Administrative Assistant, Instructors, etc (Trench Town Polytechnic Skills Training Centre) - Kingston, Jamaica

 Trench Town Polytechnic Skills Training Centre invites suitably qualified persons to fill the following vacancies:

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

The candidate must have:

• Four (4) CXCs including Math, I.T. and English or HEART-NSTA Level 2 Administrative Assistant/Records Management.
• Two (2) years work experience in an administrative position
• Excellent communication, time management and organizing skills, and the requisite professional acumen are mandatory

INSTRUCTORS (HOUSEKEEPING, BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION & BARTENDING)

The candidate must have:

• A Bachelor's degree or VTDI Diploma/Teachers' Diploma in the subject area to be taught with at least three (3) years experience as a CBET Instructor.
• The following are also required:
• Knowledge of HEART/NSTA Trust policies and procedures
• General knowledge of relevant industry best practices
• General knowledge of the TVET system
• Excellent time management skills; the ability to multi-task and maintain a schedule
• Well developed communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to operate machines and equipment relevant to the skill area

DRIVER/MESSENGER (LMO/DR 2)

The candidate must have:

• At least a high school or NCTVET Certificate
• Possession of a safe driving record and police report
• A valid driver's licence
• Excellent communication, time management and organizing skills
• The requisite professional acumen (mandatory)

DISHWASHER (EIGS/GS 1) 

The candidate must have:

• HEART-NSTA level 1 or level 2 certification or above 
• A valid food handler's permit
• At least one (1) year experience as a dishwasher
• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to multi-task and maintain a schedule while responding to incidents
• Ability to handle cleaning chemicals safely, and the requisite professional acumen are mandatory

GROUNDSMAN (EIGS/GS 1)

The candidate must have: 

• HEART-NSTA level 1 or 2 certification in turf management/grounds maintenance/gardening and landscaping
• Possess superior skills in maintaining the grounds functionally and aesthetically
• Preferred candidate is physically fit, detail-oriented and organized
• Proficient with operating grounds-keeping equipment and have two (2+) plus years of work experience in a similar position

HEAD COOK (EIGS/GS 2) 

The candidate must have: 

• HEART-NSTA Level 2 certification or above in Commercial Food Preparation and valid food handler's permit
• Skills in determining food supplies, planning menus, preparing and serving a variety of nutritious meals
• Strict adherence to hygiene protocols
• At least two (2) years of work experience 
• Ability to multi-task and cope in a high pressure environment are required

Kindly email an application letter and resume to: 

The Chairman,

Board of Management,

C/o The Principal,

hr@trenchtownpolytechnic.edu.jm

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Credit Solutions Manager (Kingston, Jamaica) - Scotiabank Jamaica

The Credit Solutions Manager (CSM) is responsible for contributing to the profitable growth and quality of the Banks Corporate and Commercial Credit portfolio by performing financial solutions related activities for clients including risk analysis, deal structuring, pricing, negotiation and credit presentation in concert with the Client Relationship Manager (CRM). The (CSM) is responsible for the deal structuring, negotiation and final decisions on pricing within his/her defined portfolio. The incumbent interfaces directly with clients at times, in partnership with the Client Relationship Manager. As well, the CSM liaises with Credit/Global Risk Management through the credit decision-making process.

Major Accountabilities:

Contributes to the profitable development of Commercial Credit business

• Ensuring the timely analysis, structuring and presentation of credit/financial solutions proposals within the prescribed segment;
• Providing prompt and sound recommendations in the analysis and adjudication of credit proposals;
• Ensuring that writing to the Client Relationship Manager clearly conveys the rationale for decisions, so that they may respond effectively to clients;
• Recommending alternative terms, conditions and covenants to provide a viable banking proposal to the client within sound credit lending practices;
• Restructuring marginal proposals into bankable deals where possible;

Ensure the ongoing quality of the assigned credit portfolio through control and administration of the specific conditions and reporting requirements as specified in individual authorizations are adhered to:

• Advising senior management of any credit weaknesses developing within individual accounts, by ongoing awareness and analysis of relevant financial, legal, political, technological, and industry information;
• Maintaining adherence to the Bank's Anti-Money Laundering programme and Guidelines for Business Conduct, by reporting any unusual occurrences or fraudulent activities per established procedures.
• Adhere to regulatory and internal bank policies and requirements.

Ensures the accurate communication of the terms and conditions of an authorization and supervises the effective and timely implementation of the same by:

• Writing or reviewing all written authorizations to ensure accuracy, completeness and clarity.
• Promptly and effectively addressing issues surrounding the adequacy, quality and completeness of loan documentation and security;
• Ensuring prompt follow-up for acceptance of credit authorizations and responding promptly to any problems, amendments, extensions, reporting to senior management where necessary;

Knowledge and Skills

• Excellent credit skills and significant credit experience
• Excellent risk assessment and analysis skills
• Excellent accounting and financial analysis skills
• Excellent deal structuring skills
• Undergraduate Degree in Banking, Finance, or related discipline
• Minimum three (3) years' experience in commercial banking or credit risk

Please send your resume no later than June 9, 2023, to: Jamaica.careers1@scotiabank.com

Kindly put the job title in the subject line when applying.

We thank all applicants, however, only those being considered will be contacted.

Clerical Assistant, Telephone Operator, etc (Kingston, Jamaica) - Mico University College

The Mico University College

"Granted Institutional Accreditation by the University Council of Jamaica (UCJ) as a University College"  

Job Opportunities at The Mico University College

Are you seeking a more satisfying experience in a dynamic teaching/learning environment? If so, The Mico University College is where you want to be. We are inviting applicants from motivated, experienced and suitably qualified persons to fill the following vacancies:

Required Now:

• Manager, Marketing & Development  
• Department Head, Language, Literacy and Literature
• Department Head, Professional Studies
• Guidance Counsellor
• Internal Auditor
• Research Assistant - Human Resource
• Graphic Artist
• Administrative Assistant
• Clerical Assistant
• Accounting Clerk
• Telephone Operator
• Web Administrator
• Moodle Administrator
• Systems Administrator 

Interested persons may visit our website at: www.themico.edu.jm/careers for details relating to each of the listed positions. Cover letters and resumes should be sent to:

The Director, Human Resource Department, 
1A Marescaux Road,
Kingston 5.

Or via email to: themicouniversity.hrd@themico.edu.jm no later than Friday, June 16, 2023.

Kindly indicate in the subject line, the title of the position for which you are applying. Only short listed candidates will be contacted:

Bursar/Secretary (Kingston, Jamaica) - Edith Dalton James High School

 Edith Dalton James High School requires the following August 2, 2023:

Bursar/Secretary

 

Qualifications:

• B.Sc. degree in Accounting/Business Management/Business Studies from a recognized institution
• At least two (2) years of experience working in an institution of similar standards

Special Responsibilities:

• The accounting officer and supervise the functions of the Accounts Department
• Plant Manager and supervise the ancillary staff and grounds operations
• Recording Secretary for the Board of Management

Requirements and Skills:

• Knowledge of QuickBooks accounting software
• Ability to take Minutes of Meetings
• Ability to prepare the payroll
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven work experience as a bursar
• Computer literacy
• Strong leadership and strategic planning abilities
• Excellent supervision and management skills
• Executive problem solving skills and the ability to organize and manage
• Familiarity with budget preparation and cash flow management
• Solid time management skills with an ability to prioritize work
• Excellent analytical skills

Interested applicants should send applications to 

Board Chairman

c/o The Principal

Edith Dalton James High School

40 Herrick Avenue,

Kingston 20.

Email: edithdaltonjames@gmail.com

The deadline for applications is Friday, June 16, 2023.