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New Arima Hospital all 46 vacancies with links

New Arima Hospital all 46 vacancies with links

New Arima Hospital all 46 vacancies with links

North Central Regional Health Authority (NCRHA)

PROCUREMENT OFFICER – New Arima General Hospital

•  SALARY: negotiable
•  CATEGORY: PROCURMENT, PURCHASING, INVENTORY
•  DEADLINE: September 12, 2019

 

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons to fill the following position at the New Arima General Hospital.

PROCUREMENT OFFICER

The incumbent will be required to perform professional work, provide support and aid the development of procurement and disposal strategies and the implementation of associated procurement and disposal actions in accordance with the policies, procedures, rules and regulations of the procurement and disposal function in the Department.

 

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conducts research to inform the development of strategy for low value/low risk procurement and contributes to the development of procurement and disposal strategies in accordance with the procurement and disposal policies, procedures, rules, regulations and related legislation in the Department.
• Assists with pre-qualification of contractors and maintain and updating pre-qualified registers of contractors.
• Manages contract delivery arising from the low value/low risk procurement and disposal actions that have been undertaken.
• Provides advice and guidance on less complex matters regarding the application of procurement and disposal policies, procedures, rules and regulations to support staff.
• Performs duties related to the procurement, disposal, tendering and evaluation including supporting and advising buyer/shoppers concerning applicable policies and procedures.
• Identify training and information needs of shopper/buyers and of low value/low risk suppliers and supports the development of associated training and information materials.
• Participates in the Department’s procurement and disposal strategic planning and change management processes.
• Provides assistance in the procurement and disposal performance management processes through collecting and analysing performance related data and reporting findings and making recommendations for improvement to the Chief Procurement Officer.
• Participates in the preparation of budgetary estimates of the Procurement and Disposal Function and assists in the preparation of the reporting on the activities of buyer/shoppers.
• Assists in the preparation of less complex reports; cabinet/ministerial notes, internal notes, circulars, memoranda and other documents related to procurement and disposal matters.
• Prepares and submits for publishing tender notices – Terms of Reference, Technical Specifications and Scope of Works.
• Assists in the preparation and maintenance of relevant procurement and disposal procedural manuals, desk manuals, workflow charts, data manuals and other procurement and disposal planning tools.
• Performs related duties as directed by the organisational relationship.

 

Minimum Qualification, Requirements and Experience:

• Some experience performing procurement and disposal related duties.
• Training as evidenced by a recognised University Degree (Level 6 – CIPS) in procurement management, business management, finance, marketing supplemented by core courses in procurement.

 

*Certificates acquired at foreign universities MUST be supported by certified transcripts as well as evidence that the completed programme is accredited in Trinidad and Tobago.

 

Applications must be submitted along with Curriculum Vitae along with copies of certificates by September 12, 2019 to:

 

OFFICE OF THE GENERAL MANAGER, HUMAN RESOURCES

NORTH-CENTRAL REGIONAL HEALTH AUTHORITY

BUILDING # 39, THIRD FLOOR

ERIC WILLIAMS MEDICAL SCIENCES COMPLEX

CHAMPS FLEURS

OR

E-MAIL: EMPLOYMENT@NCRHA.CO.TT

UNSUITABLE/LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACKNOWLEDGED.

APPLY FOR JOB

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PROCUREMENT ASSISTANT – New Arima General Hospital

•  SALARY: negotiable
•  CATEGORY: PROCURMENT, PURCHASING, INVENTORY
•  DEADLINE: September 12, 2019

 

 

VACANCY

 Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons to fill the following position at the New Arima General Hospital:

 PROCUREMENT ASSISTANT

The incumbent will be responsible for the purchasing of equipment, material supplies at the New Arima General Hospital.

 

 MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

•  Reviews assigned Purchase Requisitions, and ensures the availability of adequate purchase specifications.
• Studies suppliers’ catalogues and current market data on varieties, quantities and prices available to determine appropriate products and supply sources.
• Identifies appropriate supply sources from an approved vendors list.
• Determines which of the approved vendors should be solicited for quotations or bids.
• Interviews and/or negotiates with vendors to guarantee their ability to meet establishments’ requirements for design, performance, cost, quality and delivery of goods.
• Selects the most suitable materials, products, services and supply sources and request quotations.
• Evaluates quotations, process Purchase Requisitions and submit to the Purchasing Officer for verification.
• Prepares Purchase Orders for signature and placing with the selected vendor.
• Updates the Purchase Order file.
• Monitors the progress of Purchase Orders by contacting the appropriate vendors by mail and/or phone to ensure that goods are shipped as agreed and expedites shipments as required.
• Expedites emergency-type orders from point-of-requisition to point-of-receipt.
• Monitors vendor performance and make appropriate recommendations with respect to vendors’ approved status.
• Ensures that comprehensive and accurate records are kept of all purchases.
• Maintains up-to-date catalogues (product and price listings) on commodities.
• Keeps informed of all new supply sources for key materials and services.

 

 Minimum Qualifications, Training and Experience:

• Five (5) O’level passes, inclusive of Mathematics and English Language.
• Possess a Level I CIPS certificate.
• Certification in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Knowledge of 6P Dynamics is considered and asset.

 

* Certificates acquired at foreign universities MUST be supported by certified transcripts as well as evidence that the completed programme is accredited in Trinidad and Tobago.

 

Applications must be submitted along with Curriculum Vitae and copies of certificates by September 12, 2019 to:

 

OFFICE OF THE GENERAL MANAGER, HUMAN RESOURCES

NORTH-CENTRAL REGIONAL HEALTH AUTHORITY

BUILDING # 39, THIRD FLOOR

ERIC WILLIAMS MEDICAL SCIENCES COMPLEX

CHAMPS FLEURS

OR

E-MAIL: EMPLOYMENT@NCRHA.CO.TT

 UNSUITABLE/LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACKNOWLEDGED.

APPLY FOR JOB

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PHARMACY ATTENDANT – New Arima General Hospital

•  DEADLINE: September 12, 2019               

                      

  VACANCY

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons to fill the following position at the New Arima General Hospital:

PHARMACY ATTENDANT

The incumbent will be responsible for providing and performing routine manipulative activities and general custodial duties in the Pharmacy.

 

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Replenishes, label and protect items in the Pharmacy.
• Collects ward prescriptions on a daily basis and deliver the medication to the wards.
• Performs manual tasks relative to operating equipment, loading and transporting pharmacy materials e.g. boxes of alcohol drums from NIPDEC C-40 delivered to the Pharmacy.
• Maintains the Pharmacy storeroom, storage facilities and environs.
• Performs manual tasks relative to operating equipment and loading and transportation of storeroom materials.
• Maintains the storeroom, storage facilities and environs.
• Performs other related duties as required by the job function in line with clearly established practices and procedures.

 

Minimum Qualifications, Training and Experience:

• Three (3) O’ Level passes, two (2) of which must be in English Language and Mathematics.
• At least two (2) years’ experience in a similar capacity.
• Sound knowledge of stores/inventory procedures/practices.
• A valid driver’s permit will be asset.

 

* Certificates acquired at foreign universities MUST be supported by certified transcripts as well as evidence that the completed programme is accredited in Trinidad and Tobago.

 

Applications must be submitted along with Curriculum Vitae and copied of certificates by September 12, 2019 to:

  

OFFICE OF THE GENERAL MANAGER, HUMAN RESOURCES

NORTH-CENTRAL REGIONAL HEALTH AUTHORITY

BUILDING #39, THIRD FLOOR

ERIC WILLIAMS MEDICAL SCIENCES COMPLEX

CHAMPS FLEURS

OR

E-MAIL: EMPLOYMENT@NCRHA.CO.TT

 UNSUITABLE/LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACKNOWLEDGED.

APPLY FOR JOB

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MORTUARY ATTENDANT – New Arima General Hospital

• DEADLINE: September 12, 2019              

 VACANCY

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons to fill the following position at the New Arima General Hospital:

MORTUARY ATTENDANT

The incumbent will be responsible for managing and executing routine functions pertaining to the care and custody of corpses.

 

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Receives and register all corpses brought to the mortuary.
• Maintains a register for the movement of corpses.
• Cleans bodies and place in storage with appropriate identification.
• Delivers bodies to relatives or agents on the presentation of validated identification and death certificate.
• Prepares all necessary instruments, containers, solutions and materials required for the performance of post-mortem examinations.
• Assists the Medical Officers in the performance of autopsies by preparing and manipulating bodies for the autopsies (e.g. opening any part of the body for examination, passing instruments, stitching up and washing the bodies).
• Prepares organs for histopathology i.e. weigh and record organs and label specimens for the Laboratory.
• Maintains the sanitary conditions of the Mortuary.
• Checks equipment in the Mortuary to ensure that they are functional and refer where necessary.
• Conducts non-technical tasks to assist laboratory staff and Medical Officers to effectively perform their duties.
• Prepares operational/functional reports.
• Complies with stringent policies, procedures and work practices.
• Ensures that defined work targets are effectively achieved.
• Performs manual tasks relative to operating equipment and loading, unloading and transportation of storeroom materials.
• Maintains and sterilize the mortuary environment and equipment.
• Performs other related duties as directed by the appropriate organizational relationship.

 

Minimum Qualifications, Training and Experience:

• Minimum of three (3) O’ Level passes, two (2) of which should be English Language and Mathematics.
• A course or certification in Mortuary Science.
• At least one (1) year in a similar job function.

 

* Certificates acquired at foreign universities MUST be supported by certified transcripts as well as evidence that the completed programme is accredited in Trinidad and Tobago.

 

Applications must be submitted along with Curriculum Vitae and copied of certificates by September 12, 2019 to:

 

 OFFICE OF THE GENERAL MANAGER, HUMAN RESOURCES

NORTH-CENTRAL REGIONAL HEALTH AUTHORITY

BUILDING #39, THIRD FLOOR

ERIC WILLIAMS MEDICAL SCIENCES COMPLEX

CHAMPS FLEURS

OR

E-MAIL: EMPLOYMENT@NCRHA.CO.TT

 UNSUITABLE/LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACKNOWLEDGED.

APPLY FOR JOB

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PROCESSING SUPERVISOR (CSPD)- New Arima General Hospital

• DEADLINE: September 12, 2019

 

VACANCY

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons to fill the following position at the New Arima General Hospital:

PROCESSING SUPERVISOR (CSPD)

The incumbent will be responsible the co-ordination and implementation of the Quality Management System and to ensure the effectiveness of the Central Sterile Processing Department. The Officer is also required to assist in the supervision of the Sterile Processing Technician and the Sterile Processing Attendant.

 

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Monitor and supervise the implementation of the Quality Management System.
• Ensure that all Quality Systems Documents are properly utilized.
• Make recommendations for the continuous quality improvement.
• Rectify minor non – conformities.
• Perform routine product inspection and testing.
• Monitor and ensure that all safety procedures are being carried out.
• Monitor, supervise and intervene where necessary to ensure the effectiveness of the collection and delivery of instruments, water, ETO and consumables to the Central Sterile Processing Department customers.
• Interface with the Central Sterile Processing Department customers and ensure that an efficient service is being provided.
• Monitor and supervise to ensure effectiveness of the following activities:
• Collection
• Decontamination
• Instrument Preparation and Packaging
• Consumable Preparation and Packaging
• Linen Preparation and Packaging
• Sterilization of all Products
• Storage
• Distribution
• Perform routine raw material inventory and makes requisitions as required.
• Monitor and ensure Sterile Processing Technicians meets production quotas.
• Compile all processing data for analysis.
• Monitor equipment performance and updates equipment files.
• Carry out daily Sterile Processing Technician Duties.
• Perform other related duties as directed by the appropriate organisational relationship.

 

Minimum Qualifications, Requirements and Experience:

• Five (5) O Levels which should include Mathematics, English Language.
• Five (5) years’ experience in a sterile processing environment as well as experience in the implementation and monitoring of a Quality Assurance.

 

*Certificates acquired at foreign universities MUST be supported by certified transcripts as well as evidence that the completed programe is accredited in Trinidad and Tobago.

 

Applications must be submitted along with Curriculum Vitae and copies of certificates by September 12, 2019 to:

 

OFFICE OF THE GENERAL MANAGER, HUMAN RESOURCES

NORTH-CENTRAL REGIONAL HEALTH AUTHORITY

BUILDING # 39, THIRD FLOOR

ERIC WILLIAMS MEDICAL SCIENCES COMPLEX

CHAMPS FLEURS

OR

E-MAIL: EMPLOYMENT@NCRHA.CO.TT

UNSUITABLE/LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACKNOWLEDGED.

APPLY FOR JOB

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KITCHEN SUPERVISOR- New Arima General Hospital

• DEADLINE: September 12, 2019                 

                           

      VACANCY

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons to fill the position at the New Arima General Hospital:

KITCHEN SUPERVISOR

The incumbent will be responsible for the supervision of all food preparation activities in the hospital. Work is performed under the direction and supervision of the Dietitian and is reviewed through inspections, reports and general observations.

 

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervises production and distribution of all meals provided on a daily basis including special assignments.
• Reviews menus and report to the Senior Dietitian for directions.
• Records staff attendance and performance daily.
• Prepares special menus for public holidays, promoting nutritious principles in consultation with the Senior Dietitian.
• Checks quality and quantity of food supply received and stored.
• Assigns duties to Food Service Workers, Cook and Butcher.
• Prepares work schedules for food service workers and Cooks in consultation with the Dietitian.
• Communicates with the relevant senior nurse personnel on meal acceptance.
• Supervises sanitation, health and safety in the kitchen.
• Records staff attendance, application for leave and make adjustments to rosters.
• Reports to Dietitian/Diet Technician on situations that may need direct intervention.
• Checks equipment in use and report any repair or maintenance needs.
• Keeps a communication log of all that occurs in the department on a daily basis.
• Keeps records of commercial dietary supplements as requested by wards.
• Reports to the Senior Dietitian on areas that staff may need training.
• Trains on the job trainees when necessary.
• Provides information to staff as it relates to hospital memorandum, patient care or relevant nutrition information.
• Keeps inventory of equipment in the department.
• Performs related duties as directed by the organisational relationship.

 

Minimum Qualifications, Training and Experience:

• Three (3) CXC/GCE O’Level subjects.
• Certificate in Kitchen Management.
• Certificate in Food Safety.
• Training as evidenced by certification from a Tertiary Institution in Nutrition.
• Progressive experience in a kitchen/food preparation environment for at least five (5) years.

 

* Certificates acquired at foreign universities MUST be supported by certified transcripts as well as evidence that the completed programme is accredited in Trinidad and Tobago.

 

Applications must be submitted along with Curriculum Vitae and copies of certificates by September 12, 2019 to:

 

OFFICE OF THE GENERAL MANAGER, HUMAN RESOURCES

NORTH-CENTRAL REGIONAL HEALTH AUTHORITY

BUILDING #39, THIRD FLOOR

ERIC WILLIAMS MEDICAL SCIENCES COMPLEX

CHAMPS FLEURS

OR

E-MAIL: EMPLOYMENT@NCRHA.CO.TT

 UNSUITABLE/LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACKNOWLEDGED.

APPLY FOR JOB

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MEDICAL SECRETARY- New Arima General Hospital

• DEADLINE: September 12, 2019                

                      

 

VACANCY

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons to fill the following position at the New Arima General Hospital:

MEDICAL SECRETARY

The incumbent will be responsible for performing administrative and secretarial duties. Also, to exercise wide latitude and discretionary action in the handling of material that may be of a confidential nature on own initiative.

 

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Transcribes dictated/written medical documents.
• Prepares confidential and special reports that may require considerable independent initiative and action to achieve desired results and conclusions.
• Maintains files, records or correspondence and other matters; ensuring that appropriate copies are distributed, information assembled and corporate personnel notified.
• Develops and maintains a system for easy storage and retrieval of written material.
• Maintains staff files and confidential files as required.
• Performs related medical secretarial duties as assigned.
• Performs in accordance with established standards relating to quality deadlines and meetings.
• Ensures that all patient information is treated with the highest level of confidentiality.
• Performs other related duties as directed by the organisational relationship.

 

Minimum Qualifications, Training and Experience:

• Minimum of five (5) CXC O’level passes; two (2) of which must be English Language and Mathematics.
• Certificate or Diploma in Medical Terminology.
• Certification in Microsoft Office.
• Certification in Human Biology would be an asset.
• Minimum of three (3) years experience in the secretarial field.
• Minimum of two (2) years experience in Medical/Office Administration.

 

* Certificates acquired at foreign universities MUST be supported by certified transcripts as well as evidence that the completed programme is accredited in Trinidad and Tobago.

 

Applications must be submitted along with Curriculum Vitae and copies of certificates by September 12, 2019 to:

 

OFFICE OF THE GENERAL MANAGER, HUMAN RESOURCES

NORTH-CENTRAL REGIONAL HEALTH AUTHORITY

BUILDING #39, THIRD FLOOR

ERIC WILLIAMS MEDICAL SCIENCES COMPLEX

CHAMPS FLEURS

OR

E-MAIL: EMPLOYMENT@NCRHA.CO.TT

UNSUITABLE/LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACKNOWLEDGED.

APPLY FOR JOB

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CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE – New Arima General Hospital

• DEADLINE: September 12, 2019

VACANCY

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons to fill the following position at the New Arima General Hospital:

CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE

The incumbent will be responsible for registering and invoicing patients on the current System. Also required to collect and supply pertinent information on services offered at the New Arima General Hospital.

 

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensures that all patients, guests and staff of the Hospital are treated courteously and efficiently.
• Registers all patients on the current System at point of service.
• Disseminates accurate information to clients both on the telephone and by personal contact.
• Ensures that each patient admitted on the ward signs a consent form prior to admission. This form should be completed and properly signed with a legal signature.
• Interprets hospital regulations to patients concerning payments, visitors, visiting hours and valuables.
• Issues general information to patients and guests of the Authority.
• Directs patients and guests to the various service areas of the Authority.
• Assists with arrangements for Patient Escorts and ambulance services.
• Assists with customer queries and complaints referring these where necessary.
• Ensures that service area is adequately stocked with necessary forms, stationery, I.D Bands and all items necessary for the registration process.
• Ensures that the interview area is neatly maintained.
• Safeguards patients’ valuables.
• Ensures that all patient information is treated with the highest level of confidentiality.
• Ensures that in creating the patient’s records, complete and accurate information is recorded and secured.
• Post all patient charges on the current system daily.
• Promptly present patient’s itemized bills.
• Ensures that all patients using the services of the Authority are registered on the current System.
• Ensures the prompt forwarding of information to relevant departments.
• Guarantees full compliance with relevant department policies and procedures.
• Keep up-to-date and accurate files and indexes.
• Performs other related duties as directed by the organisational relationship.

 

Minimum Qualifications, Requirements and Experience:

• Five (5) CXC/CSEC subjects: two (2) of which must be English Language and Mathematics
• Certification in Microsoft Application Suite.
• Minimum of one (1) year working experience in a similar environment.

 

*Certificates acquired at foreign universities MUST be supported by certified transcripts as well as evidence that the completed programme is accredited in Trinidad and Tobago.

 

Applications must be submitted along with Curriculum Vitae along with copies of certificates by September 12, 2019 to:

 

OFFICE OF THE GENERAL MANAGER, HUMAN RESOURCES

NORTH-CENTRAL RGIONAL HEALTH AUTHORITY

BUILDING # 39, THIRD FLOOR

ERIC WILLIAMS MEDICAL SCIENCES COMPLEX

CHAMPS FLEURS

OR

E-MAIL: EMPLOYMENT@NCRHA.CO.TT

UNSUITABLE/LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACKNOWLEDGED.

APPLY FOR JOB

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MEDICAL RECORDS OFFICER – New Arima General Hospital

• DEADLINE: September 12, 2019

VACANCY

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons to fill the following position at the New Arima General Hospital:

MEDICAL RECORDS OFFICER

The incumbent will be responsible for supervising the functions within the department to ensure that it operates in an effective and efficient manner in accordance with the established policies and procedures to provide optimum patient care services.

 

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists in the maintenance of the highest level of confidentiality with regard to patients’ medical and sociological information.
• Assists in maintaining efficient medical record keeping standards.
• Checks, controls, and maintains records of the master patient indices.
• Verifies the diagnostic index with coded diseases, conditions and surgical procedures and coding of patient’s diagnosis and operations using ICD-10-CM.
• Supervises the coding and release of medico-legal information.
• Supervises the Filing Room and In/Out Patient activities.
• Ensures the timely preparation and completion of discharge summaries for the burial of homeless and unclaimed bodies
• Supervise the completion of statistical data for accuracy.
• Ensures that the Authority’s and department’s policies and procedures are maintained.
• Prepares comprehensive and confidential reports.
• Prepares duty rosters for shift staff to ensure the effective continuity of service delivery.
• Provides orientation for all new staff assigned to the department.
• Assigns and supervise daily duties to all assigned staff as necessary to optimise service delivery.
• Handles departmental queries and solve same within the established timeframes.
• Coordinates medical records activities with other patient care areas/departments within the Institution.
• Assists the organisational relationship with conducting regular on-the-job training for the staff.
• Participates in activities relating to Quality Assurance and Utilisation Review.
• Performs related duties as directed by the organisational relationship.

 

Minimum Qualifications, Training and Experience:

• Bachelor Degree in Health Information Management or a related discipline.
• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in a Medical Records Department.
• Certificate in a Supervisory Management will be an asset.
• Experience in the Public Service will be an asset.
• Certification in Microsoft Office.

 

* Certificates acquired at foreign universities MUST be supported by certified transcripts as well as evidence that the completed programme is accredited in Trinidad and Tobago.

 

Applications must be submitted along with Curriculum Vitae and copies of certificates by September 12, 2019 to:

OFFICE OF THE GENERAL MANAGER, HUMAN RESOURCES

NORTH-CENTRAL REGIONAL HEALTH AUTHORITY

BUILDING #39, THIRD FLOOR

ERIC WILLIAMS MEDICAL SCIENCES COMPLEX

CHAMPS FLEURS

OR

E-MAIL: EMPLOYMENT@NCRHA.CO.TT

UNSUITABLE/LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACKNOWLEDGED.

APPLY FOR JOB

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MEDICAL RECORDS CLERK – New Arima General Hospital

• DEADLINE: September 12, 2019

VACANCY

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons to fill the following position at the New Arima General Hospital.

MEDICAL RECORDS CLERK

The incumbent will be responsible for assisting the Medical Records Officer in the performance of clerical duties.

 

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assembles patients’ records in chronological order in accordance with outlined procedures.
• Analyse patients’ records to check for consistency and accuracy in the documentation of diagnoses.
• Enter data into the computer system.
• Prepares monthly and quarterly reports on the activities of the main office.
• Prepares and maintain office stocks and subsequent stock records.
• Prepares a stock budget.
• Type duty rosters for nurses.
• Organises clinics:
• Submit daily requests for clinics to the file clerk.
• Peruse records and collect outstanding investigations and provide additional forms as requested.
• Locate missing charts for clinic.
• Return records to the file room at the end of each clinic.
• Inform the file clerk about the location of files that were not returned.
• Return loose reports to the file room.
• Prepares statistical data for wards if/when necessary.
• Maintains patient records in the file room.
• Tracks full charts, including their location within the department, the temporary location of the removed chart, the borrower, and due date, and list the charts that were not returned by the due date.
• Ensures that the procedures of the department and of the institutions are complied with.
• Performs other related duties as directed by the organisational relationship.

 

Minimum Qualification, Requirements and Experience:

• Five (5) CXC/CSEC subjects: two (2) of which must be English Language and Mathematics.
• Typing skills (45 w.p.m or above).
• Some work experience, preferably in a healthcare institution.

 

*Certificates acquired at foreign universities MUST be supported by certified transcripts as well as evidence that the completed programme is accredited in Trinidad and Tobago.

 

Applications must be submitted along with Curriculum Vitae along with copies of certificates by

September 12, 2019 to:

 

OFFICE OF THE GENERAL MANAGER, HUMAN RESOURCES

NORTH-CENTRAL REGIONAL HEALTH AUTHORITY

BUILDING # 39, THIRD FLOOR

ERIC WILLIAMS MEDICAL SCIENCES COMPLEX

CHAMPS FLEURS

OR

E-MAIL: EMPLOYMENT@NCRHA.CO.TT

UNSUITABLE/LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACKNOWLEDGED.

APPLY FOR JOB

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HEAD NURSE (SURGERY)- New Arima General Hospital

• DEADLINE: September 12, 2019

VACANCY

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons to fill the following position at the New Arima General Hospital, North-Central Regional Health Authority (NCRHA):

HEAD NURSE (SURGERY)

The incumbent will be responsible for performing duties requiring advanced skills, and supervises subordinate professional and sub-professional personnel performing less direct and routine nursing and custodial functions. Work is performed with considerable independence in accordance with professional nursing standards, established policies and practices. Work performance is subject to review by the Nursing Supervisor or Nurse Manager through ward visits, staff conferences and reviews of reports

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists in the clinical teaching of nursing students and trainees, providing them with adequate learning experiences.
• Cooperates with members of the healthcare team and personnel of other departments in providing for patients total needs.
• Assists with the acquisition and inventory of medical supplies, medicines and equipment necessary for patient healthcare.
• Assigns duties to professional and non-professional personnel in the unit.
• Evaluates nursing activities ensuring patient care, staff relations and efficiency of services.
• Performs Nursing rounds assessing the needs of patients.
• Accompanies the medical staff on ward rounds and contributes to the plan of care for patients.
• Prepares unit reports on matters pertaining to nursing.
• Participates in the orientation and training of personnel.
• Identifies nursing service needs and problems and assists in their resolution.
• Prepares duty rosters of nursing personnel in the department and supervises the unit’s personnel in patient care and in the maintenance of patient records.
• Identifies clients with social needs and refer them to the relevant department.
• Interprets audit deficiencies and provide corrective measures to capture improved patient care.
• Assists with the preparation of programmes and budget proposals to meet the nursing needs of the unit.
• Participates in research activities related to the improvement of nursing care.
• Evaluates employee performance, attendance, punctuality and time management, issuing verbal and or written warning as/when required in accordance with the Authority’s regulations, policies and guidelines.
• Performs related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications, Training and Experience:

• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience as professional nurse, and training as evidenced by possession of a degree in Nursing from a recognised Nursing school.
• Bachelor degree in Nursing Administration would be an asset.
• Post-basic experience in Accident & Emergency, Trauma.
• Certification in supervisory management would be an asset.
• Registration with the Nursing Council of Trinidad and Tobago in General.

* Certificates acquired at foreign universities MUST be supported by certified transcripts as well as evidence that the completed programme is accredited in Trinidad and Tobago*

Applications must be submitted along with Curriculum Vitae by

September 12, 2019 to:

Office of the General Manager, Human Resources

North-Central Regional Health Authority

BUILDING #39, THIRD FLOOR

ERIC WILLIAMS MEDICAL SCIENCES COMPLEX

Champs Fleurs

OR

E-mail: employment@ncrha.co.tt

Unsuitable/late applications will not be acknowledged.

APPLY FOR JOB

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RADIOGRAPHER II- New Arima General Hospital

VACANCY

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons to fill the following position at the New Arima General Hospital:

RADIOGRAPHER II

SPECIALISATION IN MRI, CT AND MAMMOGRAPHY

 

Incumbent will be responsible for producing Diagnostic Medical Images by operating equipment associated with Radiography, CT Scanning, Nuclear Medicine, Mammography and MRI at all radiological locations throughout the Institution.

 

 MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs all types of routine procedures in addition to specialist procedures including Neuroradiography, Angiography, Mammography, Tomography, C.T., Scanning, Nuclear Medicine, Dental Investigations, Veterinary Investigations and MRI.
• Performs general X-ray examinations of any part of the human body, including all Alimentary Tract investigations and investigations requiring the use of opaque media and radioisotopes.
• Operates portable radiological equipment throughout the entire hospital.
• Ensures that all technical equipment used in the department are fully functional, all X-ray consumables are kept at an adequate level and all work stations are left clean and tidy at the end of each shift.
• Assists the organisational relationship during procedures in preparing Barium Meal and other solutions that are necessary during special screening investigations.
• Ensures adherence to all radiation safety requirements involving staff, patients, family and visitors.
• Greets and escorts patients to radiographic rooms, positions and immobilises patients, utilises appropriate radiographic exposures, processes films and digital images and returns patients to waiting area of the department.
• Operates a Computer Management System.
• Orders supplies, maintaining critical limits.
• Assists in the general clerical work such as answering the telephone and locating films.
• Ensures that radiation badges are monitored on a monthly basis.
• Ensures that all film, drugs, contrast media etc. are readily available and properly stored.
• Trains junior officers and checks radiological techniques used by the junior officers.
• Assists in the management of the department in the absence of the organisational relationship.
• Performs all routine, general and specialised X-ray procedures.
• Rosters staff effectively including breaks, lunch time, etc, to achieve continuity in the provision of services provided.
• Performs other related duties as directed by the ogranisational relationship.

Minimum Qualifications, Training and Experience:

• Bachelor Degree in Radiology from a recognised institution.
• Certified training in one or more of the specialised areas in Radiography from a recognised institution.
• Minimum of two (2) years postgraduate experience in a related position.
• Current licensure with the Radiographers Board of Trinidad and Tobago.

 

* Certificates acquired at foreign universities MUST be supported by certified transcripts as well as evidence that the completed programme is accredited in Trinidad and Tobago.

Applications must be submitted along with Curriculum Vitae and copies of certificates by

September 12, 2019 to:

OFFICE OF THE GENERAL MANAGER, HUMAN RESOURCES

NORTH-CENTRAL REGIONAL HEALTH AUTHORITY

BUILDING #39, THIRD FLOOR

ERIC WILLIAMS MEDICAL SCIENCES COMPLEX

CHAMPS FLEURS

OR

E-MAIL: EMPLOYMENT@NCRHA.CO.TT

UNSUITABLE/LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACKNOWLEDGED.

APPLY FOR JOB

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RADIOGRAPHER I – New Arima General Hospital

VACANCY

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons to fill the following position at the New Arima General Hospital:

RADIOGRAPHER I

The incumbent will be responsible for performing all types of routine X-Ray examinations independently and supports senior staff in specialised areas. Undertakes all general radiographic procedures throughout the Institution.

 MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs general radiographic examinations including fluoroscopic and general radio-opaque media examinations.
• Performs ward and theatre radiography.
• Assists the Radiologist during procedures.
• Ensures adherence to all radiation safety requirements involving staff, patients, family and visitors.
• Participates on a shift system and/or on-call services.
• Reports malfunction of equipment and potential hazards to senior members of staff.
• Operates the Computer Management System.
• Be fully aware of the Local Rules governing the administering of ionising radiation.
• Observes and adopts all Health and Safety Procedures relevant in the performance of their radiographic duties.
• Attends lectures, seminars, etc, as may be necessary for the safety of patients, e.g. Fire Lectures, CPR, etc.
• Assists the organisational relationship in special investigations.
• Competently performs routine X-Ray examinations of all body structures.
• Monitors, assists and guides student Radiographers.
• Ensures that the department is adequately stocked to meet its requirements.
• Processes all films or digital images from each procedure.
• Refers abnormal or problematic results to the Radiographer II or Ultrasonographers where necessary.
• Performs other related duties as directed by the organisational relationship.

Minimum Qualifications, Training and Experience:

• Bachelor Degree in Radiology from a recognised institution.
• Current licensure with the Radiographers Board of Trinidad and Tobago (RBTT).

 

* Certificates acquired at foreign universities MUST be supported by certified transcripts as well as evidence that the completed programme is accredited in Trinidad and Tobago.

Applications must be submitted along with Curriculum Vitae and copies of certificates by

September 12, 2019 to:

OFFICE OF THE GENERAL MANAGER, HUMAN RESOURCES

NORTH-CENTRAL REGIONAL HEALTH AUTHORITY

BUILDING #39, THIRD FLOOR

ERIC WILLIAMS MEDICAL SCIENCES COMPLEX

CHAMPS FLEURS

OR

E-MAIL: EMPLOYMENT@NCRHA.CO.TT

 UNSUITABLE/LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACKNOWLEDGED.

APPLY FOR JOB

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SYSTEM ANALYST- New Arima General Hospital

VACANCY

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons to fill the following position at the New Arima General Hospital, North-Central Regional Health Authority (NCRHA):

SYSTEM ANALYST

The incumbent will be responsible for planning, directing and coordinating the activities of the Information Technology Department so that the maintenance of the various computer operating systems, administration of the Authority’s databases, network and systems security and the provision of end user support can be effectively accomplished.  Also, to interpret and define end user needs, design and implement computerised systems and provide appropriate technical support to facilitate the achievement of desired goals and objectives.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensures the effective functioning of the Region’s computer operating systems and the development/implementation of maintenance or modification requirements efficiently and with minimal disruptions.
• Makes recommendations on the hardware, software and human resources needed to adequately support end users and office systems computing activities.
• Researches and evaluates software packages and tools related to the systems support function and make recommendations for the acquisition of appropriate products.
• Participates in the selection and acquisition of hardware, software and human resources.
• Ensures that the Region’s databases are established and maintained in accordance with established specifications, standards and practices and that such integrity and security are not compromised.
• Participates in the evaluation, selection and implementation of appropriate techniques and tools for use in the administration of the operating systems and for end users’ productivity.
• Selects, supervises, coaches and monitors the utilisation of subordinates to promote and maintain effective levels of productivity.
• Participates in the preparation of the department’s annual estimates.
• Prepares operational, informational and statistical reports as required.
• Liaises with personnel of other departments concerning systems problems and to define end user requirements and specifications.
• Develops program specifications, design program outputs and tests programs for quality control.
• Provides technical support to programmers in debugging programs.
• Develops user materials and systems producers and conduct end user training courses.
• Prepares operational and informational reports as required by the job function.
• Performs other related duties as directed by the organisational relationship.

Minimum Qualifications, Training and Experience:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science from a recognised University.
• Minimum of three (3) years in a similar or related job.
• Any other qualifications, training and experience may be considered.

* Certificates acquired at foreign universities MUST be supported by certified transcripts as well as evidence that the completed programme is accredited in Trinidad and Tobago*

Applications must be submitted along with Curriculum Vitae by

September 12, 2019 to:

Office of the General Manager, Human Resources

North-Central Regional Health Authority

BUILDING #39, THIRD FLOOR

ERIC WILLIAMS MEDICAL SCIENCES COMPLEX

Champs Fleurs

OR

E-mail: employment@ncrha.co.tt

Unsuitable/late applications will not be acknowledged.

APPLY FOR JOB

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PHARMACY ASSISTANT- New Arima General Hospital

VACANCY

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons to fill the following position at the New Arima General Hospital:

PHARMACY ASSISTANT

The incumbent will be responsible for assisting with prescription dispensing, manufacturing/compounding, inventory control, I.V admixtures, data entry and clerical duties.

 

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Monitors cleaners who have been assigned to his/her assigned areas, including pharmaceutical stock cabinets, shelves, refrigerators, reference library, work counters, etc.
• Receives, checks and shelve stocks as they are delivered.
• Maintains Kardex cards/data entries.
• Does monthly inspections for expiry dates of pharmaceutical in his/her area of the Pharmacy, which includes refrigerated products.
• Maintains stock levels of pharmaceutical products, vials, labels, worksheets, etc. in their designated area of work, and puts entries of re-orders in the appropriate books as necessary.
• Assists with the compilation of statistical records as advised, and assist with data entry.
• Maintains the filing system for prescriptions and other documents.
• Assists the Pharmacist with filling the patient’s prescription, by setting up prescribed items, writing/printing labels, counting/pouring the required amounts and entering the required information on the prescription, e.g. cost to patient, cost to EWMSC.
• Prepares billing invoices for the patient, Issue Reports, Statistics, Credits, etc.
• Assists with the distribution system e.g. Fill and check unit dose cassettes into wards.
• Returns selected medications returned from inpatients to the inventory.
• Ensures that the patient’s appointment list is received daily.
• Ensures that there are adequate supplies at all times.
• Maintains daily flow sheets and compile weekly and monthly flow sheets.
• Assists with recording entries of prescriptions.
• Assists with the delivery of pharmaceuticals to all inpatient units, outpatient units and other patient care areas.
• Delivers and collect all correspondence, stationery, etc. to and from the Pharmacy.
• Prepares the Pharmacy’s stock requisitions, e.g. sanitary and stationery items, etcetera, at the request of the Secretary; take to the respective supplies Stores and receive the requested items on behalf of the Department.
• Receives deliveries of pharmaceuticals from the Materials Management Department on Delivery Notes (DNs), and check deliveries against invoices/DNs and make documentation in accordance with protocol.
• Reports to the inventory Pharmacist all discrepancies, damages, short expiry dates, etc, in accordance with established protocols.
• Documents entries of receipt of bin cards/system, such as expiry dates, DN numbers, Purchase Requisitions, Purchases Order numbers, lot/batch numbers etc., and store receipts in their respective storage areas.
• Prepares and package pharmaceuticals nearing their expiry dates for return to the appropriate suppliers.
• Prepares a list of expired/damaged pharmaceuticals for write-off and disposal.
• Maintains an adequate supply of stocks in the I.V. Room, and keep hoods clean at all times.
• Takes out required I.V solutions and medications for patient prescriptions and prints/types labels.
• Logs required entries daily.
• Prepackages, labels and stores prepackaged products as directed and keep a record of all prepackaged and manufactured products as indicated.
• Supplies prepackaged items to other satellite dispensaries when requested.
• Files and maintains pharmacy dispensary documents, e.g. copies of Internal Goods Returns (I.G.R), Inventory Control Transmittals and credit forms for returned medications.
• Maintains legal record entries.
• Maintains general housekeeping of assigned areas.

 

Minimum Qualifications, Training and Experience:

• Certificate in Pharmacy Assistant Programme from a recognised institution.
• Minimum of Five (5) GCE/CXC O’Level passes; two of which must be English Language and Mathematics.

 

* Certificates acquired at foreign universities MUST be supported by certified transcripts as well as evidence that the completed programme is accredited in Trinidad and Tobago.

 

Applications must be submitted along with Curriculum Vitae and copies of certificates by

September 12, 2019 to:

 

OFFICE OF THE GENERAL MANAGER, HUMAN RESOURCES

NORTH-CENTRAL REGIONAL HEALTH AUTHORITY

BUILDING #39, THIRD FLOOR

ERIC WILLIAMS MEDICAL SCIENCES COMPLEX

CHAMPS FLEURS

OR

E-MAIL: EMPLOYMENT@NCRHA.CO.TT

 UNSUITABLE/LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACKNOWLEDGED.

APPLY FOR JOB

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SECURITY SUPERVISOR – New Arima General Hospital

VACANCY

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons to fill the following position at the New Arima General Hospital, North-Central Regional Health Authority (NCRHA):

SECURITY SUPERVISOR

The incumbent will be responsible for the operational supervision of the contracted security providers for the protection of staff, patients, visitors, property, information and the image of the Authority.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists in managing the security related policies, systems and strategies to ensure a secure environment within the health services and Institutions.
• Assists in implementing and monitoring the security policies and procedures of the Authority.
• Maintains a good working relationship with stakeholders (security contractors and law enforcement agencies).
• Monitors and report on the security providers’ performance to achieve efficient delivery of agreed tasks as specified in the scope of works.
• Assists in monitoring all outsourced service providers.
• Assists with conflict resolution in a professional and diplomatic manner.
• Ensures the effective and efficient monitoring and reporting of the Security Services of the Authority.
• Ensures adherence to effective safety tips/precautions.
• Investigates all reports within the Authority.
• Conducts Security Risk Assessments throughout the Authority.
• Responds to all security infractions, e.g. bomb scares, larceny and other reports of crime.
• Assists in the orientation and training of all security personnel in the Authority.
• Performs related duties as directed by the organisational relationship.

Minimum Qualifications, Training and Experience:

• Diploma in Security Administration and Management or a related discipline.

• Minimum of three (3) years experience in a supervisory position in a recognised security establishment.

• Certification in Microsoft Office.

• Any other qualifications, training and experience may be considered.

* Certificates acquired at foreign universities MUST be supported by certified transcripts as well as evidence that the completed programme is accredited in Trinidad and Tobago*

Applications must be submitted along with Curriculum Vitae by

September 12, 2019 to:

Office of the General Manager, Human Resources

North-Central Regional Health Authority

BUILDING #39, THIRD FLOOR

ERIC WILLIAMS MEDICAL SCIENCES COMPLEX

Champs Fleurs

OR

E-mail: employment@ncrha.co.tt

Unsuitable/late applications will not be acknowledged.

APPLY FOR JOB

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REGISTRAR (RADIOLOGY)- New Arima General Hospital

VACANCY

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons to fill the following position at the New Arima General Hospital, North-Central Regional Health Authority (NCRHA):

REGISTRAR – RADIOLOGY

The incumbent will be responsible for the diagnosis and treatment of in and out patients. Work involves contributing to and executing management care plans for patients in the unit. Also, responsible for the daily management and control of the wards, in-patients, out-patients and specialty clinics.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Consults with the organisational relationship to ensure that the daily clinical operations are effectively organised, monitored and controlled.
• Performs regular clinical rounds with the emergency team to assess patients’ day to day management and care.
• Collaborates and communicate with the senior nursing staff to ensure the best nursing practices in the management of patients under care.
• Supervises the performance of House Officers when on shift and monitor all seriously ill patients within the shortest possible time.
• Supervises at least one clinical round during each twelve-hour session.
• Recommends intelligent and cost effective use of the Laboratory/Radiological services and such contributions to diagnose and manage inherent reliability.
• Ensures that Laboratory/Radiological forms are adequately annotated to assist such staff in providing optimal services.
• Supervises the use of drugs and their efficacy and duration in patient care and ensure prevention of their abuse.
• Ensures proper communication to all patients on the nature of their illnesses and the outlook in the treatment of their well-being, so that they understand the full extent of their recovery/disability as may be the case.
• Ensures that all patients are treated in accordance with the Patient Charter Standards.
• Ensures that all case discharge summaries are promptly written, and are accurate, relevant and concise, and must be countersigned.
• Keeps the Consultant informed of any difficulties that may arise in the management of any patient and seek such assistance.
• Supervises and assesses the clinical competencies of House Officers and Interns and sensitise the Consultant.
• Monitors and checks the accuracy of histories and physical examination findings of the House Officers and review their standards of note-keeping.
• Coaches and initiates knowledge sharing to House Officers and Interns assigned to the unit in collaboration with other Consultants.
• Guides, monitors and recommends to House Officers and Interns, appropriate management practices in patient care.
• Assists the Consultant with the research projects.
• Adheres to the professional code of conduct, Medico-legal principles and human resources policies and procedures of the Authority.
• Attends and participate in teaching clinics, rounds and lectures.
• Performs other related duties as directed by the organisational relationship.

Minimum Qualifications, Training and Experience:

• Postgraduate DM in Radiology, evidenced by registration with Specialist status with the Medical Board of Trinidad and Tobago.
• Minimum of five (5) years postgraduate experience/training in the area of specialisation.
• Where sub-specialisation is indicated or required, proficiency in this area should be indicated during the Postgraduate training period.

* Certificates acquired at foreign universities MUST be supported by certified transcripts as well as evidence that the completed programme is accredited in Trinidad and Tobago*

 Applications must be submitted along with Curriculum Vitae by

September 12, 2019 to:

Office of the General Manager, Human Resources

North-Central Regional Health Authority

BUILDING #39, THIRD FLOOR

ERIC WILLIAMS MEDICAL SCIENCES COMPLEX

Champs Fleurs

OR

E-mail: employment@ncrha.co.tt

Unsuitable/late applications will not be acknowledged.

APPLY FOR JOB

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PHARMACIST II – New Arima General Hospital

VACANCY

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons to fill the following position at the New Arima General Hospital, North-Central Regional Health Authority (NCRHA):

PHARMACIST II

The incumbent will be responsible for the operations of a dispensary in a moderate-sized hospital or health center(s).  To perform dispensary duties where work involves a variety of duties including supervision of ordering, issuing and maintenance of an adequate supply of stocks.  Works independently in accordance with professional standards and is subject to review by a superior officer for quality and adequacy of service.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prescription Filling:

• Ensures prescription fulfils legal requirements as to content e.g. patient’s name, doctor’s signature, etc.
• Ensures prescriptions are valid, e.g. not counterfeit, not expired etc.
• Ensures medicines do not pose a direct danger to patient as a result of over dosage.
• Ensures medicines will be of benefit to the patient by being within the therapeutic range.
• Ensures medicines do not pose an indirect danger to the patient as a result of interaction among those prescribed, as well as others the patient may have been taking.
• Ensures medicines do not pose an indirect danger to the patient as a result of his/her medical condition, e.g. pregnancy, other existing illness.
• Ensures medicines do not pose an indirect danger to the patient by reason of food interactions.
• Intervenes on the patient’s behalf as necessary in relation to the criteria above.
• Writes and affixes labels for medicine packages.
• Retrieves medicines and fill correct quantities into packages.
• Delivers medicines to patient with instructions for use and storage, and information on effects and side effects.
• Where medications are not available, ensures that patient has approved document to purchase, or otherwise access such medication at another institution.
• Where an antibiotic, narcotic or controlled drug is dispensed, ensures that the records are updated.
  • Supplies to Nurses Department (Proprietary, Narcotics, Antibiotics and Controlled Drugs)
• Reviews requests from Department.
• Ensures medicines requested are valid supplies for that particular department.
• Ensures quantities requested are consistent with historical usage.
• Ensures where records are required to be kept, that these are in good order.
• Fill orders and ensure that these are collected and signed for.
• Conducts stock inventory and make orders to replenish as necessary, maintaining critical limits.
• Inspects department to facilitate proper stock control, e.g. prevent overstocking, expiration etc.

• Compounding
  • Prepares lotions for Wards/Departments and have these delivered.
  • Compound extemporaneous stock supplies of Ointments, Lotions, Syrups and other medications.
  • Compound specific preparations for immediate filling of prescriptions as necessary.
• Counsels patients on correct use of medications, desired effects and side effects.
• Procures pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceuticals from NIPDEC including writing requisitions and placement of phone calls and faxing order to suppliers.
• Maintains good inventory management practices through regular checks, rotating stock according to expiry dates, removing items with short expiry dates, and liaising with other institutions to assist in usage of short expiry items or return items to NIPDEC.
• Compiles listings of all expired or obsolete items on required forms for destruction after audit.
• Reports any discrepancies in receipt of pharmaceuticals and non-pharmaceuticals to Central Stores and continue with follow up action to ensure they are rectified.
• Supplies pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceuticals on requisition from other departments.
• Replenishes emergency drug trolleys on requisition from nurses.
• Organises regular education seminars for benefit of patients and staff.
• Prepares list of items currently available at pharmacy to doctors on a weekly basis.
• Files prescriptions on a daily, then quarterly basis for submission yearly to MOH and Pharmacist III.
• Maintains a statistical record of number of prescriptions filed and compile date of prescriptions on a quarterly basis.
• Prepares daily statistics for quarterly submission to the organisational relationship and the Ministry of Health.
• Issues bulk stores to various sections of the Department as necessary.
• Advises Doctors, Nurses and Patients on availability of drugs and usage and dosages of specific medications on request.
• Protects employer’s interest by ensuring medicines are not wasted or misused.
• Ensures that the laws are complied with (Food & Drug Act, Antibiotic Act, Dangerous Drugs Act and Pharmacy Board Act.)
• Performs other related duties as directed by the appropriate organisational relationships.

Minimum Qualifications, Training and Experience:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Pharmacy from a recognised University.
• Current practicing certificate from the Pharmacy Board of Trinidad & Tobago.
• Experience in the field for at least three (3) years working knowledge in procuring supplies and inventory control.

* Certificates acquired at foreign universities MUST be supported by certified transcripts as well as evidence that the completed programme is accredited in Trinidad and Tobago*

Applications must be submitted along with Curriculum Vitae by

September 12, 2019 to:

Office of the General Manager, Human Resources

North-Central Regional Health Authority

BUILDING #39, THIRD FLOOR

ERIC WILLIAMS MEDICAL SCIENCES COMPLEX

Champs Fleurs

OR

E-mail: employment@ncrha.co.tt

Unsuitable/late applications will not be acknowledged.

APPLY FOR JOB

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MIDWIFE – New Arima General Hospital

VACANCY

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons to fill the following position at the New Arima General Hospital:

MIDWIFE

The incumbent will perform normal obstetrical deliveries and routine duties including ante-partum and post-partum care.

 

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides ante-partum, intra-partum and post-partum care.
• Receives patients upon admission, prepares patient for delivery room and performs normal obstetrical delivery.
• Educates mothers on breast feeding and care of the infant; bathing babies, cord care.
• Takes and records temperatures, pulse, respirations, tests urine and blood pressure; monitors Fetal Heart Rate (Non Stress Test, Cardio-tocogram). Record and report any deviation from the normal ranges to Nurse In Charge.
• Administers/records medicines and injections; observe patients for reactions to medications and report adverse reactions to Nurse In Charge.

 

Minimum Qualifications, Training and Experience:

• Training as evidenced by possession of a recognised certificate in Midwifery.
• Current licensure as a Midwife with the Nursing Council of Trinidad and Tobago.

 

* Certificates acquired at foreign universities MUST be supported by certified transcripts as well as evidence that the completed programme is accredited in Trinidad and Tobago.

 

 Applications must be submitted along with Curriculum Vitae and copies of certificates by

September 12, 2019 to:

 

 OFFICE OF THE GENERAL MANAGER, HUMAN RESOURCES

NORTH-CENTRAL REGIONAL HEALTH AUTHORITY

BUILDING #39, THIRD FLOOR

ERIC WILLIAMS MEDICAL SCIENCES COMPLEX

CHAMPS FLEURS

OR

E-MAIL: EMPLOYMENT@NCRHA.CO.TT

 UNSUITABLE/LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACKNOWLEDGED.

APPLY FOR JOB

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PHARMACIST I- New Arima General Hospital

VACANCY

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons to fill the following position at the New Arima General Hospital, North-Central Regional Health Authority (NCRHA):

PHARMACIST I

The incumbent will be responsible for compounding and dispensing medication and other pharmaceutical products. Also, responsible for maintaining an adequate supply of pharmaceutical and other goods and ensuring that prescriptions are dispensed in an efficient and effective manner.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs prescription processing inclusive of receipt, screening, preparation of medication (reconstitution of suspensions, calculation of dosages based on weight), dispensing and counselling of patient.
• Performs routine maintenance of inventory – inclusive of regular ordering and sourcing of stock, either from main supplier or privately owned company and monitoring expiry dates.
• Ensures receipt of goods – inclusive of record keeping via Kardex system and electronically.
• Provides drug information to patients, members of staff, health care professionals and student pharmacists either verbally, via telephone or personally.
• Provides prompt Poison Information to members of the public and health care professionals (both in-house and externally).
• Provides accurate clinical drug information on dosing, contra-indication, indications, etc. to doctors and nurses during ward round.
• Re-stocks and continuously monitors drug usage and expiry dates on crash carts on each ward or department.
• Prepares compound ointments, pastes and suspensions.
• Provides appropriate emergency items for primary care or medical emergency.
• Monitors student pharmacists on rotation at the hospital pharmacy and ensure objectives are met.
• Files requisition made by nursing or medical staff for use in the hospital or clinic.
• Assists with the preparation of requisitions of supplies from central stores.
• Records/makes daily entries into the anti-biotic, controlled and narcotic drug register.
• Performs clinical rounds with doctors to assist with therapeutic recommendations as and when required.
• Educates other members of the health care team on issues relating to pharmacy.
• Develops policy/procedures and protocols for the Pharmacy department in collaboration with other members of the pharmacy team.
• Provides community outreach – to ensure patients receive appropriate pharmaceutical care.
• Labels pharmaceuticals and pre-package bulk items.
• Prepares daily statistical data on the number of items dispensed and the number of prescriptions filled.
• Perform related duties as directed by the organisational relationship.

Minimum Qualifications, Training and Experience:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Pharmacy from a recognised institution.
• Completion of pre-registered pharmacy training.
• Registration with the Pharmacy Board of Trinidad and Tobago.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite.

* Certificates acquired at foreign universities MUST be supported by certified transcripts as well as evidence that the completed programme is accredited in Trinidad and Tobago*

Applications must be submitted along with Curriculum Vitae by

September 12, 2019 to:

Office of the General Manager, Human Resources

North-Central Regional Health Authority

BUILDING #39, THIRD FLOOR

ERIC WILLIAMS MEDICAL SCIENCES COMPLEX

Champs Fleurs

OR

E-mail: employment@ncrha.co.tt

Unsuitable/late applications will not be acknowledged.

APPLY FOR JOB

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HOSPITAL ADMINISTRATOR – New Arima General Hospital

VACANCY 

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons to fill the position at the New Arima General Hospital:

 

HOSPITAL ADMINISTRATOR

 

The incumbent will be required to manage, plan and organize the operations of a large hospital. The officer is also required to interpret and ensure the implementation of the policy decisions of the governing authority and includes formulating hospital policies with considerable independence, initiative and judgement within the framework of policies and decisions of the governing authority and is subject to review by the Management Committee for accomplishment and adherence to policies.

 

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plans, organize, directs and co-ordinates the activities of a large hospital.
• Ensures the effective implementation of policy decisions with respect to the operations of a large hospital.
• Develops, establish and maintains systems for the effective management of a large hospital.
• Monitors and ensure the observance of standards, policies and procedures as laid down with respect to recruitment, training, discipline and conditions of service of all categories of employees.
• Assesses and determines staffing needs and assists in policy formulation in the area of manpower planning and development.
• Manages the hospital’s financial resources and provides the rationale for the effective utilization thereof.
• Develops and maintain a proper and adequate system of accounting for the effective financial control of funds.
• Ensures the preparation of the annual estimates of revenue and expenditure.
• Prepares and submit reports on matters pertaining to the administration of the hospital.
• Convenes inter-departmental meetings, participates in committee meetings and liaises with department heads and relevant personnel to discuss operational problems to ensure the smooth and efficient functioning of a large hospital.
• Ensures the programmes of preventative maintenance and corrective work to provide the proper functioning of all equipment. Plant and machinery are instituted and maintained.
• Liaises with public and private sectors on health and related matters for the proper administration and operation of the hospital.
• Conducts training programmes/refresher courses for subordinates.

 

Minimum Qualifications, Requirements and Experience:

• Degree in Hospital Administration or Health Services Administration or a Medical Degree supplemented by a Diploma in Hospital Administration.
• Minimum of ten (10) years’ experience in a hospital environment; five (5) of which should be at a middle or senior professional level.
• Training and experience in Hospital Administration.

 

*Certificates acquired at foreign universities MUST be supported by certified transcripts as well as evidence that the completed programme is accredited in Trinidad and Tobago.

 

Applications must be submitted along with Curriculum Vitae and copies of certificates by

 September 12, 2019 to:

 

OFFICE OF THE GENERAL MANAGER, HUMAN RESOURCES

NORTH-CENTRAL REGIONAL HEALTH AUTHORITY

BUILDING # 39, THIRD FLOOR

ERIC WILLIAMS MEDICAL SCIENCES COMPLEX

CHAMPS FLEURS

OR

E-MAIL: EMPLOYMENT@NCRHA.CO.TT

UNSUITABLE/LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACKNOWLEDGED.

APPLY FOR JOB

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NETWORK SUPPORT TECHNICIAN- New Arima General Hospital

 

VACANCY

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons to fill the following position at the New Arima General Hospital, North-Central Regional Health Authority (NCRHA):

NETWORK SUPPORT TECHNICIAN

The incumbent will be responsible for providing solutions to problems and assisting in the customization and adaptation of all programs to meet user’s requirements.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Monitors and installs data communication lines and resolve user data communication problems.
• Executes daily work assignments and monitor daily logs of Network Operation.
• Explains data communications diagnostics/monitoring procedures to users and following vendor’s equipment and software instructions.
• Explains/demonstrates installation of data communication lines and equipment to operates, using hand tools and following vendor manuals.
• Enters diagnostic commands into network diagnostic hardware and determine nature of problem to resolve data communication problems.
• Enters record of actions taken to resolve problem in daily log.
• Attends staff meetings to report and resolve recurrent data communication problems.
• Performs all other related duties as designated.

Minimum Qualifications, Training and Experience:

• A Diploma in Computer Sciences or Information Technology.
• Network+ Certification
• At least two (2) years experience in the field of PC maintenance.
• Sound knowledge of the current trends relating to the IS/IT field.
• Sound knowledge of Linux and UNIX or Oracle environments would be an asset.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

* Certificates acquired at foreign universities MUST be supported by certified transcripts as well as evidence that the completed programme is accredited in Trinidad and Tobago*

Applications must be submitted along with Curriculum Vitae by

September 12, 2019 to:

Office of the General Manager, Human Resources

North-Central Regional Health Authority

BUILDING #39, THIRD FLOOR

ERIC WILLIAMS MEDICAL SCIENCES COMPLEX

Champs Fleurs

OR

E-mail: employment@ncrha.co.tt

Unsuitable/late applications will not be acknowledged.

APPLY FOR JOB

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PATIENT CARE ASSISTANT – New Arima General Hospital

VACANCY

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons to fill the following position at the New Arima General Hospital, North-Central Regional Health Authority (NCRHA):

 PATIENT CARE ASSISTANT

The incumbent will be required to perform various patient care activities and related non-professional services necessary in caring for the personal needs and comfort of patients, under the supervision of the Registered Nurse.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Attends to the personal hygiene and feeding of patients and to ensure that their personal comfort and wellbeing as directed
• Remains with patients and perform duties such as holding instruments and adjusting lights
• Remains with restless patients prior to and following surgical procedures and report all unusual conditions and reactions to the Nurse-in-charge
• Assists with the assemblage of equipment and supplies in preparation for various diagnostic or treatment/procedures to be performed by Physicians or Nurses
• Washes and replenish patients’ water jugs
• Assists in transporting patients to and from treatment units, Operating Theatres and other departments and upon discharge
• Collects charts, reports and records for delivery to authorized personnel
• Ensures that the Sluice Room is tidy at all times
• Cleans lockers, I.V. Poles, over-bed tables and any other ward equipment
• Ensures that patients’ beds are tidy at all times
• Cleans beds and change linens between patients admissions, discharges and deaths
• Performs other related duties as directed by the organisational relationship.

Minimum Qualifications, Training and Experience:

• Certificate from a recognized practical nursing programme, e.g. Servol

* Certificates acquired at foreign universities MUST be supported by certified transcripts as well as evidence that the completed programme is accredited in Trinidad and Tobago*

Applications must be submitted along with Curriculum Vitae by

September 12, 2019 to:

Office of the General Manager, Human Resources

North-Central Regional Health Authority

BUILDING #39, THIRD FLOOR

ERIC WILLIAMS MEDICAL SCIENCES COMPLEX

Champs Fleurs

OR

E-mail: employment@ncrha.co.tt

 Unsuitable/late applications will not be acknowledged.

APPLY FOR JOB

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NURSING SUPERVISOR – New Arima General Hospital

VACANCY

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons to fill the following position at the New Arima General Hospital, North-Central Regional Health Authority (NCRHA):

NURSING SUPERVISOR

The incumbent will be responsible for conducting advanced professional and supervisory work in the nursing field at the Hospital.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervises and reviews the operational activities of all Nursing staff engaged in the care and treatment of patients.
• Performs ward rounds, evaluates, inspects and reviews reports.
• Liaises with nursing staff on the condition and treatment(s) of patients.
• Oversees the classification of clients and assist in determining daily staffing requirements for each ward for effective patient care delivery.
• Facilitates the rotation of staff between wards/units to gain multi-functional experience and professional development.
• Manages work and leave schedules for subordinate staff.
• Supervises the implementation of the nursing process.
• Assists in formulating the annual budget for the Nursing Department.
• Assists with the administration of the Nursing Quality Improvement Team.
• Coaches, mentors and evaluates the performance of the Nursing Team.
• Investigates legitimate complaints and address or redirect to Client Feedback Systems.
• Collates information/statistics with respect to nursing activities in the assigned unit.
• Requisitions for reagents and disposal of unserviceable articles.
• Maintains inventories of stores (critical limits) and equipment, record receipt and issue of drugs.
• Performs other related duties as directed by the organisational relationship.

Minimum Qualifications, Training and Experience:

• Bachelor Degree in Nursing Administration.
• Certificate in any Post Basic training.
• A minimum of six (6) to seven (7) years nursing experience inclusive of two (2) years’ experience at the supervisory level.
• Current registration with the Nursing Council of Trinidad and Tobago in General Nursing.
• Experience in management training will be an asset.

• Any equivalent combination of training and experience

* Certificates acquired at foreign universities MUST be supported by certified transcripts as well as evidence that the completed programme is accredited in Trinidad and Tobago*

Applications must be submitted along with Curriculum Vitae by

September 12, 2019 to:

 Office of the General Manager, Human Resources

North-Central Regional Health Authority

BUILDING #39, THIRD FLOOR

ERIC WILLIAMS MEDICAL SCIENCES COMPLEX

Champs Fleurs

OR

E-mail: employment@ncrha.co.tt

 Unsuitable/late applications will not be acknowledged.

APPLY FOR JOB

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CLERK I – New Arima General Hospital

VACANCY 

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons to fill the following position at the New Arima General Hospital:

 

CLERK I

 

The incumbent will be responsible for ensuring that the clerical activities of the Unit/Department are effectively conducted through the maintenance of organized work flows and production.

 

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs routine clerical or manual operations on a continuous basis.
• Prepares drafts of the more complex correspondence and reports of meetings and conferences.
• Attends to persons seeking information and effectively respond to their queries.
• Operates a variety of standard office equipment, including the personal computer to effectively achieve information storage.
• Prepares, monitor and issue routine correspondence.
• Ensures that work flows and production are maintained at a high level.
• Performs related duties as directed by the organisational development.

 

Minimum Qualification, Requirements and Experience:

• Five (5) Ordinary Level passes; two of which must be English Language and Mathematics.
• Two (2) years’ experience in a similar or related field will be an asset.
• Computer Literacy certificate in Microsoft Office.

 

*Certificates acquired at foreign universities MUST be supported by certified transcripts as well as evidence that the completed programme is accredited in Trinidad and Tobago.

 

Applications must be submitted along with Curriculum Vitae along with copies of certificates by

September 12, 2019 to:

 

OFFICE OF THE GENERAL MANAGER, HUMAN RESOURCES

NORTH-CENTRAL REGIONAL HEALTH AUTHORITY

BUILDING # 39, THIRD FLOOR

ERIC WILLIAMS MEDICAL SCIENCES COMPLEX

CHAMPS FLEURS

OR

E-MAIL: EMPLOYMENT@NCRHA.CO.TT

UNSUITABLE/LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACKNOWLEDGED.APPLY FOR JOB

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NURSE MANAGER – New Arima General Hospital

VACANCY

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons to fill the following position at the New Arima General Hospital, North-Central Regional Health Authority (NCRHA):

NURSE MANAGER

The incumbent will be responsible for providing the administration of integrated programmes of Nursing Services at the hospital within a quality framework, ensure the highest level of care to meet the client’s satisfaction by using predetermined policy guidelines, regulations, and budget and authorised limits to guide the decision-making process.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Evaluates and manages the performance of Nursing Supervisors, Head Nurses and other nursing staff at the EWMSC.
• Assists the Nursing Administrator with planning the workload of the Unit staff.
• Assists in interviewing, selecting, and training, evaluating and counseling nursing personnel.
• Plans and organizes orientation programmes for nursing personnel.
• Conducts regular meetings with staff members.
• Supervises the Head Nurse in the execution of their duties with respect to the management of patient care, suggesting improvements and modifications.
• Participates in guidance and educational programmes for nursing personnel.
• Develops and implements an operational plan for quality management of nursing services at the Hospital.
• Collaborates with Heads of Department on critical issues related to the delivery of nursing services.
• Encourages and facilitates professional growth and development of nursing personnel.
• Develops, implements and coordinates nursing policies and procedures in order to ensure that staff has appropriate guidelines that meet the various regulatory requirements.
• Maintains the code of professional conduct and ethics in the performance of duties.
• Ensures that policies and procedures are enforced.
• Maintains a high standard of nursing care in keeping with the philosophy of the Authority.

Minimum Qualifications, Training and Experience:

• BSc. Nursing Administration
• Training as evidenced by a post basic certificate in Operating Theatre, Trauma and/or ICU from a recognized institution.
• (Midwife Certificate for a manager of the Mt. Hope Women’s Hospital)
• Eight (8) to ten (10) years of progressive general nursing experience.
• Certification in Supervisory Management would be an asset.
• Registration with the Nursing Council of Trinidad and Tobago.

• Combination of suitable training and experience would be considered.

* Certificates acquired at foreign universities MUST be supported by certified transcripts as well as evidence that the completed programme is accredited in Trinidad and Tobago*

Applications must be submitted along with Curriculum Vitae by

September 12, 2019 to:

Office of the General Manager, Human Resources

North-Central Regional Health Authority

BUILDING #39, THIRD FLOOR

ERIC WILLIAMS MEDICAL SCIENCES COMPLEX

Champs Fleurs

OR

E-mail: employment@ncrha.co.tt

Unsuitable/late applications will not be acknowledged.

APPLY FOR JOB

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NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR – New Arima General Hospital

VACANCY

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons to fill the following position at the New Arima General Hospital, North-Central Regional Health Authority (NCRHA):

NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR

The incumbent will be responsible for the performance of specialized technical duties in the administration, operations, maintenance and support of the computer network hardware, software, intranet, internet, portal, communications, LANs, WANs. Duties include ensuring secure network and communications operations, including the intranet, portal and internet-related services; providing network management and network maintenance and supervising other network professionals, technical and support staff.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manages the operations and maintenance of the networking and connectivity infrastructure in accordance with agreed standards and procedures, and ensures that agreed service levels are met.
• Supports the Manager in the production of network and connectivity designs, policies, strategies, architectures and specifications for the networks required to support the business requirements and strategy of the Authority.
• Negotiates service level agreements for network and infrastructure components, diagnoses service delivery problems, and initiates action to maintain and improve the levels of service delivery.
• Delivers network management and support, and provides network maintenance services, including network support, the resolution of network problems and the implementation of preventative measures.
• Conducts security risk and vulnerability assessments for computer networks (intranet and internet), communications and related infrastructure, and develops and applies appropriate technical security controls.
• Investigates security breaches with networks and connectivity infrastructure in accordance with established procedures, and takes the necessary corrective action.
• Reviews and maintains the networking plans for the Authority, and assists with planning of the technology infrastructure to deliver connectivity and network services to meet service level agreements.
• Monitors network and connectivity service component capacity and initiates actions to resolve any shortfall in accordance with agreed policies and procedures.
• Contributes to ensuring that the network and connectivity infrastructure meets all agreed performance target and service levels, and assists with disaster recovery arrangements and testing of the recovery procedures.
• Provides inputs to the service continuity planning process, and implements the approved plans in order to achieve defined levels of continuity of the networks and related infrastructure of the Ministry/Department.
• Coordinates the installation, testing, commissioning/decommissioning of networking and connectivity infrastructure in accordance with agreed quality and safety plans.
• Conducts research into and explores ways to use emerging technologies and products to further the networking and connectivity goals of the Authority.
• Participates as a member of the project management team for defined networking and connectivity projects of the Authority by undertaking activities such as the identification and mitigation of project risk and ensuring quality in project delivery.
• Assists with facilitating the administration of the acquisition, storage, distribution and movement of network and connectivity assets across the Ministry/Department.
• Keeps abreast of developments in computer networking and communications infrastructure, and provides advice regarding their application, and utilizes this knowledge in performing job duties.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications, Training and Experience:

• Minimum five (5) years’ experience at a supervisory level in the area of ICT, including at least two (2) years’ experience in the development, implementation, management and operation of networks, messaging and communications infrastructure.
• Training as evidenced by the possession of a recognised Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, Information Systems Management, Computer Engineering or a related area. OR
• Minimum of seven (7) years’ experience at a supervisory level in the area of ICT, including at least four (4) years in the development, implementation, management and operation of networks, messaging and communications infrastructure.
• Training as evidenced by the possession of a recognised Bachelor’s degree.
• Certification in the area of ICT from a recognised institution. OR
• Minimum of ten (10) years’ experience at a supervisory level in the area of ICT, in addition to at least five (5) years’ experience in the development, implementation, management and operation of networks, messaging and communications infrastructure
• Training as evidenced by the possession of a two-year Diploma/Certificate in the area of ICT from a recognised institution

* Certificates acquired at foreign universities MUST be supported by certified transcripts as well as evidence that the

completed programme is accredited in Trinidad and Tobago*

Applications must be submitted along with Curriculum Vitae by

September 12, 2019 to:

 Office of the General Manager, Human Resources

North-Central Regional Health Authority

BUILDING #39, THIRD FLOOR

ERIC WILLIAMS MEDICAL SCIENCES COMPLEX

Champs Fleurs

OR

E-mail: employment@ncrha.co.tt

Unsuitable/late applications will not be acknowledged.

APPLY FOR JOB

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LABORATORY ASSISTANT – New Arima General Hospital

VACANCY

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons to fill the following position at the New Arima General Hospital, North-Central Regional Health Authority (NCRHA):

LABORATORY ASSISTANT I

The incumbent will be Responsible for preparing samples, materials and equipment for testing.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collects specimens from the sample collection area.
• Sorts and logs specimens according to the department system- both manually and electronically.
• Sub-logs and sub-sorts samples for further testing.
• Distributes reports.
• Disposes of samples after all requested tests have been completed.
• Be responsible for the basic cleaning of laboratory specimen storage units, fridges, incubators, fume hoods, countertops, etc.
• Takes weekly stocks and ensures that the department’s staff is equipped with all relevant reagents and materials to perform its daily functions.
• Reports to wards, clinics, doctors, etc upon receiving sample unsuitable for processing (using laboratory acceptance and rejection criteria).
• Ensures all health and safety protocols are observed.
• Interacts with other allied health personnel regarding sample acceptance and rejection.
• Performs other related duties as directed by the organizational relationship.

Minimum Qualifications, Training and Experience:

• Minimum of five (5) CXC O’Level subjects; three (3) of which must be English Language, Mathematics and a Science subject.
• A minimum of six (6) months experience in a laboratory setting.
• Any other qualifications, training and experience may be considered

* Certificates acquired at foreign universities MUST be supported by certified transcripts as well as evidence that the completed programme is accredited in Trinidad and Tobago*

Applications must be submitted along with Curriculum Vitae by

September 12, 2019 to:

 Office of the General Manager, Human Resources

North-Central Regional Health Authority

BUILDING #39, THIRD FLOOR

ERIC WILLIAMS MEDICAL SCIENCES COMPLEX

Champs Fleurs

OR

E-mail: employment@ncrha.co.tt

Unsuitable/late applications will not be acknowledged.

APPLY FOR JOB

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BIOMEDICAL TECHNICIAN III – New Arima General Hospital

VACANCY

 

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons to fill the following position at the New Arima General Hospital:

 

BIOMEDICAL TECHNICIAN III

 

The incumbent will be responsible for performing a variety of increasingly complex technical tasks for the installation of medical maintenance and repairs of specialist equipment, clinical accessories and surgical instruments.

 

 MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

•  Performs planned preventative maintenance on a wide variety of Biomedical and electrical equipment.
• Performs repairs, calibration, safety testing and installation of biomedical equipment.
• Monitors equipment in relation to user activities and making recommendations on same.
• Monitors the duties, coach and mentor the Technicians I and II on the repair and maintenance of equipment, as specialised.
• Ensures that the minimisation of downtime of equipment.
• Ensures that the technical effectiveness of activities are conducted.
• Ensures the completion of operational goals and objectives are efficiently achieved.
• Recommends and implements operational changes.

  

 Minimum Qualification, Training and Experience:

• Advanced Technician Diploma in Electronic and Engineering (EET) or related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in the maintenance of biomedical equipment or in a related technical field.
• Proficient in the use of computers with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

 

* Certificates acquired at foreign universities MUST be supported by certified transcripts as well as evidence that the completed programme is accredited in Trinidad and Tobago.

 

Applications must be submitted along with Curriculum Vitae and copies of certificates by

September 12, 2019 to:

 

OFFICE OF THE GENERAL MANAGER, HUMAN RESOURCES

NORTH-CENTRAL REGIONAL HEALTH AUTHORITY

BUILDING # 39, THIRD FLOOR

ERIC WILLIAMS MEDICAL SCIENCES COMPLEX

CHAMPS FLEURS

OR

E-MAIL: EMPLOYMENT@NCRHA.CO.TT

 UNSUITABLE/LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACKNOWLEDGED.

APPLY FOR JOB

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HUMAN RESOURCE ASSISTANT – New Arima General Hospital

VACANCY

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons to fill the following position at the New Arima General Hospital, North-Central Regional Health Authority (NCRHA):

HUMAN RESOURCE ASSISTANT

The incumbent will be responsible for providing administrative support services at the Authority’s locations and Institutions for the achievement of established Human Resource Management goals and objectives.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides direct frontline service to all relevant stakeholders.
• Interprets and advises line personnel on the application of the Authority’s Human Resource Policies and Procedures.
• Initiates and implements administrative action to ensure that Appointments, Acting Appointments, Promotions, Transfers and Terminations are conducted fairly, equitably and in accordance with Contractual Agreements and Standard Instructions.
• Administers the Authority’s Benefits and Services Programme to ensure that all employees receive benefits due, within stipulated Policy Guidelines and Timeframes.
• Updates and maintains human resource records in a systematic order.
• Prepares Information Sheets for recruitment interviews and sundry Human Resource functions.
• Collates and analyses Human Resource data and prepare Informational/Operational Reports in approved formats.
• Provides technical information in the monitoring and control of Function Related Payroll Expenditures in accordance with the Authority’s Policies, Standing Instructions, Procedures and Practices.
• Accesses, maintains, peruses and reviews Employee Records.
• Provides advice/guidance for employees on Human Resource Policies and Procedures and Work Practices.
• Performs other related duties as directed by the organisational relationship.

Minimum Qualifications, Training and Experience:

• Associate Degree in Human Resource Management from a recognised institution.
• Five (5) O’level passes, two (2) of which must be English Language and Mathematics.
• Computer Literate in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Minimum of two (2) years experience in a similar/related job.

• Any other combination of Human Resources qualifications, training and experience may be considered.

* Certificates acquired at foreign universities MUST be supported by certified transcripts as well as evidence that the completed programme is accredited in Trinidad and Tobago*

Applications must be submitted along with Curriculum Vitae by

September 12, 2019 to:

 Office of the General Manager, Human Resources

North-Central Regional Health Authority

BUILDING #39, THIRD FLOOR

ERIC WILLIAMS MEDICAL SCIENCES COMPLEX

Champs Fleurs

OR

E-mail: employment@ncrha.co.tt

 Unsuitable/late applications will not be acknowledged.

APPLY FOR JOB

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BIOMEDICAL TECHNICIAN II – New Arima General Hospital

 

VACANCY

 

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons to fill the following position at the New Arima General Hospital:

 

BIOMEDICAL TECHNICIAN II

 

The incumbent will be responsible for performing skilled work in the servicing, repairing and maintenance of biomedical equipment under supervision.

 MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

•  Performs planned preventative maintenance on a wide variety of biomedical and electrical equipment.
• Assists in the repairs, calibration and installation of biomedical equipment.
• Assists in the monitoring of equipment in relation to user activities and making recommendations on same.
• Monitors the duties and coaches technicians on the repair and maintenance of equipment on which each is specialised.
• Maintains accurate records of all time spent on jobs.
• Ensures that the technical effectiveness of activities is conducted.
• Ensures that the completion of operational goals and objectives are efficiently achieved.
• Displays initiative with regards to work.

  

 Minimum Qualification, Training and Experience:

• Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technician (EEET) in a related field and/or training in a technical environment.
• Minimum of three (3) years experience in the maintenance of biomedical equipment or in a related technical field.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite.

 

* Certificates acquired at foreign universities MUST be supported by certified transcripts as well as evidence that the completed programme is accredited in Trinidad and Tobago.

 

Applications must be submitted along with Curriculum Vitae and copies of certificates by

September 12, 2019 to:

 

OFFICE OF THE GENERAL MANAGER, HUMAN RESOURCES

NORTH-CENTRAL REGIONAL HEALTH AUTHORITY

BUILDING # 39, THIRD FLOOR

ERIC WILLIAMS MEDICAL SCIENCES COMPLEX

CHAMPS FLEURS

OR

E-MAIL: EMPLOYMENT@NCRHA.CO.TT

 UNSUITABLE/LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACKNOWLEDGED.

APPLY FOR JOB

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HEAD NURSE (OPERATING THEATRE) – New Arima General Hospital

VACANCY

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons to fill the following position at the New Arima General Hospital, North-Central Regional Health Authority (NCRHA):

HEAD NURSE (OPERATING THEATRE)

The incumbent will be responsible for performing duties requiring advanced skills, and supervises subordinate professional and sub-professional personnel performing less direct and routine nursing and custodial functions. Work is performed with considerable independence in accordance with professional nursing standards, established policies and practices. Work performance is subject to review by the Nursing Supervisor or Nurse Manager through ward visits, staff conferences and reviews of reports

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists in the clinical teaching of nursing students and trainees, providing them with adequate learning experiences.
• Cooperates with members of the healthcare team and personnel of other departments in providing for patients total needs.
• Assists with the acquisition and inventory of medical supplies, medicines and equipment necessary for patient healthcare.
• Assigns duties to professional and non-professional personnel in the unit.
• Evaluates nursing activities ensuring patient care, staff relations and efficiency of services.
• Performs Nursing rounds assessing the needs of patients.
• Accompanies the medical staff on ward rounds and contributes to the plan of care for patients.
• Prepares unit reports on matters pertaining to nursing.
• Participates in the orientation and training of personnel.
• Identifies nursing service needs and problems and assists in their resolution.
• Prepares duty rosters of nursing personnel in the department and supervises the unit’s personnel in patient care and in the maintenance of patient records.
• Identifies clients with social needs and refer them to the relevant department.
• Interprets audit deficiencies and provide corrective measures to capture improved patient care.
• Assists with the preparation of programmes and budget proposals to meet the nursing needs of the unit.
• Participates in research activities related to the improvement of nursing care.
• Evaluates employee performance, attendance, punctuality and time management, issuing verbal and or written warning as/when required in accordance with the Authority’s regulations, policies and guidelines.
• Performs related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications, Training and Experience:

• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience as professional nurse, and training as evidenced by possession of a degree in Nursing from a recognised Nursing school.
• Bachelor degree in Nursing Administration would be an asset.
• Post-basic experience in Accident & Emergency, Trauma.
• Certification in supervisory management would be an asset.
• Registration with the Nursing Council of Trinidad and Tobago in General Nursing.

* Certificates acquired at foreign universities MUST be supported by certified transcripts as well as evidence that the completed programme is accredited in Trinidad and Tobago*

Applications must be submitted along with Curriculum Vitae by

September 12, 2019 to:

 OFFICE OF THE GENERAL MANAGER, HUMAN RESOURCES

NORTH-CENTRAL REGIONAL HEALTH AUTHORITY

BUILDING #39, THIRD FLOOR

ERIC WILLIAMS MEDICAL SCIENCES COMPLEX

Champs Fleurs

OR

E-mail: employment@ncrha.co.tt

Unsuitable/late applications will not be acknowledged.

APPLY FOR JOB

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BIOMEDICAL ENGINEER I – New Arima General Hospital

VACANCY

 

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons to fill the following position at the New Arima General Hospital:

BIOMEDICAL ENGINEER I

The incumbent will be responsible for performing professional duties relating to medical equipment management throughout the Authority so as to facilitate the achievement of operations goals and objectives in accordance with International safety standards.

 

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervises and coordinate various biomedical sections with specialized equipment responsibilities.
• Develops effective maintenance management systems
• Co-ordinates and approve the scheduling of planned preventative maintenance of biomedical equipment.
• Performs highly skilled and technical repairs, calibration, safety testing an installation of biomedical equipment.
• Co-ordinates training programs for biomedical technicians and users.
• Participates in project management activities for equipment upgrades, contract reviews and make recommendations.
• Reports on medical devices investigations.
• Liaises with suppliers and local representatives of medical equipment.
• Liaises with procurement department on the ordering of spare items.

 

Minimum Qualification, Requirements and Experience:

• Degree in Electrical/Electronic/Computer/Biomedical Engineering or Medical Physics/ Electronics or a related field.
• Minimum two (2) years post qualification experience in the maintenance of biomedical equipment or in a related job function in a recognized Hospital environment.
• Advanced specialized training in certain biomedical equipment.

 

*Certificates acquired at foreign universities MUST be supported by certified transcripts as well as evidence that the completed programme is accredited in Trinidad and Tobago.

 

Applications must be submitted along with Curriculum Vitae along with copies of certificates by

September 12, 2019 to:

 

OFFICE OF THE GENERAL MANAGER, HUMAN RESOURCES

NORTH-CENTRAL REGIONAL HEALTH AUTHORITY

BUILDING # 39, THIRD FLOOR

ERIC WILLIAMS MEDICAL SCIENCES COMPLEX

CHAMPS FLEURS

OR

E-MAIL: EMPLOYMENT@NCRHA.CO.TT

UNSUITABLE/LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACKNOWLEDGED.

APPLY FOR JOB

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HEAD NURSE (BIRTHS) – New Arima General Hospital

VACANCY

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons to fill the following position at the New Arima General Hospital, North-Central Regional Health Authority (NCRHA):

HEAD NURSE (BIRTHS)

The incumbent will be responsible for performing duties requiring advanced skills, and supervises subordinate professional and sub-professional personnel performing less direct and routine nursing and custodial functions. Work is performed with considerable independence in accordance with professional nursing standards, established policies and practices. Work performance is subject to review by the Nursing Supervisor or Nurse Manager through ward visits, staff conferences and reviews of reports

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists in the clinical teaching of nursing students and trainees, providing them with adequate learning experiences.
• Cooperates with members of the healthcare team and personnel of other departments in providing for patients total needs.
• Assists with the acquisition and inventory of medical supplies, medicines and equipment necessary for patient healthcare.
• Assigns duties to professional and non-professional personnel in the unit.
• Evaluates nursing activities ensuring patient care, staff relations and efficiency of services.
• Performs Nursing rounds assessing the needs of patients.
• Accompanies the medical staff on ward rounds and contributes to the plan of care for patients.
• Prepares unit reports on matters pertaining to nursing.
• Participates in the orientation and training of personnel.
• Identifies nursing service needs and problems and assists in their resolution.
• Prepares duty rosters of nursing personnel in the department and supervises the unit’s personnel in patient care and in the maintenance of patient records.
• Identifies clients with social needs and refer them to the relevant department.
• Interprets audit deficiencies and provide corrective measures to capture improved patient care.
• Assists with the preparation of programmes and budget proposals to meet the nursing needs of the unit.
• Participates in research activities related to the improvement of nursing care.
• Evaluates employee performance, attendance, punctuality and time management, issuing verbal and or written warning as/when required in accordance with the Authority’s regulations, policies and guidelines.
• Performs related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications, Training and Experience:

• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience as professional nurse, and training as evidenced by possession of a degree in Nursing from a recognised Nursing school.
• Bachelor degree in Nursing Administration would be an asset.
• Post-basic experience in midwifery.
• Certification in supervisory management would be an asset.
• Registration with the Nursing Council of Trinidad and Tobago in General Nursing.

* Certificates acquired at foreign universities MUST be supported by certified transcripts as well as evidence that the completed programme is accredited in Trinidad and Tobago*

Applications must be submitted along with Curriculum Vitae by

September 12, 2019 to:

OFFICE OF THE GENERAL MANAGER, HUMAN RESOURCES

NORTH-CENTRAL REGIONAL HEALTH AUTHORITY

BUILDING #39, THIRD FLOOR

ERIC WILLIAMS MEDICAL SCIENCES COMPLEX

Champs Fleurs

OR

E-mail: employment@ncrha.co.tt

Unsuitable/late applications will not be acknowledged.

APPLY FOR JOB

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DOMESTIC SUPERVISOR – New Arima General Hospital

VACANCY

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons to fill the following position at the New Arima General Hospital, North-Central Regional Health Authority (NCRHA):

DOMESTIC SUPERVISOR

The incumbent will be responsible for supervising, organising, planning and allocating responsibilities to domestic staff in house-keeping activities. Assists in the inspection of the wards and other sections of the hospital to ensure cleanliness and proper maintenance in accordance with the Authority’s quality standards.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plans, assigns and supervises staff engaged in all housekeeping activities.
• Inspects Wards, Hostels and other Service Support Areas and report activities to the Hospital Manager.
• Issues cleaning and other supplies/reagents to the support staff.
• Plans and prepares daily/weekly rosters ensuring all areas of work are staffed appropriately.
• Oversees the rosters for absenteeism and effectively manage such to ensure the provision of quality service delivery.
• Prepares Monthly Reports, Attendance and Punctuality Reports and other reports as and when required.
• Investigates and reports any complaints to the organisational relationship.
• Maintains adequate stock levels and critical limits of all supplies/reagents.
• Provides related coaching for the supporting staff.
• Performs other related duties as directed by the organisational relationship.

Minimum Qualifications, Training and Experience:

• Minimum of five (5) O’ Level subjects; two (2) of which must be English Language and Mathematics.
• Certificate in Supervisory Management will be an asset.
• Minimum of three (3) years experience and training in Domestic Services in a similar work environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered

* Certificates acquired at foreign universities MUST be supported by certified transcripts as well as evidence that the completed programme is accredited in Trinidad and Tobago

Applications must be submitted along with Curriculum Vitae by

September 12, 2019 to:

Office of the General Manager, Human Resources

North-Central Regional Health Authority

BUILDING #39, THIRD FLOOR

ERIC WILLIAMS MEDICAL SCIENCES COMPLEX

Champs Fleurs

OR

E-mail: employment@ncrha.co.tt

Unsuitable/late applications will not be acknowledged.

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DIETITIAN – New Arima General Hospital

VACANCY

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons to fill the following position at the New Arima General Hospital, North-Central Regional Health Authority (NCRHA):

DIETITIAN

The incumbent will be responsible for providing optimum nutrition care for patients with various medical conditions through nutrition counselling and therapy and efficient meal service.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Interacts with patients/clients to assesses their nutritional status.
• Analyses nutrition assessment data of patients/clients.
• Develops and implements individualised nutrition care plans and integrate them into the total medical/healthcare regime based on nutrition analysis.
• Establishes meal patterns for calculated diets and monitor their usage and effectiveness.
• Provides personal nutrition counselling for patients and their families/caregivers.
• Documents nutrition-related data and nutrition care plans in the patient’s medical records.
• Evaluates meal services and meal rounds reports submitted by the Technicians and Assistants, and initiate any necessary follow-up action.
• Assists the Manager in coordinating medical nutrition therapy with foodservice.
• Designs and develop nutrition education materials regarding various health conditions for patients, such as brochures and charts.
• Provides nutrition care for all Outpatient Clinics, such as the Cardiology Clinic, Nephrology Clinic, Diabetic Clinic, Dental Clinic, Haemodialysis Unit, etc.
• Develops and implement nutrition education programmes for clients/patients during and subsequent to hospitalisation.
• Confers with the medical/health team on patient needs and nutrition-related health status.
• Refers patients to other departments/community services for continuity of nutritional care.
• Provides care for patients/clients from external health organisations, such as the National Organ Transplant Unit of Trinidad and Tobago and the Caribbean Heart Care Medcorp Limited.
• Improves knowledge and strengthen competence through continuing education activities.
• Ensures that nutritional supplements and formula Stores are maintained and updated constantly.
• Trains, supervises and appraises university dietetic interns.
• Trains, supervises and appraises Dietetic Technicians and Assistants.
• Maintains quality assurance procedures.

Minimum Qualifications, Training and Experience:

• Bachelor degree in Human Ecology (specialising in Nutrition and Dietetics).
• Postgraduate Diploma in Institutional and Community Nutrition and Dietetics (Year-long Internship Programme).
• Registered Dietitian with the Nutritionists and Dietitians Board of Trinidad and Tobago, in accordance with the Council of Professions related to Medicine.
• Minimum of one year experience in a food service and clinical environment, particularly in a hospital setting

* CERTIFICATES ACQUIRED AT FOREIGN UNIVERSITIES MUST BE SUPPORTED BY CERTIFIED TRANSCRIPTS AS WELL AS EVIDENCE THAT THE COMPLETED PROGRAMME IS ACCREDITED IN TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO

APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ALONG WITH CURRICULUM VITAE BY

SEPTEMBER 12, 2019 TO:

OFFICE OF THE GENERAL MANAGER, HUMAN RESOURCES

NORTH-CENTRAL REGIONAL HEALTH AUTHORITY

BUILDING #39, THIRD FLOOR

ERIC WILLIAMS MEDICAL SCIENCES COMPLEX

CHAMPS FLEURS

OR

E-MAIL: EMPLOYMENT@NCRHA.CO.TT

 UNSUITABLE/LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACKNOWLEDGED.

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STORES CLERK – New Arima General Hospital

  VACANCY

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons to fill the following position at the New Arima General Hospital:

STORES CLERK

The incumbent will be responsible to perform a wide variety of Store-room functions which include receiving and issuing goods, putting away stock in pre-determined locations and implementing proper house-keeping practices. Clerical duties are necessary to record all stock transactions. Serves personnel at Store-room counter and works with users to answer enquiries or resolve problems.

 

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintains complete and up-to-date records on departmental files.
• Maintains accuracy of all transaction records.
• Completeness of documents recording location changes.
• Accepts, inspects, identifies and tag goods transferred from the receiving Section and prepare and process relevant documentation
• Packs stocks in pre-determined locations.
• Prepares and/or check stores related documents for accuracy and completeness.
• Prepares Daily Stock Returns.
• Loads material to be issued.
• Implements location changes, completing necessary logs and documents.
• Identifies stock-low and stock-out to assist with stock level maintenance.
• Maintains materials in an issuable condition, identifying deteriorations and damage.
• Serves personnel at Store-room Counter and works with users to answer enquiries and resolve problems
• Inspects physical Storage Areas, ensuring proper house-keeping practices.
• Performs all other document processing and filing.

 

Minimum Qualifications, Training and Experience:

• Two (2) years working experience or equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered.
• At least five (5) O’level subjects, two (2) of which must be English Language and Mathematics.
• Working experience requirements may be reduced by one (1) year for each Post O’ Level credit obtained.
• Computer Literacy Certificate in Microsoft Office Suite.

 

* Certificates acquired at foreign universities MUST be supported by certified transcripts as well as evidence that the completed programme is accredited in Trinidad and Tobago.

 

Applications must be submitted along with Curriculum Vitae and copies of certificates by

September 12, 2019 to:

 

OFFICE OF THE GENERAL MANAGER, HUMAN RESOURCES

NORTH-CENTRAL REGIONAL HEALTH AUTHORITY

BUILDING #39, THIRD FLOOR

ERIC WILLIAMS MEDICAL SCIENCES COMPLEX

CHAMPS FLEURS

OR

E-mail: employment@ncrha.co.tt

Unsuitable/late applications will not be acknowledged.

APPLY FOR JOB

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COOK I – New Arima General Hospital

VACANCY

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons to fill the following position at the New Arima General Hospital, North-Central Regional Health Authority (NCRHA):

COOK I

The incumbent will be responsible for preparing meals to be served to patients at the Institution, complying with all sanitation, health and personal hygiene standards. Also responsible for the appropriate use of the supplies and equipment to minimize loss, waste and fraud.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Cleans and peels vegetables and fruits.
• Portion/plate meals in individual trays/containers.
• Cleans and washes kitchen area and equipment.
• Sets up stations and collect all necessary supplies to prepare menu for service.
• Prepares a variety of food; breads, desserts, meat, porridges, poultry, salads, seafood, soups, vegetables and cold food items for service.
• Assists in the preparation of meals for formal functions e.g. Christmas parties, New Years, etc.
• Covers, dates and correctly stores all bits and pieces, and food items as priority.
• Notifies the organisational relationship in advance of shortages in supplies to effectively manages the reorder limits.
• Receives and weigh food items.
• Uses food preparation tools in accordance with manufacturers’ instructions.
• Complies with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards at all times.
• Ensures all storage areas are tidy and all products are stored appropriately throughout shift.
• Secures the kitchen correctly by following the closing checklist accordingly.
• Performs other related duties as directed by the organisational relationship.

Minimum Qualifications, Training and Experience:

• Five (5) O’ Level passes; two of which must be English Language and Mathematics.
• Certificates and formalised Training in Food Preparation/Food and Nutrition.
• Minimum of two (2) years experience in a related field.
• A valid food badge.
• Any equivalent qualifications, experience and training may be considered

* Certificates acquired at foreign universities MUST be supported by certified transcripts as well as evidence that the completed programme is accredited in Trinidad and Tobago

Applications must be submitted along with Curriculum Vitae by

September 12, 2019 to:

Office of the General Manager, Human Resources

North-Central Regional Health Authority

BUILDING #39, THIRD FLOOR

ERIC WILLIAMS MEDICAL SCIENCES COMPLEX

Champs Fleurs

OR

E-mail: employment@ncrha.co.tt

Unsuitable/late applications will not be acknowledged.

APPLY FOR JOB

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CENTRAL STERILE PROCESSING TECHNICIAN – New Arima General Hospital

VACANCY

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons to fill the following position at the New Arima General Hospital, North-Central Regional Health Authority (NCRHA):

CENTRAL STERILE PROCESSING TECHNICIAN 

The incumbent will be required to perform routine technical work in the cleaning and sterilising of surgical and nursing supplies and equipment.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assembles and wraps diagnostic tray with appropriate surgical instruments and supplies for subsequent sterilisation.
• Maintains records of issue and receipt charges.
• Answers, interprets and fill phone requests for issue of equipment and supplies.
• Recognises defective/unsafe equipment (sterile processing and patient care) and report at once.
• Collects, cleans, assembles and processes supplies, instruments and equipment specific to their area in order to provide sterile equipment, supplies and instruments.
• Checks and maintains an adequate level of sterile supplies and equipment as required in their area.
• Records and orders linen in order to maintain appropriate inventory level.
• Maintains and cleans work surfaces and equipment in department in order to ensure safe practices.
• Operates sterilizers and washers in order to provide sterile equipment supplies.
• Prepares items for gas sterilisation and demonstrate understanding of the necessary precautions associated with gas sterilisation.
• Initiates outdate check of sterile supplies.
• Attends in-service programmes provided for the Unit and Hospital as it pertains to their area.
• Fills case cart requisitions accurately in order to ship appropriate supplies/instruments.
• Performs required autoclave monitoring procedures (Bowie-Dick test, attest, record feeding of load runs, items and log maintenance of the autoclave).
• Restocks supplies as assigned.
• Hand-over sterile articles upon exchange of approved documents.
• Assists, as necessary, with routine non-technical operational or manual tasks.
• Ensures all infections materials are treated as per guidelines in management for all equipment according to policy
• Performs other related duties as directed by the organisational relationship.

Minimum Qualifications, Training and Experience:

• Five (5) O’Level passes which should include Mathematics and English Language.
• A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in the sterile processing environment.

Certification in sterilizing from a recognized body.

* Certificates acquired at foreign universities MUST be supported by certified transcripts as well as evidence that the completed programme is accredited in Trinidad and Tobago

Applications must be submitted along with Curriculum Vitae by

September 12, 2019 to:

 Office of the General Manager, Human Resources

North-Central Regional Health Authority

BUILDING #39, THIRD FLOOR

ERIC WILLIAMS MEDICAL SCIENCES COMPLEX

Champs Fleurs

OR

E-mail: employment@ncrha.co.tt

Unsuitable/late applications will not be acknowledged.

APPLY FOR JOB

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CENTRAL STERILE PROCESSING ATTENDANT – New Arima General Hospital

VACANCY

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons to fill the following position at the New Arima General Hospital, North-Central Regional Health Authority (NCRHA):

 CENTRAL STERILE PROCESSING ATTENDANT

The incumbent will be required to perform routine work in the collection and distribution of items to and from the Central Sterile Processing Department.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collects and receives contaminated articles from ‘User Areas’.
• Distributes sterilised items to ‘User Areas’.
• Collects water from the water treatment room for sterilisation.
• Maintains clean trolleys for the distribution of sterile items.
• Packs trolleys with sterilised items to return to ‘User Areas’.
• Packs consumable supplies for sterilisation.
• Takes linens to the sewing room for repairs.
• Assists on weekends with the assembling of instruments and linen when the workload is heavy.
• Uses an enclosed trolley for collection of contaminated instruments from the ‘User Area’ to be decontaminated.
• Follows the guidelines in the Quality Assurance Manual, Quality Management System Procedure Manual and the Draft Health and Safety Manual.
• Documents the instrument packs received from the ‘User Areas’, as well as, ensures documented contaminated instrument forms correspond with sterile items to be returned to ‘User Area’.
• Manually washes soiled articles, assembles soiled or washed articles in baskets or other containers prior to final cleaning and decontamination in mechanical or ultrasonic washer/sterilizer.
• Loads assembled orders into sterile transport carts and transports sterile supplies to patient-care areas, obtaining necessary approved documentation on hand-over.
• Performs other related duties as directed by the organisational relationship.

Minimum Qualifications, Training and Experience:

• Three (3) O’level passes which should include Mathematics, English Language.
• Knowledge of handling sterilised items.
• At least three (3) years’ experience in a sterilisation environment.
• Certificate in sterilizing from a recognised body

* Certificates acquired at foreign universities MUST be supported by certified transcripts as well as evidence that the completed programme is accredited in Trinidad and Tobago

Applications must be submitted along with Curriculum Vitae by

September 12, 2019 to:

 Office of the General Manager, Human Resources

North-Central Regional Health Authority

BUILDING #39, THIRD FLOOR

ERIC WILLIAMS MEDICAL SCIENCES COMPLEX

Champs Fleurs

OR

E-mail: employment@ncrha.co.tt

 Unsuitable/late applications will not be acknowledged.

APPLY FOR JOB

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COOK II – New Arima General Hospital

VACANCY

 

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons to fill the following position at the New Arima General Hospital, North-Central Regional Health Authority (NCRHA):

COOK II

The incumbent will be responsible for the preparation of meals at a Hospital. Work may involve preparation of delicacies and special meals.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Checks menu daily to ensure availability of food items.
• Ensures that food is stored at the correct temperatures at all times.
• Adjusts menus when necessary and utilize the food stock that is on hand.
• Monitors the staff uniforms for proper attire at all times.
• Distributes food items to the staff to prepare and cook diets.
• Tastes food so as to ensure that the correct diets are prepared by the Cooks e.g. low salt, diabetic, renal,           fluid soft, etc.
• Ensures the correct diets are taken to the clients on time by the food service workers.

• Verifies food received from stores use e.g. dry goods, cans, packs, vegetables, meat, fish, etc.
• Ensures stock cards are kept updated at all times.
• Receives cleaning agents from the general stores.
• Supervises storage and distribution of chemicals and cleaning agents.
• Supervises sanitation of kitchen and all equipment and ensures that such are within the quality guidelines

of infection control.

• Consults with kitchen supervisor at all times in the best interest of efficient and effective service delivery.
• Supervises all meal preparation.
• Reports malfunctioning equipment to kitchen supervisor promptly.
• Assists with meal preparation as and when required.
• Assists the organisational relationship in convening and organising monthly staff meetings.
• Performs overall supervisory duties also in the absence of the organisational relationship.
• Makes daily reports in communication book re: operations and general issues requiring attention.
• Assists in creating special menus for patient on various occasions.
• Performs other related duties as directed by the appropriate organisational relationship.

Minimum Qualifications, Training and Experience:

• Diploma or Advance Certificate in Food Preparation from a recognised institution.
• Five (5) Ordinary Level passes; two of which must be English Language and Mathematics.
• Minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience.
• Basic knowledge of the six (6) food groups and the therapeutic diets for hospitalized patients, e.g.

diabetic, low sodium, low cholesterol and renal diets.

• A valid food badge.
• Any equivalent qualifications, experience and training may be considered

* Certificates acquired at foreign universities MUST be supported by certified transcripts as well as evidence that the completed programme is accredited in Trinidad and Tobago

Applications must be submitted along with Curriculum Vitae by

September 12, 2019 to:

 Office of the General Manager, Human Resources

North-Central Regional Health Authority

BUILDING #39, THIRD FLOOR

ERIC WILLIAMS MEDICAL SCIENCES COMPLEX

CHAMPS FLEURS

OR

E-mail: employment@ncrha.co.tt

Unsuitable/late applications will not be acknowledged.

APPLY FOR JOB

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CONSULTANT – RADIOLOGY – New Arima General Hospital

VACANCY

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons to fill the position at the New Arima General Hospital, North-Central Regional Health Authority (NCRHA).

CONSULTANT – RADIOLOGY

The incumbent will be responsible for consulting and advising other medical practitioners on various medical issues via reviewing current and historical assessments of patients to determine medical solutions to health problems. Also, to ensure adherence to guidelines and procedures are maintained to avoid medical legal issues.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists colleagues in units throughout the Hospital in the diagnosis and management of patients, as and when required.
• Continues clinical responsibility for all patients until their final discharge.
• Responsible for the standards of medical practice and professional code of ethics adopted by the Medical Board of Trinidad and Tobago.
• Provides continuous supervision and training of doctors, nurses and all paramedical personnel (where applicable).
• Accepts responsibility for the teaching of the highest standards of medical practice to both undergraduate and postgraduate students assigned to the unit.
• Maintains the discipline and code of behavior of all categories of staff directly under supervision.
• Implements and supervises the standard, format and accuracy of the records of all patients under care and review from time-to-time.
• Communicates to all patients under charge on the nature of their illnesses and the outlook in treatment of their well being so that they understand (within their capacity to do so) the full extent of their recovery or disability as may be the case.
• Assesses and reviews the Audit Committee reports and to implement changes as may be recommended from time-to-time.
• Participates in research projects which may involve the unit and/or in collaboration with other units.
• Accepts such other responsibilities (within reason) that the Authority through the Head of Department – may request of you from time-to-time, e.g. representation on Committees, investigate patient management practices, initiate new procedures etc.
• Maintains and upkeeps agreed standards of medical care for patients who come under his/her responsibility.
• Performs other related duties as directed by the organisational relationship.

Minimum Qualifications, Training and Experience:

• Postgraduate Degree in the appropriate specialisation.

or

• A certificate from a recognised Postgraduate Institution indicating two (2) years in the area of specialisation (where degrees or diplomas are not offered).
• Minimum of five (5) years of Postgraduate experience/training in the area of specialisation.
• Qualifications from an approved institution registered with the Medical Board of Trinidad & Tobago.

* Certificates acquired at foreign universities MUST be supported by certified transcripts as well as evidence that the completed programme is accredited in Trinidad and Tobago

Applications must be submitted along with Curriculum Vitae by

September 12, 2019 to:

Office of the General Manager, Human Resources

North-Central Regional Health Authority

BUILDING #39, THIRD FLOOR

ERIC WILLIAMS MEDICAL SCIENCES COMPLEX

CHAMPS FLEURS

OR

E-MAIL: EMPLOYMENT@NCRHA.CO.TT

UNSUITABLE/LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACKNOWLEDGED.

APPLY FOR JOB

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