Insect Inspector (HSC/HS 3) - St. Mary Health Department

Organisation
North East Regional Health Authority, Jamaica
Reference
VAC-60851
Contract Type
Full-Time
Industries
Healthcare & Medical
Location
St. Mary
Salary & Benefits
$1,332,574 – $1,584,011 per annum
Date Posted
03/03/2026
Expiry Date
20/03/2026
Under the general direction of the Parish/Programme Specialist (Vector Control), the incumbent will be responsible for safeguarding public health and mitigating vector borne diseases through vector control source reduction activities.

 

Required Qualification & Experience:

  • 4 subjects at the GCE, CXC OR CSEC level (Including English Language) 
  • At least one (1) year experience in vector control 

 

Specific Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

  • Operation of the Fogging and Mist-blower machine 
  • Mixing of chemicals for vector control 

 

Key responsibilities will include but not limited:

  • Conduct entomological surveys to include the collection of samples: larvae, pupae, and adult mosquito samples; 
  • Mapping of mosquito breeding sites by specie, level of infestation, distribution and recommend appropriate intervention 
  • Regular inspection of premises for active or potential breeding sites to include high-risk premises
  • Assist in the investigation of complaints relating to mosquitoes and other vectors of public health significance 
  • Assist in fogging exercise for adult mosquito breeding 
  • Distributing Information Education & Communication (IEC) materials as required
  • Initiating surveys in specified areas as requested 
  • Carry out any other duties related to the control of vector borne diseases that will arise from time to time. 

 

 

 

 

WE THANK ALL APPLICANTS FOR RESPONDING, HOWEVER, ONLY SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE ACKNOWLEDGED.

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