Hospital Attendant (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:

HOSPITAL ATTENDANT – (HSC/HS 1) Female

(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 Chief Orderly, the incumbent will be required to
Qualifications and Experience:

• School Leaving Certificate (Secondary Education)
• English Language in GCE O’Level/CXC at the General Proficiency level would be an asset
• At least one (1) year experience within the hospital environment or service industry
• Be physically fit and able to bend, stand and lift.

Specific Knowledge & Skills:

• Physical Fitness
• Ability to work effectively in a team
• Ability to respect patient confidentiality
• Ability to communicate effectively both in written and oral format
• Good time management skills

Key responsibilities will include:

• Required to transport patients to Out-patients clinics, Casualty, to the Wards, for laboratory and x-ray
• services. This is done with wheelchairs and stretchers given the required situation
• Required to lift and support patients who are unable to walk
• Assigned to work with ambulance service periodically
• Required to deliver items from one area of the hospital to another
• Required to assist in maintaining the hospital buildings and compound by assisting in the cleaning of same
• Required to empty and clean all garbage receptacles and replace them in their appropriate areas
• Required to clean and keep in good condition, all the tools he has to work with eg. Wheelchairs, stretchers, etc.

Applications along with resume should be sent no later than March 04, 2025 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

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

NB. ONLY SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE ACKNOWLEDGED.

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

 Payroll Officer (Monthly) (FMG/AT 2) (Band 4) (Vacant)

(Salary: $1,711,060 per annum)

JOB PURPOSE

Reporting to the Senior Payroll Officer, the Payroll Officer prepares salary for monthly paid employees and properly maintain salary records.

KEY OUTPUTS

• Monthly salary prepared
• Salary records maintained

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS
Technical Responsibilities

• Notes information from salary advice on salary record;
• Ensures that all payroll information on the computerised payroll system is maintained accurately;
• Calculates salaries and effect the necessary changes relating to the new salary rates, arrears of salary, acting appointments, resignation, new employment and deductions;
• Enters changes on salaries record and on the salaries control at the time;
• Checks payroll register against entries on the salary records for errors or omissions and return cards for necessary corrections;
• Balances salary control and ensures that payroll register and salaries control is in agreement;
• Prepares late payments for employees not listed on payroll register;
• Processes authorised deductions;
• Facilitates the electronic transfer of salaries to financial institutions and other deduction recipients;
• Files earning records, salary records, signing sheets and payroll register;
• Prepares Journal vouchers in respect of over payments of salary to employees;
• Prepares P45 and salary particulars for officers who have resigned or have been transferred;

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

• Salary is prepared on a timely basis and in accordance with the FAA Act and other Government Financial Regulations;
• Salary controls are balanced before payday

Minimum Required Education (at least one from the list) and Experience

• AAT Level 2
• ACCA-CAT Level B/Level 2
• NVQJ Level 2, Accounting
• Certificate in Accounting from an Accredited University;
• Completion of second year of the BSc. Degree in Accounting/Management Studies;
• ASc. Degree in Business Studies/Business Administration/Management Studies
• ASc. Degree in Accounting from the Management Institute of National Development (MIND); or
• Certificate in Government Accounting Level 2

Kindly submit a cover letter and resume along with the names, telephone numbers, and email addresses of two (2) references, one of whom must be a former or current supervisor.

Applications with résumés are to be submitted no later than Friday, March 7, 2025 to:

Senior Director,
Human Resource Management & Development,
Ministry of Health & Wellness,
40 Knutsford Boulevard,
Kingston 5.

Email: jobs@moh.gov.jm

The Ministry of Health & Wellness thanks all applicants for their interest, but only those shortlisted will be contacted.

Registered Midwife 2 (Portland, Jamaica) - Portland Health Department (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
REGISTERED MIDWIFE – HPC/MW 2 for the Portland Health Department.

Reporting to the Public Health Nurse/Supervisory Midwife, the incumbent is responsible for the supervision
and co-ordination of child care activities; providing nursing care in the Maternal, Child Health and Family
Planning services in accordance with the objectives and policies of the programme as set out in the Maternal
and Child Health Care Plan for Jamaica.
The ideal candidate will meet the following educational criteria:

• Certificate/Diploma in Midwifery from an accredited institution
• Registration with the Nursing Council of Jamaica
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in secondary care facility

Key responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Participating in identifying special needs in communities in relation to Maternal and Child Health.
• Preparing regular schedules for Antenatal/ Postnatal/ Child Welfare visits.
• Providing Ante Natal care at clinics and arranges for follow-ups.
• Estimating haemaglobin level of clients, using appropriate reagents.
• Referring high risk patients to Type ӀӀ, ӀӀӀ and ӀV health centres as appropriate.
• Ensuring that adequate screening of ante-natal patients is carried out
• Providing advice to mothers and families about nutritional requirements including promotion of breast feeding.
• Encouraging early immunization of babies.
• Conducting clinics/assisting the Public Health Nurse in immunization.
• Responsibility for the maintenance of midwifery bags and their contents.
• Responsibility for notification of live/still births, neo-natal and maternal deaths, puerperal infection and other infectious diseases

REMUNERATION PACKAGE PER ANNUM:

• Salary Scale: $3,241,533 – 3,853,164 per annum

Applications letters along with detailed resume should be sent no later than Friday, 2025 March 07 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.

SUPERVISORY HOSPITAL ATTENDANT (St. Mary, Jamaica) - North-East Regional Health Authority (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 strong, dynamic, and proactive
individual to fill the position of SUPERVISORY HOSPITAL ATTENDANT (HSC/HS 3) for the Port Maria Hospital.

Summary:
Under the general direction of the Hospital Administrator, the incumbent is responsible for the
supervision of housekeeping personnel in all departments; coordinating activities to ensure areas
are properly cleaned in a timely manner; preparing rosters, assigning duties, inspecting work,
investigating complaints regarding housekeeping services, and taking corrective action(s).

Requirements:

• Grade 9 Primary Education
• NCTVET certificate in Housekeeping (Level 2-3)
• Certificate in Supervisory Management
• A minimum of one (1) year work experience in a similar position would be an asset.

Responsibilities will include:

• Preparing rosters and assigning work to cleaning personnel for all areas of the hospital, and selected residences.
• Ensuring standards of cleanliness, hygiene and tidiness are maintained throughout the facility and taking corrective actions where necessary.
• Attending Infection Control Committee meetings.
• Inspecting work of Hospital Attendants assigned to the laundry for conformance to prescribed standards of cleanliness.
• Supervising operations of Laundry, ensuring timely washing, drying, repairing of linen and
• distribution to wards.
• Ensuring proper management of shifts.
• Ordering and maintaining stocks to ensure adequate supplies of cleaning materials/tools are

available for use.
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 March 07 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.

Early Childhood Educator (Yallahs, St. Thomas, Jamaica) - Little Stars Christian Academy

 

We are hiring Early Childhood Educator.

Qualifications:

• At least Level 3 in Early Childhood Education
• Two (2) years experience
• Passes in CXC Mathematics and English Language

Apply now:

Send your CV to: littlestarchristianacademy@gmail.com 

Pharmacist (Ocho Rios, St. Ann, Jamaica) - Valu-Life Pharmacy

 

Valu-Life Pharmacy in Ocho Rios, St. Ann is seeking a full-time pharmacist to join our team.

Ideal candidates must:

• Have completed an approved course of study in Pharmacy at an accredited  university 
• Be registered with the Pharmacy Council of Jamaica
• Possess strong interpersonal and customer service skills
• Be willing to work flexible hours including Sundays and public holidays
• Be able to dispense and review prescriptions for accuracy and compliance with Jamaican regulatory requirements

Location: Shops 6-7, White River North Complex, Ocho Rios, St. Ann

Call: (876) 675-9036

Submit applications and resumes to: valulife.rx@gmail.com. 

Join our team and mark a difference in healthcare!

Please include references. 

Helper needed in Kingston, Jamaica.

 

A full-time helper is needed for a Kingston home. 

Requirements:

• Must be able to cook very well
• Be well organized

Call: (876) 509-0394 / (876) 978-3933. 

Grounds Man (Kingston, Jamaica) - Office of the Governor-General & Staff

JOB TITLE: Grounds Man
JOB GRADE: LMO/TS 2
LOCATION: The Governor-General’s Personal Staff
DEPARTMENT: Private Establishment
UNIT: Grounds
REPORTS TO: Landscape/Grounds Supervisor

MANAGES: Not Applicable 

JOB PURPOSE

Under the supervision of the Landscape/Grounds Supervisor, the Grounds Man is responsible for landscaping and maintaining the King’s House grounds to provide a pleasing backdrop for State, National and Civic ceremonies, Meetings, Visits, Tours and other events and activities undertaken by the Office. The areas include the outer and inner entrance ways to King’s House, inner roadways, Teardrop Garden, The Governor-General’s Garden, Ceremonial Garden, Hardwood Garden, Banyan Lawn, Ceremonial Lawn, West Lawn, Office areas and adjoining Car Parks, and East Pastures.

Office Attendant (Kingston, Jamaica) - Office of the Governor-General & Staff

The Office of the Governor-General and Staff is seeking dynamic individuals to join its esteemed team of persons who support the Governor-General in executing constitutional, legislative, ceremonial and social duties of the Office. Our Office plays a pivotal role in upholding national traditions, promoting unity, and advancing the welfare of all Jamaicans.

Gardener/Groundsman (St. Mary, Jamaica) - Port Maria Hospital (NERHA)

 

The North-East Regional Health Authority, a statutory body under the Ministry of Health and 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 suitable qualified persons to fill the position of
GARDENER/GROUNDSMAN (LMO/TS 1) at the Port Maria Hospital.

Healthcare Staffing Coordinator / Client Service Coordinator (Kingston, Jamaica) - Care Assist Jamaica

 Company Overview:

Care Assist Jamaica is a reputable home health agency dedicated to providing exceptional medical care to clients within their residential areas. We are committed to delivering compassionate and professional services through our team of trained medical practitioners. As we continue to grow, we are seeking a dynamic individual to join our team as a Healthcare Staffing Coordinator / Client Service Coordinator.

Caregiver for Elderly (St. Ann, Jamaica)

 

Now Hiring: Caregiver for Elderly Care
Location: St. Ann (Cave Valley)
We are currently seeking a dedicated caregiver to provide elderly care in Cave Valley, St. Ann.

Schedule: Full-time, 9 AM – 5 PM
Interested applicants should call or Whatsapp: (876) 343-7397

Community Mental Health Officer (St. Ann, Jamaica) - St. Ann Health Department

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 strong, dynamic, and proactive individuals to fill the position of Community Mental Health Officer (HPC/RN 3) at the St. Ann Health Department. Reporting to the Medical Officer (Health), the successful candidate will be responsible for providing clinical care; follow up treatment, rehabilitation and advocacy services at the community level for persons living with mental illness.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Registered General Nurse
• Certified Psychiatric Nurse (Six months Post Basic Programme)
• Certificate in Nursing Administration or Management studies, no less than six (6) months from an accredited institution
• A Minimum of three (3) years post-registration practice in general health, mental health or other areas of nursing.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Competencies:

• Knowledge of and skill in interpreting the Mental Health Act
• Knowledge of theories and techniques in counselling
• Knowledge of key stake-holders pertinent to mental health and the delineation of roles and responsibilities
• Undertakes clinical, educational, administrative and public relations activities within the parish or health district
• Participates in extensive health promotional/educational activities
• Knowledge and use of the Diagnostic Statistical Manual Classification system
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Knowledge of psycho-pharmacology and other therapies
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to initiate and manage change
• Computer literate

Key Responsibilities will include:
Management and Administration

• Undertakes clinical, educational, administrative and public relations responsibilities within a parish or health district.
• Assists in monitoring clinical standards at the parish level and facilitates audit processes.
• Demonstrates commitment to providing quality care, proper risk management and optimal resource utilization.

Technical

• Conducts multi-generational family assessment including psychosocial, functional, developmental history and mental status examination.
• ▪ Counsels and educates patients/other family members on health behaviour, self-care skills and treatment options.
• Liaises internally with other health professionals and other members of the health team
• Liaises with Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), Police, Social Services, Citizen’s
• Associations, Religious Organizations, Schools, Business Organization, Health Agencies

Human Resource

• Conducts performance evaluation for staff members
• Delegates functions to appropriate staff
• Effect disciplinary measures toward staff members where necessary
• Facilitate provision of social welfare services for staff
• Facilitate staff development through on-going educational activities
• Education
• Plans and implements psycho-educational and health promotional activities for clients, their families and communities
• Participates in in-service education programmes in the health facilities and training of health care personnel
• Facilitates implementation of new approaches in the delivery of mental health care to clients and groups in different settings
• Participates in ongoing educational activities such as conferences, seminars workshops and clinical experiences related to specialty and professional issues
• Promotes advancement of the profession through participation in professional organization.

Research

• Utilizes the scientific approach to problem solving and decision-making
• Contributes to nursing knowledge by participating in conducting research geared towards
• improving evidence-based practice
• Collects, organizes, critically analyzes and interprets data.
• Records findings clearly, concisely and systematically

REMUNERATION PACKAGE PER ANNUM:

• Salary Scale: $5,055,684 - $6,009,620

Applications along with resume should be submitted no later than Friday, 2025 February 21 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.