Nurse Coordinator

Position: Nurse Coordinator (HPC/RN 6) (vacant)

Salary: $ 7,885,142 per annum

Job Purpose

Reporting to the Chief Nursing Officer, the Nursing  Coordinator responsible for the efficient  coordination of nursing and midwifery services  across designated areas. The role involves  ensuring quality standards in patient care, staff  development, and compliance with healthcare  regulations. In addition the incumbent will also  contribute to the achievement of the Ministry`s  objectives through the establishment of national  norms, standards and procedures for  nursing/midwifery and the provision of technical  support to the Chief Nursing Officer.

Requirements

• Master of Science Degree in Health  Administration/Nursing  Administration/Public Health or the  equivalent;
• Certificate/Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing;
• Certificate/Bachelor of Science degree in Midwifery;
• Certificate in Nursing Administration;
• A minimum of seven years’ postgraduate experience in Nursing and Midwifery, minimum of three years in a supervisory position ;
• Current Nursing and Midwifery license by the Nursing Council of Jamaica;
• Experience in project/programme coordination and management in the health sector.

Responsibilities

• To provide technical support to the Nursing and Midwifery Services Unit for effective development and implementation of programmes/activities for the achievement of the Unit’s goals;
• To plan coordinate and monitor the implementation of programmes relating to the goals and objectives of the Strategic Plan of the Office of the Nursing and Midwifery Services Unit. Provide support in programme planning and management; 
• To collaborate with various government and non-government organizations in developing initiatives that will increase investment to support strengthening nursing and midwifery workforce;
• To collaborate with the DCNO and senior Nursing & Midwifery leaders on the development, enhancement and support of best practice standards for nurses and midwives.

Note

Applications with résumés are to be submitted no later than, February 21, 2025

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

Contact

Senior Director
Human Resource Management & Development
Ministry of Health & Wellness

40 Knutsford Boulevard,
Kingston 5,
Jamaica.

Email: jobs@moh.gov.jm

Base Salary: Undisclosed