Administrator (Kingston, Jamaica) - Ministry of Health & Wellness

 

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons to fill the position of Administrator (GMG/AM 2) (Band 4) – vacant, in the Corporate Services Division, Ministry of Health & Wellness, with salary at the rate of $1,711,060 per annum.

JOB PURPOSE

Under the general direction of the Principal Director, Corporate Services, the Administrator is responsible for providing administrative support to facilitate the efficient management of activities between the Division/Branches

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

Administrative Responsibilities

• Coordinates Divisional/Unit meetings for the Principal Director
• Co-ordinates activities to facilitate the effective management of services within the Branches
• Communicates with Heads of Branch/Units, individuals, on behalf of the Principal Director to allow for improvement and further effectiveness in the operations of the Division;
• Prepares administrative policies and procedures as required for the Principal Director;
• Coordinates and compiles quarterly and monthly reports on the activities of the Division;
• Prepares action plans and follows up for completion of tasks
• Co-ordinates local and overseas travel arrangements for the Principal Director;
• Assists in the preparation of the budget for the Division;
• Updates and maintains payment database for the Division
• Compiles and submits payments report as request by the Principal Director
• Prepare commitment voucher/purchase orders for the office of the Principal Director
• Prepares Administrative Budget for the Office of the Principal Director as requested

TECHNICAL/PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Disseminates information for meetings to relevant staff/officers;
• Takes and produces minutes of meetings and ensures dissemination of same
• Reads and analyses incoming memoranda, submissions and reports, to determine their significance and plan their distribution;
• Conducts research, collects and analyses data to prepare reports and documents for consideration and presentation by the Director;
• Prepares written responses to routine enquires as requested by the Director:
• Prepares and modifies documents including correspondence, reports, drafts, memoranda and emails;
• Coordinates and facilitates the flow and distribution of information between the Permanent Secretary’s Office and other Division’s/Unit’s within the MOH and Regional Health Authorities;
• Liaises with Directors and Programme Managers in order to follow-up on matters as well as to get information for various purposes.

MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Diploma in Public Administration or Management Studies;
• At least One (1) years of experience in a similar administrative support position; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience

OR

• Five (5) CXC or GCE ‘O’ Level subjects including English Language and Mathematics or a numeric subject; successful completion of the prescribed Secretarial/Administrative Management Course of study at the Management Institute for National Development (MIND) or equivalent Course.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar capacity in the secretariat skills

Applications with résumés are to be submitted no later than Wednesday, September 11, 2024 to:

Senior Director
Human Resource Management & Development
Ministry of Health & Wellness
40 Knutsford Boulevard,

Kingston 5.

Email: jobs@moh.gov.jm

The Ministry of Health & Wellness thanks all applicants for their interest; however, please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Secretary (Kingston, Jamaica) - Ministry of Health & Wellness

 

Job Title: Secretary (OPS/SS 3) (vacant)
Salary: $ 1,711,060

JOB PURPOSE

Reporting to the Chief Internal Auditor (CIA), the Senior Secretary is responsible to provide secretarial and administrative support and to ensure the effective and efficient functioning of the CIA’s office.

KEY OUTPUT
Letters/memoranda composed;
Notes, minutes and reports produced;
Information assembled , disseminated and communicated ;
Incoming/outgoing mail processed;
Meetings/workshops planned, coordinated and organized;
Appointments/engagements scheduled, and logged;
Proper storage and retrieval of documents manually and electronically;
Office administration managed and office supplies maintained;
Calls and visitors handled;
Key responsibility areas INCLUDES:

• Organises meetings and meeting venues and inform attendees of meetings beforehand;
• Prepares Agendas for meetings and organise relevant information and documents;
• Maintains schedules of routine and special appointments for the CIA, advising of matters requiring prompt attention;
• Receives and makes telephone calls for the CIA and other staff in the Division;
• Receive/hosts visitors to the CIA/Division;
• Operates office equipment such as photocopier, fax machine in support of the work of the Division;
• Maintains an effective filing and storage system that allows security, and speedy retrieval of documents/information in accordance with established standards.
• Maintains adequate supply of stationery and other office supplies for the CIA’s office and Division;
• Reviews the attendance register and maintain leave application cards;  Prepares quarterly reports on late arrival;
• Prepares annual report on absences in excess of sick leave;
• Composes letters/memoranda from general instructions;
• Drafts letters of a routine nature and other correspondence for the CIA’s signature;
• Takes dictation and reproduces notes in an accurate and presentable manner;
• Processes incoming and outgoing correspondence in accordance with established guidelines;
• Researches and compiles information as requested;
• Assembles and disseminates information to internal and external personnel as requested;
• Takes minutes at meetings and reproduce and distributes in accordance with established guidelines;
• Retrieves documents/information from Registry, Documentation Centre as required by the CIA in accordance with established standards;
• Assists in the preparation of reports (status, draft and final);
• Performs other related duties that may from time to time be assigned by the Chief Internal Auditor.

Minimum Required Education and Experience

• Successful completion of a course of study at an accredited Secretarial School and English Language at the CXC/GCE O’Level English;
• Successful completion of the Certified Administrative Management (CAM) Level 2 Course at MIND;
• Typewriting/word processing speed of at least 50 wpm;
• Excellent shorthand/note taking skills of at least 100 wpm;
• At least four (4) years of general office experience;

Applications with résumés are to be submitted with post in subject line no later than Friday, September 6, 2024 to:

Senior Director

Human Resource Management & Development
Ministry of Health & Wellness
10A Chelsea Avenue,
Kingston 10.

Email: jobs@moh.gov.jm

The Ministry of Health thanks all applicants for their interest; however, please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Dominos Pizza Jamaica: Kingston, Mandeville, Ocho Rios

 We're hiring:

• Managers/Team Leaders
• Pizza Makers 
• Delivery Riders

Requirements:

Managers:

• Management/supervisory experience or certification in Hospitality/Food & Beverage or related area

Pizza Makers/Customer Service Reps

• School leaving certificate/CXC/City & Guilds

Delivery Riders

• Must have access to 

Send resume to: wflcareers@gmail.com or drop off at any Domino's store location. Call (876) 749-9039. 

Receptionist/Secretary (Kingston, Jamaica) - Mona School of Business & Management (UWI)

 

The Mona School of Business and Management (MSBM) is the premier business school in the region. It's mission is to advance learning, create knowledge, and foster innovation for the positive transformation of Caribbean enterprise through the development of world-class business professionals and research-based solutions. Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons to fill the position of: 

Receptionist/Secretary 

Job Summary

The position of Receptionist/Secretary exists to manage the daily operations of the front desk and to assist students, staff and visitors effectively as the need arises. The incumbent plays a ritual role in projecting the appropriate image of the school to the public. Being the first line of contact with callers and visitors, he/she is required to give accurate and current information by telephone or personal contact; direct and control the flow of students and visitors to their destinations. The incumbent performs other duties which includes:  providing assistance to the Behavioural Science and General Management Unit, promoting the courses for MSBM programmes, providing administrative support for the unit and collecting relevant documents and mail.

Qualifications: Education & Experience:

• A BSc in Business Administration
• Chartered Professional Seretary (CPS) or
• Chartered Administrative Professional Certification (CAP) is a plus
• At least two (2) years experience in a similar position

Key Responsibilities:

• Knowledge of the procedures and policies of the University of the West Indies
• Knowledge of programmes being offered by MSBM
• Knowledge of the undergraduate and graduate hand books for the Faculty of Social Sciences in order to better advise students on queries
• Knowledge of office procedures
• Knowledge of Norstar PBX telephone system

Required competencies:

• Competence in Microsoft Office Suite applications, Banner, SharePoint, Point of Sale machine and OurVLE
• Customer service skills
• Excellent keyboard skills with the ability to type 40 words or more per minute accurately
• Notable mastery of the English vernacular
• Ability to communicate with persons at all levels
• Ability to understand both oral and written directives
• Good time management skills, with the capability of meeting deadlines
• Good initiative with the ability to work with little supervision
• Good problem solving abilities
• Possess the ability to multitask
• Possess the ability to work under pressure
• Must be a team player

For further information on the Mona School of Business and Management, please visit us at http://www.mona.uwi.edu./MSBM/

Applicants must submit by electronic mail an application letter along with a resume giving full particulars of qualifications, experience, and names and contacts for three (3) references to:  msbm.careers@uwimona.edu.jm for the attention of the 

Manager, Human Resource and Administration, 
Mona School of Business and Management, 
UWI, Mona. 

The final date for the receipt of applications is September 9, 2024.

Customer Care Officer (Kingston, Jamaica) - Ministry of Justice

 

Customer Care Officer (GMG/AM 3) - two (2) temporary posts in the Customer Service Branch, Corporate Services Division. Salary range: $2,190,302.00 - $2,945,712.00 per annum

Job Purpose 

Under the general direction of the Manager, Customer Care, the Customer Care Officer is responsible for assisting the general public in all aspects of their interaction with the Ministry, with the objective of achieving the mandate of the Ministry. The incumbent will also manage customer inquiries complaints and interact with customers to provide and process information. 

Required Qualification and Experience:

• Associate degree or Diploma in Management Studies, Business Administration/Public Administration or a related discipline
• Specialized training in customer service
• Two (2) years related work experience

Kindly submit cover letter and resumes along with the name, telephone number and email address of two (2) referees, one must be a former/current supervisor no later than Friday, September 6, 2024 to the:

Senior Director, Human Resource Management and Development,

Ministry of Justice,

61 Constant Spring Road, Kingston 10 or via website moj.gov.jm/careers/apply

The Ministry of Justice thanks all applicants for their interest; however, only those shortlisted will be contacted.

Administrative Assistant (Kingston, Jamaica) - National Land Agency

 Salary range: $3,501,526.00 - $4,709,163.00 per annum

This position reports to the Chief Executive Officer;

Job Purpose:

• To provide direct and confidential administrative support to the CEO, ensuring effective and efficient workflow with the internal and external customers
• To perform, coordinate and oversee administrative and secretarial duties as required but the CEO

Minimum Required Qualifications and Experience:

• Undergraduate degree in Management/Administration or relevant certification in secretarial disciplines
• A minimum of three (3) years related experience
• Competent in the use of Microsoft Office Suite
• Sound knowledge of NLA's operations, products and services would be an asset

Detailed information about this position can be accessed from the  Agency's website at www.nla.gov.jm. 

A letter of applications accompanied by a resume should be submitted no later than September 13, 2024 to: jobapplications@nla.gov.jm for the attention of:

Director, Human Resource Management & Development,

National Land Agency,

8 Ardenne Road,

Kingston 10.

We appreciate all responses, but only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Teachers, etc for Holland High School (Falmouth, Trelawny)

Holland High School requires immediately:

Graduate Trained Teachers of: 

• Electrical and Electronic Technology
• English A & B (Grades 7-9 & CSEC)
• Geography & Caribbean Studies (Grades 7-9, CSEC & CAPE)
• Information Technology
• Social Studies & History (CSEC/CAPE)

Guidance Counsellor (Male)

Ideal candidate must:

• Professional Certification
• Possess strong interpersonal skills
• Be a professional who is highly motivated and student focused
• Have a dynamic approach and be able to inspire and work with team members

Email resume and cover letter immediately to: 

The Chairman

c/o The Principal

Holland High School

Falmouth P.O.,

Trelawny.

Email: hollandhighschool@yahoo.com

Teachers for St. Catherine High School (Spanish Town, St. Catherine, JM)

 

St. Catherine High School requires professionals for the following:

Required immediately:

Graduate trained teacher for the following subjects:

• Teacher of Agriculture (clear vacancy)
• Mathematics (8 months)
• Physical Education (8 months)
• Business (clear vacancy)
• English (clear vacancy)

Applications should be addressed to:

The Chairman,

C/o The Principal,

St. Catherine High School,

35 St. John's Road,

Spanish Town,

St. Catherine,

Or

Email: stcatherinehigh1@cwjamaica.com

Teachers for Tivoli Gardens High School (Kingston, Jamaica)

 Staff Urgently needed:

• One (1) full-time Mathematics Teacher - 8 months
• One (1) full-time Integrated Science Teacher - clear vacancy
• One (1) full-time Industrial Techniques Teacher - 8 months
• One (1) full-time HFLE Teacher - clear vacancy
• Visual Arts Teacher (full-time) - clear vacancy

Apply to: 

The Chairman

c/o Tivoli Gardens High School

Industrial Terrace,

Kingston 14.

Email: tivoligardens.high.kin@moey.gov.jm

Vacancies at Pizza Please (Kingston, Jamaica)

We are a group of dynamic, motivated and professional food enthusiasts! Our company offers competitive salary and a positive, rewarding work environment.

Locations:

• Kingston
• Ocho Rios (opening soon)

Apply for: 

• Supervisor/Assistant Supervisor/Team Leader
• Chef/Line Chef
• Customer Service

Previous experience in the food industry and relevant qualifications are highly recommended.  For supervisory and chef roles, academic and/or professional qualifications in Food Service/Tourism & Hospitality is required.

Send resume and application to: team@pizzapleaseja.com

Teachers required (Portmore, Jamaica) - Bridgeport High School

The Bridgeport High School invites suitably qualified individuals to fill the following vacancies:

Academic Staff

• One (1) trained teacher of Human & Social Biology to CSEC and Biology to CAPE - clear vacancy
• One (1) trained teacher of Physics and Chemistry (grades 9 and 10) - two (2) years
• One (1) trained teacher of Visual Arts and Art & Design CSEC and CAPE (8 months)
  

Please send all application letters and resumes to: 

Dr. Dane Levy,

The Chairman,

c/o The Principal,

Bridgeport High School

1 Gibson Road, 

Box 150, Bridgeport P.O.

St. Catherine, 

Jamaica.

Email: Bridgeport.high.sce@moey.gov.jm

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Teacher Needed (Kingston, Jamaica) - Tarrant High School

 The Board of Governors of the Tarrant High School

invites experienced and qualified Teacher for the following areas:

• One (1) Librarian/Teacher (clear vacancy)

Applications must be addressed to:

The Chairman,

c/o The Principal,

Tarrant High School,

31 Molynes Road, 

Kingston 10.

Or

Email:  tarranthighsch1@yahoo.com 

The deadline for applications is Wednesday, September 4, 2024.

We would like to thank all applicants however, only short-listed persons will be contacted.

Teachers for St. Jago High School (Spanish Town, St. Catherine)

St. Jago Town High School requires teachers urgently for September 2024:

• Religious Education to CSEC - one (1) year
• English A & B to CSEC - clear vacancy (January 2025)
• Spanish - clear vacancy
• Mathematics - clear vacancy

Apply immediately in person with two (2) recent testimonials to the:

Chairman,

C/o The Principal,

St. Jago High School,

Ravensworth,

33 Monk Street,

Spanish Town, or 

Email: stjago.high.sce@moey.gov.jm 

Teachers needed (Kingston, Jamaica) - Wolmer's Boys' School

 Wolmer's Boys' School 

Founded 1729

Applications are invited for suitably qualified persons to immediately fill the following positions: 

• English Teacher (to CSEC) and Communication Studies to CAPE
• Plant Supervisor
• Caretaker
• Cleaner
• Security Guard

Applications should be addressed and hand delivered to: 

The Chairman,

c/o The Principal,

Wolmer's Boys' School,

National Heroes Circle,

Kingston 4,

or emailed to wbs.admin@wolmers.org

Shortlisted candidates for teaching positions must have prior exposure to STEM teaching methods and possess competencies in Digital Learning, including the use of Microsoft Office 365 as well as Google Suite/Workspace applications (and add-ons) for teaching and assessment of students' learning.

"Wolmer's Boys' School: ShapingMen of Distinction for 295 years."