Public Health Inspector (HPC/EH 1) - St. James Public Health Services

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Organisation
Western Regional Health Authority
Reference
VAC-61013
Contract Type
Full-Time
Industries
Government & Public Sector
Location
Montego Bay
Salary & Benefits
$3,241,533.00 - $3,853,164.00 per annum
Date Posted
15/03/2026
Expiry Date
30/03/2026
Reporting to the Public Health Inspector III, the successful candidate will be expected to implement and enforce environmental health regulations and policies within a designated geographical location to prevent the spread of communicable diseases.

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The incumbent will also be expected to: 

  • Conduct inspection of residential premises within an assigned sanitary district to assess environmental sanitation and make pertinent intervention 
  • Assist with monitoring and compliance inspections of food handling establishments, barber salons and hairdressing shops/beauty salons 
  • Conduct institutional inspections to ensure compliance with the Public Health Regulations
  • Investigate complaints and make recommendations for corrective actions 
  • Discuss local public health problems with relevant authorities and supplies information and advice on public and private water supply, sewage and refuse disposal 
  • Participate in quarantine and port health activities 
  • Assist with meat and poultry inspections 
  • Conduct training of food handlers, barbers and hairdressers/beauty therapist
  • Prepares and submits weekly and monthly reports and maintain relevant records 

 

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS REQUIRED

  • Excellent time management & report writing skills 
  • Excellent interpersonal & communication skills 
  • Excellent knowledge of the Public Health Act & Regulations and other governing Legislation, Policies & Protocols 
  • Hands on experience with computer applications including Microsoft Word and Excel

 

QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE

  • B. Sc. Degree in Environmental Health 
  • Registration with the Council of Professions Supplementary to Medicine 

 

 

 

 

 

ONLY SHORTLISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED

 

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