Nurse (Kingston, Jamaica) - HEART Trust/NSTA

The Nurse is responsible for creating and maintaining a health care programme and to provide basic health care to enhance the wellness of trainees, staff and guests.

NURSE

NATIONAL TOOL & ENGINEERING INSTITUTE

7 ASHENHEIM ROAD,

KINGSTON 11.

The Nurse is responsible for creating and maintaining a health care programme and to provide basic health care to enhance the wellness of trainees, staff and guests.

QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE:

• NVQ-J Level 5 Certification or equivalent and the designation of Registered Nurse by the Nursing Council of Jamaica
• At least three (3) year’s relevant work experience in a comparable position or business/work environment such as an industrial operation, an education institution, a major health centre or a hospital

KEY COMPETENCIES:

• Excellent Human Relations and Interpersonal skills
• Good Counselling skills/techniques
• Knowledge of Ministry of Health Policies
• Knowledge of the management of Medical Emergencies
• Ability to maintain confidentiality

KEY DUTIES:

• Follows occupational health and safety practices
• Follows environmental work practices
• Facilitates counselling relationships
• Applies conflict resolution strategies
• Conducts health and safety training
• Conducts hygiene and performance investigation
• Implements health education programmes
• Monitors and manages sick bay
• Monitors hygiene and sanitation performance
• Maintains the procurement and storage of pharmaceutical products
• Manages record systems
• Provides first aid
• Prepares reports
• Plans and manages Workplace Health & Safety meetings

All applications, accompanied by up-to-date resumes and cover letter, must be addressed to:

THE DIRECTOR

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT & DEVELOPMENT

THE HEART/NSTA TRUST CORPORATE OFFICES

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT & DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT

6B OXFORD ROAD, KINGSTON 5.

Email: jobs@heart-nta.org

ONLY SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED.

The HEART/NSTA Trust is a Statutory Agency of the Office of the Prime Minister, providing Training & Certification for all working age Jamaicans

Sales Associate/Cashier (Montego Bay, Jamaica) -LiveWell Pharmacy

 

Located in Montego Bay, LiveWell Pharmacy is seeking to fill the position of sales associate/cashier.

The successful candidate should possess the following qualifications:

• Good customer service skills
• Must be computer literate and able to use Microsoft Office (Word and Excel)
• Minimum of four (4) CXC subjects preferably to include Maths and English
• Cashier experience is not crucial as the successful applicant will be trained

Qualified applicants are invited to email applications an detailed resume by Friday, February 7, 2025 to: livewellrx@yahoo.com 

Helper (St. Catherine, Jamaica)

 

A helper is needed for two (2) days per week. 

Requirements:

• Must provide references
• Must already live in Linstead 
• Must be willing to clean, wash and iron

Telephone: (876) 864-1397.

Days Worker (Kingston, Jamaica)

 

A day's worker is needed for a family of two (2). 

Details:

• $6,000 per day
• Two (2) days for one week
• One (1) day the following week

Location: Forrest Hill

Call: (876) 579-7431.

Live-in Helper (Boscobel, St. Mary)

 

A live-in helper is needed for a family of three (3) in Boscobel, St. Mary.

Requirements:

• Must be literate
• Able to cook local dishes
• JP reference needed

Contact: (876) 361-6200 / (876) 208-7669.

South East Regional Health Authority (SERHA) Job Openings (Kingston & St. Andrew, St. Catherine)

 The South East Regional Health Authority (SERHA), a statutory body under the Ministry of Health & Wellness responsible for the management and operation of Public Health Services within the Parishes of St. Thomas, Kingston, St. Andrew and St. Catherine, invites applications from suitably qualified persons for the positions of:

Regional Office

• Planning Engineer (SOG/ST 4)
• Systems Coordinator (GMG/AM 2)

Kingston Public Hospital 

• Chief Executive Officer (GMG/SEG 6) 

St. Catherine Health Department

• Chief Security Officer (GMG/SEG 1)
• Parish Maintenance Supervisor (SOG/ST 4)
• Customer Care Officer (GMG/AM 3)
• Artisan 4 (LMO/TS 5) - Electrician, Plumber  & Air Conditioning Technician

Linstead Hospital

• Maintenance Officer (SOG/ST 4)
• Artisan 4 (LMO/TS 5) - Plumber & Air Conditioning Technician

Interested persons may view a copy of the job description for each post on the website at www.serha.gov.jm/job-vacancies. 

The deadline for applications is Friday, February 7, 2025. 

Applications with curricula vitae are to submitted to:

The Director,

Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations,

South East Regional Health Authority,

The Towers, 2nd Floor,

25 Dominica Drive, Kingston 5, or 

via email to: employment@serha.gov.jm or recruitmentserha2023@gmail.com

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

Housekeeper required (Kingston, Jamaica)

A family of four (4) in Kingston seeks a dedicated and reliable housekeeper.

Responsibilities:

• Perform general housekeeping duties including cleaning, organizing and laundry
• Assist with light food prep
• Maintain a clean and safe kid friendly environment
• Help with household organization and tidying
• Run errands

Requirements:

• Ages 35 to 50 years old
• Work schedule: two (2) to five (5) days per week
• Experience in housekeeping and housekeeping certification
• Ability to interact positively and engage with kids
• Basic cooking or food prep skills
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Reliable and trustworthy

If you are a qualified candidate, please email your resume to: kerrysteer3@gmail.com. 

Live-in Nurse/Helper/Nanny (Montego Bay, Jamaica)

Live-in Nurse/Helper/Nanny required for job in Montego Bay.

• Must be between 35 years and 40 years old with no dependents
• Must have experience with children
• Organized and good eye for  detail 
• Must be able to read and write well
• Must have personal and professional references

Deadline: February 14, 2025.

Call: (876) 536-2055.

Housekeepers, Painters, etc (Kingston, Jamaica) - Hygienely

We are hiring!

Join our team and be part of a dynamic organization committed to excellence and personal growth. 

• Labourers
• Janitorial Workers
• Housekeepers
• Painters

Qualifications:

Must be/have:

• Keen attention to detail 
• Good time management skills
• Good communication skills
• Respect for confidentiality 
• Team player
• Good initiative

Located in: Kingston, Jamaica

Apply now: Send your resume to careers@hygienely.com  For more information: (876) 630-2572.

Cook (St. May, Jamaica) - NERHA (Annotto Bay Hospital)

 

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 COOKS (HSC/HS 3) for the Annotto Bay Hospital.

Under the general supervision of the Dietetic Assistant or Head Cook, the Cook will have the responsibility to prepare and portion meals as well as other activities associated with maintaining the kitchen in a safe and sanitary manner.

The ideal candidate will meet the following educational criteria:

• Secondary/High School Diploma or equivalent
• NVQ-J certification from an approved institution or on the job training
• Valid Food Handler’s permit

Specific Knowledge Required:

• Knowledge of methods and equipment used in preparing food on a large scale
• Basic knowledge of nutrition
• Knowledge of reading recipes, menus and orders
• Knowledge of the proper use and care of various kinds of specialized kitchen equipment
• Knowledge of basic HACCP principles

Key Responsibility Areas:

• Prepare meals and / or assigned menu items for patients and staff according to the menu in a sanitary and timely manner
• Portion in bulk and individually plate prepared meals (regular and special diets) for the various wards as determined by the supervisor
• Practice cleanliness during all stages of food preparation and service (including peeling, slicing/cutting seasoning and storing food items) and demonstrate a high standard of personal hygiene
• Participate in the menu planning process

REMUNERATION PACKAGE PER ANNUM:

• Salary Scale: $ 1,332,574 – 1,584,011 per annum

Applications along with resumé should be submitted no later than Friday, 2025 January 24 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.

Customer Care Officer (Kingston, Jamaica) - Ministry of Health & Wellness

 

The Ministry of Health & Wellness invites suitably qualified applicants for the following positions. Applicants will be interviewed at the Health & Wellnes Career Expo & Employment Fair at the Confucius Institute on the University of the West Indies, Mona Campus.

Interviews will be conducted between 9:00 a.m. and noon and 1:00 p.m. o Wednesday and Thursday, January 22 - 23, 2025. Take a hardcopy of your resume to the Employment Fair.

JOB PURPOSE

Under the direction of the Manager, Customer Care, the Customer Care Officer (GMG/AM 3) - Vacant, is responsible to assist the general public in all aspects of their interaction with the Ministry with the objective of achieving the mandate of the Ministry. The incumbent will also manage customer inquiries and complaints and interact with customers to provide and process information.

KEY OUTPUTS

• Customer enquiries and complaints addressed
• Portfolio of MDA’s products and services maintained
• Customer Service Training and Sensitization secessions executed
• Information disseminated
• Contact maintained with Divisions/Directors
• E-mails downloaded and forwarded
• Reports prepared
• Research conducted and information provided
• Logs completed and reports produced
• Customer Service Database updated
• Database developed and maintained of key business processes for all services of the Ministry and its agencies

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS INCLUDE:

• Serves as liaison between Divisions/Units and the customers
• Responds to customer requests/enquiries
• Directs requests/enquiries to appropriate staff
• Deals with customer enquiries or complaints by phone, post, email or direct interaction
• Follows-up on customer enquiries not immediately resolved
• Provides customers with product and service information
• Maintains portfolio of the MDA’s products and services
• Maintains portfolio of the business processes of all services of the MDA and its agencies
• Maintains database on key customers of the MDA and tracks customers interface with the MDA
• Foresees possible delays or complications and plans strategies to avoid or minimize them
• Analyzes situations to determine the best use of resources
• Records details of issues and action taken
• In collaboration with the Corporate & Public Relations Unit, updates relevant Notice Boards and the Libraries with information relevant to the customers
• Identifies, researches and resolves customer issues using the computer system
• Recommends new systems, procedures or working practices to improve customer service efficiency
• Recognizes documents and alerts the relevant staff of trends in customer calls
• Completes call logs and reports
• Collates information and prepares monthly/quarterly and annual reports
• Maintains a log of customers complaints and queries
• Communicates with internal divisions on customer service issues
• Maintains the right style and matches customer pace
• Participates in quarterly meetings of the Intra-Ministerial Customer Service Team and prepare relevant minutes and reports
• Performs other related duties that may be assigned from time to time

MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Diploma in Management Studies, Public Administration, Personnel Management, Business Administration
• At least two (2) years in Customer Service or performing related functions
• Knowledge of Customer service principles and practices

Applications with résumés are to be submitted to:

Director

Human Resource Management & Development
Ministry of Health
10A Chelsea Avenue
Kingston 10

Email: jobs@moh.gov.jm

The Ministry of Health thanks all applicants for their interest; however, please note that only short-listed.

Data Entry Operator (Kingston, Jamaica) - Electoral Commission of Jamaica

 THE ELECTORAL COMMISSION OF JAMAICA invites applications from suitably qualified persons for the position of: DATA ENTRY OPERATORS (Short term/full-time position)

Core Duties

• Keys EDW application forms as per program designed by the IS Department.
• Ensures accurate entries are made.
• Provides update to Regional/EDWMU Manager re number of applications keyed, challenges encountered
• Assist constituency staff with keying election data

Minimum Required Qualification and Experience

• Passes in 5 CSEC subjects inclusive of English Language, Mathematics and Information Technology.
• HEART/NCTVET Certificate (Level 2) in Data Entry Operations/certification from other accredited institutions in Data Entry Operations
• One (1) year experience as a Data Entry Clerk/Operator

Applications should be submitted no later than Monday, February 3, 2025 to:

The Director, Human Resource Management

Email: hr@eoj.com.jm

We thank all applicants for their interest but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Medical/Clinical Secretary (Kingston, Jamaica)

 

We are seeking a highly organized  and detail-oriented Medical/Clinical Secretary (Temporary) to join our team on a temporary basis. 

Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative support to our medical team 
• Manage patient records and confidential files
• Coordinate appointments, tests, and procedures
• Handle incoming and outgoing communications 
• Perform other administrative tasks as needed

Requirements:

• One (1) to two (2) of experience  in a medical/clinical setting 
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Proficient in electronic medical records (EMRs) and Microsoft Office
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information

A great opportunity to gain experience:

• Gain valuable experience in a fast-paced medical environment
• Develop your skills and knowledge in medical administration
• Enhance your career prospects in the healthcare industry 

If you are a motivated and detail-oriented individual with excellent administrative skills, please submit your application, including your resume an cover letter to: office.artofsurgeryja@gmail.com or gm.artofsurgeryja@gmail.com.