Administrator, Customs Clearance (GMG/AM 2)

KEY OUTPUTS:

• Shipping documents collected;
• Charges calculated;
• Consignment examined;
• Shipment of goods, supplies and equipment cleared;
• Monthly reports on activities prepared and submitted;
• Individual work plan prepared;

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

• Prepares individual work plan;
• Co-signs clearance documents for the Ministry of Health & Wellness;
• Affixes signature against declarations entered on Custom C87 Import Entries in order for the Ministry of Health & Wellness to be granted exemption from certain import duties and General Consumption Tax (GCT) on goods imported;
• Assists Non-Government Organisations (NGOs) e.g. KIWANIS Club with the clearing of donations of medical goods and supplies;
• Visits shipping companies to collect the documents on the arrival of consignment in order to commence processing;
• Calculates charges e.g. storage, handling, wharf age, etc. and inform the relevant officers in the Ministry/ RHA's in order to obtain funds;
• Assists with the preparation of pre-entry clearance letters, (pharmaceutical division) permits and obtains authorization signatures from the Inspectorate Division in the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service for the release of medical supplies from Ports of Entry;

TECHNICAL

• Knowledge of government's procurement policies procedures and regulations
• Sound knowledge of the Ministry's policies and procedures;
• Knowledge of the Customs Department procedures;
• Knowledge and experience in the operations of the related Government Departments – Jamaica Customs, Trade Board etc;
• Proficiency in the use of relevant computer software and computer applications.

MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Diploma in Public Administration, Business Management, Management Studies or related field

OR

• Certificate in Procurement/Supplies Management AND
• Certificate in Customs Regulations, Policies and Procedures
• Two (2) years' experience in a similar position.

The Ministry of Health & Wellness thanks all applicants for their interest; however, please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.