Chief Orderly (HSC/HS 3) - Port Maria Hospital

Organisation
North East Regional Health Authority, Jamaica
Reference
VAC-65806
Contract Type
Full-Time
Industries
Healthcare & Medical
Location
Port Maria
Salary & Benefits
$1,332,574 – $1,584,011 per annum
Date Posted
26/08/2026
Expiry Date
11/09/2026
Under the general direction of the Hospital Administrator, the incumbent is responsible for the supervision of the portering staff.

 

Minimum Required Qualification and Experience:

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

 

Specific Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

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

 

Key responsibilities will include but not limited:

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

 

 

 

 

ONLY SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE ACKNOWLEDGED

 

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