Supervisory Hospital Attendant

Position: Supervisory Hospital Attendant  (HSC/HS 3)

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 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

• 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

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

Note

Applications along with detailed resume should be sent no later than March 7, 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

Fax: (876) 795–2747

Email: jobs@nerha.gov.jm

Base Salary: Undisclosed