Helper (St. Elizabeth, Jamaica)

 

Urgently seeking a domestic helper for day's work in Black River, St. Elizabeth.

Requirements:

• Must be honest and reliable
• Must be hardworking

Contact: (876) 304-2916 for more details. 

Biomedical Engineer (Kingston, Jamaica) - Ministry of Health and Wellness

 

Biomedical Engineer (Monitoring & Evaluation) (SOG/ST 7) (vacant)

Salary $5,198,035 per annum

JOB PURPOSE

Under the general direction of the Director, Corporate Services, the Director, Health Facilities Maintenance is responsible for developing maintenance policies and strategies, establishing maintenance standards and guidelines for the public health sector and monitoring the quality of maintenance services.

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

• Develops maintenance policies, strategies and procedures to be pursued by the Ministry of Health for the maintenance of facilities and equipment in the public health sector;
• Establishes standards and guidelines for the operation of health facilities maintenance at the regional level of the health services;
• Collaborates with the Director, Project Planning and Implementation to ensure that buildings and equipment used in government health sector are standardized to facilitate cost effect maintenance;
• Reviews plans for the construction of health facilities to ensure that maintenance issues are properly addressed in the design and construction stage;
• Develops guidelines for the inspection of buildings and equipment used by the Ministry of Health and Regional Health Authorities in health care delivery institutions;
• Conduct periodic audits on the performance of maintenance units at the Regional and Ministry of Health levels;

MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering, Engineering, Applied Sciences, Health Technology or equivalent discipline;
• Certification/Training in Monitoring & Evaluation Techniques in Health Technology;
• Three (3) years’ experience in Biomedical Engineering, Engineering or a related area.

Kindly visit the Ministry of Health & Wellness’ website (https://cloud.moh.gov.jm/s/kgwpPfcecmfkqwy) for additional details on the job.

Applications with résumés are to be submitted no later than May 2, 2025, to:
Director,
Senior Human Resource Management & Development,
Ministry of Health & Wellness,
40 Knutsford Boulevard,
Kingston 5.

Email: jobs@moh.gov.jm

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

Dental Nurse (Manhester, Jamaica) - SRHA (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 in the MANCHESTER HEALTH DEPARTMENT: Dental Nurse 1 – (HTAC/DN 1) – VACANT - (Salary range $3,241,533 – $3,853,164 per annum and the relevant applicable allowances).

Job Summary
Under the general supervision of the Dental Surgeon, the incumbent will organize and implement oral health education / promotion activities in health clinics, schools and communities and to carry out prescribed preventive, curative, diagnostic and rehabilitative dental work for children, as well as community members. He/She will plan and organize dental health interventions, and to coordinate the work of subordinates within a health district.
Qualifications and Experience:

• Certificate/Degree in Dental Nursing
• Current Registration with the Dental Council

Specific Knowledge, Skills & Competencies:
Technical

• Comprehensive knowledge of National Oral Health Policy
• Comprehensive knowledge of Dental Health Services Policies and Procedures Manual.
• Sound knowledge of Dental Act and Regulations and Public Health Act.
• Sound knowledge of equipment. instruments, materials, methods, and procedures used in dentistry and pharmaceuticals used in dentistry.
• Sound knowledge of Infection Control Policy
• Sound knowledge of Socio-Cultural Practices and their impact on health
• Sound knowledge of Staff Orders for the Public Service
• Sound knowledge of Data Protection Act
• Proficient in Teaching Methods and Oral Health Education/Promotion
• Trained in BLS/PALS
• Proficient in the use of relevant Computer Applications (Microsoft-Excel)

Core

• Good customer service skills
• Good problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Good team work skills
• Good oral and written communication skills

Key responsibilities will include:

• Planning and organizing oral health education / promotion programmes for schools and communities.
• Carrying out routine and diagnostic oral examination on children.
• Performing necessary preventive and rehabilitative oral health procedures on children, to
• include: scaling, prophylaxis, the application of fissure sealant restoration, extraction of deciduous teeth, pulpotomy, stainless steel crowns.
• Keeping accurate and up to date records of all treatment given to, and contact made with clients.
• Referring more complex dental problems to the dental surgeon.
• Preparing and submitting to parish supervisor, monthly, statistical reports.
• Preparing quarterly and half yearly status reports for a health district.
• Assisting with the planning and implementation of oral health programmes within a parish or zone.
• Assisting with the supervision of dental staff, and the coordination of the dental programme within a health district.
• Giving advice, counselling and instructions to subordinates; hears and resolve complaints, and refers group grievances and unresolved complaints to higher supervisory authority.
• Acting as resource person at the local level in the dissemination of oral health information.
• Attending and participating in meetings at clinic, health district, and parish level.
• Attending and participating in training sessions planned for dental staff.
• Liaising with other health care providers and non-government organizations.

Applications along with resume should be sent no later than April 23, 2025 to:
Senior Human Resource Officer
Manchester Health Department
5-7 Ward Avenue
Mandeville, Manchester
E-Mail – manchesterhealthjobs@gmail.com

**IMPORTANT NOTE: WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS BY EMAIL**
PLEASE INDICATE THE NAME OF THE JOB YOU ARE APPLYING FOR IN THE “SUBJECT
LINE” OF YOUR EMAIL.
NB. ONLY SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE ACKNOWLEDGED.

Clinic Attendant (Manchester, Jamaica) - SRHA (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 in the MANCHESTER HEALTH SERVICES: CLINIC ATTENDANT (FEMALE) -Belfield Health Center - (Salary range $990,843-$1,177,801 per annum and any allowance (s) attached to the post).

Job Summary:
Under the direct supervision of the Public Health Nurse/Specialist Nurse/Staff Nurse the incumbent is primarily responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of the Health Centre.
Qualification and Experience:

• Completion of Primary Education
• At least 2 CSEC subjects would be a definite asset
• HEART Certification in Housekeeping/Public Area Hygiene Attendant would be an asset
• Minimum of 1 year experience in a similar capacity

Key Responsibilities:

• Sweeping, polishing and wiping of all floor spaces. Maintaining such in an acceptable condition during the day
• Tidy the office on a daily basis including telephones (clean and dust).
• Polishing all furniture at least once per month or more, if necessary.
• Cobwebbing all rooms, verandahs and open spaces.
• Cleaning and maintaining of bathrooms during clinic hours, ensuring that there is no overflow of waste on the floor on from the bins.
• Cleaning windows which can be conveniently reached from the floor.
• Clean shelves and cupboards once per month or as often as required.
• Reporting any problems that may affect the smooth flow of work.

Specific Knowledge/Skills Required:

• Infection Control Policies and Proceedures and Housekeeping proceedures
• Patience and tolerance
• Ability to communicate effectively both in written and oral format
• Ability to respect patient confidentiality

Applications along with resume should be sent no later than April 25, 2025 to:
Senior Human Resource Officer
Manchester Health Department
5-7 Ward Avenue,
Mandeville Manchester
E-Mail – manchesterhealthjobs@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.

In-house Transcriptionist (Mandeville, Jamaica) - Central Imaging Company Limited

A radiology facility in Mandeville seeks to employ a Transcriptionist.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Minimum of five (5) CSEC subjects
• Must have at least a grade 1 or its equivalent in English Language
• Must have excellent typing skills
• Possess a high level of confidentiality
• Excellent communication skills and be a team player
• Excellent writing and listening skills
• Proactive, punctual and reliable
• Previous experience in a similar capacity would be an advantage

Applications including résumé should be emailed to: centraljamaicaimaging@gmail.com no later than Sunday, April 20, 2025.

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

Helper needed (St. Catherine, Jamaica)

 

A helper needed in Keystone, St. Catherine for a family three (3). 

Requirements:

• Two (2) recommendations needed from previous employers

Contact: (876) 990-8065.

Nanny/Housekeeper (St. Andrew, Jamaica)

 

We are looking for a live-in nanny/housekeeper primarily to care for a four (4) year old and four (4) month old.

Will also do household duties.

Located in Stony Hill, St. Andrew

**live-in/live-out option available.

Email: bhkingstonhome@gmail.com

Telephone: (876) 579-6924.

Nanny/Babysitter (Portmore, St. Catherine, Jamaica)

 A nanny/babysitter is needed in Portmore. 

Job type: Live-in position; full-time

Description:

We are looking for a responsible and friendly babysitter to care for my children ages 2 years and 8 years old. Duties include: supervising play, preparing light meals or snacks, ensuring bedtime routines are followed, and keeping the children safe at all times.

The ideal candidate should be dependable, patient, and enjoy working with kids. Prior babysitting experience is preferred.

Skills & Abilities:

• Loves working with children
• Patient and dependable

Pay is $17,500 weekly.

How to apply: 

Contact: (876) 223-9785.

Deadline: April 25, 2025.

Practical Nurse, Caregiver, Nanny (Montego Bay, Trelawny - Jamaica)

Job type: Live-in and live-out positions are available.

Locations: Montego Bay, Trelawny (Jamaica, W.I.)

Job Function:

• Helping the client with their daily meal, task, shower ensuring they are happy and comfortable

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Caring for the clients daily needs
  

Attributes:

• Willingness,
• Polite,
• Respectful,
• Caring and loving
  

Qualifications & Experience:

• Be trained and certified in the field
  
• At least 1 year experience
  
• Age range: 25 to 35 years old

Salary: Negotiable.

How to apply:

Email: Wecareforyouagency@gmail.com

Deadline: July 9, 2025.

Company name: We Care For You Agency

Health Records Clerk (St. Mary, Jamaica) - St. Mary Health Department (NERHA)

 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 to fill the position of Health Records Clerk at the St. Mary Health Department. The incumbent will be responsible for to compile, process and maintain the health records in a manner consistent with medical administrative, ethical, legal and regulatory requirements of the health care facility.

Qualification and Experience will include:

• Five (5) CXC/GCE subjects at the ordinary level (O’level) are required including English Language, Mathematics and Biology (preferably Human and Social Biology).
• Diploma in Computer applications inclusive of word processing and spreadsheet applications
• A minimum of two (2) years’ working experience.

Specific Knowledge Required:

• Sound knowledge of policies and practices involved in health records science
• Health Records Service Manual
• Medical Records Manual –: Guide for Developing Countries
• Jamaica Medical Records Code of Ethics
• Monthly Clinic Statistical Report (MCSR) Manual
• Staff Order

Responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Protect the security of the health records, ensuring that confidentiality is maintained
• Gathering of demographic, geographic and health related data and history from all new patients upon registration, asking all the prompt questions on the form
• Preparing patient service record for the appropriate clinic
• Entering of patient’s particular in Daily Register log book to facilitate tally of all registered patients
• Entering of data on the sentinel forms for each registration
• Entering of patient record particulars for retrieved records in the record request log book
• Register all patients for the various clinics
• Ensure that all health records are assigned to clinic locations
• Retrieve all health records for appointment
• Communicate with patient/client as the need arise in relation to their appointment
• Ensure good health record keeping is maintained
• Ensure proper maintenance of all health records

REMUNERATION PACKAGE PER ANNUM:

• Salary Scale: $ 1,792,163 – 2,130,319 per annum

Applications along with detailed resume should be sent no later than Thursday, 2025 April 17 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
Fax: (876) 795 – 2747
NB. WE THANK ALL APPLICANTS FOR RESPONDING, HOWEVER, ONLY SHORT LISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE ACKNOWLEDGED.

Assistant Nutritionist (St. Mary, Jamaica) - NERHA (St. Mary Health Department)

 

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 St. Mary 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 Thursday, 2025 April 17 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.

Cabinet Builders & Installers (Ken Michael's Home Furniture) - St. James, Jamaica

We are hiring!

Positions:

• Cabinet Builders
• Cabinet Installers

Requirements:

• Experience required
• Valid driver's license (an asset)

Send your resume or apply in person at: 2 Chambers Dr, Granville, St. James

Email resumes to: kenmichaels876@gmail.com 

Whatsapp: (876) 816-5117.

Practical Nurse (Paediatric) - Kingston, Jamaica

An early childhood institution in Kingston 6 area requires two (2) Paediatric Practical Nurses with experience in working with children who are three (3) months to three (3) years old. 

Requirements:

• Must have recommendations from previous employer

Call for further details: 

Telephone: (876) 672-7633 / (876) 505-0837

Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m.