Public Health Inspector EH 2

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 2 (HPC/EH 2) at the St. Ann Health  Department. 

Summary
Reporting to the Chief Public Health Inspector,  the incumbent is responsible for managing and  promoting the sanitation status of food handling  establishments within the community as well as  ensuring compliance with public health laws and  regulations. The Public Health Inspector has the  authority to enforce the Public Health Act and its  Regulations, serving notices an instituting  prosecutions to enforce the law as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor Degree in Environmental Health with major in Public Health Inspection
• Diploma in Meats and other Foods Inspection
• Registered as Certified Public Health Inspector
• Three (3) years` experience as a Public Health Inspector

Responsibilities

• Inspect all food handling establishments to ensure that Public Health standards are maintained
• Enforce Public Health Act and requisite regulations to include serving notices, effecting closure of establishments and instituting prosecutions
• Inspect and pass meat fit for human consumption
• Conduct Food Handlers Health Certification Training Sessions
• Assist with inspection and monitoring of Tourist Establishments
• Examine floor plans for the purpose of safety and health to ensure adherence to approved specifications
• Promote and conduct lectures in areas of  specialty; participate in In-Service training  programme
• Promote field checks on potable water/ waste water treatment systems to include chlorine residual and pH testing
• Conduct investigations into outbreaks relating to food, water and vector borne diseases; made relevant interventions, e.g.  reporting to relevant authorities for remedial action
• Participate in epidemiological surveys regarding water borne and other communicable diseases

Specific Skills Required

• Knowledge of new trends and development in public health and environmental science
• Knowledge of public health laws, governmental regulations, court procedures and the Staff Orders for the Public Service 
• Knowledge and application of scientific  methods ad principles
• Knowledge of principles and possesses  involved in organizational planning  coordination and execution
• Knowledge of social life and cultural  practices in community 
• Ability to promote sanitation education and interest in improved health standards

Salary Scale

$3,759,184 – $4,468,488 per annum 

Note

Applications along with detailed resume should be sent no later than 2025 September 25.

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

Contact

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