Public Health Inspector 3

Position: Public Health Inspector 3 (HPC/EH 3)

Salary scale: : $4,359,501 – $5,182,077 per annum

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 Public  Health Inspector 3 (HPC/EH 3) at the St. Ann  Health Department.

Summary
Reporting to the Deputy Chief Public Health  Inspector, the incumbent is responsible for  managing the activities within a zone/district, with direct supervision over a cadre of officers  operating in a designated geographical location.

Requirements

• BSc. Degree in Environmental Health with  a Major in Public Health Inspection or  equivalent;
• Approved academic or professional  qualifications in any of the prescribed  specialist areas of Public Health;
• Certification in Management Studies/  Public Administration/Human Resource  Management/ Supervisory Management;
• Minimum 6 years relevant work experience;
• Register with the Council for Professional  supplementary to Medicine in Jamaica;
• Competency in the use of Microsoft Office  Suite;
• Proactive Work Attitude, good ethical conduct and human relations skills;
• Good oral, written and Time Management  Skills;
• Excellent, analytical report writing and  presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop programme plans for the  zone/district;
• Manage and coordinate resources for the  zone/district (to include human and  material;
• Monitor programme activities in  accordance with compliance standards;
• Manage a database for the zone/district  (sanitary status, demographic  characteristics and zone profile);
• Maintain an up to date zone/district profile;
• Schedule work activities within zone/district;
• Supervise Public Health Inspector Interns;
• Delegate duties and supervise  subordinates;
• Conduct audits of inspections;
• Make projections for staffing, plan  intervention strategies including high risk  population and develop a timetable for  deliverables in consultation with PHI  Specialist;
• Monitor key health indicators and provide  feedback to specialists and DCPHI  regarding zone status;
• Provide technical advice;
• Manage the enforcement of the Public  Health Act and requisite regulations;
• Identify, organize and conduct training  programs for subordinates;
• Verify and compile inspection reports;
• Verify reimbursable and other claims;
• Evaluate the performance of supervisees;
• Inter-disciplinary collaboration Develop Esprit de corps among staff.

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

The Director
Human Resource Management & Development
North-East Regional Health Authority

34-38 Ocean Village Shopping Centre, Ocho Rios
St. Ann,
Jamaica.

Fax: (876) 795–2747 

Email: jobs@nerha.gov.jm

Base Salary: Undisclosed