Records Clerk/Store Keeper (Montego Bay, St. James, Jamaica) - St. James Parish Library

 The St. James Parish Library Network invites applications from suitably qualified persons to fill the following vacancy: - RECORDS CLERK/STORE KEEPER (PIDG/RIM1).

Minimum Qualifications & Experience: 

• Five (5) CXCs grades 1-3 (General proficiency) or 5 O' Levels at grades A, B or C 
• Passes in English Language and Mathematics or Accounts is mandatory
• At least 2 years’ experience in a clerical environment

Salary Scale: $1,272,269.00 - $1,711,060.00 p.a.

Submit application letters and resumes no later than Monday, July 10, 2023 to:

The Chairman,  

St. James Parish Library 

1-3 Megre Bay Road, Montego Bay # 1 P.O., St. James.

Email: stjames@jls.gov.jm

SPECIAL NOTE: The Jamaica Library Service operates Mondays to Saturdays therefore employees are required to work a minimum of two Saturdays per month.

Lecturers (Kingston, Jamaica) - University of Technology, Jamaica

 University of Technology, Jamaica

Vacancies

Faculty of Engineering and Computing

The University of Technology, Jamaica (UTECH, Jamaica) seeks to identify experienced professionals to fill the following positions:

School of Computing and Technology Full-Time Lecturers

• Programming 
• Artificial Intelligence
• Game Theory and Design
• Animation
• Networking and Information Systems
• Computer Sciences

School of Engineering Full-Time Lecturers

• Mechanical Engineering (Plant and Production) - Fluid Power and Applied Mechanics; Energy; Mechanical Design & Manufacturing
• Electrical Engineering - Communications; Instrumentation
• Industrial Engineering - Operations Research & Analysis; Systems Design & Engineering; Work Design & Measurement;Product Design & Development
• Civil Engineering - Materials and Water Resources
• Structural Engineering - Structural Analysis

Academic Requirements:

The successful candidates should ideally possess a PhD in the specific field or at least a Master's Degree/Professional Qualification in the relevant discipline.

Additional Requirements:

• Minimum of three (3) years industry experience would be an advantage
• Have a minimum of five (5) years experience in teaching and curriculum development at the Undergraduate/Post Graduate levels in a tertiary institution.

Interested persons who meet the requirements are invited to submit an electronic application (PDF only) with the subject line of the area of interest as indicated. 

LECTURER SCIT - (Programming/AI/Game Theory/Animation/NIS/Computer Science) or LECTURER SOE - Mechanical/Electrical/Industrial/Civil/Structural Engineering)

Applications should be sent to hrm@utech.edu.jm by July 10, 2023 at 3:45 p.m. to:

Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer,

University of Technology, Jamaica,

237 Old Hope Road, Kingston 6.

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

Telephone Operator/Admin Support, etc (Kingston/Manchester, Jamaica) - Rentokil Jamaica

 Customer Service Support 

Skills and Requirements:

• Diploma or Associate degree in Business Administration, Accounts or relevant field
• At least one (1) year administrative, accounts, sales or customer service experience
• Attention to detail and strong analytical skills
• Excellent verbal and writing; communication skills
• Strong IT literacy (Google Sheets, Google Docs, Microsoft Word, Excel)
• Reside in Kingston, St. Andrew or St. Catherine

Telephone Operator/Admin Support 

Skills and Requirements:

• Certification in Business Administration or related field 
• Good communication and problem solving skills
• Ability to handle customer inquiries in a polite and professional manner
• Ability to work with a team and in a fast paced environment
• At least one (1) year administrative, sale or customer service experience
• Reside in Manchester or its surroundings

Applications and resume can be sent via email to:  ri-jamaica@rentokil-initial.com

using the subject based on the position you wish to apply.

"TOA Support" or "CS Support" 

Deadline for submissions is Monday, July 10, 2023. 

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

Social Worker (St. Catherine, Jamaica) - Christel House

Job Responsibility

• Assist with the recruitment of new students.
• Conduct initial, eligibility, and annual review for students.
• Assist with planning and implementing orientation programs designed to help students adjust to new experiences within the school environment.
• Conduct monthly home visits.
• Oversees student welfare and keeps relevant related records.
• Provide ongoing communication with parents to collaborate on their child/ward’s needs.
• Assist parents in accessing and utilizing school and community resources.
• Work as a team with administrators and teachers in support of students’ needs.
• Develop Curriculum and facilitate Life Skill Programs for At-Risk Students.
• Plan and implement programs for parental support.
• Develop and implement Behavior Intervention and Individualized Education Plans.
• Develop and implement health programs for students.
• Collaborating with external agencies to streamline services for students and their families.
• Prioritize and respond to demands of the caseload promptly and efficiently.
• Prepare Action Plans ahead of the start of each academic year.

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Ability to effectively communicate with children and parents on all platforms
• Detail-orientated
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to engage and diffuse crises
• Adaptability, flexibility, and Collaborative skills

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, or equivalent.
• At least two years experience in social work and/or delivery of community/social development programs

All applications should be submitted no later than Friday, July 21, 2023 to  hr@jamaica.christelhouse.org 

Please note that responses will be sent only to short-listed applicants.