School Nurse (Hanover, Jamaica) - Merlene Ottey High School

Merlene Ottey High School invites applications from suitable qualified persons to fill the following vacancies for September 2024:

• School Nurse - Nurse RN 2
• BSc degree in Nursing
• Registered with the Nursing Council of Jamaica

Please apply to:

The Chairman

Board of Management

c/o The Principal 

Merlene Ottey High School

Pondside Dist.

Great Valley P.O., Hanover

Email: merleneotteyhighshool@yahoo.com

Applications should be submitted no later than August 10, 2024.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Ward/Nurse Manager (St. Ann, Jamaica) - St. Ann's Bay Regional Hospital (NERHA)

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 invites applications from suitably qualified individuals to fill the position of WARD/NURSE MANAGER – HPC/RN 3 for the St. Ann’s Bay Regional Hospital.

Reporting to the Director, Nursing Services, the incumbent will be responsible for planning, organizing,
coordinating and evaluating of nursing services in a patient care unit within the hospital.
The ideal candidate will meet the following educational criteria:

• BSc. in General Nursing, plus
• Certificate in Midwifery, plus
• Bachelor or Certificate in Nursing Administration/ Health Services Administration or equivalent post
• registration qualification in Administration/ Management
• Minimum of four (4) years’ work experience
• Registration with the Nursing Council of Jamaica

Related Knowledge/Abilities:

• Knowledge of Behavioural and Medical Sciences
• Knowledge of Nutrition, Pharmacology and Therapeutics,
• Knowledge of nursing health and related legislations
• Ability to make calculated and quick decisions and to remain calm in stressful situations
• Ability to establish and maintain effective interpersonal relationships with members of the health team as well as patients and relatives
• Emotionally and mentally stable

Key responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Supervising the clinical management of patients within the unit
• Establishing the patient classification system
• Acts promptly and decisively in emergency situations
• Conducts quality assurance audit
• Gives direct care to seriously ill patients
• Lead nursing and medical ward rounds and provide nursing consultation on clinical status of individual patients

REMUNERATION PACKAGE PER ANNUM:

Salary Scale: $5,055,684 – 6,009,620 per annum

Applications along with detailed resume should be sent 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.

Assistant Nutritionist (Portland, Jamaica) - Portland Health Department (NERHA)

 

ASSISTANT NUTRITIONIST - (HTAC/NDT 2)

The North East Regional Health Authority, a statutory body under the Ministry of Health with responsibility for the management and delivery of public health services within the parishes of St. Ann, St. Mary and Portland, is seeking a dynamic, proactive, experienced and analytical individual with strong team building skills to fill the position of Assistant Nutritionist at the Portland Health Department.

The ideal candidate will meet the following educational criteria:

• Diploma or Associate degree in Dietetics/Nutrition from a recognized tertiary institution. Or
• Bachelor of Science degree in Dietetics/Nutrition from a recognized tertiary institution (Without approved Dietetics/Nutrition Internship or Supervised Practice Program).
• Two (2) years working experiences

Specific Knowledge & Skills Required:

• Thorough knowledge of the practices, principles, and applications of nutrition assessment and diet
• counselling
• Thorough knowledge of the practices, principles, and approaches of nutrition and health education.
• Knowledge of the development of health education materials taking into consideration target audience, age, readership and literacy levels.
• Thorough understanding of the techniques of programme development, planning, implementing and
• evaluating
• Ability to communicate effectively both in written and oral format.
• Ability to write reports.
• Ability to make presentations.

Key Responsibility Areas:

• Establishing and managing rehabilitation programmes for malnourished & HIV exposed children;
• Supervising Community Health Aides (CHAs) regarding nutrition programmes;
• Providing nutrition assessment and therapeutic diet counseling for clients with chronic noncommunicable diseases (NCD) including diabetes and hypertension and for persons with HIV/AIDS;
• Managing the supplementary feeding and Replacement feeding programmes;
• Providing basic in-service training for health care staff;
• Providing nutrition education to clinic and public populations; and
• Advising Government & other Agencies on appropriate nutrition programmes

REMUNERATION PACKAGE PER ANNUM:

Salary Scale: $ 2,795,163– 3,322,571 per annum

Applications along with resumé should be submitted no later than Friday, 2024 August 09 to:

The Director,
Human Resource Management & Development
North East Regional Health Authority,
34-38 Ocean Village Shopping Centre,
Ocho Rios, St. Ann, Jamaica, West Indies.
E-mail: jobs@nerha.gov.jm or Fax: (876) 795-2747

NB. WE THANK ALL APPLICANTS FOR RESPONDING, HOWEVER, ONLY SHORT-LISTED
APPLICANTS WILL BE ACKNOWLEDGED.

Helper for Montego Bay, Jamaica.

 

Seeking a helper to work three (3) days per week.

Duties include:

• Washing, cooking and cleaning for a small family of two (2) adults.

Requirements:

• Experienced
• Must live in Montego Bay

Please call: (876) 355-6160.

School Nurse - RN (St. Mary, Jamaica) - Annotto Bay High School

Annotto Bay High School seeks a suitable, qualified person to fill the following vacancy for September 2024 (full-time):

• School Nurse - RN
• Degree in Nursing
• Registered with the Nursing Council of Jamaica

Please send applications to:

The Chairman,

c/o The Principal,

Annotto Bay High School,

P.O. Box 27, Iterboreale, Annotto Bay, St. Mary, or

email: annottobay.high.smy@moey.gov.jm 

Deadline for submissions is Friday, August 2, 2024 @ 3:00 p.m.

NB: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Dental Assistant (Clarendon, Jamaica) - SRHA (Clarendon 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 CLARENDON HEALTH SERVICES:

DENTAL ASSISTANT (HTAC/DA 1)-VACANT

(Salary range $2,078,360 – $2,470,517 per annum and any applicable allowances)

Job Summary

The successful incumbent will be responsible to perform a variety of chair-side duties, office
procedures and infection control procedures.
Qualifications and Experience:

• Diploma in Dental Assisting from an approved training institution

Plus

• A minimum of one (1) year work experience at a reputable Dental facility
• Certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation is an asset

Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies:

• Knowledge of the National Oral Health Policy
• Knowledge of the Dental Health Services Policies and Procedures Manual
• Knowledge of Pharmaceuticals used in Dentistry
• Knowledge of equipment, instruments, materials, methods and procedures used in dentistry
• Knowledge in Basic Life Support (BLS) and in Paediatric Advance Life Support (PALS)
• •Ability to communicate oral health messages to children and adults
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and written

Key responsibilities will include:

• Sterilizing and disinfecting instruments and equipment.
• Preparing and laying out instruments and materials required for treating each patient.
• Assisting the Dental Surgeon and Dental Nurse during dental procedures.
• Maintaining inventory of all dental instruments, supplies and equipment.
• Collecting and recording patient medical and dental history and vital signs of patients.
• Practicing patient management during dental procedures.
• Delivering community dental health presentations.
• Managing the dental clinic infection control plan to meet OSAP and MOH standards.

Applications along with resume should be sent no later than Monday, August 05, 2024 to:

Senior Human Resource Officer
Clarendon Health Department
1-3 Jackson Street
Denbigh, Clarendon
E-Mail: chdhrjobs@gmail.com

**IMPORTANT NOTE: WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS BY EMAIL**

**PLEASE INDICATE IN THE ‘SUBJECT LINE’ THE NAME OF THE POSITION TO WHICH
APPLYING**
NB. ONLY SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE ACKNOWLEDGED.

Health Records Clerk (St. Elizabeth, Jamaica) - Black River 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 Services within the Parishes
of Clarendon, Manchester and St. Elizabeth, invites applications from suitably qualified persons for the
following position at the BLACK RIVER HOSPITAL:

HEALTH RECORDS CLERK (HTAC/HRT 1)

(Salary range $1,792,163 – $2,130,319 per annum and any applicable allowances)

Job Summary:
The Health Records Clerk under the supervision of the Health Records Administrator, has the responsibility for organizing, implementing, controlling and maintaining the patient information system for the provision of optimum patient care.

Minimum Required Education and Experience:

• Four (4) CXC/GCE subjects at the ordinary level including English Language, Biology and Mathematics

Plus

• Two (2) years’ experience at a clerical level within a public sector organization

Required Knowledge, Skills & Competencies:

• Knowledge of the methods, procedures, practices, rules and regulations related of health data collection.
• Knowledge of Computer Applications.
• Ability to analyze statistical reports and make recommendations
• Good interpersonal and oral communication skills
• Good conflict resolution skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Confidentiality
• Team player

Key responsibilities will include:
Technical/Professional

• Checking the master index, casualty registration index and Patient Administration System to see if patient has been seen previously at hospital before assigning a medical record number.
• Collecting all records from the Emergency desk to complete examination and confirmation on the patient administration system for hospital monthly statistical report.
• Assembling records after registration of patients before referring patients to the Cashier.
• Educating patients on the importance of keeping their appointment date and taking the appointment card when returning to the clinic.
• Preparing for the clinic by ensuring that all health records for patients to attend on a particular date be retrieved before the date of the clinic.
• Ensuring that out guides are placed in the file for each record retrieved.
• Filing laboratory and x-ray results in the appropriate health records and adds continuation sheets to records if needed the day before clinic.
• Ensuring that all the health records needed for the clinic are found before the day of the clinic.
• Completing an inventory for all the records retrieved for the clinic and places a check mark beside the records that are found.
• Preparing numbers to be issued to patients on arrival at the clinic so as to maintain order in the waiting area.
• Maintaining of appointment systems
• Maintaining of all methods, systems and policies which enhances efficient running of the Department

Special conditions associated with the job:

• Maintenance of confidentiality of patient records
• Working on weekends when necessary
• Climbing to retrieve patient records
• Possible dust hazard

Applications along with resume should be sent no later than August 08, 2024 to:

The Assistant Human Resource Officer,
Black River Hospital,
45 High Street, Black River, St. Elizabeth,
Tell: (876) 965-9294
E-Mail – brhjobs00@gmail.com

NB. ONLY SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE ACKNOWLEDGED.
*IMPORTANT NOTE: WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS BY EMAIL**.

Health Records Administrator (Clarendon, Jamaica) - Southern Regional Health Authority (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 Services within the Parishes of Clarendon, Manchester and St. Elizabeth, invites applications from suitably qualified persons for the following position in LIONEL TOWN HOSPITAL:

HEALTH RECORDS ADMINISTRATOR (HPC/HR 1)- Vacant- READVERTISED

(salary range $3,759,184 – $4,468,488 per annum and any allowance (s) attached to the

post)

Job Summary
Reporting to the Senior Medical Officer, the incumbent has responsibility for planning, organizing, coordinating, directing and controlling the patient’s information system to ensure optimum patient care within the framework of the hospital’s priorities and objectives.
Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Health Information Management or equivalent
• Training in Supervisory Management

Plus

• At least five (5) years’ experience in Health Records, two (2) of which should be at supervisory level

Specific Knowledge and Skills Required:

• Knowledge of Health Information Systems & Management – including the Electronic Patient Administration System (ePAS)
• Knowledge of the methods, procedures, practices, rules and regulations related to health data collection
• Knowledge in Medical Terminologies
• Ability to analyze statistical reports and make recommendations
• Skills in human resource management
• Good interpersonal relationship skills
• Excellent time management skills

Key responsibilities will include:

• Planning, organizing, directing and controlling the functions of the health records department, so as to attain institutional goals and meet standards set by the Ministry of Health and Wellness.
• Supervising the daily activities of the different departmental areas and staff engaged in all aspects of health record keeping.
• Managing in a creative, efficient and cost-effective manner, the activities of the health records department in accordance with established policies, priorities and regulations of Southern Regional Health Authority and Ministry of Health and Wellness.
• Ensuring the timely and consistent flow of statistical information to the relevant personnel.
• Maintaining quality control by periodical or routine inspection of work completed by the health records staff.
• Monitoring and evaluating methods of control to maintain confidentiality and safeguard against any unauthorized access to or disclosure of information from patients' records.

Applications along with resume should be sent no later than Monday, August 05, 2024 to:
Senior Human Resource Officer
Clarendon Health Department
1-3 Jackson Street
Denbigh, Clarendon
E-Mail: lthjobs365@gmail.com

**IMPORTANT NOTE: WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS BY

EMAIL**
**PLEASE INDICATE IN THE ‘SUBJECT LINE’ THE NAME OF THE POSITION TO WHICH YOU ARE APPLYING**

NB. ONLY SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE ACKNOWLEDGED.

Records Officer (St. Ann, Jamaica) - NERHA

 

The North-East Regional Health Authority, a statutory body under the Ministry of Health and Wellness, with responsibility for the management and operation of public health services within the parishes of St. Ann, St. Mary, and Portland is seeking a dynamic, proactive and experienced individual to fill the position of
Records Officer 1 at the Regional Office.

Reporting to the Human Resource Officer (Records and Information Management System), the incumbent is responsible for the creation and maintenance of personnel records for an efficient and effective records and information management system.

Qualifications:

• Minimum five (5) subjects at CXC/GCE O' Level inclusive of English Language and Mathematics.
• Certificate / Diploma in Business Administration or equivalent would be an asset
• A minimum of two (2) years’ working experience in administration

Required Skills and Specialized Techniques:

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and written
• PC operating skills with excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Good time management skills
• Good customer service skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills

Key Responsibilities will include (but not limited to):

• Provide assistance to the Senior Human Resource Officer (Leave and Benefits) when required.
• Provide general typist support for the Human Resource Department as required.
• Assist in the preparation of notices and other promotional correspondence.
• Sorts and routes requested files to officers.
• Sorts and classifies correspondence.
• File correspondences and reports, ensuring that file jackets/folders are correctly coded/labeled.
• Creates and maintains files within existing classification system.
• Maintains confidentiality of records.
• Manages movement of files in and out of the Document Centre.
• Photocopies records for reference and other purposes.
• Conducts records inventory.
• Participates in the records retention and disposition.
• Assists with maintaining PMAS databases.

REMUNERATION PACKAGE PER ANNUM:
Salary Scale: $ 1,711,060 – 2,301,186 per annum

Applications along with a detailed resume should be sent no later than Friday, 2024 August 09 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 SHORT LISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE ACKNOWLEDGED.

Clinic Attendants (Portland, Jamaica) - North-East Regional Health Authority

 

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 a dynamic, proactive and forward-thinking individual to fill
the position of Clinic Attendant at the Portland Health Department (Buff Bay).

Summary:

Under the general direction of the Parish Administrator, the Clinic Attendant ensures clean and safe environment for patients and staff through the infection control policy and procedures.

Required Qualification & Experience:

• Completed school to grade 9 level
• Valid food handler’s permit
• Two (2) years working independently in a housekeeping role.

Specific Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of excellent customer service delivery
• Knowledge of policies and procedures for using specialized chemicals
• Working Knowledge of Infection Control
• Knowledge of organizing and prioritizing work
• Working Knowledge of Health Hazards

Key responsibilities will include but not limited:

• Opening and Closing of Health Facility
• Sweeping of Floor
• Wiping of Floor in the facility
• Dusting of rooms
• Cleaning and ensuring that the halls are free from spillage
• Preparing Oral Rehydration Salt (ORS)
• Ensuring that tissue and soap is in bathrooms
• Preparing cotton and gauze for dressing
• Dusting and removing of cobwebs in facility
• Emptying of garbage bins and properly disposing of garbage

REMUNERATION PACKAGE PER ANNUM:

Salary Scale: $ 990,843 – 1,177,801 per annum

Applications along with detailed resume should be sent no later than Friday, 2024 August 09 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.

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

 

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 a dynamic, proactive, experienced and analytical individual with
strong team building skills to fill the position of Public Health Nurse at the St Ann Health Department.

Summary

Reporting to the Senior Public Health Nurse, the incumbent will be responsible for the management and
supervision of nursing services within the health centers and community hospital.
The ideal candidate will meet the following educational criteria:

• Certificate/Diploma/BSc. Degree in General Nursing from an accredited school.
• Certificate in Midwifery
• Diploma/B. Sc. Degree in Public Health Nursing
• Five to seven (5-7) years’ clinical practice to proficiency level as a Registered Nurse Midwife.
• Registration with the Nursing Council of Jamaica as RN and RM.

Specific Knowledge & Skills Required:

• Good leadership, administrative, communication, diagnostic/problem-solving skills
• Proactive work attitude, good ethical conduct and human relations skills.
• Good written, oral, and time management skills.

Key Responsibility Areas:

• Responsible for the management, supervision, and delivery of Maternal, Child Health, Family Planning, School Health and Investigation and control of Communicable Disease.
• Ensuring the maintenance of standards for nursing and midwifery care that reflect the mission of the Ministry of Health.
• Assessing, planning, organizing, delegating nursing functions and allocating staff to maintain efficient and effective client care.
• Preparing programme plans to guide the execution of strategies and evaluating the effectiveness of health programmes of assigned health area.
• Ensuring maintenance of effective stock control.
• Maintaining linkages with community-based organizations.
• Initiating and participating in nursing research to improve nursing/midwifery practices.

REMUNERATION PACKAGE PER ANNUM:

Salary Scale: $ 5,055,684 – 6,009,620 per annum

Applications along with resumé should be submitted no later than Friday, 2024 August 02 to:

The Director,
Human Resource Management & Development
North East Regional Health Authority,
34-38 Ocean Village Shopping Centre,
Ocho Rios, St. Ann, Jamaica, West Indies.
E-mail: jobs@nerha.gov.jm or Fax: (876) 795-2747

NB. WE THANK ALL APPLICANTS FOR RESPONDING, HOWEVER, ONLY SHORT-LISTED
APPLICANTS WILL BE ACKNOWLEDGED.

Babysitter (Portmore, St. Catherine)

 

Seeking a babysitter.

Location: Greater Portmore, 4 East.

Requirements:

• Must be flexible to work on weekends and between the hours of 10 am and 10 pm
• Preferably someone who resides in Greater Portmore/Portmore. 

Pay: $2500 - $3000 daily | $55,000 - $60,000 monthly. 

If interested contact: francisgemk04@yahoo.com

Live-in housekeeper (Kingston, Jamaica) - Suncress Guest House

 

We are hiring!

Position: Live-in housekeeper 

Location: 108 Sunrise Crescent, Kingston 19.

Requirements:

• Keep rooms and main areas clean
• Communicate well with guests
• Check in guests into rooms
• Work cooperatively with the team

Interested applicants contact: 

(876) 281-9336. 

Join our team today!