Corporate Secretary (Kingston, Jamaica) - South East Regional Health Authority (SERHA)

 Corporate Secretary (JLO/LO 3)

The South East Regional Health Authority (SERHA), a statutory body under the Ministry of Health and Wellness responsible for the management and operation of Public Health Services within the parishes of St. Thomas, Kingston and St. Andrew and St Catherine, invites applications from suitably qualified persons for the position (on Contract) of Corporate Secretary (JLO/LO 3).

Under the general direction of the Board of Directors of SERHA and the Regional Director, the incumbent will be responsible for:

• Providing legal advice, performing all corporate secretarial functions; preparing and interpreting legal documents, and support the preparation of reports to the Board
• The efficient administration, internal compliance and maintaining all necessary documents required by law
• Providing general legal services to the Board of Directors and liaise with outside Attorneys when directed by the Board to do so and to ensure the Authority's adherence to its statutory obligations and to facilitate the achieving its vision, mission and goals.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies:

• Excellent knowledge of the laws of Jamaica
• Strong problem-solving and time management skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and people management skills
• Ability to analyze and interpret legal documents 
• Excellent negotiating skills
• Highly developed research and analytical skills
• Proficient in the use of computer applications including administrative and legal research applications

Minimum Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's of Laws (LLB) degree with i.e., at least three (3) years working experience in public sector 
• Experience in public sector - corporate governance is a plus
• Legal Education certificate
• Keen understanding of the National Health Services Act and Regulations and the Public Health Act

Interested persons may view a copy of the job description with the full list of duties on the website: www.serha.gov.jm/vacancies.

Applications accompanied with résumés should be submitted no later than Friday, 2021 March 12.

The Director

Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations

South East Regional Health Authority

The Towers, 2nd Floor, 25 Dominica Drive, 

Kingston 5

Or via email to: employment@serha.gov.jm

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