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Job Summary

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) has responsibility for the overall hospital system Finance Division including planning, directing and coordinating activities related to financial management and reporting, treasury management, budgetary planning and financial risk management of the Hospital. He/She will manage the financial affairs and seek to maintain the financial viability of the Hospital while ensuring the provision of timely, accurate and reliable information in accordance with accepted accounting standards, operational policies and government regulatory requirements. This position functions within the Executive Administration of the hospital, as the lead on-site financial resource for the hospital, focusing on leading the hospital management team toward meeting the financial goals of the hospital.

Core Functions and Duties include but are not limited to:

• Maintains the financial viability of the hospital through sound financial planning, execution of agreed policies and ensuring integrity of pricing structure and hospital rates.
• Ensures hospital operates an appropriate and effective financial management system supporting adequate internal controls and in accordance with financial reporting requirements, corporate guidelines and Government regulatory requirements.
• Directs the development and implementation of new systems, policies and procedures as required to ensure the integrity of financial information and effective stewardship of the Hospital’s resources.
• Responsible for hospital financial reporting, accounting, budgeting, tax compliance, payroll, audit related activities, investment and insurance 
• Leads the annual budgeting and forecasting process, actively reviews performance and monitor reports, comparing actual and budgetary results and noting changes for Management’s attention and/or action, to satisfy strategic financial objectives.
• Prepares timely, quarterly financial operating statements with analysis and maintains appropriate accounting management systems to facilitate management accounts and departmental reports with comparative analysis.
• Coordinates the annual audit, liaises with external auditors and leads effort to ensure successful completion of audit.
• Provides timely responses to audit findings and arranges meetings to settle audit observations.
• Manages the accounting effort to complete timely accounting preparation, including journal entry validation, transaction validation and postings, general ledger analyses and update, and reconciliations necessary to prepare the Financial Statements.
• Ensures the timely reconciliation of bank accounts, accounts receivable, accounts payables, inventories, related party accounts, fixed assets, payroll and other applicable accounts and ensures they are kept current and posted to general ledger.
• Manages and oversees related financial activities to include timely insurance claims processing, credit authorization, collections and receipting.
• Provides leadership and management of all departments and personnel within the Finance Division, monitoring performance outcomes and making any strategic or operational changes to ensure Hospital’s objectives are achieved.
• Assists in developing new business by analyzing the feasibility of new ventures, including new contracts and advises management of the financial prospects.
• Manages contractual arrangements with local and overseas clients and the Government.
• Manages related party transactions and requests for information (local and overseas).
• Manages the hospital’s sustentation plan and approves/sets salary offers and adjustments and prepares salary budget.
• Manages the Hospital’s cash flow and monitors the bank accounts on a daily basis, effecting fund transfers when necessary, and authorizing/approving all payments.
• Performs the daily administrative duties of the function, which includes, attending meetings, the signing of documents and cheques, preparation of reports and letters, evaluation of staff performance and other duties relating to personnel management.
• Oversees the IT Functions of the Hospital to ensure efficiency and effectiveness of the infrastructural support for the Hospital’s smooth operation.
• Evaluates Hospital’s financial position regularly, performing reviews and analysis of financial performance that aids decision making and meets with Senior Management to discuss and monitor outcomes of organizational objectives and implementation of plans that deliver value to key stakeholders.
• Prepares, communicates and presents critical financial information to the Executive Leadership Team, the Finance Committee and the Board of Directors as necessary.
• Performs any other duties that may be required from time to time to support the effective operation of the Finance Function.

Academic qualifications and experience required for job:

• Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business.
• ACCA or CPA Designation.
• At least seven (7) years’ experience in similar capacity.
• Supervisory Management certification and experience
• Proficiency with the Computer (MS Office Suite, and the Internet)
• Current knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
• Knowledge of accounting software
• External audit experience preferred
• Excellent verbal, analytical, organizational and written skills.
• Healthcare Finance experience an asset
• Be knowledgeable of and committed to the philosophy, principles and mission of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.

Functional skills:

• Expert knowledge and understanding of accounting with excellent working knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure
• Exceptional Customer Service skills
• Sound decision-making skills
• Ability to analyze data
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Tactful and discrete when dealing with people and confidential information
• Excellent time management skills
• Great team player
• Good analytical, planning, organizational and time-management skills
• High degree of accuracy, attention to detail and confidentiality
• Excellent data entry skills
• Excellent presentation skills

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Application letter along with resume should be submitted online through the portal below as one document addressed to:

Human Resource Director
Andrews Memorial Hospital Ltd.
27 Hope Road, Kingston 10

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Job Summary

The successful candidate will be responsible for using the Hospital's motorcycle/bike for transporting (delivery and collection) documents and packages for all departments of the hospital including medical and blood products and will conduct transactions for the hospital as required. The candidate will be responsible for the hospital's courier function and other transactions and will be expected to work in varying environments, collecting and distributing packages, mail and other items in a safe, efficient and confidential manner to support the operations of the hospital while abiding by the Road Traffic Act, AMH policies, safety rules, and other applicable regulations.

Main duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Delivers and collects mails, documents and packages for AMH as required.
• Delivers and collects medical products (blood products etc.) for AMH as required.
• Conducts transactions for the Hospital at any agency or organization when instructed.
• Provides reliable delivery/collection and messenger services.
• Maintains delivery records and submits daily disbursement/assignment log.
• Ensures that the motorcycle/bike is logged in and out on a daily basis.
• Always wears appropriate safety gears while operating the motorcycle/bike.
• Ensures appropriate use, storage and maintenance of motorcycle/bike.
• Ensures all documents relating to motor bike (i.e. insurance certificate, fitness and registration) are current.
• Conducts routine checks to ensure the upkeep and maintenance of the motorcycle/bike.
• Reports mechanical and other defects of the motorcycle/bike to Supervisor.
• Arranges for motorcycle/bike to be taken to the garage for repairs and to the Examination Depot for certification of fitness.
• Inspects work done by repairer for satisfactory completion.
• Performs other related duties as required.

EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED FOR THE JOB:

The suitable candidate must be the holder of the following:

• Must possess a valid motorcycle/bike license.
• Knowledgeable of Kingston, St. Andrew areas.
• At least one (1) year experience as a bearer or in a similar capacity an asset.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

The successful candidate should possess the knowledge, skills and abilities as stated below:

• Excellent motorcycle/bike riding skills.
• Good interpersonal skills
• Good communication skills (written and verbal)
• Ability to exercise initiative within the constraints of the job.
• Ability to organize/prioritize work per the operations of the hospital.
• Ability to communicate with persons at all levels
• Ability to carry out routine maintenance to motorcycle/bike.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS REQUIRED:

• Duties are typically performed by operating a motorcycle/bike on the roadway in varying temperatures and weather conditions. Work is typically performed by riding, sitting, walking or standing. Physical stamina is required to tolerate standing, stooping, reaching, grasping, kneeling, walking, bending, lifting, safely carrying documents, packages/objects in a messenger bag and operating the motorcycle/bike. The ability to withstand temperature variances is required. Verbal and written communication is required for expressing or exchanging information; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for operating the motorcycle/bike and the other tasks required including determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work and observing the general surroundings and activities.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Application letter along with resume should be submitted online through the portal below as one document addressed to:

Human Resource Director
Andrews Memorial Hospital Ltd.
27 Hope Road, Kingston 10

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Job Summary

Andrews Memorial Hospital pharmacy provides a diverse outlook in the field of pharmacy. We serve the medication needs of both hospitalized (in-patient) and ambulatory (out-patient) patients, as well as the general pharmaceutical stock needs of the entire hospital. As a result, excellent interdepartmental collaboration plays an integral role in our operations. The Pharmacist is responsible for the preparation and verification of all medication orders for both hospitalized and ambulatory patients. This individual also provides counseling and medication advice for both patients and physicians. Also incorporated into this post is a diverse range of compounding and reconstitution of medications, checking of patients’ vitals and other health promotional activities. Paramount to the completion of these tasks is an excellent customer service skill.

Principal Duties and Job Responsibilities

Demonstrates through behaviour AMH’s core values of Quality, Integrity, Compassion, Collaboration, and Commitment

The Pharmacist is required to perform the following:

• Prepare medicine prescription for clients.
• Compounding and dispensation of medications following prescriptions issued by appropriate health care professional once the need arises.
• Assist patients / clients in obtaining drugs not available at this pharmacy.
• Calculate the cost of medicine.
• Advise doctors on the appropriate choice of drugs for specific patients.
• Educate and advise patients / clients on the effective use of medicines and other health products.
• Disseminate drug information to Doctors, staff and patients / clients to include but not limited to drug interactions, side effect profiles, dosage etc.
• Keep proper record of medication treatment.
• Assist in managing the pharmacy inventory and rotates stocks.
• Assist with the training, orientation, and supervision of pharmacy staff (when needed).
• Assist with the training of health professionals on the use of pharmaceutical products.
• Liaise with other health professionals in the community in order to address the needs of patients.
• Assist with the training of pharmacy students.
• Attend and participate in seminars and conventions for continuing education.
• Ensure proper storage conditions of drugs i.e. proper temperature, security etc.
• Maintain confidentiality of all patient information.
• Strive to work as a team and keep on good terms with co-workers, greets customers properly.
• Support and adhere to administrative policies and procedures.
• Uphold and maintain the standards of the pharmacy profession.
• Advise customers on the selection of medication brands, medical equipment and health-care supplies
• Offer health promotion and prevention activities for examples training patients on the proper use of devices such as blood pressure or diabetes monitors
• Checks and assists in the preparation of ward stocks
• Ability to work in both in-patient and ambulatory (out-patient) setting at the same time (when required)
• Assists with monthly visits to the wards to check on medications to include availability and expiration date
• Any other duties and specific work projects which may be assigned from time to time.

    Academic Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy or higher
• At least one (1) year relevant working experience.
• Proficient with the Computer (MSExcel, MSWord and the Internet)
• Must be registered with the Pharmacy Council of Jamaica

Skills Required:

• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to multi-task
• Exceptional Customer Service skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Meticulous, detailed, well-organized and able to work independently to meet deadlines.
• Tactful and discrete when dealing with people and confidential information
• Excellent time management skills.
• Great team player

 APPLICATION INFORMATION

Application letter along with resume should be submitted online through the portal below as one document addressed to:

Human Resource Director
Andrews Memorial Hospital Ltd.
27 Hope Road, Kingston 10

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Job Summary

The incumbent will prepare medications under the direction of a pharmacist. He/she should be able to measure, mix, and count out, label, and record amounts and dosages of medications according to prescription orders.

Main duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Helps health care providers and patients by greeting them in person and by phone; answering questions and requests; referring inquiries to the pharmacist.
• Maintains pharmacy inventory by checking pharmaceutical stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed medications and supplies; placing and expediting orders; verifying receipt; removing outdated drugs.
• Maintains a safe and clean pharmacy by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
• Organizes medications for pharmacist to dispense by reading medication orders and prescriptions; preparing labels; calculating quantities; assembling intravenous solutions and other pharmaceutical therapies.
• Maintains records by recording and filing physicians' orders and prescriptions.
• Generates revenue by calculating, recording, and issuing charges.
• Ensures medication availability by delivering medications to patients and departments.
• Prepares reports by collecting and summarizing information.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Academic qualifications and experience required for job:

•  Pharmacy Technician Certification
• At least two (2) years experience as a pharmacy technician would be an  asset

Functional skills:

• Effective written and oral communication
• Professional and courteous
• Able to handle stressful/busy situations
• Problem solving skills
• Effective time management skills
• Basic computer skills (Office suite, etc)
• Team player
• Able to maintain confidentiality, both of pharmacy policies and client data
• Able to stand for long periods of time and work flexible hours i.e. weekend and public holidays

 APPLICATION INFORMATION

Application letter along with resume should be submitted online through the portal below as one document addressed to:

Human Resource Director
Andrews Memorial Hospital Ltd.
27 Hope Road, Kingston 10

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Job Summary

The successful candidates will be responsible for receiving and receipting payments from all patients, customers and staff. He/She will also be responsible for maintaining receipt files and posting receipts where appropriate. This position is production task oriented and must meet daily deadlines.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Receive and receipt all payment for service provided to patients and customers.

• All items must be accurately priced and posted in the system and all appropriate charges for the various types of services offered accounted for, including bank charges for use of credit cards to make consultant’s payment.

• Handle general queries from customers and staff regarding prices and give accurate and concise information in a timely manner.

• Reconcile or balance cash on a daily basis before submission to Cashier Supervisor, clearly and accurately stating any discrepancies.

• Maintain receipt files

• Ensure safe custody of all cash collected

• Record payments received from patients for consultants and submit information to Cashier Supervisor

• Refer any unresolved issues to Cashier Supervisor, immediately or within 24 hours, so that speedy action can be taken.

• Comply will all cash receipting and handling policies of the department.

• Perform any other duties that may be assigned.

Academic qualifications and experience required for job

• Associate Degree in Business Studies or related discipline

• At least two (2) years’ experience in a similar field

• Customer Service Training an asset

Functional skills

• Computer literacy skills

• Excellent Customer Service Skills

• Ability to comprehend and comply with policies and procedures.

• Ability to develop and maintain professional, service oriented working relationships with patients, physicians, co-workers and supervisors

• Ability to analyze data, work under pressure, prioritize and meet deadlines.

• Good written and verbal communication skills including a professional and tactful approach.

• Detail oriented with multi-tasking skills
• Great team player

• Good time management skills.

 APPLICATION INFORMATION

Application letter along with resume should be submitted online through the portal below as one document addressed to:

Human Resource Director
Andrews Memorial Hospital Ltd.
27 Hope Road, Kingston 10

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Job Summary

The incumbent will be required to provide care to patients with various types of illnesses or trauma requiring emergency attention and must be able to recognize and effectively treat life-threatening conditions in addition to general Nursing care. ER nurses provide direct and individualized nursing care to patients based on the application of scientific nursing principles.

Distinguishing Characteristics

This class of nurses differs from others in that:

For each specialty the nurse must acquire the specific advanced anatomical, psychological and therapeutic knowledge and skills specific to the care of the patient. Calculated, quick decision making is an integral part of the nurse’s function. Work involves the utilization if high technology and is performed in specialized areas  such as the Operating Theatre, Intensive Care Unit, Recovery Room, Emergency Room and Out-Patient Departments, Burn Unit, Etc.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Academic Qualification and Experience

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing as a professional nurse.
• Successful completion of the prescribed training course Emergency room Nursing (CEN)
• Minimum of one (1) year emergency room (ER) nurses experience
• BLS and ACLS certification
• Cognitive skills related to the position
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Examples of work:

• Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates care if the critically ill patient and other patients requiring specific specialized nursing care
• Anticipates potential nursing care problems and develop appropriate plans to deal with same.
• Initiates patient management in crisis situations, e.g., cardiopulmonary resuscitation
• Provides preoperative, intra-operative and postoperative care for patients undergoing surgical interventions
• Cares for patients in emergency and life support setting

Position Responsibility

ER nurses provide direct and individualized nursing care to patients based on the application of scientific nursing principles. In addition to general nursing care, responsibilities of ER Nurses include (but are not limited to):

• Collects current symptoms, as well as a detailed history and then consults and coordinates with the health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans
• Performs triage, while considering both physical and psychosocial elements
• Manages basic life support needs and stabilizes patients until the attending physician is available, based upon nursing standards and protocol
• Knows the rudiments of and participates in situations requiring advanced cardiac life support measures
• Initiates corrective action wherever information from monitoring equipment shows adverse symptomatology
• Records patients’ current vital signs
• Works directly under physicians, assisting them during examinations, diagnostic testing and treatments
• Prepares and administers (orally, subcutaneously, parenterally) and records prescribed medications. Reports adverse reactions to medications or treatments in accordance with the policy regarding the administration of medications by a licensed registered nurse
• Provides IV therapy
• Cleans and bandages wounds
• Provide basic bedside care
• Maintains proper supplies and appropriate medical equipment to care for patients
• Reports any suspected abuse to the appropriate agencies
• Initiates patient education plan, as prescribed by the physician. Teaches patients and significant others how to manage their illness/injury, by explaining: post-treatment home care needs, diet/nutrition/exercise programs, self-administration of medication and rehabilitation, as well as provides referrals to other healthcare professionals for follow-up treatment
• Displays professionalism while completing multiple urgent tasks in a timely manner
• Records all care information concisely, accurately and completely, in a timely manner, in the appropriate format and on the appropriate forms and or books.
• Performs his/her position-related duties as assigned, depending on assignment setting

Depending on the setting, may also:

• Float among various clinical services, where qualified and competent

Other responsibilities

• Completes required orientation as directed by the facility
• Follows facility safety and OSHA safety rules and procedures while on assignment
• Respects cultural and religious practices of patients and the Institution
• Uphold the rights of the patients and the Institution
• Punctual and dependable for assignment/confirmed shifts

 APPLICATION INFORMATION

Application letter along with resume should be submitted online through the portal below as one document addressed to:

Human Resource Director
Andrews Memorial Hospital Ltd.
27 Hope Road, Kingston 10

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

JOB SUMMARY

The incumbent will be responsible for directing and coordinating all nursing care for critically/acutely ill patients based on established clinical nursing practice standards. The successful candidate will assess, plan care and manage patients in collaboration with the Patient’s Medical and Allied Health team and maintain an effective working relationship with support areas for optimum patient care.

Academic qualifications and experience required for job:

• Graduate of an accredited Registered Nurse programme.
• Current licensure with the Nursing Council of Jamaica as a registered nurse (RGN).
• Certification in Critical Care Nursing (CCRN)
• At least one (1) year experience in a critical / intensive care setting.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification an asset.

Functional skills:

• Well developed interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure
• Exceptional Customer Service skills
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent time management skills to balance patient needs and other required functions.
• Great team player

 APPLICATION INFORMATION

Application letter along with resume should be submitted online through the portal below as one document addressed to:

Human Resource Director
Andrews Memorial Hospital Ltd.
27 Hope Road, Kingston 10

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Job Summary

Successful candidates will be responsible for food preparation, sanitation duties, serving, attending to customers in the service line and ensuring all equipment are in place before the engagement of such activities, transportation of meals throughout the hospital and setting of patient trays. He/ She will also be responsible for ensuring their Food Handler’s Permit is current.

Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to

• Preparing service area, prior to the time of serving.

• Assisting with the preparation of Raw Vegetables
• Preparing, cooking and serving meals
• Baking
• Serving customers on the line.
• Transportation of meals to patients on the ward.
• Assisting with the transportation of trolleys to and from the wards

• Cleaning and washing up activities.
• Assisting with the setting of patient trays.

• Keeping the working area, kitchen, storage facilities and dining area clean and tidy in conformity with sanitary regulations and AMH policies and procedures.

• Maintenance of the kitchen equipment, utensils and machinery.
• Providing excellent customer service to all customers and stakeholders.

• Undertake other duties as may be determined from time to time within the general scope of the post.

Academic Qualifications and Experience

• Certificate in Food Preparation from HEART and or at least three (3) years’ experience in the field.

• Valid Food Handlers’ Permit.
• ·       Certificate in catering desirable
• Training in Baking/ Pastry Making would be an asset.

Physical Demands/ Working Conditions

This position requires you to be constantly moving, it includes a substantial amount of manual handling duties such as bending, lifting, pushing, pulling, cutting and standing for long periods. The working environment will often be hot and busy.

Working Hours

Flexibility is required since the incumbent may be required to work shifts outside of the 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. timeframe as well as weekends and public holidays.

Required Skills and Specialized Techniques

• Be a great team player.
• Be able to think critically.
• Have good personal hygiene.
• Be able and willing to multi-task.
• Be knowledgeable in food safety and hygiene.
• Willing to accept responsibility and follow instructions.

• Have basic knowledge of principles of infection control.
• Able to adhere to the highest standards of confidentiality.
• Be in general good health and have a high level of tolerance.
• Have excellent interpersonal and customer relations skills.

  APPLICATION INFORMATION

Application letter along with resume should be submitted online through the portal below as one document addressed to:

Human Resource Director
Andrews Memorial Hospital Ltd.
27 Hope Road, Kingston 10

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Job Summary

The successful candidates will be responsible for direct and indirect nursing care and treatment of patients/clients. The job is performed under the direct supervision of the Nursing Supervisor or designated Charge Nurse. The incumbent is expected to work as a team member in providing and promoting excellence in nursing care and standards. 

Academic Qualifications and Experience

• BSc. in General Nursing from an accredited School of Nursing
• Current registration with the Nursing Council of Jamaica as a Registered Nurse.
• Graduate with beginning professional skills up to a maximum of five (5) years moving from novice to expert staff nurse.
• Fundamentals of Nursing: Life, Behavioral, Natural and Medical science, Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Introduction to Research Methodology, Nutrition, Diagnostic test and treatment, Elements of Management, Nursing Health and Related Legislation.

Skills and Competencies

• Positive work attitude, sound ethical conduct, good human relations, basic nursing philosophy, calm, controlled and purposeful manner, positive work ethics, punctual, reliable.
• Clinical, communication, interpersonal, leadership, diagnostic/problem solving skills.
• Foundations of nursing, good decision making and determine causes of action on patients’/clients’ problems.
• Ability to differentiate and discriminate/determine the patients’ need for medical intervention
• Fundamentals of analysis and interpretation of diagnostic report and data
• Supervises other nurses and other members of the health team
• Knowledge of and ability to maintain the code of ethics of the nursing profession

Clinical

• Demonstrate awareness of patients’ condition at all times.
• Develops, implements , evaluates a nursing care plan for the individual patent/client using all the relevant data
• Demonstrates ability  to prioritize in any situation
• Observes and records vital signs and symptoms, adjusts and modifies care plan according to observation made of the patients’ physical and mental status.
• Interprets and administers prescription, treatment and monitors the patients’ reaction to ensure the best possible outcomes.
• Anticipates potential and predictable problems and institutes early intervention to prevent or reduce occurrence e.g. disorientation, pain, physiological alterations, disturbance in acuity, rest and sleep patterns, elimination and nutrition.
• Acts promptly, appropriately and effectively in emergency situations.
• Performs nursing procedures that are appropriate to the needs, age and acuity level of the patient.
• Provides personal care, comfort, supportive and protective measures e.g. patients coping mechanisms in adjusting to illness and rehabilitation, mobilization and independence.
• Employs nursing measures to facilitate patients’/clients’ physical, emotional, psychosocial and spiritual wellbeing
• Monitors the nutritional care of patients with special attention to therapeutic diets.
• Documents nursing care and all other information promptly, clearly and completely and relates as necessary to relevant persons.
• Ensures proper collection, identification, storage and safe transportation of specimens to the laboratory with appropriate requisition forms.
• Performs simple diagnostic tests and interprets findings e.g. urinalysis, B-HCG urine tests
• Understands the proper functioning and utilization of equipment pertinent to duties being performed.
• Introduces and maintains habilitative, rehabilitative, and exceptional recreative measures to facilitate progress.
• Participates in implementing disaster preparedness program at unit level.
• Participates in quality assurance programs.
• Ensures environmental safety of patients’ care unit and sees that appropriate health and safety measures are in place.
• Implements discharge/care plan including referral to appropriate agency.
• Performs and maintains a therapeutic nurse/client relationship.
• Participates in In-Service Education programs and serves on committees as required.
• All other duties as assigned

Depending on the setting, may also

• Rotate through various clinical services, where qualified and competent

Other responsibilities

• Completes required orientation as directed by the facility
• Follows facility safety and OSHA safety rules and procedures while on assignment
• Respects cultural and religious practices of patients and the Institution
• Upholds the rights of the patients and the Institution
• Is punctual and dependable for assignment/confirmed shifts

  APPLICATION INFORMATION

Application letter along with resume should be submitted online through the portal below as one document addressed to:

Human Resource Director
Andrews Memorial Hospital Ltd.
27 Hope Road, Kingston 10

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Job Summary

Human Resource Interns will be responsible for providing administrative support to the Human Resource Department. They will assist with various special projects as assigned.

Duties and Responsibilities
• Participates in updating employee leave information
• Assists with data entry in Human Resource Management Systems
• Files HR Documents.
• Works along with the Human Resource team by assisting in other HR related activities or functions as necessary.
• Performs customer service functions when required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Academic qualifications and experience required for job:
• Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree in Human Resource Management or the equivalent or student pursuing a B.Sc. in Business or Human Resources.
• Some Knowledge of Labour Laws
• Proficient with the Computer (MSExcel, MSWord and the Internet)
• Be knowledgeable of and committed to the philosophy, principles and mission of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.

Required Skills/Abilities
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Ability to work under pressure
• Excellent planning, organizational, analytical and decision-making skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Meticulous, detailed, well-organized and able to work independently to meet deadlines.
• Tactful and discrete when dealing with people and confidential information
• Excellent time management skills
• Great team player

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Applications along with resume should be merged and uploaded as one document addressed to:

The Human Resource Director

Andrews Memorial Hospital Ltd.

27 Hope Road, Kingston 10

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Job Summary

The successful candidate will assess, manage and treat patients in our Out-Patient/Emergency Department.

Main duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Manage common emergencies e.g. acute MI, acute asthma, multiple trauma, etc.
• Perform minor surgical procedures e.g. suturing, basic POP, I&D of abscesses, etc.
• Refer patients to Specialists where appropriate -urgent/ routine.
• Provide follow up care for patients with chronic illnesses e.g. Hypertension, Diabetes, etc.

Academic qualifications and experience required for job:

• Interview and examine patients to generate a differential diagnosis list
• Review previous notes as available
• Order appropriate investigations
• Interpret the results of these investigations
• Initiate initial management of patients
• Make further decisions regarding the patient management, i.e. admission, transfer, or treatment as an out-patient
• Refer patients to the appropriate specialty team or transfer patients in a timely manner as necessary
• If the patient is to be treated as an out-patient the Emergency Room Medical Officer must decide on the appropriate medication and the appropriate place for follow-up if necessary
• Perform minor procedures
• Generate referral letters for any patient being sent to a clinic to be reviewed

Emergent Patients:

• Decisions made in the management of these patients usually make the difference between life and death. The Emergency Room Medical Officer must therefore:
• Assess patients that enter the emergency room immediately and oversee emergency patient’s recovery
• Make the decisions to and perform the initial ABC’s of resuscitation
• Institute appropriate means of hemostasis where necessary
• Make decisions regarding the use of electrical therapy in the treatment of a cardiac arrest and carry out this function as necessary
• Decide when to and perform life-saving procedures (listed below)
• Inform the appropriate specialist service and maintain hemodynamic stability until they arrive, or patient is transferred
• Other actions/procedures as directed by the Outpatient/ Emergency Department Supervisor.

 

Procedures to be Performed by the Emergency Room Doctor:

• Insertion of intravenous cannula
• Taking of blood
• Suturing of lacerations
• Applying plaster splint
• Reduction of dislocated joints
• Reduction of simple fractures
• Emergency intubation
• Defibrillation
• Relief of tension pneumothorax and insertion of thoracostomy tubes
• Pericardiocentesis
• Cricothyroidotomy
• Catheterization
• Emergency deliveries
• Incision and drainage of simple abscesses
• Perform and interpret arterial blood gases
• Wound debridement
• Removal of foreign bodies
• ECG interpretation
• Other actions/procedures as directed by the Outpatient/ Emergency Department Supervisor

 

Administrative Duties:

• Make recommendations to the head of department regarding improved efficiency of the service
• Assist in maintaining quality of care
• Be a link between the customer (the patient) and the department head, providing the necessary feedback information on customer satisfaction, queries, and recommendations

 

Teaching and Research:

• Preparation and presentation at meetings assigned for continuing education in the department
• Providing adequate patient records

Academic qualifications and experience required for job:

• Degree in Medicine from an accredited institution
• Registered Medical Practitioner in Jamaica

• A minimum of two (2) years post SHO/internship experience
• At least two (2) years’ Emergency Room experience
• In-depth knowledge of current medical treatments and procedures.

• Valid Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification Required

Functional skills:

• Reliable
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Exceptional time management skills.
• Great attention to detail with excellent analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to think and act quickly in a stressful environment.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Application letter along with resume should be submitted online through the portal below as one document addressed to:

Human Resource Director
Andrews Memorial Hospital Ltd.
27 Hope Road, Kingston 10

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Job Summary

You may submit your resume and cover letter through this portal if you do not see a job posting for the position you are interested in. We will review and determine if an applicable vacancy exists.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Application letter along with resume should be submitted online through the portal below as one document addressed to:

Human Resource Director
Andrews Memorial Hospital Ltd.
27 Hope Road, Kingston 10

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.