Chief Orderly HS 3

The North-East Regional Health Authority, a statutory body under the Ministry of Health &  Wellness with responsibility for the management  and delivery of public health services within the  parishes of St. Ann, St. Mary and Portland, is  seeking a strong, dynamic, and proactive  individuals to fill the position of Chief Orderly  (HSC/HS 3) for the Port Maria Hospital.

Salary Scale: $ 1,332,574 – 1,584,011 per annum.

Summary
Under the general direction of the Hospital  Administrator, the incumbent is responsible for the  supervision of the portering staff. 

Requirements

• School Leaving Certificate (Secondary Education)
• NCTVET certificate in Housekeeping (Level 2-3)
• Certificate in Supervisory Management
• A minimum of one (1) year work experience in a similar position would be  an asset. 

Responsibilities

• Prepares duty roster for Attendants (Porters).
• Ensures subordinates are properly attired in their prescribed uniforms with ID Badges affixed.
• Ensures subordinates are at their assigned work stations at the beginning of and throughout each work day.
• Monitors and ensures that each Porter signs/clocks in and out his/her own time card/attendance register.
• Ensures adequate coverage by portering  staff and work tools (stretchers, wheelchairs, etc) at the designated work areas.
• Prepares vacation leave rosters for subordinates and makes recommendations to the Hospital Administrator in relation to coverage and overtime schedules.
• Ensure that claims submitted are thoroughly checked and accurate.
• Ensure that Performance Evaluations for subordinates are competed and submitted to the Hospital Administrator within stipulated timeframes.
• Makes recommendations to the Hospital Administrator in relation to disciplinary actions, training and the overall enhancement of the staff supervised.
• Prepares and submits all requisite reports as required by the Hospital Administrator within the stipulated timeframes.

Required Skills and Specialized Techniques

• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Ability to express ideas in writing and orally.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
• Ability to work as part of a team to foster a cordial and equitable working environment for subordinates.
• Working knowledge of the organization and operations of the work areas

Note

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

Contact

The Director,
Human Resource Management & Development
North-East Regional Health Authority,
34-38 Ocean Village Shopping Centre,
Ocho Rios, St. Ann, 
Jamaica

Fax: (876) 795-2747

Email: jobs@nerha.org.jm

Base Salary: Undisclosed