietitian cooperates and coordinates activities with those of the Department Management Team.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

NUTRITION ASSESSMENT

A Systematic process of collecting, verifying, and interpreting data in to make decisions about the nature and cause of nutrition-related problems.

• Identify patients needing nutrition care through attendance on ward rounds and referrals.
• Collect anthropometric and biochemical measures, clinical and dietary data.
• Collect and analyze information and behavioral status.
• Review dietary intake for factor that affects health conditions and nutrition risks.
• Evaluate anthropometric and biochemical measurements clinical and dietary data.

Nutrition diagnosis is the identification and labeling of that describes and actual occurrence, risk of, and potential for developing a nutritional problem.

• Utilize critical thinking to analyze nutrition assessment data in medical record.
• Document in medical record, revise and update nutrition diagnosis statement.

Nutrition intervention is a purposefully planned set of actions designed with the intent of changing nutrition, related behavior, risk factor, environmental condition or aspect of health status for individual patient in group.

• Develop a nutrition care plan for individuals or groups.
• Identify desired outcomes/goals of nutrition care based on the assessment of the client’s needs.
• Select the appropriate method to achieve these goals.
• Involve patients and other healthcare team members in the goal development process.

Implement a nutrition care plan for individuals or groups.

• Communicate with client(s) concerning his/her role in implementing the plan.
• Communicate dietary plans concerning patients with foodservice
• Document nutritional care in medical records.
• Evaluates nutritional care and provides for continuity of care.
• Participates in health team rounds/services as a consultant on Nutritional care.
• Conduct Dietary counseling sessions utilizing effective interviewing skills to motivate individuals and families throughout the nutrition care process.

Nutrition Monitoring & Evaluation

• The purpose of monitoring and evaluation is to determine the degree to which progress is being made and goals or desired outcomes are being met.
• Assess patients understanding and compliance with a nutrition care plan.
• Determine if the intervention is being implemented as prescribed.
• Identify other positive or negative outcomes that affect nutrition status.
• Gather information indicating reasons for lack of progress.
• Compare current findings with previous status intervention goals and or reference standards.
• Conduct nutrition out-patient clinic(s)
• Teach patients how to make nutritionally sound food choices to speed the recovery process, prevent disease and maintain a healthy lifestyle.
• Demonstrate effective writing skills in recording, reporting, and presenting information.
• Apply management skills and knowledge of Clinical Nutrition to participate in Quality Assurance Program for Nutritional Care of patients.
• Participate in orientation and in-service training programs for employees and staff to promote the expertise of the dietitian.

NUTRITION SUPPORT

• Apply knowledge of special Dietary products their composition application and their condition to the nutrition care of patients.
• Confer with physicians and other healthcare professionals to coordinate medical and nutritional needs, and make recommendations for:
• Enteral nutrition support/tube feeding
• Parental nutrition support (Intravenous feedings)
• Oral Supplementation

CLINICAL ADMINISTRATION

• Complete one or more special projects per year.
• Conduct orientation and in-service training programs for employees and staff. 3. Inform health care team about laws regulations and guidelines related to nutrition care.
• Participate in programs such as quality improvement staff development, hospital committees as requested.
• Supervise daily work of dietetic technicians assign to clinical services; provide input into evaluation but doesn’t directly evaluate their performance.
• Precept dietetic interns and provide on-the-job training for newly hired clinical staff.
• Plan and coordinate the work schedule and daily workload of the clinical dietitians and dietetic interns.
• Develop, review, update and implement educational materials to meet the needs of patients and professionals.
• Prepare monthly costing for products used in the clinical management of patients Prepare and submit a monthly report and submit to Regional Dietitian
• Determine the suitability of special Dietary products based on
• Product comparative analysis
• Product cost-effectiveness
• Disease state
• Submit requisition for purchasing.

JOB SPECIFICATION/COMPETENCIES [Minimum]

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Dietetics/Nutrition from an accredited institution.
• One (1) year supervised internship program in Dietetics/Nutrition.
• Dietetics Internship Certificate.
• Registration with Council of Professions Allied to Medicine.
• Membership in Professional Organizations e.g. CANDi, AND, EDA, DoC, JANDi, JAPINAD.
• Continuing education.

Applications accompanied by resumes should be submitted no later than Friday, May 24, 2024 to:-

Human Resource Manager
Bellevue Hospital
16 ½ Windward Road
Kingston 2,
Or
Email: bvh.resumes@gmail.com

Closing date: May 24, 2024

While we appreciate and will review all submissions, please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Customer Care Assistant (Manchester, Jamaica) - Manchester Health Department

 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 Manchester Health Department:

CUSTOMER CARE ASSISTANT (GMG/AM 1- Pay Band 3)-VACANT

Salary range $1,439,455 – $1,935,907 per annum and any allowance(s) attached to the post.

Job Summary
To provide frontline service at the health centre 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. It is also responsible for collecting and providing client related information and providing direct assistance to clients accordance with established standards.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Four (4) GCE O’ Level/CXC subjects inclusive of English Language and Mathematics
• Training in Customer Service and Emotional Intelligence

Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies:

• Working knowledge of public health centre systems and practices
• Excellent knowledge of customer service principles and guidelines & Customer Charter
• Ability to develop and maintain positive and cooperative working relationships
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Knowledge of Government guidelines as it relates to procedures (Service Excellence Policy)
• Well-developed human relations and emotional intelligence skills
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
• Excellent time management skills
• Security conscious, flexibility and confidentiality
• Problem solving skills

Key Responsibilities will include:

• Greeting and interacting with patients/relatives and visitors to the Health Centre.
• Collecting personal information from client and log onto the prescribed forms and systems.
• Assigning patient number to client, distribute patient services card and refer to triage nurse for the completion of vital signs.
• Displaying compassionate support 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 intervene where possible.
• Keeping patients informed of possible causes of extended waiting hours as directed.
• Disseminating questionnaires to solicit feedback on the services offered.
• Influencing customer service interaction by displaying and maintaining professionalism and courtesy to all.
• Communicating relevant information; provide 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.
• Identifying patients with special needs and informs Supervisor accordingly for intervention.
• Assisting members of staff who need clarification on services and ensure compliance with the regulations.
• Alerting the security guards to any unusual or suspected unsafe situations that may be observed.
• Identifying problems within scope of responsibility in the shortest possible time and refer those outside of scope of responsibility to the Supervisor.

Applications along with resume should be sent no later than Wednesday, May 22, 2024 to:
The Senior Human Resource Officer
Manchester Health Department
5-7 Ward Avenue
Mandeville
Manchester
E-Mail – mhdhrdepartment@gmail.com
**PLEASE INDICATE IN THE ‘SUBJECT LINE’ THE NAME OF THE POSITION TO WHICH YOU ARE APPLYING**

NB. ONLY SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE ACKNOWLEDGED.

Bearer (Kingston, Jamaica) - Bellevue Hospital

Job Category: Transport
Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: Bellevue Hospital

OBJECTIVE AND SCOPE OF WORK

Under the general supervision of the Transport Officer, the incumbent collects and delivers packages, letters and any other documents as required; conducts transactions for the Hospital as required; undertakes general transportation assignments and conducts routine checks to ensure the efficient upkeep and maintenance of the motor-cycle.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintenance of Motor Bike (Fleet Vehicle):
• Delivers and collects mail/documents and/or office supplies.
• Complete and submit daily assignment log;
• Ensures that the motor bike is logged in and out on a daily basis;
• Report mechanical and other defects of the motor bike to Supervisor;
• Arranges for motor bike to be taken to the garage for repairs and to the Examination Depot for certification of fitness;
• Inspect work done by repairer for satisfactory completion
• Conducts transactions at any agency or organization when instructed.

JOB SPECIFICATION/COMPETENCIES [Minimum]

Minimum Required Qualification and Experience

• Completion of secondary level education
• License for operating a motorbike (at least two years)
• At least two (2) years’ experience in a similar capacity

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent motorbike riding skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to exercise initiative within the constraints of the job
• Ability to communicate with persons at all levels
• Ability to carry out routine maintenance to motorbike.

Applications accompanied by resumes should be submitted no later than Friday, May 24, 2024 to:-

Human Resource Manager
Bellevue Hospital
16 ½ Windward Road
Kingston 2,

Or

Email: bvh.resumes@gmail.com

Closing date: May 24, 2024

While we appreciate and will review all submissions, please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Full-time Helper (Mandeville, Manchester, Jamaica)

 

A full-time live-in helper is needed in Mandeville, Manchester

Requirements:

• Age 30-45 years old.
• Must be able to cook
• Must be able to clean properly
• Contact information for past employer required
• Must be able to work every other weekend, returning to work on Sunday evenings

Salary $37,000 every two (2) weeks.

If interested, please send WhatsApp message to (876) 891-0858 to schedule an interview.

Clinical Pharmacist (Kingston, Jamaica) - National Health Fund

 

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

CLINICAL PHARMACIST

PHARMACY SERVICES DELIVERY DIVISION

ROLES AND FUNCTIONS OF JOB:

• Develop, implement, co-ordinate and manage a clinical pharmacy programme.
• Manage medication therapy in direct patient care settings, whether practicing independently or in consultation/collaboration with other health care professionals.
• Specify and maintain the proper techniques and special protection needed for storage and preservation of therapeutic agents.
• Participate in clinician led ward rounds as the drug expert, ensuring adherence to the Ministry of Health and Wellness’s Vital Essential and Necessary (VEN) List of Pharmaceuticals.
• Provision of current Drug Information which may include updates, journals and literature files, as well as to present drug reviews to staff and other health care professionals on a periodic basis.
• Assist with the provision of drug counselling on wards to discharge patients to enhance proper use of medications, and promote adherence.
• Document clinical interventions and cost avoidance made to improve therapeutic outcomes and reduce hospital stay.
• Maintain quality assurance systems to ensure the maintenance of standards and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Doctorate in Pharmacy Degree
• Post Graduate Training in Clinical Pharmacy
• Registered Pharmacist licensed by the Pharmacy Council of Jamaica
• Registered Preceptor by the Pharmacy Council of Jamaica.
• Certificate in Supervisory Management- an asset.
• Minimum of three (3) years working experience as a Pharmacist in a hospital pharmacy.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience in Clinical Pharmacy.

SKILLS AND SPECIALIZED TECHNIQUES:

• Computer literate with working knowledge of pharmacy software, Microsoft Word and Excel software.
• In-depth and current knowledge on drugs, medical procedures and therapies, diagnosis and disease states as well as pharmacokinetics.
• Knowledge of norms and standards related to the Ministry of Health and Wellness Drug Policy eg. VEN List and Dangerous Drugs.
• Knowledge of World Health Organization’s good manufacturing practices.
• Excellent decision making time management and supervisory skills.
• Display good leadership qualities and maintenance of professional standards.

Applicants are invited to submit their applications no later than Thursday, 16th May, 2024 to:

The Human Resource Department

NATIONAL HEALTH FUND

6th Floor, The Towers,

25 Dominica Drive

Kingston 5.

Email: vacancies@nhf.org.jm 

Live-out helper (Kingston, Jamaica)

A live-out helper is required in Kingston.

 Job type: full-time/permanent

The live-out helper will be expected to fulfill the following:

• Cooking 
• Cleaning
• Washing and Pressing (ironing) laundry in a timely manner

Qualifications & Experience:

• High School diploma
• Five or more years of experience
• Age range: 35 to 45 years old

Salary: $32,000

How to apply: (876) 995-8105 / (876) 669-3330.

Live-out housekeeper (Kingston, Jamaica)

A live-out housekeeper is wanted in Kingston 6 area.

Requirements:

• Must be able to cook
• Must be 40 to 60 years old.
• Must be honest
• Must have housekeeping experience
• Must live in Kingston

Mondays to Fridays 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Weekly pay of $20,000.

Call (876) 825-6878 if interested.

Front Office Receptionist (Kingston, Jamaica) - All Smiles Dental Care

We are hiring:

• Front Office Receptionist

Requirements:

• Associates degree
• Experience in customer service, administrative duties
• Hospitality, health care or sales experience 

Send your resumes to: dentalcareerja@gmail.com 

Registered Nurse (Kingston, Jamaica)

We are looking for an experienced and dedicated Registered Nurse to join our clinic staff. 

Our ideal candidate should have: 

• At least five (5) years practice with 
• An appreciation for wholistic healthcare.

Send your applications and resumes to: bbchwt@bethelbaptisthwt.com

Deadline is May 27, 2024

Tel: (876) 929-6979.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Receptionist (Kingston, Jamaica) - Medical Practice

 

A medical practice is seeking a receptionist to join our team.

Requirements:

• Must be friendly 
• Computer literate 
• Organized 
• Possessing good communication skills

Send CVs to Kingstonmedical104@gmail.com 

Live-in Caregiver for Harbour View (Kingston, Jamaica)

 

Needed: A female caregiver to live-in and care for a female stroke patient in Harbour View. Needed URGENTLY!

Call: (876) 938-6504. 

Live-out helper wanted for Kingston, Jamaica.

 

A live-out helper is wanted in Kingston, Jamaica. 

Requirements:

• Must be between the ages of 38 - 60 years old
• Reside in Kingston and St. Andrew region
• Has experience

How to apply: Whatsapp only - (876) 452-4507.

Live-in Domestic Worker (Portmore, Jamaica)

A live-in domestic worker is needed for a private residence in Portmore, St. Catherine.

Duties:

• Cleaning house and washing laundry
• Keeping place tidy

Requirements:

• Experience is a must
• Age range: 45 to 50 years old

Pay is $30,000 per fortnight

Deadline to apply: May 20, 2024.

How to apply: (876) 801-4690.