Senior Resident MO 3

The Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA), a Statutory Body under the Ministry of Health &  Wellness responsible for the management and  operation of Public Health Services within the Parishes of Clarendon, Manchester and St.  Elizabeth, invites applications from suitably  qualified persons for the following position at the May Pen Hospital: Senior Resident (HPC/MO 3)  Paediatrics

Salary range: $8,921,315 – $10,604,640 per  annum and any applicable allowances attached to  the post.

Job Summary
The Senior Resident will provide clinical expertise and encourage commitment to and development  of clinical services at the Hospital, that will deliver  excellent clinical care, foster teaching and  research and support the Hospital’s clinical  governance programme. The Senior Resident will be responsible for ensuring clinical processes are in accordance with laws, policies, and standards  for quality patient care. In addition to the  management and administration of clinical healthcare to patients assigned to the firm/department, the Senior Resident also has  responsibilities to conduct outpatient clinics as  scheduled by the Senior Medical Officer and also  to see referrals from other services.

Qualification & Experience

• Graduate of an accredited medical school;
• Registration with the Medical Council of Jamaica;
• Acceptable post graduate degree in area of specialty;
• Five (5) years relevant experience.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical leadership and services

• Assists with the professional supervision  and management of medical staff and  facilitates an environment for staff  development;
• Participates in setting the standards for high quality clinical care within the department;
• Demonstrates current knowledge in area of  specialty, assimilating best practice results  into the processes of the department;
• Sees patients, patients referred from other  services and conducts outpatient clinics as scheduled by the Head of  Department/Senior Medical Officer;
• Has responsibility for the care of patients  admitted to his/her care, or seen in the  Firm’s Outpatient Clinics;
• Actively supports medical staff and provides regular advice in the management of  seriously ill patients when advice is  requested;
• Ensures that there are systems in place for  safe patient care;
• Ensures availability to cover emergencies  related to patients under his/her care  whenever these arise;
• Reviews all admissions within twenty-four  (24) hours of the admission;
• Ensures that a complete history and daily  follow-up notes are clearly documented and  ensures that there is tangible evidence in  the docket that the Consultant reviewed the  case;
• Conducts daily ward rounds as is required;
• Ensures that the Firm not on emergency  hand over their problem patients after the afternoon ward round to the duty Firm  before leaving the hospital;
• Provides coverage for Consultant for  periods of leave as applicable;

Communication

• Participates in multi-disciplinary teamwork, provides advice to and liaises with staff from
  other departments as required;
• Ensures patients and family members are  kept informed as it relates to the progress  and diagnoses of the patients;

Quality Assurance and Clinical Reviews

• Assists in the development of a Quality  Assurance Programme for the department  including the development of key performance indicators (KPIs) and ensures  that patient management is constant with  the quality assurance protocols;
• Assists in developing and implementing  protocols and guidelines where required;
• Assists in resolving patient and relative  complaints;
• Participates in and contributes to Clinical  Audits in line with the Region’s policy on the implementation of clinical governance.

Specific Knowledge/Required Skills/Competencies

• Knowledge of the National Health Policy and the Service Level Agreement;
• Sound knowledge of Public Health Laws and Regulations;
• Knowledge of social, cultural and economic factors impacting health;
• Knowledge of Quality Assurance Principles;
• Knowledge of management principles and practices;
• Sound knowledge of MOHs Policy Manuals and Guidelines;
• Knowledge of Data Protection Act;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills;
• Excellent problem solving and decision-making skills;
• Strong negotiation skills;
• Emotionally Intelligent;
• Strong interpersonal skills;
• High level of integrity and professionalism.

Note

Applications along with resume should be sent no later than Tuesday, June 10, 2025.

Important note: We will only accept applications via email.

Please indicate the name of the position you are applying for in the “subject line” of your email.

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

Contact

Senior Human Resource Officer
May Pen Hospital
Muirhead Avenue,

Clarendon, Jamaica

Email: jobs.mphhr@gmail.com

Base Salary: Undisclosed